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* ''TheSimpsons'': Bart Simpson had a one-episode crush on his baby sitter.

* In ''Manga/AxisPowersHetalia'', Romano used to have a crush on Belgium while he was living in Spain's house.

* Naota develops a crush on Haruko in ''{{FLCL}}''. It's implied that he's around 12 years old, and she's 21.
* Garcia Lovelace (no older than 13) from BlackLagoon has a crush on his MamaBear maid Roberta (arounds mid-to-late 20's). [[spoiler: Confirmed in ''El Baile de la Muerte'', where ''he kisses her''.]]

* Garcia Lovelace (no older than 13) from BlackLagoon has a crush on his MamaBear maid Roberta (arounds mid-to-late 20's). [[spouiler: Definitely sealed in ''El Baile de la Muerte'', where ''he kisses her''.]]

Mostly PrecociousCrush [[XMeetsY meets]] [[LikesOlderWomen someone who like older women]], but the girl's age never goes higher than 25. Might go as far as StalkerWithACrush.

* ''{{iCarly}}'' had this temporarily in the episode "iHave a Lovesick Teacher" where Freddie is struck with a bit of a crush on their teacher when she came in red for Spencer's date with her.

* British satire show "Big City" (a satire of american preteen shows) features Liam Youngs, an 8 year old kid who has a huge crush on his older sister's friend, Mia Sanders who's 16. In one episode, Liam tricks Mia into going on a date with him.

* The next-door neighbor's son in the webcomic ''{{Out at Home}}'' has a crush on Katie's best friend. He's 10; she's 17.

* Ferb from ''PhineasAndFerb'', given the VagueAge of being "under 15", has a crush on the MadScientistsBeautifulDaughter, Vanessa. WordOfGod says they'll go on a date at least once when they're older.
* ''DextersLaboratory'': Dexter has a crush on his teenage baby sitter.

* ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' has Spike, who is sort of like an adopted son to Twilight Sparkle, in her social circle as a result of being her only friend before going with her to Ponyville to encourage her to make some more friends, and has a major crush on Rarity, who is in said social circle.

One of the possible manifestations of (a respectful version of) {{Shotacon}}. Mostly PrecociousCrush [[XMeetsY meets]] [[LikesOlderWomen someone who like older women]], but the girl's age never goes higher than 25. Might go as far as StalkerWithACrush.

* In ''MagicalShoppingArcadeAbenobashi'', 12-year old Sasshi is this way toward fanservice girl Mune-Mune; which is ironic considering [[spoiler:she's really his grandmother, who looks perpetually like her 19-year old self, thanks to a time paradox]]!

* ''Anime/HanaukyoMaidTai''. Taro (who appears to be elementary school age) has romantic feelings for his chief maid Mariel, who is 16 years old.

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* On ''{{House}}'', a young boy's overly aggressive pursuit of his crush on Cameron is yet another datum for the Case of the Week.

A gender-inversed yet respectful version of {{Shotacon}}. Mostly PrecociousCrush [[XMeetsY meets]] [[LikesOlderWomen someone who like older women]], but the girl's age never goes higher than 25. Might go as far as StalkerWithACrush.

[[caption-width-right:312: You can definitely see in his face he got the girl [[MarshmallowHell where he wants it.]]]]

* ''ANTFarm'' has Fletcher immediately liking Paisley whenever the latter notices him. Examples are in the episodes "TransplANTed" (as shown in the picture above) and "ManagemANT", but luckily, Chyna doesn't seem to mind. Doubles as a "just for his adorableness" {{Shotacon}} in Paisley's part.

** Also from ''On Deck'': the 8-year old prince of Liechtenstein crushing on Maddie. He even was near to marrying her, too!

For every main girl character, there will usually be a boy in her ThreeAmigos friendship, or a little brother who doesn't give a dang about her, Or, in some cases, the main character is a boy, but is a child. But wait! The little brother/best friend/little male protagonist has a big crush on either the friend's BFF, the girl of the episode, or a recurring girl character. Said boy would end up having a big crush on the girl until something causes it to end, or if kept, this would be at least PlayedForLaughs.

