Sunday Matinee: “Don’t Kill Your Friends”

BySteeljawscribe

Generally speaking — good advice.  Doubly so where guns, planes and, well, Dilbert are concerned.  See for yourself…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYlYThSozzo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cmVZoMo-cw

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