Famed director Spike Lee has reached a financial settlement with a Florida couple who were forced to flee their home out of fear after he re-tweeted their home address on social networking website Twitter.com.
The terms of the financial settlement between Lee, 55, and Elaine and David McClain, of Sanford, Florida, were not disclosed.
Mrs. McClain said Lee’s apology was very heartfelt. “When he called us, you could just tell he really felt bad about it,” she said. “And it was just a slip, and I just know that he really, really has been concerned.” The McClains are in their 70s.
From Radar Online:
The “Jungle Fever” director Thursday apologized and reached a settlement with Elaine and David McClain, the elderly Sanford, Florida couple fled their home after the director re-tweeted their address under the false pretense it belonged to George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin last month.
“At this point in time, we have come to an agreement with Spike Lee and his attorneys, and at this point, the matter is fully resolved,” Matt Morgan, the lawyer for the McClains, said in a statement on behalf on the family. “Spike has agreed to compensate the McClains for their loss and for the disruption into their lives. He’s taken full responsibility.”
Lee tweeted Wednesday: “I Deeply Apologize To The McClain Family For Retweeting Their Address. It Was A Mistake. Please Leave The McClain’s In Peace.”
The original tweet was sent out from the Twitter.com account of Marcus D. Higgins. The tweet was “re-tweeted” by hundreds of Twitter users, including Lee who re-tweeted it to his 250,000+ followers.
The McClains weren’t aware that their address was on the Internet until they began receiving death threats. The couple is not related to George Zimmerman, the man who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman told police he acted in self defense after Trayvon attacked him on Feb. 26. The case has sparked a firestorm of protests from people around the world who believe Trayvon was racially profiled.
Today must be f^ckery Friday on SR
I WILL NEVER understand an Individual with MEANS (Like a Spike Lee…) would even be Caught Up in something LIKE THIS Though
Dumbass! Who does that without checking first? ESPECIALLY when you have the resources to? He just GAVE away money.
Morning EB!
I still can’t believe this idiot retweeted that shyt…he gets a big fat HO SIT DOWN! _/
I’ll never forget when someone RT My adress and the repo man came and got my double wide now ion hv no car or house.
Dimpz
… for the millionth time 
Spike was one of many who retweeted the address, why is all the blame being put on him? I understand he reached 250,000 people but still #shrugs oh well
Feline Feminine says:
I still can’t believe this idiot retweeted that shyt…he gets a big fat HO SIT DOWN! _/
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I RT chit all day long for example Soulja Boy tweeted a pic of a weed vending maching from his house. I politely RT to remind him that A. He don’t own a home B. He just got caught with his uncle daddy in an astro van with weed C. Aske dhim to have a \_ in front of a truck.
Well I mean Spike been a lil touched as well as his NUBIAN sister
at least he corrected his mistake and truth be told that older couple received a blessing in disguise!
@xamayca
To whom much is given, much is expected…he’s prolly got the most money and the most reach out of all these people…and amongst those who re-tweeted it, he’s likely got the most influence…
Damn Dummy he should have known better
Girl you are TOO MUCH!
ELove says:
I WILL NEVER understand an Individual with MEANS (Like a Spike Lee…) would even be Caught Up in something LIKE THIS Though
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This is why I stay my azz off twitter
I hardly ever tweet
xamayca says:
He retweeted which meant someone started it first why they didnt go after the broke bytch that started it. Whateva 
Spike was one of many who retweeted the address, why is all the blame being put on him? I understand he reached 250,000 people but still #shrugs oh well
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Twittah is the
CD FENTY says:
xamayca says:
Spike was one of many who retweeted the address, why is all the blame being put on him? I understand he reached 250,000 people but still #shrugs oh well
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He retweeted which meant someone started it first why they didnt go after the broke bytch that started it. Whateva
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Spikes money was probably longer than the other people that tweeted it. He still should have used some common sense and checked it first.
