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1* ''Literature/AgentPendergast'': The fans like to call the eponymous main character "Pendie", "Agent P" or simply "P".
2* ''Literature/AmericanGirl'':
3** Blondiebeth - Elizabeth, after she got an AdaptationDyeJob to match the movie. When her doll was available, some people made a point of buying her doll, removing the blonde wig and putting on a brown one.
4** Princess Samantha - Samantha, whose popularity is largely attributed to her frilly and privileged lifestyle.
5** Kanoonie, Kanana, Canasta, etc. - Kanani, as a joke at the expense of people who don't know how to spell her name.
6* ''Literature/AmericanGods'': Shadowpuppy - Shadow, combining that with the pet name his wife calls him "puppy".
7* ''Literature/{{Animorphs}}'':
8** [[RedEyesTakeWarning Big Red Eye]]: [[EldritchAbomination Crayak]]. Originally used by fans before he was actually named, and given a FandomNod a few times in the series.
9** Emohawk -- Tobias, for obvious reasons. Sounds catchy for [[Series/RedDwarf perhaps not-so-obvious reasons]].
10** Hawkward -- used to describe those moments where Rachel and Tobias are making the kissy-face/kissy-beak at each other.
11** KASU -- short for Katherine Applegate Screw-Up and used to refer to the inconsistencies between books made by either the author or her ghostwriters. For example, Jake using thought-speak as a human in book one.
12** "Visser Mom" for [[spoiler:Eva/Visser One]].
13* ''Literature/AnitaBlake'':
14** The titular character herself is sometimes called Anita Blake, Vampire Humper. Not by actual ''fans'', generally.
15** The anti-fan/angry-fan nickname for her is 'mon petite fissure de ruine', which roughly translates as 'my little crack of doom'. (If you put it in an automatic translator... it doesn't really mean much in reality)
16** Lest we forget, 'Anita Blake, Village Bus'- because everyone has a ride at the '''same time.'''
17** Bitchard: used for Richard post-Narcissus in Chains when he goes from a naive love interest to a petty, jealous bastard.
18* ''Literature/TheBabySittersClub'':
19** [=BSCult=] or The Cult -- the titular Club.
20** K.Ron -- Kristy, after Creator/LRonHubbard (i.e., the "founder of a cult").
21* ''Literature/BazilBroketail'': Rowley's nickname is "Master Kaymo," for the insane god of the series. You will often hear it among Rowley's fans for his ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfTheGalaxyRangers'' work.
22* ''Literature/TheChroniclesOfNarnia'':
23** The Emerald Witch, or The Green Witch - The Queen of Underland who kidnaps Rilian in ''The Silver Chair'', since "The Lady of the Green Kirtle" doesn't sound evil enough. (At least one paperback edition's back-cover blurb calls her The Emerald Witch.)
24** Saviour Kitteh or Kitty Jesus - Aslan.
25** Warren - The {{Fanon}} name for the [[EnsembleDarkHorse geeky boy]] who flirts with Susan in [[Film/TheChroniclesOfNarnia the film series]].
26* ''Literature/CodexAlera'':
27** HIB or Her Imperial Bugginess - the Vord Queen
28** TEBI - That Evil Bitch Invidia, who is [[LadyMacbeth exactly]] [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder that]].
29** The [[UnusualEuphemism Crowbegotten]] Franchise/{{Batman}} - Ehren
30* ''Literature/ACourtOfThornsAndRoses'':
31** Following ''A Court of Mist and Fury'', many fans dubbed Tamlin "Tamlin the Tool".
32** Rhysand, Cassian and Azriel are collectively referred to as the "Bat Boys", on account of them all being Illryian or part Illyrian.
33* Literature/{{Discworld}}
34** Rinso - Rincewind, used a couple of times in ''The Last Continent''.
35** {{Fandom VIP}}s Stephen Briggs and Bernard Pearson are known as CMOT Briggs (after Dibbler, because he sells merchandise) and The Cunning Artificer (after the Street of Cunning Artificers, because he makes models and other Discly items). The former is ''almost'' official, since Briggs's merch website is called CMOT Dibbler, the latter has become very official with the opening of The Cunning Artificer's Discworld Emporium.
