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What is a Directional State School Vs. Flagship State School?

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Bearded curious plaza wrinkle
  07/05/13
Flagship: UIUC Directional: Southern Illinois University,...
bistre cuckoldry
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i always interpreted directional state u to mean like "...
Snowy Cruise Ship
  07/05/13
where does the name come from tho? Why directional?
Bearded curious plaza wrinkle
  07/05/13
BECAUSE THERE ARE CARDINAL FUCKING DIRECTIONS IN THE NAME.
spectacular honey-headed den
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Lol
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This was a well executed flame thread by both you and OP. W...
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stubborn stirring garrison
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180 excellent breakdown for this retard
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wtf?
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I believe these schools "direct" you into a certai...
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So they lead to jobs as opposed to massive debt and no job?
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Don't forget about the B.S. in Criminal Justice Perfect t...
Anal persian
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i always thought that was a degree for future cops that want...
Lake newt new version
  01/23/16
and future shitlawyers.
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Directional State University was founded in 1853 by John H. ...
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Flesh Federal Puppy
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nice to know arrow found a job
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evan never not performing and brining the goods.
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(xo 2013)
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(guy who went to directional state U)
Charismatic Sexy Bawdyhouse
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Correct. "Directional" indicates there is a cardin...
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Northwestern
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Penn State-Philadelphia
bistre cuckoldry
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FLAGSHIP: University of Missouri DIRECTIONAL: Southeast Mis...
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yikes
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spectacular honey-headed den
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Flagship: University of California Directional: University ...
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(irate UCLA NOWAG)
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glittery fortuitous meteor
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and dont ever let them forget that.
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Titillating Mauve Theater Volcanic Crater
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ITT: poaster gets schooled on the definition of "direct...
Startling Cracking Fanboi
  07/06/13
My state has several TTT directional schools. It's always, &...
Poppy angry legal warrant
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Western has dat good football
greedy beady-eyed coffee pot
  07/06/13
Eastern too. lol @ Wazzu.
light trip jewess
  10/05/13
(johnsmeyer forgetting to switch monikers)
Territorial Associate Deer Antler
  07/06/13
flagship state school: harvard, yale, princeton direction...
180 striped hyena
  09/07/13
47 states lack flagships?
spectacular honey-headed den
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yes
180 striped hyena
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UT vs. Texas Tech
comical saffron native
  10/05/13
UVa vs. Va Tech = shittier version
Sinister senate
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Egregiously wrong wtf
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Worst are the bidirectional name. Southwest Texas State chan...
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Poppy angry legal warrant
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Does this shit count? This is worse IMO http://en.wikipe...
light trip jewess
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wow
Hyperactive stage electric furnace
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so american
talented flirting pistol hissy fit
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Do its graduates become panhandlers?
hilarious contagious pozpig
  04/07/19
a week 2 college football matchup.
Bateful fiercely-loyal office roast beef
  10/06/13
UF vs. USF
irate quadroon point
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USF is especially lulzy since it's not even in South Florida...
Violet Sandwich Set
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spectacular honey-headed den
  11/12/13
Directional state universities offer more guidance. Typical...
irradiated church
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This. As was investigated in the book Paying for the Party,...
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FLAGSHIP: University of Texas, University of Washington, Uni...
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He flexed his right muscle.
  07/31/25
People on this board are idiots. "Directional" ...
appetizing degenerate
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wow man can you explain this to us more wasn't sure I got it...
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Every single person ITT other than me thinks it has to do wi...
appetizing degenerate
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You are just wrong period
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I really hate doing this, because it's against the classic x...
exhilarant macaca mad cow disease
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So TC is flaming? Why are people responding in earnest to...
appetizing degenerate
  01/23/16
You are completely wrong. Directional universities have Card...
Erotic dog poop stag film
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LOL you're kidding me right? Your argument is that becaus...
appetizing degenerate
  01/23/16
It is not like this is an official term, but the accepted me...
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Also, it is not just one good department. Schools like UAH h...
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Pls respond
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Are paosters who say that "directional" state scho...
umber judgmental codepig
  01/23/16
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Directional%2...
Erotic dog poop stag film
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ho le shit this flame dates back to Dec. of 2006. WTF???
umber judgmental codepig
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It is not like this is an official term. That is the commonl...
Erotic dog poop stag film
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I thought it was flame but TC fucking honestly believes it L...
appetizing degenerate
  01/23/16
TC is 100% correct. You're done here
low-t seedy crackhouse
  08/09/16
Was about to (xo 2019) this thread.
primrose weed whacker
  03/12/19
We’re all still here
spectacular honey-headed den
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fluffy soul-stirring private investor library
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I think like many things in our universe there is no one &qu...
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Odious black market kitty
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Great thread. Was not expecting a meltdown
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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:34 PM
Author: Bearded curious plaza wrinkle



