• threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works
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      I think this exact string was a plot point in Ramona and her father by Beverly Cleary. Ramona intended to create a “NO SMOKING” sign, but paper dimension limitations caused the sign to read “NOSMO KING”.

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        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramona_and_Her_Father

        It sounds like a pretty good book, with some real themes dealing with unemployment and the stress that has on the whole family.

        I did find this bit a little funny:

        Ramona grows concerned about her father’s smoking habit and works with Beezus to leave messages all over the house.

        who the hell is Beezus lmfao

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          who the hell is Beezus lmfao

          Beatrice “Beezus” Quimby is Ramona’s elder sister. IIRC, she got her nickname because Ramona had difficulty pronouncing “Beatrice” when she was little.