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[โ€“] BasementParty@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As someone who lost their tongue in a freak hotdog eating accident, I can confirm this is true.

I had to get a new robot tongue and it's not as effective. But with practice, you make out the sounds you need.

[โ€“] lvxferre@mander.xyz 5 points 1 year ago

...were the hot dogs tasty at least?