36** And Creator/TerryPratchett is known as ''Pterry''.
37
38* ''Literature/TheDivineComedy''
39** ''The Divine Comedy'' itself is in fact a fan nickname. Dante simply called it ''The Comedy''; the 'divine' epithet was added by later admirers.
40
41* ''Literature/FateZero''
42** Zero!Rider (Iskandar) is called '[[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Ganondorf]]' for being a large swarthy redhead. He's also received the nickname 'Broskander the Great' for being Waver's awesome mentor.
43** Team Murdermoe - Caster and Ryuunosuke, as they are one of the very few Servant-Master teams to have a trusting, mutually supportive relationship with one another bordering on a MoeCouplet - and are both gleeful serial killers.
44** [[MemeticMutation GAR]]serker - for being GAR
45
46* ''Literature/{{Frankenstein}}''
47** Frankenpants - For FrankensteinsMonster. Because he needs a name eventually, and, ''[[RuleThirtyFour Hung Wankenstein]]'' aside, is usually portrayed as wearing pants.
48
49* ''Literature/GauntsGhosts''
50** Lijah Cuu has come to be alternately known as "Teamkill [=McBackstab=] von Fethingbastard." And he ''earns'' it.
51
52* ''Literature/GleamsOfAeterna''
53** Boyscout Spruce (Pioneer Yolochkin) - Rupert vok Felsenburg (PioneerScout part is mostly based on the Soviet slogan "The Pioneer is an example for all the kids!", because Rupert was bluntly designed by author as the "Anti-Oakdell". Spurce trees are on the Felsenburgs' crest)
54** Broody-kun (rus. Unyl-kun) - Robert Epine (guess, why)
55** Sickly Old Man (Stariy bol'noi chelovek), DOM - Stanzler
56** Colonel Pest (Polkovnik Zaraza), Super-Valya, Octopussy - Valentine Pridd (who has a squid on his crest)
57** Our Everything (Nashe Vsyo), Alvarosson (Alvarych) - Roque Alva
58** Piggy (Porosyonok), Nya-boy (Nyashechka), Swine (Svintus) - Richard Oakdell
59** Pale Hyacinth (Bledny Giacint), Sick Hyacinth (Dohlyi Giacint) - Katarine Arigot
60** Pricket (Olenyonok) - Arnaut Savignac Jr. (because of the deer in Savignacs' crest)
61** Aunt Motya (Tyotya Motya) - Matilda
62
63* ''Literature/GrandmasterOfDemonicCultivationMoDaoZuShi'':
64** Wei Wuxian is also called [=WiFi=], due to a homonym between the Chinese word for Wi-Fi (无线) and his courtesy name Wuxian (无羡).
65** Lan Wangji is 汪叽, which is also a homonym of his courtesy name.
66** Lan Xichen is Brother-Reading Machine (读弟机) due to his ability to read his younger brother Wangji's infamously stoic facade.
67** Jiang Cheng is Uncle (舅舅), because he's Jin Ling's (maternal) uncle.
68** Jin Guangyao is Yao-mei (瑶妹) meaning Little Sister Yao, and the English fandom sometimes calls him Jiggy as a humourous reading of his initials JGY.
69
70* ''Literature/HeraldsOfValdemar''
71** Vkandis The Unsubtle: the Karsite god Vkandis Sunlord, due to his [[BoltOfDivineRetribution rather direct]] method of reorganizing the corrupt Karsite priesthood.
72
73* ''Literature/TheHeroesOfOlympus'':
74** Camp Purple/ Camp Bizarro/Camp More-Badass-Than-Thou for the Roman demigod camp, Camp Jupiter.
75
76* ''Literature/TheHungerGames'':
77** Katpee - Katniss/Peeta, ''possibly'' coined by a [[Blog/MarkDoesStuff certain reviewer.]]
78*** Hey, it's not as bad as [[PortmanteauCoupleName Peeniss]].
79
80* ''Literature/InheritanceCycle'':
81** Galby - King Galbatorix, the BigBad
82** Greeni/Greenie/Greeny - the green dragon (Fírnen) from the front cover of the fourth book
83** Murty - [[MrFanservice Murtagh]]
84** The creator, Christopher Paolini, is often referred to simply as CP, and by some... less flattering names by antifans.
