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title: The Rusty Playground Blog | Humor
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# OUR BLOG

Welcome to the sounding board for Mattyman and Vannyboy, the mad minds behind The Rusty Playground.

Please dig into our blogs, keep an open mind, and bring your sense of humor. We always welcome feedback, especially the kind telling us how brilliant we are. But even if you think we suck, we still want to hear your thoughts.

## Posts about Humor:

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## [EXCLUSIVE: Interview with R2-D2](https://therustyplayground.com/blog/exclusive-interview-with-r2-d2)

Below are the exclusive excerpts from an exclusive upcoming tell-all exclusive story where the...

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## [Weird 70s TOYS!](https://therustyplayground.com/blog/weird-70s-toys)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Rustites!Mattyman here to discuss a few esoteric 70s Xmas Gifts.

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## [The 1986 Bet](https://therustyplayground.com/blog/the-1986-bet)

In 1986 I made a bet with my buddy Phan. He was a little Cambodian guy with darker skin and awesome...

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## [The "Rick Springfield Effect"](https://therustyplayground.com/blog/the-rick-springfield-effect)

(a.k.a. Why Christopher Cross probably hates Rick Springfield)

First, a little about our two main...

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## [A Very Special Episode of Mattyman](https://therustyplayground.com/blog/a-very-special-episode-of-mattyman)

Greetings and Salutations, Rustonians!

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## [Let's Light This Candle!](https://therustyplayground.com/blog/lets-light-this-candle)

Hello, future Rustheads!

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