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"A letter from Mr. Osaki asks, 'how do I get rid of these nasty roaches?' Easy, just burn your house down!"
"We got another letter from Osaki. He says: 'I burned my house down. What should I do now?' How should I know, fool?"
DJ Professor K, Jet Set Radio

"Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill."

[Android 18 is threatening Super 17 with the bomb inside her body]
Dr. Myuu: What are you waiting for, you fool!? Can't you see that she's trying to manipulate you! That little bomb can't cause any serious damage. Don't be scared of something that can't hurt you!
Super 17: I'm not scared of anything, Dr. Myuu.
Dr. Myuu: That's the spirit. Now finish the job! Show Goku who you really are and show that android reject that you can't be manipulated or controlled!
Super 17: [turns on him] You're right, Doctor! Nobody controls me! [fires a Ki blast at Dr. Myuu that obliterates him]

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