85** The series has also spawned an unholy number of [[PortmanteauCoupleName Portmanteau Couple Names]].
86
87* ''Literature/LandOfOz'':
88** Alternate Oz - Modern ''Oz'' works that deviate from Baum and his successor's style. Also known as "Dark Oz" (though not all are DarkerAndEdgier). Examples include ''Literature/TheWickedYears'', ''Literature/DorothyMustDie''. and ''Series/EmeraldCity''.
89** Romantic Oz - Modern ''Oz'' works that heavily feature romance and/or sexuality.
90** "The Famous Forty" - The original book and its 39 official sequels.
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92* ''Literature/ThePrincessDiaries''
93** Clumsy Princess (movie version) - Mia Thermopolis, the spunky, gawky, clumsy nerd girl who had several accidents such as becoming invisible, driving without a driver's license, barfing, becoming nude (with towel), falling off her chair, yelling, running away from home, hitting Josh Bryant in the crotch, hitting someone in the head, smearing ice cream all over Lana's cheerleading uniform and saying rude words (including "Me? A... A princess? SHUT... UP!"). She now has a heart of gold as a official Disney Princess (while doing positive things).
94
95* ''Literature/SherlockHolmes''
96** [[invoked]] The Agent - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; a reference to the LiteraryAgentHypothesis.
97** The Master - Literature/SherlockHolmes.
98** The Good Doctor - Watson. [[Series/DoctorWho No relation]].
99*** [[EpilepticTrees As far as you know.]]
100*** The ''Series/DoctorWho'' screenwriters [[Series/{{Sherlock}} aren't helping the confusion.]]
101** John "Three Continents" Watson - the three continents in question refer to the [[TheCasanova number and variety of the women he's sampled.]]
102
103* ''Franchise/StarWarsExpandedUniverse''
104** Acky - Admiral Ackbar
105** Big Three - Collectively, Luke, Han, and Leia.
106** Bowie-peror - Palpatine clones
107** Darth Chicken - Vergere
108** Darth Emo: Derisive term for Han and Leia's son Jacen, who continues acting like an EmoTeen into his thirties.
109** Darth Hippie - Jacen Solo/Darth Caedus
110** Darth Zoon - Luke in ''Dark Empire''. ''Vader'' is Dutch for "father", so it's only natural that Luke's Sith title would be Dutch for "son".
111** Denningverse: Derisive nickname for the last eight or so years of the EU, referring to Troy Denning, head writer for the novels in that period. Denning's work is characterized for being far DarkerAndEdgier than almost every other corner of the franchise, with an unusually high level of both [[HotterAndSexier sex]] and [[BloodierAndGorier violence]].
112** Fandalore, Fand'alor - Karen Traviss
113** Fandalorian - Karen Traviss fans
114** Farmboy - Luke
115** Flanneled One, the - George Lucas
116** Flyboy - Han
117** Jimmy - Anakin Solo, because of a Mis-Print.
118** JINO - Jacen Solo from the Literature/NewJediOrder on. Short for Jacen In Name Only.
119** Luca$ - George Lucas, used by critics of the special editions and the prequels
120** Mandies - Mandalorians
121** Man In Plaid, the - George Lucas
122** Marakin - Ben. This comes from a crack theory that Anakin Solo was really Ben's father. Mara + Anakin = Marakin.
123** MILK - Morrigan Cade, the mother of Cade Skywalker. Short for "Mother I'd Like to [[UnusualEuphemism Kriff]]" or "Moff I'd Like to Kriff".
124** Palpidious - Palpatine
125** Palpy - Palpatine
126** Pelly - Admiral Pellaeon
127** Sid - Palpatine
128** Space Fabio - Isolder
129*** Now, this is used for Sith Saber Gavar Khai of ''Literature/FateOfTheJedi'', because of [[http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/ascension_excerpt/index.html this excerpt]].
130** Space Hippies - Jedi
131** Talifan - Karen Traviss detractors
132** Timmy - Jacen Solo
133** Travissty - '''pejorative''' ''Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic''. The fact that one of the biggest sources of contention, its size, was largely established in the ''Film/AttackOfTheClones'' movie and junior novelizations, years before Traviss started writing for the franchise is lost on the people who coined this term.
