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The Day’s Cute Kid Viral Video Will Have You Gushing: 3-Year-Old Caught Red-Faced in the Sprinkle Jar (But Wait Until You Hear His Denials)

Feb. 8, 2013 7:26am Jonathon M. Seidl

It has been quite the week for cute viral videos. There’s been the little girl gushing over her first train ride and the baby that wakes up instantly and dances in her car seat when her favorite song comes on, just to name a couple. And now, meet little John.

John’s mom caught him this week raiding the sprinkle container. How did she know? the evidence was written all over his face:

But 3-year-old little John was adamant when confronted that he “did not” get into the sprinkles. And he denies it several different ways, and using “grown-up” language that will melt your heart.

Watch the dialogue between John and his mom:

Now before you go thinking that the video only glorifies lying and is teaching little Johnny bad habits, read what his mom wrote on the video about teaching him a lesson:

After I filmed it we had a VERY long talk about the difference between telling the truth and not telling the truth. He has an amazing imagination and loves to tell us stories. I saw this as a sweet moment, something that every child goes through…where they try to push the boundaries to see how far they can go. And I thought I’d share it with my friends and family. And apparently, the world seems to enjoy it, too. We are currently working on the difference, and he is doing really well. :)

Side note: My son does NOT have a filling or a cavaty. He was eating breakfast at the time of Sprinklegate, and that is just some of his breakfast cereal in his food. It is a low quality video, and it just showed up in a funky color. But he does NOT eat sweets all the time (ah! Hence the binge!), and his teeth are healthy and beautiful.

Now watch it again — because we know you want to.

(H/T: Gawker)

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comforteagle
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 10:29am
Technicly he did not lie when he said that he did not eat any of those sprinkles…. All of “those” sprinkles were still uneaten…. he will make a great politition

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- Blacktooth
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 11:52am
  Liars are not cute.
  
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- Kaoscontrol
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 1:14pm
  “After I filmed it we had a VERY long talk about the difference between telling the truth and not telling the truth.”
  After raising 5 children, here’s a little advice, Mom…sitting down and “talking” with a 3 year old does little if anything to stop bad behavior. They aren’t able to reason at that age, so you’ll be better off with some form of discipline lovingly administered. Sometimes the most loving thing to do is apply the “board of education to the seat of learning”.
  My own folks did this, and my brothers and I learned real quick not to lie…
  
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- Miami
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 1:33pm
  Future leader of the Democratic party or anchor for ABC/NBC/CBS
  
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- Jim S
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 1:51pm
  @Blacktooth…..lies are cute before the age of reason…and this boy has a reason to lie :)…ah..had this with all 3 of mine..funny as heck…
  
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- honor007
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 1:56pm
  Hey, don’t you know you are just supposed to “enjoy the video”
  
  Lord forbid you give an honest opinion on how to correct your child from lying. This kid lied over and over. He knew what he was doing and the perfect time for him to learn his lesson. Shared this story through Twitter and was basically told to shut up! If Mr. Seidl knew how my girls cherished “their word” and how truth is so important, he wouldn’t judge. Disappointed on the feedback, it was a parenting tip :/
  
  Will be careful which stories to share from here from now on.
  
  Jonathon M. Seidl ‏@jonseidl
  
  Can u just enjoy the video? Let’s not cast stones MT “@metalchick007: a lil’ squirt of soap and this cute kid will never lie again.”
  
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- Gamaliel
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 4:51pm
  To Blacktooth
  
  John, the little liar, is ADORABLE!!
  
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- SocialistSlayer
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 5:01pm
  obama kid in training ! Maybe he is line for some sort of Presidential Lying Award !
  
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- nzkiwi
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 5:04pm
  @ Blacktooth
  
  Come on, lighten up a little.
  
  All children lie when they first realise that their parents are not all-seeing, and that they can sometimes bluff their way out of punishment. Believe me, I have definitely been there.
  
  There hard part is to act sternly when one is screaming with laughter on the inside. I’ve had to bite my tongue very hard on the odd occasion to stop the giggles bubbling out while remonstrating with one of my darling daughters.
  