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551588)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:35 PM
Author: bistre cuckoldry

Flagship: UIUC

Directional: Southern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, etc

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551601)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:36 PM
Author: Snowy Cruise Ship

i always interpreted directional state u to mean like "Northwest Oregon State University" as opposed to flagship, University of Oregon

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551606)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:44 PM
Author: Bearded curious plaza wrinkle

where does the name come from tho? Why directional?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551651)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:51 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den

BECAUSE THERE ARE CARDINAL FUCKING DIRECTIONS IN THE NAME.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551699)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 3:00 PM
Author: Crystalline school cafeteria affirmative action

Lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551728)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 3:11 PM
Author: swollen cobalt space



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551753)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 4:08 PM
Author: Vivacious Community Account

lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551975)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 4:10 PM
Author: White laughsome area



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551984)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 12:29 AM
Author: exhilarant macaca mad cow disease



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23554882)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 2:22 AM
Author: Vengeful patrolman

This was a well executed flame thread by both you and OP. Well done.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23555293)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 3:29 AM
Author: stubborn stirring garrison



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23555453)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 5:50 AM
Author: Territorial Associate Deer Antler

180

excellent breakdown for this retard

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23555537)



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:42 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24008583)



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:43 PM
Author: metal hospital



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24008589)



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:57 PM
Author: Disgusting Potus Pit



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24008652)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:19 PM
Author: Ebony messiness yarmulke



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24174896)



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Date: August 7th, 2015 8:29 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#28504170)



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Date: August 7th, 2015 8:54 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#28504317)



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Date: October 4th, 2015 9:25 AM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#28896253)



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Date: October 4th, 2015 9:40 AM
Author: arousing chestnut multi-billionaire

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#28896279)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 4:48 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29662766)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 4:49 PM
Author: exciting cordovan pervert



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:32 PM
Author: mind-boggling clown



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663340)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:48 PM
Author: Brindle school



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:38 PM
Author: Erotic dog poop stag film



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Date: August 9th, 2016 10:59 AM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#31142565)



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:01 AM
Author: talented flirting pistol hissy fit



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Date: March 4th, 2018 8:57 AM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#35531407)



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Date: December 19th, 2018 9:07 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#37436356)



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Date: March 12th, 2019 1:27 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#37918750)



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Date: March 12th, 2019 1:28 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#37918754)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:28 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#38799426)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:30 PM
Author: Coral passionate station lettuce



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:34 PM
Author: startled trump supporter sanctuary



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:26 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#46750125)



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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:36 AM
Author: adventurous high-end corner feces



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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:39 AM
Author: costumed excitant tattoo



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Date: July 31st, 2025 5:41 PM
Author: I Listen to Porn Podcasts



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Date: July 5th, 2013 4:11 PM
Author: adulterous jet brunch psychic

wtf?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551988)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:17 PM
Author: boyish pink masturbator legend

I believe these schools "direct" you into a certain career. They have vocational programs like "nursing" or "education" instead of sciences and humanities.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24174889)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 8:43 AM
Author: at-the-ready rehab

So they lead to jobs as opposed to massive debt and no job?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24179042)



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Date: November 12th, 2013 9:11 AM
Author: Anal persian

