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Sadly the Quebec based tv show was yanked from the airwaves after complaints from puritain Ontario residents. eroticdvd
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Why would you not have that seat, and be such a puritain?
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Why would you not have that seat, and be such a puritain?
The History of Pendennis William Makepeace Thackeray 1837
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Why would you not have that seat, and be such a _puritain_?
The History of Pendennis, Volume 2 His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy William Makepeace Thackeray 1837
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Seems reflecting intellectually about the difference between pornography and erotic as woman, seems to push the old button of the puritain afflicted view fighting for his right to enjoy the "bad" pictures under the bed as "liberty".
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The Americans are so puritain, but in the meantime ...
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Am nervous that we’re still operating from our puritain fear of the power inherent in sex.
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