  His mother will do the right thing, so just enjoy the video…
  
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- oneshiner
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 6:26pm
  I kept wishing she would get a mirror for the child to see the sprinkles on his face. That way it really would be a good learning lesson about how lies can be so apparent to others.
  
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- SUNTZU
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 10:56pm
  Obama,before the age of reason,
  I did not spend all the money,
  Bush did !!!
  
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- Obama_In_PeePee_Is_Becks_Art
  Posted on February 9, 2013 at 2:11am
  “But 3-year-old little John was adamant when confronted that he “did not” get into the sprinkles. And he denies it several different ways, and using “grown-up” language that will melt your heart.”
  
  Well, then, we must make him Corporal John…
  
  “an Irish soldier plunders a pig for food. Looting is a capital offence in the British Army, but when Wellington catches him the looter claims the pig got lost and he was trying to find her relatives. Instead of punishing him, Wellington orders the soldier to be promoted to corporal, for he “knows how to defend a helpless position”. -Wikipedia: Waterloo (1970 film)
  
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- huufarted
  Posted on February 9, 2013 at 3:42am
  I bet the kid is a Mormon…
  
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- KevINtampa
  Posted on February 9, 2013 at 3:54am
  I for one find this video infuriating. Sprinkles are destroying the culture our youngsters are growing up in and it’s time we stop the carnage these sprinkles are causing. No wonder we have so many violent acts among the younger generations and this video is proof of how sprinkles are turning our children into immoral fibbers.
  
  It’s obvious sprinkles should come with serial numbers, background checks, and psych evals. I’m writing a letter to Diane Feinstein and Mayor Bloomberg immediately.
  
  Also, February is now Sprinkle Demoralization Awareness month and is symbolized with multicolored scauses.
  
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- FlamingFartSyndrome
  Posted on February 9, 2013 at 12:41pm
  Not cute, i would have gotten my **** kicked for that
  
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- stop spending
  Posted on February 9, 2013 at 1:09pm
  I didn’t think it was “cute” and it did NOT leave my gushing. This kid needed an immediate time out, and then a conversation about lying.
  
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- ReddirtOkie
  Posted on February 9, 2013 at 3:08pm
  One day while sitting at our dining room table, out of the corner of my eye I saw a little hand reach up and take the sugar bowl off a low extention bar from our kitchen cabinets and carefully lower it down and a minute later place it back. Recognizing the hand as beloning to my youngest daughter, I called to her and asked what she was doing. A small blond haired poked her head up with a big sugar mustache and said “nothing”. I asked if she had been in the sugar bowl and she said “no Bucky did it. (Her twin brother)” I was startled that a three year old could lie like that. I picked her up and went to a mirror and pointed out her sugar mustache, told her she had storied to me and gave her a couple of swats on the behind, That ended the sugar bowl raids at least when dad was around. I still wonder how a little child can learn to lie at such an age. Oh yeah, her twin brother would do the other things and blame it on his twin sister. Same response from dad. I belive it taught them to take responsibility for their actions. They are both grown and I am very proud of them.
  
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huck555
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 10:26am
I did not have sex with that woman.

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- Chuck7884
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 10:48am
  Gotta love this statement. Yes he did by public view and no he did not by the courts view. there is a difference between Sex and Sodomy. more than likely Intercourse was admitted to in order to impeach him.
  
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- jacktaye
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 11:37am
  Aw shucks. You beat me to it!
  
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- toto
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 2:35pm
  Just goes to show that Clinton did not evolve from the values and honesty of a 3 yr old.
  
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myptofvu
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 10:04am
If Obama had a son he would lie just like that.

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- MrPhil3399
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 11:06am
  Perfect comment!!! well said!!!
  
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4kidsandacat
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 9:58am
Ugh my 11-year old does this and believe me at this age it’s not nearly as cute!

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- Bloody Sam
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 12:22pm
  “Ugh my 11-year old does this and believe me at this age it’s not nearly as cute!”
  
  Massive failz.
  
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- nesmond
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 3:23pm
  I don’t find it cute when obama lies, but apparently, the MSM does.
  
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busterpuddles
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 9:55am
So, Mr. Seidl, you consider a lying child to be cute and adorable? At what age does the cuteness cease? Mom seems to be pointed in the right direction as far as correction goes.

