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In which we look back at simpler times.

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Wayne Brady and Maile Brady Tell Us Who Choreographs Their Fun TikTok Dances

We’re dipping way back to 2008 for this one (because it’s been that type of week where the need to time-warp is super real). Behold, a president (to be) who wore the right-sized suit.

Oh boy, did he wear that suit.

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