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I like the idea, but I don't really get the whole swearing like a drunken sailor thing. It's not funny, it's just stupid. I get that its Dave McClure's gimmick or whatever, but I think we can be more original than that.

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Normally I'd agree, but I think they're doing this in the style of http://www.whatthefuckshouldimakefordinner.com/

I'm wondering if comparing one crass site to another crass site is the best defense here. The OP's comment could be just as valid for either site.

Another possibility: it's using the already known GTFO in another context.

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