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STARSHIP TROOPERS’ Neil Patrick Harris Will Host THE EMMYS!!

Published at:  Jul 02, 2009 7:48:44 PM CDT

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Mike Ausiello at Entertainment Weekly says he’s got it from several sources that “How I Met Your Mother” star Neil Patrick Harris is locked in to host the Sept. 20 Emmys.

I didn’t see his (apparently bang-up) stint hosting the Tonys, but he was grand on “Saturday Night Live” this past season:






He was also pretty dang good in this:



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  • Jul 02, 2009 7:43:33 PM CDT

    Cool

    by jaka

    So happy the guy's career seems safe and sound. You can never be sure when people come out. Seems like it hasn't hurt him in the slightest little bit.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 7:49:10 PM CDT

    Sure

    by slone13

    Sounds good to me

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  • Jul 02, 2009 7:49:22 PM CDT

    When are the nominations?

    by shermdawg

    RESCUE ME's gonna clean house this year. Yeah it'll be three seasons too late, but dammit they've been on a roll with season five. Callie Thorne, Scurti, Leary and Michael J.Fox will get nods for sure.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 7:56:13 PM CDT

    Doogie Howser raped my childhood.

    by scriptgirl_nipples

    It also turns out he enjoyed pounding the brown eye.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 8:00:04 PM CDT

    He's so bland. Ugh,

    by lockesbrokenleg

  • Jul 02, 2009 8:00:17 PM CDT

    He's funny

    by spyhunter

    And not just in the homosexual sense. Let him host the Oscars and I might actually watch.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 8:03:10 PM CDT

    Did he whore himself to get the gig?

    by scriptgirl_nipples

    And I bet he did it with a smile.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 8:05:18 PM CDT

    I like this dude

    by castiel

    he's a diamond geezer. good choice.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 8:06:29 PM CDT

    Neil Patrick Harris.. who thinks of Starship Troopers?

    by scriptgirl_nipples

    ZERO!

    He's that gay Doogie Howser guy.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 8:07:29 PM CDT

    scriptgirls nipples

    by castiel

  • Jul 02, 2009 8:19:05 PM CDT

    Okay, those "Buffy Season 8" comics are just pissing me off, now

    by starwarsredux

    So you like the show? Fine. Want to pretend it's a direct continuation of the show? Fine. But shouldn't it technically be "Season 9" or something by now? Just sayin'.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 8:20:53 PM CDT

    Barney StiiiiinSON!

    by pollaxt

    He did great with the Tonys.

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  • Jul 02, 2009 8:23:24 PM CDT

    script girls nipples is gay!

    by smithys.bark

    Its very obvious, you seem to be very pre-occupied with Doogie's sexuality....do you have a a crush on Neil Patrick Harris? Awwww, young love!

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 8:30:07 PM CDT

    BSG for every Emmy there is in drama series...

    by pennsydeux

    Or no peace. :)

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  • Jul 02, 2009 8:31:23 PM CDT

    Emmy noms announced 8:35AM on July 16....

    by pennsydeux

    Two weeks from tonight. Expect the normal circlejerking for HBO and the usual suspects.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 8:36:56 PM CDT

    Not Starship Trooper's, But, Dr Horrible's Neal Patrick Harris

    by media messiah

    That just sounds better to the ear!!!+

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 8:53:21 PM CDT

    True Blood better be nominated

    by walkenlives

    It's the best show on TV right now, bar none, but it won't be because it's supernatural themed. Mad Men will be nominated because it's lame themed.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 9:00:29 PM CDT

    Nope, if they didn't nominate 'Buffy' or SMG back in the day...

    by pennsydeux

    Then they sure as shit shouldn't give Paquin or anyone on True Blood a nomination. Because Alan Ball is no Joss Whedon.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 9:00:46 PM CDT

    THIS IS GONNA BE... WAIT FOR IT...

    by jopari

    LEGENDARY!

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 9:01:21 PM CDT

    HE BETTER SUIT UP

    by jopari

  • Jul 02, 2009 9:03:04 PM CDT

    And Party Down for every comedy Emmy, too.

    by pennsydeux

    Word, cause that's the best 30 minutes on TV, and kicks the shit outta Entourage. This pretty much sums up that HBO show: http://tinyurl.com/neoebs ;)

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 9:03:43 PM CDT

    This gets a Tb Rescue me doesn't?

    by evilwizardglick

    Boise Moi!