This mostly happens in most Preteen shows where the main character is, you guessed it, a girl. only happens when her boy best friend is younger like her, the boy is a child and is the main title character, or if the lead is a teen girl, her little brother. For the girl's part, she would be at least ObliviousToLove to the little boy.

And no, it has nothing to do with TinyGuyHugeGirl or MasculineGirlFeminineBoy (which inspired the trope's original title).
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* In ''Manga/AxisPowersHetalia'', Romano used to have a crush on Belgium while he was living in Spain's house.
* In ''MagicalShoppingArcadeAbenobashi'', 12-year-old Sasshi is this way toward fanservice girl Mune-Mune; which is ironic considering [[spoiler:she's really his grandmother, who looks perpetually like her 19-year-old self, thanks to a time paradox]]!
* Naota develops a crush on Haruko in ''{{FLCL}}''. It's implied that he's around 12 years old, and she's 21.

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* Anakin and Padme in ''ThePhantomMenace''. He's 9, she's 14.
* ''Film/CrazyStupidLove'': Robbie has a longstanding crush on Jessica, his babysitter. He's in middle school (so about 12) and she's about 17.

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* Bran toward Meera Reed in ''ASongOfIceAndFire''. He's 8 and she's 16.

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* ''LizzieMcGuire'': The episode "Working Girl" had this in effect when Matt was depressed, then Miranda gave him advice, and then he starts falling for her. This went as far as ''asking her on a date''.
* ''ANTFarm'' has Fletcher immediately liking Paisley whenever the latter notices him. Examples are in the episodes "transplANTed" (as shown in the picture above) and "managemANT", but luckily, Chyna doesn't seem to mind. Doubles as a "just for his adorableness" {{Shotacon}} in Paisley's part.
* ''{{iCarly}}'' had this temporarily in the episode "iHave a Lovesick Teacher" where Freddie is struck with a bit of a crush on their teacher when she came in red for Spencer's date with her.
* ''TheSuiteLifeOfZackAndCody'' has this with Zack over Maddie throughout the show. By ''On Deck'', he got his kiss from her. One of the most memorable moments is in the episode "A Prom Story" where they shared a prom dance.
** Also from ''On Deck'': the 8-year-old prince of Liechtenstein crushing on Maddie. He even was near to marrying her, too!
* ''ShakeItUp'' had this in one episode's B-plot, where Ty is teaching Flynn how to attract the girl he likes. The said girl is older than him and is portrayed by the same actress who plays Paisley in the ''A.N.T. Farm'' example above (Allie [=DeBerry=]).
* On ''{{House}}'', a young boy's overly aggressive pursuit of his crush on Cameron is yet another datum for the Case of the Week.
* Luke is this to ''{{Jessie}}''... sometimes.
* In the first episode of ''ModernFamily'', 10-year-old Manny writes a love poem to a 17-year-old girl.

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* The next-door neighbor's son in the webcomic ''{{Out at Home}}'' has a crush on Katie's best friend. He's 10; she's 17.

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* The ''HeyArnold'' episode "[[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Crush on Teacher]]". Not to mention Arnold's like for Ruth, a sixth-grader, until he ended it because [[spoiler:he and Ruth are different]].
** And alongside Arnold, Gerald had one, too, in "Sixth Grade Girls".
* ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' has Spike, who is sort of like an adopted son to Twilight Sparkle, in her social circle as a result of being her only friend before going with her to Ponyville to encourage her to make some more friends, and has a major crush on Rarity, who is in said social circle.
* ''TheSimpsons'': Bart Simpson had a one-episode crush on his baby sitter.
* In ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', 13-year-old Finn has a crush on 18-year-old Princess Bubblegum.
* Ferb from ''PhineasAndFerb'', given the VagueAge of being "under 15", has a crush on the MadScientistsBeautifulDaughter, Vanessa. WordOfGod says they'll go on a date at least once when they're older.
* ''DextersLaboratory'': Dexter has a crush on his teenage baby sitter.
* In one ''FamilyGuy'' episode, Stewie has a crush on his teen/young adult baby sitter.

