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435 Funny Fantasy Football Team Names

Welcome to the ultimate collection of funny fantasy football team names that are guaranteed to make your league laugh!

With over 435 creative and hilarious options, sorted into clever categories, find the perfect moniker to showcase your team’s spirit and wit.

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Pop Culture References

Pop culture provides a rich vein of content for funny fantasy football team names, drawing from movies, TV shows, and music to create memorable and humorous monikers.

Here’s a collection of 50 fantasy team names inspired by pop culture, perfect for showing off your savvy and adding a touch of fun to your league.

Movies

  1. Gone with the Win
  2. Jurassic Parkers
  3. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Points
  4. Forrest Dump-Offs
  5. Full Metal Jack Doyle
  6. The Silence of the Lambs
  7. Pulp Fictions
  8. The Shawshank Red Zone
  9. Mad Maxx Crosby
  10. Remember the Titans Defense

TV Shows

  1. Breaking Bradford
  2. Game of Throws
  3. Stranger Tings
  4. The Walking Dez
  5. Better Saquon Saul
  6. The Big Ben Theory
  7. Dexter’s Labradfords
  8. Parks and Wreck
  9. The MandalorIan Thomas
  10. Schitt’s Creek Bootleg

Music

  1. Rolling with Mahomes
  2. Total EcliPse of the Hart
  3. Here Comes the Sony
  4. Backfield in Motion (Jagger)
  5. Dakstreet Boys
  6. Fleetwood Mack
  7. Instant Kamara
  8. Hotel California Collaros
  9. Stairway to Seven
  10. Smells Like Team Spirit

Celebrity Wordplay

  1. Bend it Like Beckham Jr.
  2. When Harry Met Sally’s Yards
  3. Le’Veon la Vida Loca
  4. Frodo Swaggins
  5. Obi-Wan Jacoby
  6. Kanye Zest
  7. Brady Gaga
  8. Dalt Disney
  9. Sherlock Mahomes
  10. Yo Adrien Peterson

Mixed Media

  1. Darth Raider
  2. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Defense
  3. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Draft
  4. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Boom
  5. Hancockoff
  6. Guardians of the Galaxy Note
  7. The Chronicles of Reddick
  8. The Big Lebowski’s Bowlers
  9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Bortles
  10. House of Card(er)s

These funny fantasy team names should give your team an edge in creativity and set a fun tone for your fantasy football season!

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Player Name Puns

One of the most popular sources for fantasy football team names involves playing on the names of famous NFL players.

This section provides a range of clever and funny takes on player names from quarterbacks to defensive stars, ensuring your team name is both unique and witty.

Quarterbacks

  1. Luck Be a Brady Tonight
  2. Mahome Improvement
  3. Easy, Breesy, Beautiful
  4. Shake it Goff
  5. Russ-tic Wilson
  6. Tua Legit Tua Quit
  7. Rodgers That
  8. Cousins in Arms
  9. Baker’s Dozen
  10. Burrowed Time

Running Backs

  1. Run CMC
  2. Mixon It Up
  3. Kamara Shy
  4. Cook-ing Up Yards
  5. Chubb Hub
  6. Swift Justice
  7. Ekeler Unlimited
  8. Jacobs Ladder
  9. All Day AP
  10. Gurley Things

Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

  1. DeAndre the Giant
  2. Adams Family
  3. You’ve Got That Thielen
  4. Metcalf Espresso
  5. Kittle Corn
  6. Diggs in a Blanket
  7. Moore Money, Moore Problems
  8. Beasley Like Sunday Morning
  9. Fuller House
  10. Waller Waller Bills Y’all

Defensive Players

  1. Watt You Talking About
  2. Khalil’n It
  3. The Sacksonville Jaguars
  4. Mack Attack
  5. Derwinning
  6. Bose Knows Defense
  7. Darnold Schwarzenegger
  8. Von Trapped
  9. Bosa Nova
  10. The Donald Defense

These names blend humor with some of the NFL’s biggest stars, providing plenty of options to make your fantasy team name as standout as your draft picks!

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Historical and Literary References

If you’re a fan of history or literature and want to bring a touch of class or wit to your fantasy football team name, this section is for you.

