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* ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes aren't seen scowling at each other for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, even sharing the same naming scheme as the two of them, being dubbed "Super", giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors. And all this to say nothing of the inevitable death of one of them being [[DeathIsCheap a non-issue]], as Superman had revived Goku before.

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During the preview, both heroes aren't seen scowling at each other for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, even sharing the same naming scheme as the two of them, being dubbed "Super", giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors. And all this to say nothing of the inevitable death of one of them being [[DeathIsCheap a non-issue]], as Superman had revived Goku before.


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** In the post-analysis, as Wiz is on the verge of an existential crisis as he's discussing the sheer importance of the matchup and the mere concept of DEATH BATTLE!, worrying if the show is pretty much perverting the concept of these characters and the values they carry, noting that it's VERY much not the show's intent on the side, Boomstick [[GetAholdOfYourselfMan slaps him back into reality]], as he proceeds to explain a reason on why the two do this to begin with:
--->'''Boomstick:''' Because it's fun, Wiz! Dammit man! There's more than one way to appreciate something. We're having a great time talking about awesome characters, and slamming action figures together. And that's okay!
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-->'''Superman''': Heh, almost had me there. That was actually fun.\\

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-->'''Superman''': --->'''Superman''': Heh, almost had me there. That was actually fun.\\
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** Right after Superman accidentally destroys a moon, he is devastated by it. Goku nonchalantly tells him they can simply wish it back, also implying they'll wish back everything they may destroy back as well. Superman is reminded of his [[NoMoreHoldingBackSpeech World of Cardboad]] speech, and enthusiastically returns to form, ready to give Goku his everything. For a moment, Superman is reminded how dangerous he can be, and is likely grateful he has found something and someone who is willing to take it all in and fix everything as well.
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[[caption-width-right:1000:No matter who wins. There's still an universe's worth of interesting fights.]]

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[[caption-width-right:1000:No matter who wins. There's wins, there's still an a universe's worth of interesting fights.]]



* ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes' aren't seen scowling at each other for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, even sharing the same naming scheme as the two of them, being dubbed "Super", giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors. And all this to say nothing of the inevitable death of one of them being [[DeathIsCheap a non-issue]], as Superman had revived Goku before.

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* ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes' heroes aren't seen scowling at each other for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, even sharing the same naming scheme as the two of them, being dubbed "Super", giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors. And all this to say nothing of the inevitable death of one of them being [[DeathIsCheap a non-issue]], as Superman had revived Goku before.
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-->'''Superman''': Heh, almost had me there. That was actually fun.\\
'''Goku''': Hee hee. Yeah, it sure was. But I'll be stronger next time.\\
'''Superman''': I look forward to it.\\
'''Goku''': Let's go again.\\
(Superman fist bumps Goku for another round)\\
'''Superman''': You're on.
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[[caption-width-right:1000:No matter who wins. No matter who dies. A battle is a celebration of our fandoms.]]

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[[caption-width-right:1000:No matter who wins. No matter who dies. A battle is a celebration There's still an universe's worth of our fandoms.interesting fights.]]
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[[caption-width-right:1000:No matter who wins. No matter who dies. We're one big community.]]

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[[caption-width-right:1000:No matter who wins. No matter who dies. We're one big community.A battle is a celebration of our fandoms.]]
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[[caption-width-right:1000:No matter who wins, remember to get along.]]

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[[caption-width-right:1000:No matter who wins, remember to get along.wins. No matter who dies. We're one big community.]]
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[[quoteright:350:[[Recap/DeathBattleS03E14DeadpoolVsPinkiePie https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/deadpoolbirthday.png]]]]
[[caption-width-right:350:So much for the "Death" in "Death Battle".]]

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[[quoteright:350:[[Recap/DeathBattleS03E14DeadpoolVsPinkiePie [[quoteright:1000:[[Recap/DeathBattleS10E15GokuVsSuperman https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/deadpoolbirthday.org/pmwiki/pub/images/spoiler_image_8.png]]]]
[[caption-width-right:350:So much for the "Death" in "Death Battle".]]
[[caption-width-right:1000:No matter who wins, remember to get along.]]
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** The fight itself has them already fighting, but unlike the previous two fights, these two are now fighting in a friendly competition. As Goku dodges Superman's attack, Superman gives this look of "you sly dog" to Goku, showing that they are having fun.
** The ending of the fight itself. Goku wakes up to realize, much to his chagrin, that he's dead, with Superman there to tell him he almost had him there and that he had fun. Goku eagerly tells him that he'll win next time, with Superman telling him he'll always be ready. The ending shot is them fist bumping, ready to go at it again.
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* ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes' aren't seen scowling at each other for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors. And all this to say nothing of the inevitable death of one of them being [[DeathIsCheap a non-issue]], as Superman had revived Goku before.