A gender-inversed yet respectful version of {{Shotacon}}. Mostly PrecociousCrush [[XMeetsY meets]] CakeEater, but the girl's age never goes higher than 25. Might go as far as StalkerWithACrush.

* Luke is this to {{Jessie}}... sometimes.

[[caption-width-right:312: You an definitely see in his face he got the girl [[MarshmallowHell where he wants it.]]]]

* In ''HetaliaAxisPowers'', Romano used to have a crush on Belgium while he was living in Spain's house.

And no, it has nothing to do with TinyGuyHugeGirl or PinkBoyBlueGirl (which inspired the trope's original title).

[[caption-width-right:312: You an definitely see in his face he got the girl where he wants it.]]

* ''MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' has Spike, who is sort of like an adopted son to Twilight Sparkle, in her social circle as a result of being her only friend before going with her to Ponyville to encourage her to make some more friends, and has a major crush on Rarity, who is in said social circle.

For every main girl main character, there will usually be a boy in her ThreeAmigos friendship, or a little brother who doesn't give a dang about her, Or, in some cases, the main character is a boy, but is a child. But wait! The little brother/best friend/little male protagonist has a big crush on either the friend's BFF, the girl of the episode, or a recurring girl character. Said boy would end up having a big crush on the girl until something causes it to end, or if kept, this would be at least PlayedForLaughs.

This mostly happens in most Preteen shows where the main character is, you guess it, a girl. only happens when her boy best friend is younger like her, the boy is a child and is the main title character, or if the lead is a teen girl, her little brother. For the girl's part, she would be at least ObliviousToLove to the little boy.

An gender-inversed yet respectful version of {{Shotacon}}. Mostly PrecociousCrush [[XMeetsY meets]] CakeEater, but the girl's age never goes higher than 25. Might go as far as StalkerWithACrush.

And no, it has nothing to do with TinyGuyHugeGirl or PinkBoyBlueGirl (where the original title got the idea from).

* In ''MagicalShoppingArcadeAbenobashi'', twelve year old Sasshi is this way toward fanservice girl Mune-Mune; which is ironic considering [[spoiler:she's really his grandmother, who looks perpetually like her young nineteen year old self, thanks to a time paradox!]]
* Naota develops a crush on Haruko in ''FLCL''. It's implied that he's around 12 years old, and she's 21.

* Anakin and Padme in ''ThePhantomMenace''. He's nine, she's fourteen.

* Done in an inadvertently disturbing manner in ''BlankCheck''. The main character tricks an adult bank teller into going on a date with him and later, she even kisses him on the lips after agreeing to [[JailBaitWait wait a few years.]]

* Bran toward Meera Reed in ''ASongOfIceAndFire''. He's eight and she's sixteen.

* ''HannahMontana'': The 1st episode of Season 2 has Rico crushing on Miley, even going so far to manipulate her into doing it with him because he knew Miley was scared that "He knows her secret and will spill it out" (She thought that the "secret" was being Hannah Montana). In the end, turns out that the secret was [[spoiler: She still has her teddy bear with her despite being in High School]].
* ''LizzieMcGuire'': The episode "Working Girl" had this in effect when Matt was depressed, then Miranda gave him advice, and then starts falling for her. This went far as ''asking her on a date.''
* ''ANTFarm'' has Fletcher immediately liking Paisley whenever the latter notices him. Examples are in the episodes "transplANTed" (As shown on the picture above) and "managemANT", but luckily, Chyna doesn't seem to mind. Doubles as a "just for his adorableness" {{Shotacon}} in Paisley's part.
* ''{{iCarly}}'' had this for a temporary time in the episode "iHave a Lovesick Teacher" where Freddie is struck with a bit of a crush on their Teacher when she came in red for Spencer's date with her.