These funny fantasy football team names draw from famous historical figures and literary characters, blending erudition with humor to create memorable team names.

Historical Figures

  1. Cleopatra’s Endzone
  2. The Edelmans of War
  3. Napoleon’s Complex Passes
  4. Franklin’s Finders
  5. Teddy’s Rough Riders
  6. The Full Montezuma
  7. Julius Seize-Her
  8. Genghis Can’t Khanquer Us
  9. Alexander the Great Gains
  10. The Wright Playwrights

Literary Puns

  1. Catch-22 Yards
  2. To Kill a Mocking Burd
  3. The Great Gatsbies
  4. Huckleberry Finn-d Zone
  5. Moby’s Dick Butkus
  6. Pride and Pass Interference
  7. Lord of the Tackles: The Fellowship of the Ring
  8. Wuthering Heights and Weights
  9. Oliver’s Twists and Turns
  10. Sherlock’s Home Runs

Mythology and Legends

  1. Achilles Heals
  2. Odyssey on the Field
  3. The Sirens of Titan Up
  4. Pandora’s Box Out
  5. Hercules’ Heroes
  6. Zeus’ Lightning Backs
  7. Spartan Defenders
  8. The Minotaur’s Labyrinth
  9. Artemis’ Arrow Routes
  10. The Argonauts’ Offense

Shakespearean Spins

  1. Shakespeared Tackles
  2. Romeo and Julio
  3. The Merchant of Venison
  4. As You Catch It
  5. Midsummer Night’s Seam
  6. Macbeth’s Curse Breakers
  7. The Tempest Tacklers
  8. Othello’s Outsiders
  9. Julius Caesars
  10. Hamlet’s Hammers

These team names provide a sophisticated twist on the typical fantasy football naming, perfect for players looking to display both their literary knowledge and their strategic acumen on the fantasy field.

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Fantasy and Sci-Fi

Dive into realms of magic and futuristic battles with these fantasy and sci-fi inspired team names.

Whether you’re a fan of dragons and wizards or space explorers and dystopian futures, this section has the perfect blend of creativity and geeky fun for your fantasy football team.

Fantasy Themes

  1. Gridiron Gandalfs
  2. Lannister Lions
  3. Frodo’s Free Agents
  4. Harry’s Potter’s
  5. Mordor Maulers
  6. Dragon Riders
  7. Merlin’s Magicians
  8. Winterfell Wolves
  9. The Shire Scorekeepers
  10. Gollum’s Goal Posts

Epic Sagas

  1. Skywalker Scores
  2. Stark Space Fleets
  3. Jedi Mind Tricks
  4. Sauron’s Strategists
  5. Hogwarts Huddle
  6. Vulcan’s Victors
  7. The Dothraki Dominators
  8. The Elven Enchanters
  9. Dwarf Tossers
  10. Arya Ready For This

Mythical Creatures

  1. The Kraken Releases
  2. Phoenix Fireballs
  3. Unicorn Unicorns
  4. Gryffindor Gridders
  5. Leviathan Legends
  6. Sphinx’s Secrets
  7. Centaur Chargers
  8. Pegasus Wings
  9. Hydra’s Heads
  10. Minotaur’s Mazes

Sci-Fi Hits

  1. Bladerunner Blitz
  2. The Millennium Falcons
  3. Rebel X-Wings
  4. Klingon Krushers
  5. Tardis Time Travelers
  6. Galactic Empire
  7. Death Star Destroyers
  8. Borg Collective
  9. Cybertron Spartans
  10. Starfleet Captains

Video Game Inspiration

  1. Mushroom Kingdoms
  2. Master Chief Tacklers
  3. Zelda’s Legends
  4. Sonic Speedsters
  5. Pikachu’s Power Plays
  6. Lara Croft’s Looters
  7. Halo’s Helms
  8. Donkey Kong’s Barrels
  9. Fortnite Builders
  10. Witcher’s Wild Hunt

These fantasy and sci-fi names offer a whimsical escape while underlining your deep love for genre classics, bringing a fantastic and adventurous spirit to your fantasy football league.

