But that can change in an instant if our oafish behavior is oafish enough.

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This litany of abuse condemns the oafish Mr Rocker out of his own mouth.

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Among smart Russians in their 20s, there was a mood of wild, intoxicating exhilaration as they revelled in the downfall of an oafish gerontocracy, made money and enjoyed spending it.

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