Finally, a way to indulge in two of America’s favorite obsessions: donating to find cures for diseases and engaging in behavior that causes health problems. If only they could have found a way to squeeze in one of our third obsessions (i.e., irritation at the food safety nannyists that incessantly harp on the fact that drinking Diet Coke by the barrel may not be such a great idea [Note to wife: Yes, dear, I’m talking about you]) then this picture would be perfect.
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