@feline yea i hear u shyt just aint fair but oh well he shouldnt tweet anyone address period
@cd lol i know right
He should’ve said his account was hacked.. works for other people
Oh they cool now because they got their money! GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE! If a non-celebrity had re-tweeted their address (and I’m sure one did) they would have nothing to say!
Follow me @journeymee
@CD
Spike needs to understand that he has more responsibility than others because he is a public figure…had he not partook in this mess then the couple could go after whomever started it, but Spike kept it going and his name alone will make him more accountable…he is an IDIOT!
I think i read somewhere that a couple of celebs retweeted the address too
jeniefrumdabloc says:
This is why I stay my azz off twitter I hardly ever tweet
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feel free to join my TL @DawnSheen… it’s like twitter only better. No flexing, no flossing, just pure fuckery
@FoxE yup!!!
Spike has a heart. If I had the means and did something wreckless like that, I would have taken accountability for it too.
Those people didn’t deserve that.
@xamayca
Exactly…anyone and I mean ANYONE who re-tweets an address is ASKING FOR IT…that is just DUMB, and especially dumb for Spike…
xamayca says:
I think i read somewhere that a couple of celebs retweeted the address too
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Yep like NeNe and Ciara and Keri Hilson, Lil Kim… they sent post dated checks tho
I hate when my cuss words don’t make it. shit fuck damn ass
It is very unfortunate for that family but I cant understand from Spike’s point of view he got caught in the heat of the moment. Everyone has taken a strong stand in this heated case. What about lil Ellen giving out that grandmother’s phone number on twitter and now everyone is calling her asking for Justin Beiber. Maybe she can sue his ass for the same thing
Lol@dawn lmao
dadadadaaa
dadadadaaa
dadadadadadadaaaaa
@FoxE (Comment #24)
Whew !!! He’s GOTTA BE The 1st MF-ing Celebrity (NOT TO USE That Excuse Though…)
The Makeup Maven says:
dadadadaaa
dadadadaaa
dadadadadadadaaaaa
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wn…
KayKay, XYZ & Eazy
Oil Sheen Jones (The artist formally kwn as Dawn Sheen) says:
jeniefrumdabloc says:
This is why I stay my azz off twitter I hardly ever tweet
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feel free to join my TL @DawnSheen… it’s like twitter only better. No flexing, no flossing, just pure ****ery
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WHAT THEY NEED TO DO IS SUE THAT PUNK BYTCH GEORGE ZIMMERMAN. THAT BYTCH IS THE ONE WHO STARTED IT. Spike gets on my nerves at times but on this I can understand in the moment why he did it
@Eazy
Oil Sheen Jones (The artist formally kwn as Dawn Sheen) says:
The Makeup Maven says:
dadadadaaa
dadadadaaa
dadadadadadadaaaaa
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wn…
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I can’t get this song out my head!
@Iheart
Are we following each other yet? I don’t know who some of these folks on Twitter are…
@Eazy
GOOD Afternoon There BABY
Feline Feminine says:
@CD
Spike needs to understand that he has more responsibility than others because he is a public figure…had he not partook in this mess then the couple could go after whomever started it, but Spike kept it going and his name alone will make him more accountable…he is an IDIOT!
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O and I followed everybody I recognized last night on twitter, alot of ****ery already
Eazy says:
Afternoon Everybody
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did u join my twitter recently
@Eazy
I like yo Twitta pic… you likey my legs???
@KayCei
Afternoon MY Loveliness !!!
Feline Feminine says:
@Eazy
I like yo Twitta pic… you likey my legs???
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I never make it past your camel toe… you hv legs?
@Fe
Leave me alone
Fe!!!!!!!!!!
What the wurl iz goinz on ’round here? For a minute I thought I was reading from the newspaper obit’s. Dayummmm! The tone has been sad lately. 
It’s Friday, I got a new job, (but I’m off ta’day) and I ain’t got shyt to do. Where the paaah-ty at??
ELove says:
@KayCei
Afternoon MY Loveliness !!!