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Sports Puns and Plays

This section is a playful take on general sports terminology and specific memorable plays, which are cleverly twisted into fantasy football team names.

Whether you’re a sports trivia buff or just love a good pun, these names will add a competitive edge and a touch of humor to your fantasy league.

General Sports Terminology

  1. Punt Intended
  2. Blitzed Spirits
  3. The Flea Flickers
  4. False Starters
  5. Safety Dance
  6. Sudden Death
  7. Nickel Defenders
  8. Fourth and Longshots
  9. Red Zone Raiders
  10. Overtime Overlords

Football Terms

  1. Gridiron Gang
  2. Scrambled Legs
  3. End Zone Enforcers
  4. Hail Mary Heroes
  5. Touchdown Turnaround
  6. Quarterback Sneaks
  7. The Interceptors
  8. Shotgun Formation
  9. Lateral Pass Legends
  10. Pigskin Punters

Basketball Influences

  1. Full Court Press Coverage
  2. Slam Dunkers
  3. Three Point Stance
  4. Buzzer Beaters
  5. Double Dribblers
  6. Alley-Oops
  7. Fast Break Offense
  8. Backcourt Violation
  9. Jump Ball Juggernauts
  10. Shot Clock Saviors

Baseball Crossovers

  1. Home Run Hitters
  2. Grand Slam Tacklers
  3. Base Stealers
  4. Curveball Carriers
  5. Diamond Defenders
  6. Outfield Flyers
  7. Strikeout Kings
  8. Catcher’s Mitts
  9. Batting A Thousand
  10. Infield Fly Rule

Hockey Terms

  1. Power Play Points
  2. Hat Trick Heroes
  3. Ice Breakers
  4. Puck Passers
  5. Slap Shot Scorers
  6. Goalie’s Gridiron
  7. Stick Handling
  8. Penalty Box Punishers
  9. Blue Line Blitz
  10. The Checking Line

These sports-themed names infuse your fantasy team with an extra layer of sports lore, perfect for showcasing both your love for the game and your clever wit.

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Food and Drink

If you love combining your passions for food, drinks, and fantasy football, this section is a treat!

From delicious food puns to beverage-inspired wordplay, these team names are sure to be a hit at your draft party and beyond. Serve up some fun with these tasty and spirited options.

Food-Based Puns

  1. Breesy Cheesy
  2. Brady and Gravy
  3. Flacco Tacos
  4. Gurley Fries
  5. Mahomes Cooked BBQ
  6. Dalvin and Pickles
  7. Fournette Fondue
  8. Kamara Sutra Curry
  9. Thielen Hot Chili
  10. Golden Tater Tots
  11. JuJu Beans
  12. Baker’s Dozen Donuts
  13. Kyler Murray Mints
  14. Diggs in a Blanket
  15. Wentz Wings
  16. Kittle Kabobs
  17. Josh Allensberry Pie
  18. Goff Dogs
  19. Carr-ot Cake
  20. Zeke and Ye Shall Find Food

Beverage-Based Names

  1. Brew Brees
  2. Tannehill Tea
  3. Kamara Kombucha
  4. Dakquiris
  5. Saquontini
  6. Fitzmagic Mojitos
  7. Lockett’s Lagers
  8. Mahomes Brew
  9. Fuller Pint
  10. Tom Collins Brady
  11. Beery Sanders
  12. Gurley’s Grape Soda
  13. Brees on the Beach
  14. Mimosa Must Start
  15. The Keenan Allen Coffee Club
  16. CeeDee Lambic
  17. Lacy’s Lemonade
  18. Seltzer Mays
  19. Bell’s Whiskey
  20. Tyreek’s Tequila

Mixed Food and Drink Delights

  1. Mixon Mix-off
  2. Derrick Cider
  3. Chubb-a-Lub Grub
  4. Gore-Met Meals
  5. DeAndre Hop Ale
  6. Kareem Pies
  7. Hopkins’ Hops
  8. Dalvin Cookout
  9. Aaron Beer Rodgers
  10. Stoutland Barkley

These food and drink-themed team names offer a creative and enjoyable twist to your fantasy football experience, making your team not just a competitor but also the life of the league party!

