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Experiences vary from person to person. What may have been memorable and worth repeating for one may have been a regrettable moment for another. 

The stories you’re about to read are more about the latter. People candidly shared the first experiences they’d rather forget in response to this Reddit question that made the rounds recently: “What’s something you tried once and instantly knew that it wasn’t for you?”

Commenters talked about the first time they explored mind-altering substances, went camping, had roommates, and dated after divorce. Some anecdotes were funny, others were perplexing, while a few were slightly saddening. 

Nevertheless, these were interesting reads many of you will likely enjoy. 

#1

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Dating again after my divorce. I realized I actually really truly did want my own space, my own home, my own finances, my own freedom. I was fulfilled by the relationships I had in my life.
The first relationship after my marriage lasted 14 days. The whole time, I tried. But I couldn’t do it.
I’m very happy alone.

whatmanthetinky , Kiran KR Report

#3

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Living with roommates. Cannot stand it. I'm fine living with a partner, family, or by myself. But a stranger, no thank you.

NewFlow6979 , cottonbro studio Report

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Sedona
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its not like majority of people choose to live like that because it´s so much "fun"...

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#4

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Outdoor Festivals

Gross porta potties, no water to wash hands, the smell of weed, the smell of p**s, people smelling of BO and alcohol, pushing each other out of the way to get to the front, people OD-ing, heat strokes, people with no awareness of their surroundings, minimal seating areas, no shade, drunk adults who bring their kids while they get wasted and over priced food lol.

Fadingintothesun , Wendy Wei Report

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#6

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Church. I got dragged to some free BBQ and music thing by a friend. Turned out to be a church pushing the hip new youth rock band they had some decade or two back.

I tried to be respectful, really. I late some food, chatted with the other folks there. Then we were led into the basement for the "concert." Fine.

The issue came when they locked the doors. This felt wrong so I politely asked to be let out. They refused. I informed them they had no right to lock me in and demanded to be let out. They grabbed the pastor.

At this point I started to get pissed. I began to complain loudly and was suddenly surrounded by church-goers trying to tell me this was normal.

Soon afterwards I really started to lose my cool. I demanded they unlock the door and basically informed them this was utter b******t.

In the end a scene was made (I shoved preacherman) and I was escorted out by three people and i have never set foot in a church since, quite happily.


Edit: I added that I got salty shoved preacher after they resisted letting me go because it felt dishonest not to tell the whole story. Also I did make the case that the locked doors were a fire hazard to no avail.

Edit 2: seems thus was a cult. It was a large-ish Christian church in my hometown that was freshly built and seemed legit from the outside.

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CrazyKnitter
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, and really weird.... I'd probably have a panic attack being locked in like that.

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Renee Fiola-Homen
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is absolutely insane! Any " church" that prevents you from leaving isn't a real church , it's a cult.

Don't listen to me
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most normal churches are definitely not like that. Not that I'm religious but that is not normal.

Beth Wheeler
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They can't do that, highly illegal! Against fire codes. False imprisonment maybe kidnapping. I would have pressed charges, that definitely sounds more cultish than a Christian church.

Darcy Greene
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AS a pastor I am SO SORRY to hear you had this horrible experience. This is NOT NORMAL! !! This sounds very much like a cult - desiring to control others rather then support them growing in the freedom a relationship with Christ with brings.

XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a religious person, but I can definitely say that I attended church once, just to see what it was about, and had a nice time. Not my cuppa, but they had great music, no one was locked in (windows were also wide open to let in a nice breeze), the sermon wasn't really all that "sermony," the pastor mostly just talked about being a good person, caring for your fellow humans, and making good choices. Everyone was so nice, and no one tried to force me to do anything. I did get asked if I'd be back, but no one was pushy when I said "No." In fact, I had a sweet lady tell me that if I wasn't coming back in the future, she was so happy I was there today. Pretty decent 🤷‍♀️

ZombieMommy
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had friends in school that went to all the "cool teen" church things but the funny part was that they were the WORST people. D***s, drinking, partying, sleeping around, pregnancies. Just hilarious to me.