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* ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes' aren't seen scowling at each other for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, even sharing the same naming scheme as the two of them, being dubbed "Super", giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors. And all this to say nothing of the inevitable death of one of them being [[DeathIsCheap a non-issue]], as Superman had revived Goku before.
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--->'''Wiz:''' So let that be a lesson to any who would encroach upon the Bagges' humble farm: it has a protector.
--->'''Boomstick:''' He may be small, and he may be scared, [[CowardlyLion but standing up to our fears is what makes brave in the first place]]. [[MeaningfulName That’s why his name is Courage]].

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--->'''Wiz:''' So let that be a lesson to any who would encroach upon the Bagges' humble farm: it has a protector.
--->'''Boomstick:'''
protector.\\
'''Boomstick:'''
He may be small, and he may be scared, [[CowardlyLion but standing up to our fears is what makes brave in the first place]]. [[MeaningfulName That’s why his name is Courage]].
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** The closing lines of the analysis portion for Courage will likely ring home for fans of the pink beagle:
--->'''Wiz:''' So let that be a lesson to any who would encroach upon the Bagges' humble farm: it has a protector.
--->'''Boomstick:''' He may be small, and he may be scared, [[CowardlyLion but standing up to our fears is what makes brave in the first place]]. [[MeaningfulName That’s why his name is Courage]].
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* ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes' aren't seen scowling at each other for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors.

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* ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes' aren't seen scowling at each other for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors. And all this to say nothing of the inevitable death of one of them being [[DeathIsCheap a non-issue]], as Superman had revived Goku before.
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* ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes' aren't seen scowling at eachother for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors.

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* ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes' aren't seen scowling at eachother each other for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors.
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%%* ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes' aren't seen scowling at eachother for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors.

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%%* * ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes' aren't seen scowling at eachother for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors.
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%%* ''Goku vs. Superman'': During the preview, both heroes' aren't seen scowling at eachother for the most part like the last two times. In fact, the first clash has both Goku and Clark sport genuinely pumped smiles, suggesting this battle will start with them on much friendlier terms than the last two times. Additionally, the music backing the preview feels like a TriumphantReprise of both "Alive" from Goku vs Superman 2 and "Mighty" from All Might vs. Might Guy, giving the match a feeling much less like two heroes fighting to the death and more of a friendly spar between Earth's two mightiest protectors.

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** Combined with [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments funny]], but the Doctor's reaction to the Planet of the Screaming Sun helps highlight his contrasting attitude from Rick. When the eponymous sun rises, the Doctor stares at it [[TheWorldIsJustAwesome with a smirk of genuine wonder.]]

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** Combined with [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments funny]], but the Doctor's reaction to the Planet of the Screaming Sun helps highlight his contrasting attitude from Rick. [[SeenItAll Rick.]] When the eponymous sun rises, the Doctor stares at it [[TheWorldIsJustAwesome with a smirk of genuine wonder.]]


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** Moreover, since Morty doesn't have any [[INeverToldYouMyName typical reaction]] to The Doctor addressing him by name, that implies that he [[NoodleIncident met the time lord before]] in the new timeline where Rick never existed. The fact that they're on good terms could mean that The Doctor helped Morty before or vice-versa.
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** The Blips & Chitz is an interdimensional barcade. Who are its clientelle? Primarily previous ''Death Battle'' contestants, off the clock. Megatron's sitting with his table in his lap, perching Frieza's chair on his foot to give him an equal seating. Jinx and Harley are swapping stories with their weapons off to either side. The Dragonborn, Chosen Undead, and Dmitri are all having a drink together in Guts's honor. Alex Mercer is wating for their order while Cole Macgrath is killing time at a prize wheel. The atmosphere is goofy, but ultimately cozy considering the preceedings.

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** The Blips & Chitz is an interdimensional barcade. Who are its clientelle? Primarily previous ''Death Battle'' contestants, off the clock. Megatron's sitting with his table in his lap, perching Frieza's chair on his foot to give him an equal seating. Jinx and Harley are swapping stories with their weapons off to either side. The Dragonborn, Chosen Undead, and Dmitri are all having a drink together in Guts's honor. Alex Mercer is wating waiting for their order while Cole Macgrath is killing time at a prize wheel. The atmosphere is goofy, but ultimately cozy considering the preceedings.
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** While Rick ends up starting the fight and berates Morty for rear-ending the Tardis, once both it and the Space Cruiser are traveling through time, Rick immediately orders the Cruiser's AI to protect Morty.

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** While Rick ends up starting the fight and berates Morty for rear-ending the Tardis, TARDIS, once both it and the Space Cruiser are traveling through time, Rick immediately orders the Cruiser's AI to protect Morty.
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** The Blitz & Chips is an interdimensional barcade. Who are its clientelle? Primarily previous ''Death Battle'' contestants, off the clock. Megatron's sitting with his table in his lap, perching Frieza's chair on his foot to give him an equal seating. Jinx and Harley are swapping stories with their weapons off to either side. The Dragonborn, Chosen Undead, and Dmitri are all having a drink together in Guts's honor. Alex Mercer is wating for their order while Cole Macgrath is killing time at a prize wheel. The atmosphere is goofy, but ultimately cozy considering the preceedings.