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 9:04:20 PM CDT

    This gets a TB Burn Not6ice doesn't?

    by evilwizardglick

  • Jul 02, 2009 9:11:30 PM CDT

    This appeared as a moral dilemma

    by ravex

    Cause at first it was weird though I swore to eliminate

    The worst of the plague that devoured humanity

    It’s true I was vague on the ‘How’

    so how can it be that you have shown me the light?

    btw., MICHAEL HOGAN FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR, FUCKERS!

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 9:20:46 PM CDT

    It appears the are trying to skew a

    by buffywrestling

    younger demo. Still won't help if a bunch of lame ducks get nominated though.

    Watch Dr. Horrible this weekend again. Fav song this time: Nathan Fillion singing, "I'm better than Neil."

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 9:33:21 PM CDT

    This is going to be legend--...

    by danielkurland

    Honestly though, he has amazing stage presence. And yes, I'd love to see Party Down rake in a huge amount of nominations.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 9:34:45 PM CDT

    Most deserving Emmy this year...

    by danielkurland

    Fucking at least NOMINATE Aaron Paul for Breaking Bad.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 9:38:09 PM CDT

    Rescue Me

    by indiana-joe

    I don't follow any of these award shows except the Oscars. But if Denis Leary doesn't win for Rescue Me this year I know I'll never take the Emmys seriously in the future. That guy started out in season one as a pleasant suprise and has escalated his performance to best of status this year. Now that the Sopranos aren't sucking up all the awards, let's get some Rescue Me accolades going Emmy voters.

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  • Jul 02, 2009 9:59:11 PM CDT

    Oh the Emmies? You mean the HBO awards?

    by lockesbrokenleg

  • Jul 02, 2009 10:06:35 PM CDT

    WTF? lockesbrokenleg and I AGREE ON SOMETHING?

    by pennsydeux

  • Jul 02, 2009 10:19:39 PM CDT

    re: scriptgirl_nipples...

    by leto iii

    ...Rob Corddry does.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 10:42:35 PM CDT

    If True Blood gets...

    by jaka

    ...nominated for ANYTHING I'll be pissed. That is the most overrated show on TV right now. Nothing interesting in the slightest. Just boring retreaded Vampire ideas, including the nudity. It's limp and slow. Agree about Fox and Leary for Rescue Me, but I'll be shocked if the show wins (wins mind you, not gets nominated - it better get nominated). BSG... is it even still eligible? If so, that would be a nice send off, but it ain't gonna happen, either. IMO, TV has pretty much sucked lately. Too much filler on too many channels.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 02, 2009 11:53:35 PM CDT

    HOLY SHIT PENNSY!

    by lockesbrokenleg

    Dammit, just for that nice comment, I'll buy your ticket to that Bell movie.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 12:16:14 AM CDT

    Eastbound and Down

    by naked_viggo

    For everything.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 12:24:22 AM CDT

    Uh... why?

    by triple_j_72

    Just askin'...

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 1:40:36 AM CDT

    SO I HEAR HE LIKES TO SUCK PENIS!?

    by evildoer

    AND STICK HIS PECKER IN OTHER MEN'S ANAL CAVITIES!?

    DOOGIE WHAT HAPPENED? WHERE DID WE LOSE YOU?

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 1:40:39 AM CDT

    SO I HEAR HE LIKES TO SUCK PENIS!?

    by evildoer

    AND STICK HIS PECKER IN OTHER MEN'S ANAL CAVITIES!?

    DOOGIE WHAT HAPPENED? WHERE DID WE LOSE YOU?

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 1:43:21 AM CDT

    Suit up!

    by caseymccall

  • Jul 03, 2009 2:22:36 AM CDT

    EvilDoeR

    by bacci40

    nice homophobic rant but harris is a damn good actor and was a very good host for the tonys

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 2:55:41 AM CDT

    Aww don't worry bacci40

    by magic_ninja

    You can still be the nice white kid that cries about racism and homophobia in the Transformers TB. How's that white guilt treating ya?