Love hard, play hard, discipline hard.

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- sta
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 10:22am
  Yes! I do find this adorable. Because it’s a learning experience for the child.
  The Mother was stern and pushed the issue just as she should. She seems to be handling it quite well.
  
  It takes me back to when my kids were this little. Without having to be the disciplinarian in the situation, I can enjoy the tike. Lighten up, the mom is doing her job.
  
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- chips1
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 11:41am
  STA:
  I think it’s an even bigger learning experience for parents. Raising a child seems to be a forgotten career. So many parents don’t even know where their kids are or what gang the belong to.
  
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- everydaywoman
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 3:17pm
  Well said STA.
  
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SweetDoug
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 9:50am
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It’s home movies from Timmy Geitner and Ben Bernanke!

And Jaime Dimon and…

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- Shasta
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 11:55am
  Tim Geithner to Congress “i will not monetize the debt”. That promise lasted about a day.
  
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bikerdogred1
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 9:26am
A democrat in the making,but there is still time to make him a republican buy him a toy gun.

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Tigress1
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 9:25am
Cute! Awww! He didn’t eat all the sprinkles! Clearly there were some left in the jar!

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- ONLY4UANDME
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 9:42am
  He reminds me of my son who is adorable and 32!
  
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dlc137
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 9:17am
Why in the world can’t people just enjoy stuff? This was cute and sweet. The little guy is adorable. So just smile and enjoy…don’t bring all the political junk up. Are you all so miserable that you cannot take a minute to just smile and enjoy the antics of a little precious boy? Sad.

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- Pecos1
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 9:25am
  Because they are too busy trying (and failing) to push their agendas into your mind.
  
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- zorro
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 10:46am
  We are the greatest parents in the country. Our kids never misbehave or do anything remotely wrong. They eat their vegetables, go to bed early, exercise, and are in great health. We do everything right so when someone does something different, we get to point and giggle at them.
  
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- profile-two
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 12:29pm
  yes…he is cute and adorable…and he is testing his Mother with his first lie. She cannot let him get away with it ecause he is cute and adorable. Let him know NOW that lies have consequences.
  Otherwise we will have another Bill Clinton and Barney Franks and Barrak Obama….the list goes on and on…….probably a lot of Republicans too…just can’t think of one now.
  
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theonlynana
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 9:16am
This is a “CHILD” guy/gals and a child who does not “lie” or use their ” imagination ” around this age grows up to be closed in, unable to express themselves. He will learn from this lesson, and calling them
“liberals” because of the “BIG LIE” is being closed minded.

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Southernsoul
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:55am
Obviously this kid does not learn from adults. Why didn’t he just say, “What difference does it make, now!”

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americansfightingforcommonsense
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:31am
Good job Mom. Keep teaching those true and proper principles and he will be just fine. Eventually he will see the light.

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- Mike Benton
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 9:41am
  We need to see a follow-up to see if her lecture stuck…if he is as smart as she seems to think he is he may be more careful next time and she will be fooled into thinking he has changed.
  She made no mention of a punishment, so my guess is he’ll take all the lectures she can dish out, but until his actions have real consequences he will not change.
  
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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 1:13pm
  Kind of what I was going to say. When my kids lied, there were consequences, not just a talking to. Depending upon the severity of the infraction. One of my girls stole a pack of gum, so I took her back in to talk to the manager. I winked at him as I was telling him what she did and he played along, saying maybe we shohld call the police. She learned her lesson.
  
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americansfightingforcommonsense
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:27am
This reminds me of our “Black President” Bill Clinton who denied having “Relations” with the woman. Monica Lewinsky. LOL
Better work on that kid. You could be president some day.

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Tibswife
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:24am
The child shows promise…could grow up to be president, or at the very least a congressman!

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Mike Benton
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:24am
Even at his young age his body language gives him away. Looking down, avoiding eye contact, looking off to one side are all dead give aways. As he gets older he may learn how to mask his natural reactions and lie like a politician.

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DoctorRon
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:18am
Tis kid has a future in politics.

