Original Usenet thread from alt.ascii-art, started 22 Sep 1997.
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· 1 message · 22 Sep 1997
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FLORENCE. A little girl who is a bit innocent at times.
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ERMINTRUDE. A rather well-spoken cow.
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A snail and Dougal's || //
best friend, although ___||______ //
they often argue. /`___||______`\//
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Magic Roundabout Theme Tune in BASIC
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10 REM "Theme Tune: THE MAGIC ROUNDABOUT
20 PLAY "T210O2L12a2a4a4e2e2"
30 PLAY "g-4g-4g-4g-4d2.P7"
40 PLAY "g2g4g4d2d2"
50 PLAY "g+2g+4g+4e2e2"
60 PLAY "a2a4a4e2e2"
70 PLAY "g-4g-4g-4g-4d2.P7"
80 PLAY "g2g4g4d2d2"
90 PLAY "g+2g+4g+4e2e2a1."
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