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It's not a secret that everybody loves a good party. You get to chat with your friends, meet new people and enjoy all these never-ending wonders of social gatherings. Staying at home, cosied up in bed with a phone in your hand is also very exciting – however, it's never a bad idea to connect with a person or two.

Socializing is significantly important for our physical and mental health, especially after facing such a horrific pandemic that turned our lives completely upside down. Most of us have already forgotten what it's like to party or how to organize one, so maybe this article will throw you a couple of ideas. 

"What's an underrated thing to bring to a party?" – an online user decided to ask fellow Redditors about the things that most folks don't ever consider bringing to social gatherings, but that, in theory, turned out to be pretty handy. 

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#1

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting At my daughter's 15th bday party, some kid showed up with a heavy looking backpack. I immediately assumed it was full of beer and was watching him carefully. Nope, freeze packs and ice cream sandwiches for an outdoor party in July. That kid is going places.

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Benita Valdez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now that is a well raised child. What an awesome surprise for an outdoor part; nothing nicer on a hot day than some yummy ice cream

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#2

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting If someone brought a friendly dog to a party I would be thrilled. Then I'd have someone to hang out in the corner with.

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Eucritta
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always a plus. We used to throw parties in our back yard, all mannerly dogs welcome. It also had the advantage of encouraging people to talk about their dogs, rather than the latest outrage. Highly recommend.

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#3

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Always bring a big tub of sliced watermelon.

Everyone else is bringing booze and chips and burgers, but when that fresh, juicy watermelon hits the table everyone is instantly desperate for a slice.

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Kookamunga
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to bring a watermelon, with a hole drilled in it, filled with a whole bottle of Grey Goose. Good times.

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#4

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting A willingness to help clean up.

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lenka
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love guests who treat my home like their own. I.e. if you invite them to help themselves, they do, they grab a drink or turn the kettle on, they pitch in, help set the table or wipe off the dishes. It's so much more relaxed and pleasant.

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#5

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting The best party guest we ever had brought bread, spicy cheese, and a griddle, and made 2 AM jalapeño grilled cheese sandwiches for everyone.

She was a LEGEND.

SerpentineRPG , stu_spivack Report

#6

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting A breathalyzer. Before covid there was some guy who would always bring one. He had some drinking game associated with it and would double as a way to know who needs a couch, an Uber, a buddy for the sidewalk, a buddy for the bus or just fine by themselves to walk home.

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Benita Valdez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

CVS pharmacy chain used to carry them and I think it's smart especially when you have stubborn friends who need proof they drank too much and can't drive

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#7

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Giant 6-ft submarine sandwich. I once brought one to a party and arrived right as the attendees finished a round of bong hits. They treated me like I was Jesus Christ himself.

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#8

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Went to a Super Bowl party with my brother once. He asked the hostess what we should bring. She said to surprise her. We went to the grocery store and got those little brownie bites, Oreos, and some Chips Ahoy . Then I headed toward the milk section. He goes, "What are you doing?" I go, "Who eats these without wanting milk? You gonna be the a**hole to drink all their milk? No. You gonna settle for tap water? No. So we're bringing milk with these." He was impressed. We show up and I'm carrying the milk. Hostesses boyfriend chuckles, "Why'd you bring milk?" I gave him basically the same spiel I had given my brother and everyone at the party had that, "Oh s**t" moment of how clutch that was.

Just tore my rotator cuff patting myself on the back for that one.

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Benita Valdez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. If you bring dessert bringing a little extra milk is an awesome idea so there's plenty for people to put in tea or coffee and to just drink solo

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#9

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Fruit. People get tired of junk food fast and then want something to freshen up. Fruits are tasty, sweet and guilt-free.

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Benita Valdez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm super happy with fresh fruit being brought. Parties aren't usually known for healthy food so having fresh fruit and veggies to snack on is alway a welcome treat. Plus you can put a piece of fruit in your cocktail for a nice boozy treat 😋

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#10

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Healing potions. Generally the Cleric can keep everyone alive, but it’s a great backup option.

Oh wait, wrong kind of party. Soft drinks. It’s good for people who don’t drink, and it’s good for a mixer.