Animal Kingdom

Unleash the beast with these animal-inspired fantasy football team names.

Whether you’re invoking the ferocity of lions or the cunning of foxes, these names blend the wild traits of animals with football lingo to give your team a fierce and playful identity.

Wild Animals

  1. Lions’ Quarterback Pride
  2. Cheetahs’ Sprint Finish
  3. Bear Down Defenders
  4. Bronco Busters
  5. Tiger’s Leap Linebackers
  6. Panther’s Prowl
  7. Eagle Eye Receivers
  8. Rhino Rushers
  9. Leopard’s Spots Coverage
  10. Bison’s Blockers
  11. Fox’s Fake Outs
  12. Jaguar Jukes
  13. Hawk’s High Flyers
  14. Python Power Plays
  15. Cobra Clutch Players
  16. Buffalo Bill-dozers
  17. Wolf Pack Tackles
  18. Gorilla Gridiron
  19. Falcon’s Dive Plays
  20. Gator’s Grip

Domestic Animals

  1. Bulldog Blitz
  2. Cat’s Claw Defense
  3. Poodle’s Punters
  4. Dachshund’s Dash
  5. Sheepdog’s Herd
  6. Cow’s Scoring Calf
  7. Squirrel’s Sprint
  8. Rooster’s Early Risers
  9. Pigskin Pigs
  10. Duck’s Pass

Mythical Creatures

  1. Dragon’s Fire Pass
  2. Unicorn’s Magic Touch
  3. Griffin’s Flight
  4. Phoenix’s Rebirth
  5. Pegasus’s Soar
  6. Minotaur’s Maze Runners
  7. Centaur’s Charge
  8. Kraken’s Release
  9. Hydra’s Multi-Head Plays
  10. Mermaid’s Water Break

Aquatic Animals

  1. Shark’s Bite Defense
  2. Dolphin’s Swim Pass
  3. Marlin’s Spike
  4. Whale’s Wide Blocks
  5. Stingray’s Stealth
  6. Octopus’s Eight Routes
  7. Seahorse’s Gallop
  8. Lobster’s Lockdown
  9. Tuna Turnover
  10. Pike’s Peak Performance

These team names draw inspiration from the animal kingdom, combining the characteristics and names of various creatures to add a wild and dynamic element to your fantasy football league.

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Geek Culture

Dive into the world of geek culture with these fantasy football team names, inspired by video games, technology, and all things geeky.

Whether you’re a hardcore gamer, a tech enthusiast, or a lover of all things nerdy, these names will bring a unique and fun angle to your fantasy football team.

Video Games

  1. Mario’s Mushrooms
  2. Link’s Looters
  3. Pac-Man’s Power Pellets
  4. Tetris Blocks
  5. Sonic’s Speedsters
  6. Halo’s Spartans
  7. Fallout’s Vault Dwellers
  8. Assassin’s Creed
  9. Witcher’s Wild Hunt
  10. Donkey Kong’s Barrels
  11. Fortnite Fortifiers
  12. Zelda’s Zephyrs
  13. Overwatch Outlaws
  14. Metroid’s Marauders
  15. Skyrim Shouts
  16. Mortal Kombatants
  17. Street Fighter’s Hadoukens
  18. Call of Duty’s Snipers
  19. Mass Effect’s Commanders
  20. Rocket League Racers

Technology

  1. Silicon Valley Scorers
  2. Tech Titans
  3. Gigabyte Giants
  4. Java Juggernauts
  5. Python Programmers
  6. Cyber Security
  7. Quantum Quarters
  8. Hacker’s Haven
  9. C++ Conquerors
  10. Blockchain Blitz
  11. Data Driven
  12. Cloud Computing
  13. AI’s Artificial Intelligents
  14. Linux Linebackers
  15. Turing’s Machines
  16. Widget Warriors
  17. Firewall’s Defense
  18. Pixel Punters
  19. USB’s Unstoppable Surge
  20. Ethernet’s Engagers

Geek Media & Culture

  1. Trekkie Trackers
  2. Comic Con Captains
  3. Wizard World Winners
  4. D&D Dungeon Masters
  5. Manga Maniacs
  6. Anime Aces
  7. Sci-Fi Scores
  8. Fantasy Footballers (literally)
  9. LARP’s Lineup
  10. Cosplay’s Champions

These geek-inspired team names tap into a variety of interests, from gaming and technology to fantasy realms, offering a creative way to engage with your fantasy league while flaunting your nerd pride.