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00gabooga
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:17am
Psst, kid, just keep saying it’s Bush’s fault!

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Moozmom
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:16am
Proves liberals are born with their ability to lie cold heartedly.
I wanted to just hug this little guy.

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- CABERNETQHS
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 9:18am
  I was a liberal at that age too. And then I grew up.
  
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GuruMeditation
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:15am
Hahahahah! I would like to see part two though, Titled: “The Truth About the Sprinkles”

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BrerRabbit
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:07am
“If I had a son…..”

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666Sucks
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:03am
If Barrack Obama Sr. had a son, he would sound just like this,

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- SilentRunner
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:14am
  Bananabama doesn’t need a son to tell lies. He lies all the time. The next time he opens his mouth listen closely…you’ll hear another of his lies.
  
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- 666Sucks
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:31am
  Silentrunner, Hint – Hint… “Sr.” I’m with ya brother!
  
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Gonzo
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 7:45am
He’s been studying the Obama administration closely.

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- steve-in-pa
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:00am
  Awesome! This site need a thumbs up button!
  
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- CABERNETQHS
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:05am
  What matter does it make at this point, mom? All those sprinkles are gone and we have to find out who did it so it won’t happen again…did I mention I fell and have a boo boo on my head?
  
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walnutportconservative
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 7:40am
Who taught him to lie like that… and at such a young age?
This young man is positioning for placement into Kid Carney’s position.
But, the mother sounds like she will, with foundational truth, redirect this young politician.
God Bless them both.

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NoMoMrNiceGuy
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 7:39am
He is going to have some issues to deal with as an adult I would say

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- sta
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:08am
  No he isn’t. His mother is teaching a lesson. A lesson all children must hear. Kids lie to avoid punishment. Short of Jesus Christ himself, every kid tries it. The solution is just what the mom is doing. We need more parenting as this mom is doing.
  
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- rose-ellen
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 11:09am
  I tend to agree with you.He did not look embarrassed but dug in .When my grandchild gets caught doing something wrong-she blushes and actually looks like she feels guilty. He to my mind-did not look like he felt guilty.So i wonder-but i could be wrong.
  
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- chips1
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 12:01pm
  ROSE_ELLEN:
  You actually said that with a straight face. Practice has made you perfect.
  
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- everydaywoman
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 3:41pm
  “Kids lie to avoid punishment. Short of Jesus Christ himself, every kid tries it. The solution is just what the mom is doing. We need more parenting as this mom is doing.”
  
  Again, I agree. We are ALL born into human nature which is sinful nature. No matter what political ideology or afiliation (all of that is irrelevant when it comes to human nature), NONE of us need to be taught how to lie – it does come naturally in this world of sin – to avoid punishment. I actually laughed when I saw that kid back up in the end clutching his pant legs. It looked like he was trying to avoid a spanking. He’s three. He will learn to be honest and walk in the ways of truth as long as his parents keep up what they’re doing.
  Someone said that “just talking” was not going to do it. True. Just talking ONCE or TWICE is not going to do it. Any parent can tell you that you can repeat some things 20 times before it sinks into your childs brain! Sometimes spanking is needed (God knows I’ve had to do it many times), sometimes a talking to, sometimes taking away privileges – sometime all the above. “Spare the rod, spoil the child” comes to my mind. The shepherd used a staph to help him walk and he used the rod to GUIDE the sheep. Tapping them, getting their attention and GUIDING them back in place. This mom is doing the right thing because she’s not sparing the rod (guidance) because she knows she will spoil her child otherwise.
  
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nomemymine
Posted on February 8, 2013 at 7:36am
Really funny, but sad that he insists on lying even the evidence are right there.

Are we not born with Sins ?

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- walnutportconservative
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 7:57am
  My point.
  
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- Ben__Franklin
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:05am
  “sad that he insists on lying even though the evidence is right there”
  
  Sounds like Debbie Wasaman-Shultz interviewed on CNN
  
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- GuruMeditation
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:16am
  Indeed we are born unto sin.
  
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- girlnurse
  Posted on February 8, 2013 at 1:21pm
  “Born in sin”…yep! You don’t have to teach a kid to lie…it is automatically in their DNA.
  
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