134** Wankatine - Palpatine clones, on the basis that they're ridiculously powerful compared to what Palpatine was like in the movies.
135
136* ''Literature/LeftBehind'' (many were pioneered by [[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/slacktivist/ Slacktivist]] his comment community)
137** Nicky, Nicolae [insert mountain here] - Nicolae Carpathia
138** Cam-Cam - Cameron "Buck" Williams, movie version
139** Stoney - Jonathan Stonagal
140** Ellenjay - the aggregate nickname for series authors Tim [=LaHaye=] and Jerry B. Jenkins, after their initials.
141** Meta-[character]: in Slacktivist, an AlternateCharacterInterpretation or deconstruction of a character, if said character displayed the kind of human emotions and reactions that are conspicuously absent in the series. For example, Meta-Chloe.
142
143* ''Literature/LesMiserables''
144** Doltboy - Marius, for being oblivious to everything beyond his love life and LaResistance, particularly the advancements of the [[BettyAndVeronica Veronica]] in a LoveTriangle he doesn't even know he's involved in. Note that "Doltboy" does not imply malice, it's more affectionate than anything else. May possibly originate from Javert referring to him as a "dolt of a lawyer" in the book.
145** Snookums - InspectorJavert. Comes from fans thinking up a reason why he only goes by his last name, and thus making up an embarrassing first name.
146** Fearless Leader - Enjolras, the resistance leader. Also "Captain Vest," for his signature outfit, and "Apollo," to whom he is compared in the book. Some also use Enjy affectionately.
147** R - Grantaire, one of the revolutionaries, who always signs his name with a "Grand R." Get it?
148** "Ponine" and "Zelma" for Eponine and Azelma are used by Cosette in the book. Ponine, in particular, has become popular in fandom. (Probably because Azelma doesn't make it in to the musical.)
149** The Brick - Affectionate nickname for the book itself, in reference to its [[{{Doorstopper}} size and weight]].
150** Marjolras - The version of Marius depicted in several film adaptations, in which he, [[CompositeCharacter rather than Enjolras]], is the leader of the revolutionaries.
151** Barricade Boys or Frenchboys - The revolutionaries, collectively.
152
153* ''Literature/SweetValleyHigh''
154** Billie the Girl - Steven's girlfriend Billie from the ''Sweet Valley University'' series. Coined at the 1bruce1 community on Livejournal.
155** Blondiebeth - Elizabeth (Wakefield), after she was {{retcon}}ned into being a blonde to match the TV show. Most people make a point of buying the soundtrack, scanning the soundtrack's front cover and turning her hair from blonde to brown (while in Photoshop) before printing it out.
156** Lavaliere of Truth - Elizabeth's lavalier(e) necklace, which is often involved in plots where someone's scheme or false identity is discovered because of the necklace.
157** Heroically Deaf Regina - Refers to InspirationallyDisabled Regina Morrow
158
159* ''Literature/TortallUniverse''
160** "Numy" for Numair Salmalín. Pierce made this into [[AscendedMeme an in-universe nickname]] later.
161** The ''Literature/TrickstersDuet'' is occasionally nicknamed the ''Daughter of the Lioness'' books.
162** Thanks to Blog/MarkDoesStuff, the ''Literature/BekaCooper'' books are sometimes known as the Doggy books.
163
164* ''Literature/TheTwilightSaga''
165** Team Edward & Team Jacob - The Bella/Edward and Bella/Jacob factions in the fandom.
166*** Team Tyler's Van - the {{hatedom}} and/or lolfans who want to see Bella hit by aforementioned vehicle.
167*** Team [[Franchise/{{Castlevania}} Belmont]], Team [[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Buffy]], Team ComicBook/{{Blade}}, Team [[Literature/TheVampireChronicles Lestat]], and Team [[Manga/{{Hellsing}} Alucard]] - other {{Hatedom}} nicknames from other fanbases.
168*** Team James - Yet another {{Hatedom}} which wanted to see James succeed in killing Bella and all the Cullens
169*** Team Edward ([[Manga/FullmetalAlchemist Elric]]) and Team Edward ([[Film/EdwardScissorhands Scissorhands]])- Parodies of Team Edward used by fans of other Edwards. There's actually a T-shirt promoting Team Edward James Olmos.
