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Presidential Handshake

Won a contest to meet the President. The moment arrives, cameras everywhere. Just as I reach out to shake his hand—PRRRT—a barking spider chooses this hist

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Won a contest to meet the President. The moment arrives, cameras everywhere. Just as I reach out to shake his hand—PRRRT—a barking spider chooses this historic moment to make its presence known.

Without missing a beat, the President leans in and whispers, "I blame the Secret Service agents too." Most relatable presidential moment ever.

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