Brian Droste
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You should have called the cops and charged them with mprisonment and kidnapping after they let you out.

DC
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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The moment they'd lock the door, I'd tell them about how that triggers my anxiety. It doesn't really, but I'd start slapping and graduate to punching everyone in reach if unlocking the door takes more than one digit seconds, and would want to get away with it. They have no right to do this, and you have every right to free yourself - if that requires some of Scapeman's fans to be injured, it's obviously God's own will, eh?

Susan Reid Smith
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a major fire hazard. I'm claustrophobic. They might not have been able to hear the band over my screams.

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john doe
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Evangelical church= cult. They don't follow Jesus's teachings they follow the new MAGA version and it's all political, lost a cousin to their nonsense.

Alex
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if there's a fire? Then how do you get out? Very sus.

veirdbuttrue
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wth!!! Over zealous christian groups just aren't a thing where I come from

nuberiffic
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they wouldn't unlock the doors, call the police. That's false imprisonment

spjhnx52pq
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Law enforcement should have been notified and unlawful imprisonment and assault charges should be brought against these weirdos.

Blondie23
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was raised in a Christian church and after my divorce I saw how things really were with those people and I ran... ran like the wind to get away from it. Best decision I ever made!

Learner Panda
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have had a "panic attack." Screaming, crying and anything else I could think of.

Lena Flising
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd start panicking, by being locked in and not able to get out.

Donna Peluda
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of the time they don't need locks, they use social manipulation and peer pressure to make sure you don't stray to far.

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#7

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once C**aine. The high is fun but short, and my first thought was "you know what would be fun? More c**aine." Noped right out of that party and never did it again.

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#8

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Big, loud parties. I’m not all that social in the first place, but it gets worse when I’m surrounded by super social people who are all socializing very loudly, typically with very loud music in the background (I also have fairly sensitive hearing).

MrExist777 , Maurício Mascaro Report

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keyboardtek
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was a musician for ten years of my youth playing in bars and nightclubs five nights a week. It was as described every night. It was so bad that I stopped playing in bands the rest of my life.

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#9

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Dancing in a club. It looked like a good time, then I discovered I have absolutely no idea what to do with my arms and legs on the dance floor, and I look and feel ridiculous. Not fun.

Leipopo_Stonnett , Yan Krukau Report

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UncleJohn3000
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dance "freeform" using the set of movements of the people dancing around me. It's like protective mimicry being ridden in lieu of an actual skill.

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#10

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once For me, it was dating apps. I tried one out and instantly felt it wasn't for me. The endless swiping and shallow interactions left me feeling more lonely than connected. Plus majority of people there only want one thing.

frenchmarlboro , Good Faces Agency Report

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#11

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Sweet potato fries. Everyone always tells me how great they are, but if you want fries, get fries. You can't beat the classic.

Cbonline12 , Valeria Boltneva Report

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leendadll
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are a LOT of bad sweet potato fries out there! But the ones at my office cafeteria were yum.

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#12

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Running as exercise.

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Papa
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you see me running on the road there's something chasing me and I need help.

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#13

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Meditation . I cannot sit still for the life of me.

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Sarah Jones
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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like “mindful walking”, that’s great. But sitting with eyes shut, focusing on breathing, it’s so boring

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#14

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Haunted houses. Having people jump out of the day and scream in my face while I walk through cheesy scenes of violence was not even a little fun for me.

DoomsdayMachineInc , Carlos de Miguel Report

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Beak Hookage
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It wouldn't work for me either - I HATE sudden loud noises and things jumping out at me.

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#15

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Telemarketing. I walked out after two hours. I felt like the lowest of low life.

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quentariel
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know the feeling. I lasted only 45 minutes of the actual calls and the few hours briefing before that.

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#16

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Marriage. I knew before I did it that I shouldn't be doing it with this guy. I did it anyway. Big mistake. Huge. I figured out that it's a lot easier to say I do, than it is to say I don't want to do this anymore.

Initial-Shop-8863 , Emma Bauso Report

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keyboardtek
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone considering cohabitation, marriage, having kids, should all go through professional counseling before finalizing the decision .