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What abt me sir big little hands?
I saw your tweets this morning…you are correct sir…
my first thought was “that n**** would PAY ME!” so i’m glad he stepped up.
E-Lovah baybee!
Muah, Muah, Muahhh! 
Oil Sheen Jones (The artist formally kwn as Dawn Sheen) says:
Feline Feminine says:
@Eazy
I like yo Twitta pic… you likey my legs???
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I never make it past your camel toe… you hv legs?
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*Slowly drags in and take a __/ (had lemon chicken and mac n cheese for lunch…
this itis is a bitch… what I miss n chit… Don’t tell me.. I just follow from the 
:hugs: Elove, Tatted, Fefe, Dawn
Did Dawn say Sir big little hands?? I CANNOT!
@CD
No fukking problem!
@KayCei
Hey mama! :hugs:
That was a stupid thing to do, those folks could’ve lost their lives.
No kudos to him (from me) for trying to right his wrong. Goof!
KayCeiSoul do you still hv my #?
did u join my twitter recently
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been on there but I just found ya’ll
@Fe
That was rude but expected.
@FeFe
@Dawn
AM I Allowed a Tidday-BUMP (In Return Though Baby !!!)
GOOD Afternoon !!!
The Makeup Maven says:
Did Dawn say Sir big little hands?? I CANNOT!
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I was gone say sir turtle neck penis but…
Feline Feminine says:
@Eazy
I like yo Twitta pic… you likey my legs???
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babbbby, I said look that BODY! Had to shake off some bad thoughts when I saw it
Almost time for my Olunch…
on topic:
HAPPY FRIDAY AUNTIE & FAM
good afternoon TaBew
YALL :2dance:
FeFe
@CD
So was your crass ass yawn!
@
xamayca says:
Spike was one of many who retweeted the address, why is all the blame being put on him? I understand he reached 250,000 people but still #shrugs oh well
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Being such a public figure, he should know way better than to do something like this, especially since he knows he has money, therefore he would be a target for all types of lawsuits. Which is why he just paid them money, not to sue him probably for everything he has.
Elove
I would’ve did that in a heartbeat!!
Eazy says:
did u join my twitter recently
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been on there but I just found ya’ll
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Well welcome…
@Eazy
@Fayla
hey suga!
KayKay!!
(been meaning to tell u that u have nice lips)
EZ
Dawn
ELovah
Eazy says:
Feline Feminine says:
@Eazy
I like yo Twitta pic… you likey my legs???
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babbbby, I said look that BODY! Had to shake off some bad thoughts when I saw it
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See she too was looking at your patty
So out of ALL the movies Spike Lee has directed, why they gotta refer to him as the director of Jungle Fever?
Surely that wasn’t his biggest movie, was it?
ELovah (been meaning to tell u that u have nice lips)
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he does hv a nice face camel toe
Oil Sheen Jones (The artist formally kwn as Dawn Sheen) says:
The Makeup Maven says:
Did Dawn say Sir big little hands?? I CANNOT!
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I was gone say sir turtle neck penis but…
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What is wrong wiff you ta’day?!
BCinKS says:
So out of ALL the movies Spike Lee has directed, why they gotta refer to him as the director of Jungle Fever?
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because Gator smoked up the tv
@Dawn
Please stop!!!!!!!
@Fe
It was all good 5 minutes ago
FayFay
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!
@Dawn, nope but it’s at the redbox
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Girlllllll, I put some of that Peppermint Whipfinity in my oil burner/diffuser thing! And by golly, you’ve got another use for the Whip yo! 
Fayla
It’s the gift that keeps on giving
#yallshouldtrydoingthattoo
@ Dawn – Resend.
Wasn’t you supposed to be one of my Oilettes?
Keep on missing background sanguh rehearsal and you gone get Ike’d.