** Also from ''On Deck'': the 8 Year old prince of Lictenstein (SP?) crushing on Maddie. He even was near to marrying her, too!
* ''ShakeItUp'' had this in one episode's B-plot where Ty is teaching Flynn how to attract the girl he likes. The said girl is older than him and is portrayed by the same actress who plays Paisley in the A.N.T. Farm example above (Allie [=DeBerry=]).
* On ''{{House}}'', a young boy's overly aggressive pursuit of his crush on Cameron is yet another datum for the Case Of The Week.
* Luke is this to ''{{Jessie}}''... sometimes.
* In the first episode of ''ModernFamily'', 10-year-old Manny writes a love poem to a 17 year old girl.

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* The next door neighbor's kid in the webcomic ''{{Out At Home}}'' has a crush on Katie's best friend. He's ten; she's seventeen.

* The ''HeyArnold'' episode [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Crush on Teacher]]. Not to mention the title character's like for Ruth, a sixth grader, until he ended it because [[spoiler: he and Ruth are different]].
** And alongside the main character, Gerald had one too in "Sixth Grade Girls".
* ''MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' has Spike, who is sort of like an adoptive son to Twilight Sparkle, in her social circle as a result of being her only friend before going with her to Ponyville to encourage her to make some more friends, and has a major crush on Rarity, who is in said social circle.
* ''TheSimpsons'': Bart Simpson had a one episode crush on his babysitter.
* In ''WesternAnimation/AdventureTime'', 13-year old Finn has a crush on 18-year old Princess Bubblegum.
* Ferb from ''PhineasAndFerb'', whose given the VagueAge of being "under fifteen" having a crush on the MadScientistsBeautifulDaughter Vanessa. WordOfGod says they'll go on a date at least once when they're older.
* ''DextersLaboratory'': Dexter has a crush on his teenage babysitter.
* In one ''FamilyGuy'' episode, Stewie has a crush on his teen/young adult babysitter.

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* In ''HetaliaAxisPowers'', Romano used to have a crush on Belgium while he was living in Spain's house.

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* On {{House}}, a young boy's overly aggressive pursuit of his crush on Cameron is yet another datum for the CaseOfTheWeek.

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Anakin and Padme in ''ThePhantomMenace''. He's nine, she's fourteen.

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Bran toward Meera Reed in ''ASongOfIceAndFire''. He's eight and she's sixteen.

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This is a subtrope of PrecociousCrush.

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NeedsABetterDescription. For starters, what the heck is a BFF?

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Best Friend Forever. It's a fairly widespread piece of slang.

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* I think this could probably apply to whichever of [[TheSuiteLifeOfZackAndCody Zack or Cody]] had a crush on Ashley Tisdale's character.

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^^Still poor writing style. So who the the heck is the friend's best friend forever? I feel almost like I need a relationship chart to track who is who in the ExampleAsThesis that starts out the description.

Also, the description seems to be a lot narrower than the trope defintion. Is is only about boys in a ThreeAmigos friendship?

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to Auxdarastrix: Actually this is for boys, either main character or little brother of the girl main character.

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TinyGuyHugeGirl is for size, and PrecociousCrush is for age... unless the difference in implications should have a gender-specific subtrope for it instead of noting it on those tropes... in which case...
* Spike, who is sort of like an adoptive son to Twilight Sparkle, is in her social circle as a result of being her only friend before going with her to Ponyville to encourage her to make some more friends, and has a major crush on Rarity, who is in said social circle.

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!!!Anime

* In MagicalShoppingArcadeAbenobashi, twelve year old Sasshi is this way toward [[MissFanservice fanservice girl]] Mune-Mune; which is ironic considering [[spoiler: she's really his grandmother, who looks perpetually like her young nineteen year old self, thanks to a time paradox!]]

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Western Animation

# In ''Fairly Odd Parents'' the lead Timmy Turner is in love with the older, Asian and richer Trixie Tang (3x his size.).

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* Trixie is just taller. She's in his grade, so she's not older.
* Bart Simpson had a one episode crush on his babysitter.
* The next door neighbor's kid in the webcomic Out At Home has a crush on Katie's best friend. He's ten; she's seventeen.
* DextersLaboratory: Dexter has a crush on his teenage babysitter.

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Two examples added. still waiting for the go signal.

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The title needs some work. Sounds too much like TinyGuyHugeGirl. What about HotForBabysitter?