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 3:24:16 AM CDT

    @EvilDoeR

    by sailingmaster

    Y'know, Kanye. You almost had me fooled spelling that so well, but the double post goof gave you away. I know that NPH being out of the closet puts a lot of pressure on you to do the same, but it's okay. The public understands why you don't. Besides, NPH is cooler than you'll ever be, Kanye.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 5:15:52 AM CDT

    I'd probably fuck Doogie...

    by burnhollywood

    There's worse ways to join the pink brigade...

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  • Jul 03, 2009 5:40:48 AM CDT

    As much as I like Rescue Me

    by the mcpoyle clan

    (and it has rebounded to have a pretty good season so far), it's gonna be criminal if Breaking Bad doesn't get nominated and win more than one this year.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 6:45:46 AM CDT

    THESE HOMO COMMENTS ARE PEDESTRIAN AT BEST

    by titbag

  • Jul 03, 2009 7:34:43 AM CDT

    This seasons last episode, 13, was amazing.

    by evilwizardglick

    It was definitely Breaking Bad quality. I have no words for it.
    Watch it and decide. Lot's of subtlety.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 7:35:49 AM CDT

    TITBAG, There are pedestrian pederasts?

    by evilwizardglick

    What next?

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 7:36:46 AM CDT

    Are there Pederasts in the Penal system?

    by evilwizardglick

  • Jul 03, 2009 7:50:25 AM CDT

    "NPH wouldn't DO that, man!"

    by billyeveryteen

    Meh, I guess he would.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 8:28:22 AM CDT

    This just in - PUNKY BREWSTER TO HOST 2010 OSCARS!

    by hint_of_smegma

    FFS. This is cool news? I think not, sirs.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 8:39:03 AM CDT

    the Politically Correct choice for host

    by rainbowtrout1265

    And it's hilarious to read comments wondering if his "coming out" would hurt his career. Homosexuality is THE PC cause of the moment and it will help his career, not hurt it. But when you think what homosexuality really is...sticking your thing into some guy's hairy, poop-crusted, butt-hole...ugh, it is vile and disgusting.

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  • Jul 03, 2009 9:30:38 AM CDT

    By Dr. Horrible alone

    by skimn

    let NPH host whatever he damn well wants..he is one talented muther.And Cranston better repeat as best actor, he ramped it up for the second season. And Aaron Paul deserves at least a nomination.

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  • Jul 03, 2009 9:32:30 AM CDT

    The Gays Are Coming! The Gays Are Coming!

    by my_iq_is_135

  • Jul 03, 2009 9:49:15 AM CDT

    Coming out didn't save NPH's career

    by zootrain

    ...appearing in Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle did. His career was a joke, and he showed that he was able to laugh at himself. Up until then, he was just the Doogie Howser guy (with a few mediocre roles here and there). The best way to win a crowd over is to become part of the joke. scriptgirl_nipples and EvilDoeR: How empty is your life that all you have is this forum to run people down?

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  • Jul 03, 2009 9:50:42 AM CDT

    rainbowtrout1265

    by zootrain

    "But when you think what homosexuality...is vile and disgusting"...Big words coming from a guy with the word "rainbow" in his screen name.

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  • Jul 03, 2009 9:57:19 AM CDT

    homophobic and stupid:

    by roderich

    that is the average Starship Trooper-hater. No wonder this awesome movie tanked at the box office. It's still on par with Robocop and a billion times better than any Transformers-shit, so go figure.And Neil Patrick Harris played the most funny character in Starship Troopers (and was one of the best actors). But only people who enjoyed an education got it, as you should already sometimes have heard about Gestapo and SS. So, sorry, homophobic trailer trash, this movie was NOT for you.