“Jackie – you miss a step today you gone be frying fish ta’morruh”
@CD
*reaches to get my phone over Rih who’s laying next to me freshly fukked*
@Tatted (Comment #63)
NOW That’s was a BIRTH-Defect (I HAD No Control Over THAT Though…)
And ALL This TIME I Thought Yous LUVS Me Too
NaijaGal says:
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!
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Tisha Campbell was so fine…
poor bother big little hands bruised pinky toe tho
FoxE says:
He should’ve said his account was hacked.. works for other people
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ikr
Their address is already on the internet. It’s called the online White pages. Everyone’s address is on the internet. Well, good to see them get some free money I guess.
I meant Jenny, it’s at the redbox…
85
Oil Sheen Jones (The artist formally kwn as Dawn Sheen) says:
BCinKS says:
So out of ALL the movies Spike Lee has directed, why they gotta refer to him as the director of Jungle Fever?
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because Gator smoked up the tv
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I picked the right day to come off in this bish. This nutball up here slays me.
@Dawn I got you
Something gon’ hav’ta give!
See she too was looking at your patty
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Fefe knows I am battling some very bad inner thoughts…
J2201987 says:
Their address is already on the internet. It’s called the online White pages. Everyone’s address is on the internet. Well, good to see them get some free money I guess.
to SR though 
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I think you missed the point.
KayCeiSoul says:
@ Dawn – Resend.
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I did I think if not DM my twitter
Umm, there are a MILLION addresses on the internet…but 99% of them aren’t incorrectly indicated as the address of public enemy #1 …
@ ELove – Now come on baby! Don’t be like that!!!! I DO’S LOVE YOU!
I was just making sure that’s what she said….REALLY!
Eazy says:
See she too was looking at your patty
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Fefe knows I am battling some very bad inner thoughts…
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we hiring PT AT TEAM PINK…
Spike didn’t give a good gotdamn until them people hired lawyers. I don’t like his little Lilliputian ass anyway.
@ Cousin…did you see my reply?
@Eazy
I hear you girl, it will be ok…just embrace who you are and don’t try to box yourself into other people’s expectations…
@Fayla
Yous just TRYING to get me to Sing “You GOT THAT Whip-Appeal” To YOU Baby (I SEE What U Doing…)
I don’t like his little Lilliputian ass anyway.
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And this is why Yso stay winning.
Fe says:
GIRL BOO she warned me that hussies would be lying left and right. Just sad that it turned out to be a FOTB 
@CD
*reaches to get my phone over Rih who’s laying next to me freshly fukked*
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FAYLA !!! :hugs:
Feline Feminine says:
@Eazy
I hear you girl, it will be ok…just embrace who you are and don’t try to box yourself into other people’s expectations…
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Speaking of box… um when can I get my girl scout cookies?
we hiring PT AT TEAM PINK…
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only looking for PRN work
Good for Spike. What he did was dumb.
Has anyone been reading mainstream new blogs on this case? It is taking all the strength in my body to keep my blood from boiling. The racists are out in full effect. They really believe that it is ok to racially profile black people. They really think that when they stop you for walking/driving while black and ask you why you are in a neighborhood that is not majority black you are supposed to say, “Yassuh Massuh. I’s sorry for brangin my stank black azz into yo pristine neighborhood suh. Please fugive me suh. Neva happen again suh. I’s gone tell my family to move outta here right now suh.”
Let me tell you something. Racism is alive and well in this motha and these people are in positions of authority. Once again I am back to praying that the Lord give me one wish and that is for George Zimmerman to be killed in a heinous fashion.
@CD
Jealousy and envy are contagious and sad…
She was eatin’ the box so good I was screaming out “nah nah nah come on!”
Ty says:
Its confirmed the lottery is at $640 mill. now. I am going to drop this extra $20 on tickets. $50 is my max. My fortune cookie says I should come into great things this Saturday and I am going to play the #’s that were on the back
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my fortune cookie said I got people thats around who gone try to down me so keep them squares up out my circle… wait naw that was Rocko and Future… my bad.
