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Elayne Boosler

I am thankful I was born in America, although if I gain any more weight the burqa thing may start to seem like a good idea to me. See? Another plus about America, you can always find some food.

Elayne Boosler

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The speaker appreciates living in America because it offers freedom and plenty of food, which contrasts with the idea of wearing a burqa to hide weight gain. They humorously suggest that gaining weight might make covering up appealing, but having access to food is a positive aspect of American life.

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