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  • Jul 03, 2009 10:25:09 AM CDT

    I swear that some TB'ers minds stalled

    by skimn

    out at age 13. Heee heee. He's a fudgepacker...heee heee.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 10:30:03 AM CDT

    saying he was the best actor in starship troopers

    by ravex

    is basically the same as saying he's the best type of cancer.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 10:32:32 AM CDT

    Re: Michael J Fox

    by skimn

    I'm sure he'll get a sympathy vote, but he deserves it for playing such a dirty prick.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 10:35:43 AM CDT

    Best actor in Troopers?

    by skimn

    Its a draw between Ironside and Brown (MEDIC!). I thought Verhoven cast by type, and not acting ability.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 10:37:52 AM CDT

    Dougie Houser MD, also available for...

    by photoboy

    Bar Mitzvahs
    Shopping Mall Openings
    Birthday Parties
    and open heart surgery

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 10:49:30 AM CDT

    He's never been better than...

    by azlam orlandu

    ...White Castle.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 11:06:43 AM CDT

    Ausiello is the most worthless person on this planet

    by yackbacker

    Wow, what a jerk-face- he is a "reporter" who doesn't know how to write. He makes it sound like he's the only person who has sources in the industry. No, Mike, you're not the only one, but you're certainly good at a couple of things- 1) self-puffery and 2) boring the shit out of people.

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  • Jul 03, 2009 11:08:33 AM CDT

    Neil Patrick Harris is AWESOME.

    by cotton mcknight

    I actually watch ... well, fast forward through... How I met your mother just to see his antics. One of the funniest people and best comedic actors out there.

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  • Jul 03, 2009 11:33:58 AM CDT

    If CBS had any balls

    by skimn

    The outcome of How I Met Your Mother is that NPH's character's nonstop horndog behavior is a cover for his repressed homosexuality. He comes out to the main character, they fall in love, get married, and the kids that are being told this tale are adopted. So the "mother" would be NPH.

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  • Jul 03, 2009 12:05:15 PM CDT

    skimn, Great acting on his part

    by evilwizardglick

    Callie Thorne never gets any love for her role or Scurti.
    How fucking sad is that?

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 12:10:47 PM CDT

    Scurti is fan-fuckin-tastic

    by skimn

    Remember his suicidal arc? He should have been nominated many times in the past.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 12:39:29 PM CDT

    NPH is hosting the Emmy's

    by walkenlives

    Hollywood's gay agenda is complete.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 12:40:51 PM CDT

    Gay agenda?

    by skimn

    Is Ellen hosting everthing else?

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 1:28:14 PM CDT

    SST

    by thehumanbeingandfish

    I thought he was pretty great in Starship Troopers - but then, I think pretty much everything about Starship Troopers is great. I hope they'll get Neil Patrick Harris for SST4, if there will be such a movie.

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  • Jul 03, 2009 2:16:11 PM CDT

    That's a weird headline

    by larry sellers

    What is this, 1999? Or did everyone forget what made him famous? BTW he came out like four years ago. What's with the nerd homophobia around here? Get over it. He's queer. I don't see how that affects his acting career or status as a public figure. Also he came out roughly a year after he started to become noticed again in How I Met Your Mother. So even if it WERE a PR move, it was poorly timed as it barely affected that mediocre/popular show's status.

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  • Jul 03, 2009 4:38:33 PM CDT

    Google Chrome gave a malware warning about this page

    by felwithe

    Something on this page tried to load content from cdn1.eyewonder.com, which is one of those sites that can infect you just by visiting it. Just a heads up to the site admins.

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  • Jul 03, 2009 6:17:20 PM CDT

    Doogie was sucking on Vinnie's PENIS!

    by evildoer

    The truth of what was going on behind the scenes! Vinnie would bend Doogie over DOGGY STYLE, and Ass fuck him, and Doogie liked it!

    He fucking loved it!

    He then would suck Vinnie's cock fresh from coming out his ass!! Still covered in doogie shit!
    YES This is what happens when gay men ass fuck each other but Doogie loved the taste of shit in his mouth especially his own!

    Neil Patrick Harris loves ASS TO MOUTH! HA!

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  • Jul 03, 2009 7:50:13 PM CDT

    Breaking Bad should sweep this year

    by mel_gibsons_nazi_dad

    One of the best seasons of any show ever. It will at least win for best supporting actor, actor, and drama.

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  • Jul 03, 2009 8:38:49 PM CDT

    GAY PEOPLE LIKE GOING ASS TO MOUTH!

    by evildoer

    Neil likes it hey Harry what about you?