Ty says:
Its confirmed the lottery is at $640 mill. now. I am going to drop this extra $20 on tickets. $50 is my max. My fortune cookie says I should come into great things this Saturday and I am going to play the #’s that were on the back
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Ty, play the number on the back of that fortune cookie.
Afterwhich you will send me $39.95 of your winnings, a bbq rib tip dinner, and a prayer cloth. Thank ya.
But fo’real..play that fortune cookie number boo.
Eazy says:
we hiring PT AT TEAM PINK…
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only looking for PRN work
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That’s the best kind of employee they only come to put the work in when you call them. And the work be on point because they only work as needed. #checkmate
*evil laugh*
Feline Feminine says:
@CD
*reaches to get my phone over Rih who’s laying next to me freshly fukked*
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@Fe
@Tatted
I LIKEY ME Some Make-Up SEX Though !!!
<— CAN'T STAND FEFE AS OF LATE!
Spike Lee looks a damn mess in that pic
Yes Cousin
Ty, I’ve got my resignation letter ready yo!
Oil Sheen Jones (The artist formally kwn as Dawn Sheen) says:
Ty says:
Its confirmed the lottery is at $640 mill. now. I am going to drop this extra $20 on tickets. $50 is my max. My fortune cookie says I should come into great things this Saturday and I am going to play the #’s that were on the back
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my fortune cookie said I got people thats around who gone try to down me so keep them squares up out my circle… wait naw that was Rocko and Future… my bad.
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Why has dimpz been ignoring me
@BIRD
I really can’t read most of the sht. Their white privilege is at war with their white guilt and they are taking it out on any black person within their range. Saddens me and infuriates me all at once.
@ ELove – I ALMOST TOOK BAIT TO YOUR COMMENT!
ALMOST, ELOVE…..ALMOST!
@ Bird
I read the mainstram blog comments JUST so I can know where these bishes is coming from. They can’t help it. They found a medium to express their true thoughts with anonymity and what they don’t understand is that by doing so, it DOES NOT invoke fear, but tells us how they really feel. Ain’t that a bish?
I just read it and shake my head. Cannot believe how desperate the bishes is. Just desperate.
@Tatted
@kay…I am even I hit get 10% Im good
@ Yall…I forgot u was my manager
Yep get that resignation letter ready because Im claiming that shyt!!! I want a submarine damn it 
Ugh. Y’all still play fighting over that chile? Just give her enough coke and vodka and you can both have her at the same time. Problem solved. You’re welcome.
and a big _I_ to Fe and CD
Yall bishes are as hormonal as I am 
I have tears in my eyes
FoxE says:
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My coworker just told me about this app … *downloading now*
@ Bird…been trying to stay my distance before I have to kick somebodys azz. Its crazy how we’ve come so far and still have a long way to go. I say we start boycotting their azz. Blacks spend the most and own the least
She’s walking now Jmo, is that ok with you? *runs*
#bragging
Oh & my cell is dead
Yso:
Unsolicited advice
Ugh. Y’all still play fighting over that chile? Just give her enough coke and vodka and you can both have her at the same time. Problem solved. You’re welcome
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Lord have mercy….
I need bail money for mama sassy!
yallcrazy says:
She’s walking now Jmo, is that ok with you? *runs*
#bragging
Oh & my cell is dead
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@ Elove – I ALMOST DID. YOU JUST DON’T KNOW!
Choco
Ty, it’s already in the “draft e-mail” box ready to be clicked
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BBL
I’m texting one of my co-workers and he just replied “k” …
@SASSY
What yo mama do? Did she kill that man for the insurance money?
my fortune cookie said I got people thats around who gone try to down me so keep them squares up out my circle… wait naw that was Rocko and Future… my bad
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Looks over e-shoulder and
@Tatt real fast – Looks around again!
:ontopic:
HAS ANYONE NOTICED HOW BIG THAT OL’ MAN IN THE PIC SMILING??? SPIKE MUST’VE DROPPED A GRIP ON THEY AZZES!