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#11

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting My office used to do "goodie days" and would pass around a sign up sheet for what you were going to bring so that we wouldn't have too much of one type of thing. One of those days, I put on the sheet that I was bringing "bread and butter". The night before, I got my bread machine going and baked two loaves of different, crusty herb breads. At the office, I sliced them up, put them on a warming tray and had butter on the side. It was gone in a short time, and people were commenting, "I thought you were joking, but that turned out good."

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#12

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting jdith123 said:
Tamales

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Chicago? My favorite time during drunken nights was the tamale guy who would come in around 1 am to bars to sell his wife's tamales. $5 for 10+ tamales would make everyone's night... I loved that guy, he is a tri-state treasure ❤️

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#13

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting A pinata.

My partner brought one to a friends party, and I was super embarrassed about it. Until it was the biggest hit! pun intended All the 30 year olds and kids alike had the best time punching the pinata with boxing gloves. Highly recommend.

Hippos-n-Corgis , slgckgc Report

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SinéadQ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend brought one to a party filled with mini bottles of liquor. She was crowned Queen that day.

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#14

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting I was at a party and someone brought a whole bowl of home grown sugar snap peas and that s**t was fire.

YouAreNotSugoi , thebittenword.com Report

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Benita Valdez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fresh veggies is always a welcome delight especially when they're home grown

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#15

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting pizza. the answer to any question is always pizza.

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Geeki Nikki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There you are! I knew pizza would be here somewhere on the list! Should be much higher cause as we all know pizza = life.

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#16

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Good food. Parties are mostly chips, junk food, and alcohol. I once brought a huge tray of homemade mac n cheese to a party and that s**t was gone in under ten minutes.

Edit: For everyone saying “but mac n cheese isn’t healthy” I just meant bringing good, homemade, hot food to a party will make you a superstar compared to potato chips, chocolate and candy that’s usually at a party. Yes mac n cheese isn’t healthy lol, but it’s super easy to make and who doesn’t like mac n cheese, especially super drunk people?

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#17

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Basic-Distribution14 said:
Ice!

doomer_irl replied:
I’ve never met anybody under 40 other than myself who brings ice to anything. People seriously undervalue it when you show up with it, too, then everyone realizes how useful it is over the night.

Basic-Distribution14 , Carl Campbell Report

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Carrie Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm the ice bringer to the party. I never know what to bring so I always bring two bags of ice. I don't like warm drinks personally. And you can't go wrong with ice at a party.

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35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting My roommates and I had a party in college. Some random friend of a friend quit his job at KFC that night and came over late. He brought like 6 buckets of chicken, huge trays full of sides and biscuits, and even a bunch of their chocolate cakes for dessert.

That dude was a legend and the hero of the party.

ghostnthegraveyard , Sue Thompson Report

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#19

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Depending on the time and who is high but I brought popsicles once and everyone destroyed a 200 pack of it. There was 0 children and like 15 adults

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NsG
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't need to be high to be an adult and enjoy a popsicle.

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#20

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting My husband likes to bring a plate of bacon to parties and get togethers. I used to be annoyed but everyone always loves it and we've never brought any home.

Booksandrainbows , cyclonebill Report

#21

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Waffle iron and uncooked pillsbury cinnamon rolls. I did this once and the whole place loved me. Especially the drunkzillas. Good times.

amjenn4x , Jonathan Cutrer Report

#22

Tums. If you're over 30, you'll understand.

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Benita Valdez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Indeed. And bringing extra to share will gain you new friends and allies.

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#23

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Life-size cardboard cut out of Nicolas Cage.

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Joran Quinten
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used cardboard and like 64 A4 sheets to print out a 3 meter tall Chewbacca the Wookie. Placed it in my friend front yard, added some smoke bombs for effect and hid behind it making distinctive Wookie sounds. I was younger then. Different times 😂

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#24

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Sharpie marker.

Writing your name on cups saves so many cups from being thrown out.

livluvlaflrn3 , Sara Report

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NsG
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depending on your choice of "glassware", you can get/use all kinds of things as identifiers. I admit that, at my age, disposable cup style parties are no longer the norm, so we use those little wine glass tokens - they also fit round mug handles if it's not a wine event.