Workplace Humor

Bring some of the office vibe to your fantasy football league with these workplace-inspired team names.

From office jargon to job title puns, these names will add a touch of humor and familiarity for anyone familiar with the nine-to-five grind.

Office-Based

  1. Cubicle Quarterbacks
  2. Spreadsheet Sackmasters
  3. The Water Cooler Winners
  4. Meeting Minute Maestros
  5. Break Room Blockers
  6. Overtime Achievers
  7. The Supply Closet Snipers
  8. Coffee Break Rushers
  9. Project Deadline Dominators
  10. HR’s Hail Marys
  11. Team Synergy
  12. Fiscal Year Finishers
  13. Copy Room Champions
  14. TPS Report Tacklers
  15. Desk Jockey Juggernauts
  16. Conference Call Captains
  17. Memo Masters
  18. Quarterly Goal Getters
  19. Office Chair Quarterbacks
  20. Powerpoint Playmakers

Job Titles

  1. The Executive Suits
  2. Middle Management Maulers
  3. Sales Force Fumblers
  4. IT Intercept Titans
  5. The Customer Service Saviors
  6. Marketing Mavericks
  7. The Legal Eagles
  8. Field Rep Raiders
  9. Accountant Auditors
  10. Recruitment Rushers
  11. Chief Scoring Officers
  12. Data Defense
  13. Janitorial Giants
  14. The Training Camp Trainers
  15. Logistics Leaders
  16. Operations Optimizers
  17. Policy Pushers
  18. Tech Support Blitz
  19. Research Rebels
  20. Assembly Line Assassins

Workplace Puns

  1. Lunch Break Linebackers
  2. Bonus Structure Bashers
  3. Appraisal Assassins
  4. Compliance Crushers
  5. Retention Runners
  6. Efficiency Experts
  7. Networking Ninjas
  8. Out of Office Offenders
  9. Payroll Punishers
  10. Exit Interview Invaders

These workplace-themed team names are perfect for adding a little office humor to your fantasy football league, blending the everyday workplace environment with the excitement of the game.

Local Flair

Celebrate your hometown spirit with these fantasy football team names inspired by local slang, landmarks, and culture.

Whether it’s city-specific puns or regional characteristics, these names help showcase local pride in a fun and unique way, making your team stand out in any league.

Regional Slang

  1. Big Apple Blitzers
  2. Bayou Bashers
  3. SoCal Surfers
  4. Lone Star Legends
  5. Peach State Passers
  6. Windy City Flyers
  7. Rocky Mountain Rushers
  8. Sunshine State Snappers
  9. Motor City Mechanics
  10. Twin Cities Tacklers
  11. NOLA Nightmares
  12. Deep South Defenders
  13. Midwest Maulers
  14. Dixie Land Drivers
  15. New England Navigators
  16. Silicon Valley Startups
  17. Empire State Elites
  18. Gulf Coast Guardians
  19. Heartland Hitters
  20. Cascadia Clash

City-Based

  1. Seattle Drizzlers
  2. Philly Cheesesteaks
  3. Denver Mile-High Hikers
  4. Vegas Rollers
  5. Austin Weirdos
  6. Miami Vice Squad
  7. Nashville Strummers
  8. Portland Pioneers
  9. Atlanta Peaches
  10. Boston Tea Partiers
  11. Chicago Deep Dishes
  12. San Francisco Fog
  13. Houston Rockets (Football Edition)
  14. Pittsburgh Steel Toes
  15. San Antonio Spurs (on Grass)
  16. Cleveland Rockers
  17. LA Stars
  18. Manhattan Movers
  19. Phoenix Suns Out, Guns Out
  20. San Diego Surfers

Landmark Love

  1. Golden Gate Game Changers
  2. Alamo Defenders
  3. Statue of Liberty Stoppers
  4. Grand Canyon Grapplers
  5. Mount Rushmore Rushers
  6. Hoover Dam Heavies
  7. Yellowstone Yellers
  8. Liberty Bell Ballers
  9. Space Needle Snipers
  10. Bourbon Street Ballers

These team names infused with local flair not only foster community pride but also bring a personalized touch to your fantasy football league, reflecting the unique character and spirit of your home region or city.