170** Team Switzerland - The factions of the fandom who are not involved in the ShipToShipCombat between the two above teams.
171*** Team Canada - Same as above, but with Jacob-leaning tendencies.
172*** Team Fuck Twilight - The {{Hatedom}}. Yes, there are T-Shirts for this team, too.
173** Edward Cullen has a fan ''font'' rather than a fan nickname. On sites that allow it, his name is always written with sparkles.
174*** His...er, "member" has been named by the Lolfans, however - The Sparkle Peen.
175** Sparkledämmerung - The [[BrokenBase Twilight community backlash]] over the release of ''Literature/BreakingDawn'' (''Dämmerung'' being German for "twilight"; a reference to Music/RichardWagner's ''[[Theatre/DerRingDesNibelungen Götterdämmerung]]'', "twilight of the gods").
176** The Lochness Monster - Renesmee, a.k.a. "Nessie".
177** Various words and names starting with "R" (Ratatouille, Robitussin, Rigatoni, Renaissance Fair, Ravioli, etc) - Renesmee
178** [=RPattz=] - Robert Pattinson, to play Edward in [[TheFilmOfTheBook the movie]]
179*** [=Spunk Ransom=] - A name Robert Pattinson gave himself in an interview.
180** [=KStew=] - Kristen Stewart, who plays Bella in [[TheFilmOfTheBook the movie]]
181** The 108-Year-Old-Virgin - Edward, according to [=RPattz=]
182** Glittertits - Edward
183** Pedowulf - Jacob Black.
184** Sparklepires/Meyerpires - used by those who believe "true vampires" shouldn't sparkle.
185** Evil Harpo - Jasper, after several critics and the guys at Podcast/RiffTrax noted his resemblance to [[Creator/MarxBrothers Harpo Marx]].
186** Meyerwolves - Twilight werewolves.
187** Fursplosion - Said Myerwolves' transition from human to wolf forms, dubbed by Creator/CleolindaJones.
188** Taser- Kate, for her ShockandAwe powers.
189** Chuckesmee - The animatronic doll the production had [[WhatCouldHaveBeen planned]] to use for Renesmee as a baby, before deeming it too creepy.
190
191* ''Literature/VillainessLevel99'':
192** "Dorkness" or just "Dork" for Yumiella Dolkness, referencing both her powers of darkness and her {{Adorkable}} actions. Her surname is [[StevenUlyssesPerhero intended to be a reference to her element]], while its relationship with the word "dork" is unintentional.
193
194* ''Literature/WutheringHeights'':
195** Heathy-boi - Heathcliff. Say it in your best [[WebVideo/YuGiOhTheAbridgedSeries Maximilian Pegasus]] voice.
196
197* ''Literature/TheWheelOfTime'':
198** Randland - for the continent most of the action takes place on; or for TheVerse in general.
199** RJ - Robert Jordan.
200** Moggy - TheChessmaster DirtyCoward Moghedien.
201** Semi or Semmy for Semirhage, Asmo for Asmodean, and Ishy for Ishamael/Moridin.
202** Taimandred - The "Mazrim Taim is Demandred in disguise" theory. Long since {{Jossed}}.
203** Feminine Nasal Disorder - Semi-rare term for the tendency of female characters to constantly sniff derisively at males.
204** The Supergirls - Egwene, Elayne, and Nynaeve. Generally used somewhat derisively.
205** The Sad Bracelets - until the series finally revealed the official name for the object: the "Domination Band".
206** Superfade - Shaidar Haran
207
208* ''Literature/WarriorCats''
209** The third and fourth series have the [[PortmanteauSeriesNickname nicknames]] "Teapot" (From "tPoT" or "the Power of Three") and "Oats" (Slightly modified "[=OotS=]" or "Omen of the Stars").