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''CrazyStupidLove'': Robbie has a longstanding crush on Jessica, his babysitter. He's in middle school (so about 12) and she's about 17.

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IkedaFan: It does sound like the title you said, but it foucses in little boys having crushes/in love with older or teen girls.

Ok, examples are still open for adding.

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If I understood the description correctly...

Western animation:
* In AdventureTime, 13-year old Finn has a crush on 18-year old Princess Bubblegum.

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* Naota develops a crush on Haruko in FLCL. It's implied that he's around 12 years old, and she's 21.

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Umm... If we're going to launch this, then I think we should change the title because it sort of implies that they are a couple and the little boy's dreams have come to fruition, which, ummm, implies that the big girl is an actual {{Shotacon}}. The implications of that are kind of awkward for reasons that should be obvious. How about HotForOlderGirl?

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both examples added. one more approval to go!

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* In the first episode of ''ModernFamily'', 10-year-old Manny writes a love poem to a 17 year old girl.

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The idea of YKTTW is not just to collect examples, it's to get a good handle on what the trope is, what the title should be and whether it's too close to existing tropes. A couple of issues have been raised you're not addressing;

'''The title''' is far too similar to TinyGuyHugeGirl while being nothing to do with it. Really needs changing, or people will confuse them.

As for '''the trope''', how exactly does it differ from PrecociousCrush? That trope is "child has a crush on someone inappropriately old". Is there anything ''different'' about this trope, or is it just more specific?

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To answer, this one is gender specific, and this one has been a Disney Channel staple for so long that this trope has yet to be born.

to ThreeferFAQMinorityChick, The girl there, to avoid Shotacon (except in Paisley's part), said girl is Oblivious to Love. Hot for Older Girl falls under Cake Eater, which is more higher than this one. (Ages 25 and up)

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also johnnye:

The title is the cutest one I can find. I can't think of any other title to go with.

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How about LittleBoySeeksBigGirl? I kinda like this one because it is reminiscent of SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan, retains the cute ring of LittleBoyBigGirl (at least in my opinion), and avoids any implications of Shotacon. Also, maybe it should be noted in the intro that this is where PrecociousCrush meets CakeEater.

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Updated name and intro. now waiting for one more approval and it's ready to go!

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Maybe change to YoungBoySeeksOlderGirl seeing how this is more about age than size.

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Film:

* Done in an inadvertently disturbing manner in ''BlankCheck''. The main character tricks an adult bank teller into going on a date with him and later, she even kisses him on the lips after agreeing to [[JailBaitWait wait a few years]].

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* Ferb from PhineasAndFerb, whose given the VagueAge of being "under fifteen" having a crush on the MadScientistsBeautifulDaughter Vanessa. WordOfGod says they'll go on a date at least once when they're older.

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@Auxdarastrix: Thanks for the suggestion, but I think I'll go with ThreeferFAQMinorityChick's title idea (See his reasoning above).

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johnnye: "How exactly does it differ from Precocious Crush? That trope is "child has a crush on someone inappropriately old". Is there anything different about this trope, or is it just more specific?"

arnoldmcguire335: "Um... this one is about a boy crushing after a girl!"

Maybe I missed something earlier, but that just sounds like TheSameButMoreSpecific to me.

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I agree. PrecociousCrush, [[TheSameButMoreSpecific but more specific.]]

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Same here.

No more specific, though. :)

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By the way, just to ask- is this ok if this can be a Sub Trope of PrecociousCrush or can it go on its own?

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There's an episode of FamilyGuy where Stewie has a crush on his teen/young adult babysitter.

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Problem is, it's not really a sub-trope. It's just the trope.

Specific combinations are not enough to be a sub-trope, unless the dynamic and treatment of it is entirely different, which in this case still just makes it a form of DoubleStandard.

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Is it ok if I deploy it already? (it's 5 hats anyway.)

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^ Might be an idea to ask the mods what they think of the idea...

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Michael Caesar in the Boondocks comics. I think it should be expanded to little kids in general. I'm sure there are girl cases.

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^ not really... it's for boys only thus the name

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