Don't forget about the B.S. in Criminal Justice

Perfect training for law school

LJL

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24422007)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:31 PM
Author: Lake newt new version

i always thought that was a degree for future cops that want to be seen as smart.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663335)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:32 PM
Author: mind-boggling clown

and future shitlawyers.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663345)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:22 PM
Author: Poppy angry legal warrant

Directional State University was founded in 1853 by John H. Direction, a local pastor. Known for its strong programs in the arts, mathematics, and sciences, the university attracts students from all fifty states and over thirty countries. The university's mascot, the Arrow, helps point student-athletes toward victory each year.

http://www.directional.edu/welcome/about/founding.htm

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24174904)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:29 PM
Author: Flesh Federal Puppy



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:29 PM
Author: Concupiscible stead bbw

nice to know arrow found a job

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663324)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:33 PM
Author: mind-boggling clown

evan never not performing and brining the goods.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663347)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:32 PM
Author: fluffy soul-stirring private investor library



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:40 PM
Author: Titillating Mauve Theater Volcanic Crater



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Date: March 7th, 2020 9:01 PM
Author: abnormal diverse nursing home dopamine



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Date: June 25th, 2021 12:00 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:28 PM
Author: Charismatic Sexy Bawdyhouse



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:32 PM
Author: vibrant self-centered haunted graveyard public bath



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Date: January 15th, 2024 6:46 AM
Author: Flesh Federal Puppy



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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:34 AM
Author: Poppy angry legal warrant



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Date: January 15th, 2024 7:39 AM
Author: costumed excitant tattoo



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:52 PM
Author: painfully honest ratface gaping

(xo 2013)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#38799579)



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:27 PM
Author: Charismatic Sexy Bawdyhouse

(guy who went to directional state U)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#46750127)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 2:37 AM
Author: Massive Fear-inspiring Trailer Park National Security Agency

Correct. "Directional" indicates there is a cardinal direction in the name.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23555344)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:36 PM
Author: razzle-dazzle party of the first part

Northwestern

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551609)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 5:51 AM
Author: Territorial Associate Deer Antler



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23555538)



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:00 AM
Author: low-t seedy crackhouse



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#31142573)



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Date: December 19th, 2018 9:14 PM
Author: glittery fortuitous meteor



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#37436394)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:39 PM
Author: bistre cuckoldry

Penn State-Philadelphia

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551631)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 2:50 PM
Author: Aromatic brass step-uncle's house preventive strike

FLAGSHIP: University of Missouri

DIRECTIONAL: Southeast Missouri State, Missouri Western State, Missouri Southern State, Northwest Missouri State

Southeast Missouri State, University of Central Missouri

FLAGSHIP: University of Iowa

DIRECTIONAL: University of Northern Iowa

FLAGSHIP: University of Michigan

DIRECTIONAL: Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Central Michigan, Northern Michigan

etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551689)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 4:11 PM
Author: floppy tank

yikes

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23551995)



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Date: July 5th, 2013 11:01 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23554444)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 12:26 AM
Author: Pale sickened pisswyrm indian lodge

Flagship: University of California

Directional: University of Southern California

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23554861)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 2:06 AM
Author: well-lubricated double fault giraffe

(irate UCLA NOWAG)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23555244)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:03 PM
Author: glittery fortuitous meteor

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24174841)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:32 PM
Author: Lake newt new version

and dont ever let them forget that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663339)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:34 PM
Author: mind-boggling clown



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663359)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:34 PM
Author: mind-boggling clown



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663357)



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:00 AM
Author: low-t seedy crackhouse



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#31142575)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:41 PM
Author: Titillating Mauve Theater Volcanic Crater



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#38799497)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 12:28 AM
Author: Startling Cracking Fanboi

ITT: poaster gets schooled on the definition of "directional"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23554876)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 2:05 AM
Author: Poppy angry legal warrant

My state has several TTT directional schools. It's always, "So and so is going to Central, and his sister is going to Western." I just smile and nod. These idiots actually pay thousands of dollars to attend schools that are literally in the third or fourth tier.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23555242)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 3:28 AM
Author: greedy beady-eyed coffee pot

Western has dat good football

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23555450)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:27 PM
Author: light trip jewess

Eastern too. lol @ Wazzu.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24174941)