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** The Blitz Blips & Chips Chitz is an interdimensional barcade. Who are its clientelle? Primarily previous ''Death Battle'' contestants, off the clock. Megatron's sitting with his table in his lap, perching Frieza's chair on his foot to give him an equal seating. Jinx and Harley are swapping stories with their weapons off to either side. The Dragonborn, Chosen Undead, and Dmitri are all having a drink together in Guts's honor. Alex Mercer is wating for their order while Cole Macgrath is killing time at a prize wheel. The atmosphere is goofy, but ultimately cozy considering the preceedings.
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** After the fight when The Doctor [[RetGone erases Rick from time]], things go back to when the Space Cruiser rear-ended the TARDIS. The Doctor [[FriendToAllChildren compliments Morty on the craft]] while asking him if he made it himself. Morty gives an unsure answer due to not remembering Rick, but The Doctor says he thinks Morty has a bright future ahead of him, giving him some quick advice to not be a cynic like a certain someone before departing.

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** After the fight when The Doctor [[RetGone erases Rick from time]], things go back to when the Space Cruiser rear-ended the TARDIS. The Doctor [[FriendToAllChildren compliments Morty on the craft]] while asking him if he made it himself. Morty gives an unsure answer due to not remembering Rick, but The Doctor says he thinks Morty has a bright future ahead of him, giving him some quick advice to not be a cynic like a certain nonexistent someone before departing.
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** As Wiz is talking about Rick's greatest creation being the portal gun, he gently places his hand on DUMMI and pets him, surprising the robot as he gives a calming cat smile. This implies that DUMMI is Wiz's own greatest invention, and in this rare instance shows genuine affection for the often battered robot.
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**In his own Rick way, when he finally gets the upperhand on The Doctor, his attempt for a [[PreMortemOneLiner pre-mortem one liner]] while waiting for The Doctor's regeneration to kick in so he can finish him and return to Morty.
--->'''Rick''': It's fun to be the class clown 'till you get- *belch* - shot. [[PreMortemOneLiner Now hurry up, I got a grandson waiting on me. He won't die an idiot like you.]]
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** A smaller part of that previous point- look closely, but The Doctor's not looking at Morty when he notes to not be a cynic. [[BreakingTheFourthWall He's talking to the]] ''[[BreakingTheFourthWall audience]]''. Even after nearly being killed off permanently, [[NiceGuy he remains chipper enough to leave with some parting advice for the viewers]].

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** A smaller part of that previous point- look closely, but The Doctor's not looking at Morty when he notes to not be a cynic. [[BreakingTheFourthWall He's talking to the]] ''[[BreakingTheFourthWall audience]]''. Even after nearly being killed off permanently, [[NiceGuy he remains chipper enough to leave with some parting advice for the viewers]]. This also might be a good message from him, not wanting anyone to let the bad qualities outweigh the good.
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** A smaller part of that previous point- look closely, but The Doctor's not looking at Morty when he notes to not be a cynic. [[BreakingTheFourthWall He's talking to the]] ''[[BreakingTheFourthWall audience]]''. Even after nearly being killed off permanently, [[NiceGuy he remains chipper enough to leave with some parting advice for the viewers]].
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-->'''Cole''': [[HumansAreFlawed This world sure isn't perfect]]... But it's a lot better without ''you'' in it, asshole.

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-->'''Cole''': --->'''Cole''': [[HumansAreFlawed This world sure isn't perfect]]... But it's a lot better without ''you'' in it, asshole.
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--_>'''Dimitri''': So we're both shackled to the dead. [[DeclarationOfProtection You foul beasts WILL NOT HAVE HIS SOUL!]] ''(rushes into battle all while cackling like a loon)''

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--_>'''Dimitri''': --->'''Dimitri''': So we're both shackled to the dead. [[DeclarationOfProtection You foul beasts WILL NOT HAVE HIS SOUL!]] ''(rushes into battle all while cackling like a loon)''
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-->'''Dimitri''': So we're both shackled to the dead. [[DeclarationOfProtection You foul beasts WILL NOT HAVE HIS SOUL!]] ''(rushes into battle all while cackling like a loon)''

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-->'''Dimitri''': --_>'''Dimitri''': So we're both shackled to the dead. [[DeclarationOfProtection You foul beasts WILL NOT HAVE HIS SOUL!]] ''(rushes into battle all while cackling like a loon)''
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** As the fight goes on, The Doctor is notably not trying to kill Rick, evidenced by his CasualDangerDialogue and never outright using anything to harm him. It gets to the point he visibly hesitates using the [[GodzillaThreshold D-Mat gun]] to get rid of him near the end of the fight.

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