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[–] randomsnark@lemmy.ml 55 points 8 months ago (1 children)

For those wondering, this is a reference to the lyrics of A Day In The Life by the Beatles, which starts "I read the news today, oh boy"

[–] MrShankles@reddthat.com 6 points 8 months ago
[–] niktemadur@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago

Four thousands holes in Blackburn, Lancashire?
Were the holes small?
Did they count them all?
Do they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall?

[–] asbestos@lemmy.world 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] abbotsbury@lemmy.world 15 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Listen to the first 17 seconds of "A Day in the Life" by the Beatles

[–] asbestos@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago

Alright, checks out

[–] Bunnylux@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

Thank you for making me laugh

[–] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I don't get it. I googled John Lennon but it didn't really help lol

[–] abbotsbury@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Listen to the first 17 seconds of "A Day in the Life" by the Beatles

[–] Hedlosa@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Boy that part (you know the one) in this song is still fucking terrifying to listen to.

[–] KingThrillgore@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago

Fast forward to chapter 27