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Date: July 6th, 2013 5:53 AM
Author: Territorial Associate Deer Antler

(johnsmeyer forgetting to switch monikers)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#23555539)



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:46 PM
Author: 180 striped hyena

flagship state school: harvard, yale, princeton

directional state school: every other school in america

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24008598)



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:51 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den

47 states lack flagships?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24008621)



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Date: September 7th, 2013 2:51 PM
Author: 180 striped hyena

yes

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24008623)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 4:20 PM
Author: comical saffron native

UT vs. Texas Tech

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24174900)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 8:34 AM
Author: Sinister senate

UVa vs. Va Tech = shittier version

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24179037)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:51 PM
Author: fluffy soul-stirring private investor library

Egregiously wrong wtf

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#38799567)



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Date: October 5th, 2013 5:27 PM
Author: Thriller Geriatric Spot Black Woman

Worst are the bidirectional name. Southwest Texas State changed its name to TSU-San Marcos for that reason, someone at the top didn't like the image of a podunk regional school.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24175232)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 2:57 AM
Author: Poppy angry legal warrant



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24178560)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 3:03 AM
Author: light trip jewess

Does this shit count? This is worse IMO

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Panhandle_State_University

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24178579)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 8:48 AM
Author: Hyperactive stage electric furnace

wow

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24179047)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:41 PM
Author: talented flirting pistol hissy fit

so american

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663818)



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Date: April 7th, 2019 10:45 PM
Author: hilarious contagious pozpig

Do its graduates become panhandlers?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#38055555)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 7:18 AM
Author: Bateful fiercely-loyal office roast beef

a week 2 college football matchup.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24179023)



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Date: October 6th, 2013 8:33 AM
Author: irate quadroon point

UF vs. USF

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24179036)



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Date: November 12th, 2013 9:12 AM
Author: Violet Sandwich Set

USF is especially lulzy since it's not even in South Florida.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24422011)



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Date: November 12th, 2013 9:03 AM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#24421980)



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Date: October 4th, 2015 9:53 AM
Author: irradiated church

Directional state universities offer more guidance. Typically the students at those schools are first-generation college students, they need more support.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#28896297)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:18 PM
Author: Topaz halford stock car

This. As was investigated in the book Paying for the Party, an expose of Indiana University, kids from less connected families or those who are the first in their families to go to college are often better off at one of the non-flagship state schools. The professors and administrators have more experience working with students like them, they fit in better, it is easier for them to become leaders around campus.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663258)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 6:38 PM
Author: dashing walnut home

FLAGSHIP: University of Texas, University of Washington, University of Georgia, etc.

DIRECTIONAL: University of North Carolina, University of South Carolina, University of North Dakota, West Virginia University, etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663384)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:39 PM
Author: Twisted Razzmatazz Theatre



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663812)



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:02 AM
Author: low-t seedy crackhouse



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#31142598)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:51 PM
Author: fluffy soul-stirring private investor library



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#38799570)



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Date: March 7th, 2020 9:01 PM
Author: abnormal diverse nursing home dopamine



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#39713291)



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Date: March 7th, 2020 9:02 PM
Author: aphrodisiac drab field coldplay fan



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#39713294)



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Date: July 31st, 2025 6:25 PM
Author: He flexed his right muscle.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#49146591)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:02 PM
Author: appetizing degenerate

People on this board are idiots.

"Directional" doesn't refer to geographic direction morons. These are schools that *direct* students, i.e. Most are kinda dumb and did shitty in high school. They don't know what they want to do with their lives and need a lot of hand-holding. Also, most focus on trades like IT, computer tech, nursing, dental hygiene, paralegal, medical assisting and education rather than the humanities, social sciences and pure sciences taught at better schools.

Most state public school systems have a flagship and then other branch schools.

Flagship: BAMA (University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa)

Directional: university of Alabama at Huntsville

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Alabama_in_Huntsville

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663570)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:39 PM
Author: exhilarant macaca mad cow disease

wow man can you explain this to us more wasn't sure I got it until now shit is crazy.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663808)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:47 PM
Author: appetizing degenerate

Every single person ITT other than me thinks it has to do with geography and the name of the school.

