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expnsv_hdphns on Jan 20, 2010 | parent | context | favorite | on: Fast. Easy. Clean. Shoelace Knot.

Why. Do. People. Use. Periods. This. Way?

elai on Jan 20, 2010 [–]

To denote a pause in speech. Fast. Easy. Clean. has more punch to it when spoken vs. Fast Easy Clean.

Sukotto on Jan 20, 2010 | [–]

It's also a Star Trek / William Shatner reference

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