Original Usenet thread from alt.ascii-art, started 2 Apr 1997.
Someone wanted Hippopotami
alt.ascii-art
· 1 message · 2 Apr 1997
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A Bold Hippopotamus was standing one day
On the Banks of the Cool Shalimar.
- Flanders & Swann
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May your liver never be mangled by a wild hippopotamus.
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