210** A few charcters are occasionally referred to by their name prefix with a "y" on the end (Crowfeather/Crowy, Leafpool/Leafy, Ashfur/Ashy). Exceptions include charcters without Clan names, or names that sound too awkward like this (Sol, Brambleclaw, Jayfeather, Cinderpelt/heart), and Hawkfrost, where the "y" becomes an "eh" or "3h" for [[MemeticBadass some reason]].\
211Even some of the charcters who don't fit with this convention have their own nicknames. Brambleclaw may also be referred to as "Brambs" or "Brammie" and Jayfeather as "Jay-Jay". Also "Tiggystar", or just "Tiggy", for Tigerstar.
212** Kitty Robot - [[TheChosenOne Firestar]]
213** Kit Machine (not related to the above) - Ferncloud
214** Berrystumpytail - Berrynose
215
216* ''Literature/XWingSeries''
217** The first four books are generally called the Rogue Squadron books, because that's who they're about. The next three, similarly, are called the Wraith Squadron books. It helps that the very first book is officially titled ''[[Franchise/StarWarsExpandedUniverse Star Wars]]: [[Literature/XWingSeries X-Wing]]: [[ColonCancer Rogue Squadron]]'' and the fifth one is ''[[Franchise/StarWarsExpandedUniverse Star Wars]]: [[Literature/XWingSeries X-Wing]]: [[ColonCancer Wraith Squadron]]''.
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219* Authors:
220** The Good Doctor - Creator/IsaacAsimov
221** CP - Nickname used by Christopher Paolini's fans.
222** MWW - Mad Wizard Weber, aka Creator/DavidWeber, from his occasionally serving as a GameMaster, before becoming a famous author. On his official forums, he's known as "RFC", since he actually posts on said forums under the username "runsforcelery".
223** Pterry - Creator/TerryPratchett, based on Djelibeybian names such as Ptraci. Also The Man, after the description of A-M democracy ("One Man, One Vote; the Patrician was The Man, he had The Vote") and the [=OFiaH=], short for Old Fart in a Hat, a description he applied to himself as the reason why a couple of kids wouldn't listen to him about how to play ''VideoGame/{{Doom}}''. And consequently died.\
224Lately Pterry has taken to referring to his case of early-onset Alzheimer's as ''The Embuggerance'', mainly to emphasize that it's not yet debilitating.
225** Creator/NeilGaiman, who co-wrote ''Literature/GoodOmens'' with Pratchett, is affectionately referred to as Gneil by many fans.
226** The Erins - The four authors who write the ''[[Literature/WarriorCats Warriors]]'' and ''[[ToughActToFollow Seekers]]'' series under the pen name "Erin Hunter". Each one is "an Erin", but will more often be referred to by their first name.
227** John Green is referred to by jgreen, j scribble, john green the dad, or pizzajohn.
228** Maureen Johnson is known as MJ, or Queen of the Jars.
229** Creator/LoisMcMasterBujold is referred to as simply "Her Ladyship" on the Bujold Mailing List.
230** Creator/GeorgeRRMartin is sometimes called the Mountain that Writes.
231** K A A: Katherine Applegate/K.A.Applegate. And sometimes, she and her husband, author Michael Grant (''Literature/{{Gone}}'' series) are referred to by the portmanteau of AppleGrant.
232** Creator/RickRiordan is known as Uncle Rick.
233** Creator/JKRowling is JKR, JK, Queen Rowling, or -- when fans get particularly sentimental -- simply 'Jo'.
234** Tamora Pierce is often called "Queen Tammy" on Tumblr and the Blog/MarkDoesStuff review comments.
235* Creator/HPLovecraft fans have [[IHaveManyNames so many nicknames]] for this author that he could have been a CosmicHorror in his own right. Some fans shorten his name even further to "HPL", while others still refer to the father of the Franchise/CthulhuMythos as the appropriately eldritch-looking "Ech-Pi-El" after the phonetic pronunciation of the aforementioned letters. Then you have the fans that reverently refer to him as "The Old Gent". And finally, you have the fans that informally call him by his first name of "Howard" or shorten even that to the cutesy-sounding "Howie", often prefixed with "Grandpa/Grandfather" to show loving appreciation for his work.
236* Creator/AnneMcCaffrey has been given the affectionate nickname of Dragonlady of Pern due to her famous ''Literature/DragonridersOfPern'' series.
237* Creator/AndreNorton was dubbed "Grande Dame of Science Fiction and Fantasy" by her biographers, fans, and peers.
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