You'd think that sweet would be a land far, far away from irritating, …

Daniel Handler
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You'd think that sweet would be a land far, far away from irritating, but as it turns out they're right next door, and always having border disputes.
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You'd think that sweet would be a land far, far away from irritating, but as it turns out they're right next door, and always having border disputes.

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