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Miscellaneous Madness

For those who enjoy a dash of randomness and a touch of absurdity, the Miscellaneous Madness category offers fantasy football team names that are off-the-wall and uniquely bizarre.

These names are perfect for league members who want to keep the competition guessing and the laughs coming.

Random Humor

  1. Flying Lawnmowers
  2. Invisible Unicorns
  3. Quantum Quokkas
  4. Galactic Garbage Collectors
  5. Paranormal Snacktivities
  6. Schrödinger’s Cats
  7. Muffin Maniacs
  8. Spaghetti Benders
  9. Polka-Dot Pythons
  10. Neon Narwhals
  11. Confused Confucius
  12. Yodeling Yetis
  13. Operatic Orcas
  14. Banana Bandana Brigade
  15. Acrobatic Albatross
  16. Bizarre Bazaar Brawlers
  17. Dancing Dandelions
  18. Exploding Espresso
  19. Gummy Bear Giants
  20. Hipster Hippogriffs

Creative Mashups

  1. Pirate Penguins
  2. Ninja Narwhals
  3. Robot Raccoons
  4. Vampire Vultures
  5. Cowboy Chameleons
  6. Alien Alligators
  7. Samurai Sloths
  8. Astronaut Armadillos
  9. Wizard Werewolves
  10. Detective Dinosaurs
  11. Ghostly Giraffes
  12. Zombie Zebras
  13. Time-Travelling Turtles
  14. Clownfish Cowboys
  15. Mermaid Martians
  16. Fairy-Tale Footballers
  17. Space Pirate Parrots
  18. Mutant Marshmallows
  19. Cyborg Seahorses
  20. Goblin Golfers

Pure Nonsense

  1. Whimsical Whirlwinds
  2. Chaotic Cupcakes
  3. Jellybean Jetpacks
  4. Marshmallow Mavericks
  5. Turbocharged Tacos
  6. Galactic Glitter
  7. Quantum Quaffles
  8. Sushi Cyclones
  9. Pancake Pandemonium
  10. Disco Ducks

These names from the Miscellaneous Madness category are designed to add an element of surprise and creativity to your fantasy league, ensuring your team stands out with a name as unpredictable and entertaining as your fantasy strategy.

Concluding the Most Funny Fantasy Football Team Names

Choosing the right name for your fantasy football team can be as strategic and fun as the game itself.

Whether you lean towards humor, pop culture references, player puns, or even something completely outlandish, the right name sets the tone for your season and can even become a talking point among your peers.

Tips on Choosing the Right Name

  1. Reflect Your Personality: Pick a name that shows off your unique sense of humor, interests, or personality. It makes the game more personal and enjoyable.
  2. Consider Your Audience: Tailor your team name to fit the culture and sensibilities of your league. A good laugh is great, but respect is key.
  3. Keep It Fresh: With fantasy football evolving every year, try updating your name to reflect current players, events, or trends.
  4. Use Wordplay Wisely: Clever puns and wordplay can make your team name memorable and engaging. Think about how it sounds and if it rolls off the tongue easily.
  5. Mix and Match: Don’t be afraid to combine elements from different categories. Sometimes the best names come from the most unexpected combinations.

Encouragement to Mix and Match for Unique Creations

Your fantasy team name is a fantastic opportunity to showcase creativity. Mixing and matching different themes and styles can lead to surprisingly delightful results.

Try combining a player’s name with a pop culture reference, or blend a sports term with a food-related pun. The possibilities are endless, and the perfect name could be just a mash-up away!

Remember, the key is to have fun and enjoy the camaraderie that fantasy football brings. A great team name can kick off your season on a high note and add an extra layer of enjoyment to every game day.

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