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#25

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting I'm a Dad with high school aged kids. We have settle in with these things to bring to a party or cookout. They seem to go over really well and don't make my kids look bad.

1.A giant bag of M&Ms.

2.A Bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken

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#26

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting I brought a crock pot of pulled pork once with some buns and people lost their minds

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GoddessOdd
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good idea! Vegetarian here, but I am thinking a tray of cheese enchiladas or bean and cheese burritos might be a big hit too.

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35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting One of my friends always used to bring different giant stuffed animals for people to take pictures with. By the end of the night he’d have a collage made that he’d give to the host. He got pretty creative with the animals and even started making backdrops too. Our themed parties were a ton of fun and everybody loved the pictures.

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Luther von Wolfen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was a time in this country when this list would have included a banjo. A good banjo player will take any party to the next level.

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#28

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Bring a bag of fortune cookies.

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#29

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting I knew a guy who always brought a good card game. Always had something new, but easy for a big group to learn quickly and everyone always had a good time.

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MarmotArchivist
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my friend group, we always carry a deck of cards or two. I can remember a few times when big summer thunderstorms hit an outdoor event and everybody finds shelter and is bored. Not us though, we whip out the cards and the party continues. Some people think games are not for adults and give us condescending looks, but most people are jelly.

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35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting I used to work at Wendy's and would bag allllllllll the food we were throwing away at the end of the night and head over to my friends place. I still get people telling me stories about how a whole bag of chicken nuggets showed up out of the blue and "saved" someone's life lol. A taco bell 12 pack taco is usually what does the trick now. Snacks man always. Especially if you're going to show up late.

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#31

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting If I know kids are going to be dragged along I like to bring coloring or something fun for them to do. Most of the time the kids are under 12 so they enjoy it and it also gives the parents a break

No_Perspective8222 , Interactive Content Report

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Eucritta
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We used to bring out wind-up, gravity and air-powered toys. Still have some of them in a closet.

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#34

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting A pineapple.

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kathryn stretton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. A big bowl of pineapple. Juicy. Along with the above mentioned melon.

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#35

Eggs.

One time my roommates and I threw a party at our house that got way out of control. We were turning people away at the door. Then this dude shows up with like 300 eggs.

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#36

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting I brought a few white castle crave cases to a friend's house party. I know White Castle isn't necessarily the best or high quality fast food chain, but when you're drinking and hanging out with friends, there's almost nothing better. I must have made like 15 new friends that night.

orange_cuse , Ryan Report

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Geeki Nikki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ohmergawd yaaass! Also... I'm reading these while drinking so my opinion may be swayed....

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#37

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting If its a "everyone's bringing something to eat" kinda party, PROTEIN.

Everyone brings chips, soda, fruit platter, more chips, beer, candy, but no goddamn protein. Every time I go to one of those things I bring mini hot dogs and they're gone almost instantly.

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Geeki Nikki
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are also welcome to my parties! Side note: this thread seems like a place to meet quality people...

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#38

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Everyone thinks to bring food or drink but no one thinks to bring cups/plates/utensils/napkins

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, I have a special bag for bbq events in the park. Plates, cups, cutlerey, big knife & cutting board, 2 bowls, salad servers, rolls of kitchenpaper, tinfoil & plastic wrap, salt pepper and some oil and vinegar. Has been a game changer many times.

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#39

Jenga - anyone can play

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#40

Breakfast! You never know how long a party will keep going fir and alcohol makes everyone hungry

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#41

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting Mario Party.

The more p***ed the partygoers the better.

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#42

Ring toss antler hats

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Mushroomlover
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a blow up version that’s technically for Christmas but can be used all year round!

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#43

35 Times Someone Brought Something Random To A Party That Ended Up Making It More Interesting I brought a big bag of Mc chickens to a 420 party one time, right when I walked in I just started throwing them at people.

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#44

Buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips

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Geeki Nikki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg yes! I make the best Buffalo chicken dip! I never come home with leftovers!

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