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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 20 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Huh. I totally don't remember seeing it before now, but I've certainly watched my share of Oylmpics since the 90s.

Memory is a weird thing.

[–] NegativeInf@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I always associated it with Underdog (the superhero) as he bites the coins he's tipped as a shoe shine to test their authenticity, quite often with disappointing results.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

I do too.

"Thank you, Shoe Shine Boy, you're humble and lovable."
"Bless you, sir."