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 03, 2009 8:42:50 PM CDT

    HAPPY 4TH OF JEWLIE TO ALL!

    by evildoer

    BUT NEIL STILL SUCKS PENIS!

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 04, 2009 8:46:16 AM CDT

    Slap Bet!

    by champvinyl

  • Jul 04, 2009 8:57:38 AM CDT

    What? NO 5 unfunny, confused hosts again?

    by mistergreen

    What a disaster last year was.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 04, 2009 11:34:37 AM CDT

    CBS does have balls, & Neil's licking 'em

    by my_iq_is_135

  • Jul 04, 2009 3:11:51 PM CDT

    NPH gets title role in Chef Gordon Ramsay biopic...

    by randysavage

    Watch the beginning of that Dr. Horrible video... he's a dead ringer.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 05, 2009 12:26:10 AM CDT

    magic_ninja,,,fuck you, im a jew

    by bacci40

    and according to many (probably including you) i aint white...so fuck all you racist pricks goddamn, why do you fucks even come to a jew controlled, libtard, gay loving site anyway...go to big fucking hollywood, where you and the rest of the fucking wingnuts can whine and cry about the lack of neocon entertainment

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  • Jul 05, 2009 12:35:20 AM CDT

    Roderich, agree with you 100% about

    by thegreatwhatzit

    STARSHIP TROOPERS; the public and most critics, are still in denial of the cryptic message (i.e. unbridled fascism). It was trivialized as another summer blockbuster (Michael Bay eating stale popcorn and knockwurst, shitting out another TRANSFORMERS load [even Megan Fox trashed that movie--and Bay is ultra-pissed, bless his widdle heart]). I admire NPHarris over Tom Cruise, who's still ineffectively camouflaging his own homosexuality with a sham marriage and countless denials. Tom, your boxoffice hubris is rapidly dwindling (chalk it up to your petulant whining). The latest Oprah interview (pre-scripted) was condescending and (unintentionally) hilarious.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 05, 2009 2:15:01 AM CDT

    Megan Fiox disses the movie that made her famous

    by lockesbrokenleg

    Hey, wasn't she supposed to be in some Diablo Cody movie nude or something. Uh yeah. That smells direct to DVD.

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  • Jul 05, 2009 5:43:01 PM CDT

    Is NPH going to bring...

    by naughty

    his talentless, HIMYM co-star buddy Alyson Hannigan, and that old, lazy, fat deadbeat hubby of hers, with him?

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 06, 2009 11:54:00 AM CDT

    Trolls ...

    by dennismm

    Can't live with 'em, can't throw 'em in irons and waterboard 'em.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 06, 2009 7:43:56 PM CDT

    Neil likes going ass to mouth! But do you?

    by evildoer

    Now let's be honest here I'm sure he's not the only fag on here who enjoys the taste of their own poo on another homos sch-long!

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 07, 2009 10:12:03 AM CDT

    It's funny that you were all gay for Neil Patrick Harris

    by smackfu

    until you found out he was gay.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 07, 2009 10:12:44 AM CDT

    bacci40

    by smackfu

    That's right, Jews aren't white. They're Arabs.

    Reply to Talkback

  • Jul 07, 2009 10:17:05 AM CDT

    Megan Fox quote on Transformers 2

    by smackfu

    "This is a movie for geniuses." Seriously.

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  • Jul 07, 2009 9:41:30 PM CDT

    I couldn't think of a reason why he would be hosting...

    by daggor

    ... until the crude talkbacks reminded me of his sexual orientation. I'm pretty sure that factored into the decision.

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  • Jul 11, 2009 12:03:27 AM CDT

    Hey ZooTrain A MAN ASS FUCKING ANOTHER MAN is DISGUSTING!

    by evildoer

    DISGUSTING, and gross, and Neil loves to be the catcher!!!

    HE TAKES IT IN THE OLD BROWN EYE, AND LIKES IT!!!!

    NEIL IS A SICK PERSON... JUST LIKE YOU.

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  • Jul 11, 2009 3:38:48 AM CDT

    Everyone who likes ASS to Mouth!

    by evildoer

    Say yay!! lol HOMO!

    Reply to Talkback

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