Am I wrong for clarifying?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663852)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:48 PM
Author: Erotic dog poop stag film

You are just wrong period

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663862)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:49 PM
Author: exhilarant macaca mad cow disease

I really hate doing this, because it's against the classic xo spirit. But I'm too lazy to engage in an amusing subthread wasteland today so I'll spell it out for you:

we fucking know. some people wanted to make some funny posts ridiculing the OP for not even understanding the term "directional". some people even participate in "schtick" and play along with other idiots. crazy, right? make this post blank, I'll make mine blank, and restore this thread to its glory instead of engaging in an autistfest.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663866)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:52 PM
Author: appetizing degenerate

So TC is flaming?

Why are people responding in earnest to this. (correct) post?:

http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&mc=79&forum_id=2#24174889

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663878)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:48 PM
Author: Erotic dog poop stag film

You are completely wrong. Directional universities have Cardinal directions in their names. The example you gave perfectly demonstrates how stupid you are being. UAH is an ABET accredited engineering school. I am sure it is news to their aerospace engineering students that their school is for retards.

http://www.uah.edu/eng/abet

http://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/mae/undergraduate



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663860)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:50 PM
Author: appetizing degenerate

LOL you're kidding me right?

Your argument is that because there is one good program the school can't be a shithole?

This "cardinal direction" shit is flame right? It's directional, as in directing a life.

Edit:

One non-tard gets it:

http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&mc=79&forum_id=2#24174889

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663873)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:53 PM
Author: Erotic dog poop stag film

It is not like this is an official term, but the accepted meaning is what 99% of the poasters here think. You are wrong.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Directional+university

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663883)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 7:55 PM
Author: Erotic dog poop stag film

Also, it is not just one good department. Schools like UAH have real majors. They are not directing kids into vocational fields.

http://www.uah.edu/science/departments/physics

http://www.uah.edu/ahs/departments/philosophy

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29663890)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 8:16 PM
Author: Erotic dog poop stag film

Pls respond

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29664010)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 8:28 PM
Author: umber judgmental codepig

Are paosters who say that "directional" state schools are shools with "directions" in their name FLAMING us?

Honestly can't tell.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29664096)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 8:29 PM
Author: Erotic dog poop stag film

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Directional%20university

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29664104)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 8:33 PM
Author: umber judgmental codepig

ho le shit this flame dates back to Dec. of 2006. WTF???

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29664135)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 8:45 PM
Author: Erotic dog poop stag film

It is not like this is an official term. That is the commonly accepted definition. Name a school that is a directional state university that doesn't fit that criteria. The poaster above listed a school with an ABET-accredited engineering school and physics and philosophy departments. But curiously no dental hygiene and vocational training for retards courses.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29664210)



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Date: January 23rd, 2016 9:50 PM
Author: appetizing degenerate

I thought it was flame but TC fucking honestly believes it LOL.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#29664617)



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Date: August 9th, 2016 11:06 AM
Author: low-t seedy crackhouse

TC is 100% correct. You're done here

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#31142622)



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Date: March 12th, 2019 1:31 PM
Author: primrose weed whacker

Was about to (xo 2019) this thread.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#37918769)



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Date: April 7th, 2019 9:47 PM
Author: spectacular honey-headed den

We’re all still here

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#38055308)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:52 PM
Author: fluffy soul-stirring private investor library



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#38799577)



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Date: September 7th, 2019 12:39 PM
Author: beta swashbuckling juggernaut

I think like many things in our universe there is no one "right" answer.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#38799490)



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Date: March 7th, 2020 8:30 PM
Author: Odious black market kitty



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#39713132)



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Date: September 3rd, 2023 12:35 PM
Author: awkward cerebral range

Great thread. Was not expecting a meltdown

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#46750140)



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Date: March 21st, 2024 10:46 PM
Author: Poppy angry legal warrant



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#47514560)



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Date: April 19th, 2025 6:37 PM
Author: Poppy angry legal warrant



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2301214&forum_id=2/en-en/#48863380)