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11.2.11 4:00 PM EDT By Ben Popken
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Seems to be jumping the gun a bit to already be selling “Belated Christmas” cards, don’t you think?
“Who plans to send a Christmas card late almost two months in advance?” asked tipster Fard.
If you have the foresight to plan in advance for your inevitable procrastination, here’s the card for you!
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