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#17

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once This world. It was so bad I cried the moment I entered it.

pikachu_sashimi , Pixabay Report

#18

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once I put on roller blades, stood up, sat down and took them off. Was going to break my damn neck.

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Agfox
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1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I felt the same way when I tried ice skating for the first (& last) time

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#19

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Corporate job… it’s not for me. Except it’s now been 20yrs soulless years and I have zero will to live.

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MeowMix
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly the happiest at work I've ever been was when I worked retail, specifically in merchandising. Just letting me wander around the store organizing stuff and putting up displays was a dream. Now I have a corporate job where I make 3x the money but feel like a caged animal at a desk sending emails all day.

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#20

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Wine. Still have no idea how people can drink it.

outerwildsy , Helena Lopes Report

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Sergy Yeltsen
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree. "Tastes like blackcurrant, chocolate, berries, etc" - No, it tastes like a bitter swill.

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#21

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Shrooms. The first bit was pretty good, but then while I was laying in bed my Kurt Cobain poster fell on top of me. I was freaking out as to why Kurt Cobain came of out of heaven to specifically attack me. Nonetheless, I k*lled him a second time.

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Yayheterogeneity
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As well, I tried shrooms once while still in a very strict boarding school in Ireland. I was away for a weekend with a friend and we wanted to have some fun. Anyway while on it, I saw a picture of her with short hair and thought it looked amazing. So we cut mine right away. Yes, you are right. I didn't look amazing and the school was not very amused... And I had to walk around sporting my G.I. Jane look and hating it. Good memory though.

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#23

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Polyamory

It caused me a lot of emotional damage.

QueenJC , cottonbro studio Report

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DrBronxx
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That seems like something I would absolutely not be able to handle. I feel sorry for people whose partners, successfully or not, try to pressure them in to polyamory.

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#24

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Cigarettes. Didn't care for the dirty ashtray taste that lingered in my mouth.

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featherytoad
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I quit three weeks ago and I feel great. I have so much energy. I used to get so lethargic around midday, and now I'm normal. I actually don't start feeling tired until around seven or eight.

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#25

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once C**aine. I tried it and realized it was for me, like it really really was for me, thats when I knew it wasn't for me. I'd be dead if the pleasure sector was more in control than the logic sector. .

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#26

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Weed. I don't understand how people enjoy it. Just gave me panic attacks. Never again.

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iseefractals
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's two different basic kinds of weed, Indica, and sativa. Indica is the stuff that makes you a goofy, giggling lump that can't stop eating, and has a stronger body high, anti-anxiety, sleep inducing. Sativa, is cerebral. It's more energizing, allows you to function fairly normally, helps creatively but can cause paranoia and panic attacks in those not accustomed to it. Most dispensaries rely on sativa/indica blends unless they're specifying a particular use case, I.E "pain, stress or insomnia relief is going to be 100% indica" But.....weed isn't just THC....it's THC and 80-100 cannabinoids, and another 300 chemicals, different concentrations of all those chemicals have wildly different effects, and they also effect different people in different ways, and the delivery method also matters. Smoking is the least impactful for the shortest duration (smoking 1 gram of 40% THC bud is going to be strong, but not overpowering and only last an hour or two)

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#27

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once I was shocked at how much I hate weighted blankets. People say so many good things about them! I put it over me, boom, instant claustrophobia. I don't even have claustrophobia. Except with weighted blankets.

ReedBird457 , Anastasia Prideina Report

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Icomefromthelanddownunder
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bought 2 for my daughter, one heavy & one light. She doesn’t use them & I don’t blame her they’re awful.

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#28

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Being a teacher. I love the teaching part. I hate being a teacher.

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#29

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once Crumbl cookies. Expensive, way too sugary, and just meh. never again.

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#30

Never Again: 30 Times People Learned Of Their Hatred For A Certain Thing After Trying It Once That stinky fermented norwegian fish thing. I thought maybe it just smelled bad and tasted ok but yeah it's awful all around.

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