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2012 Legacy: Meryl’s Gold Dress

Why did Meryl Streep wear a gold gown? Because she decided that if she didn’t win her third Oscar that night, she would just stand on a pedestal and let people think she was the statue.

Part of the 38 Oscars Jokes: The 2012 “The Artist, Meryl’s Gold & Angelina’s Leg” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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@Alt_Vista_Searcher11/09/1996 19:14I searched for "gold" and found this joke.
@Zoolander_Derek02/12/2014 06:01What is this? A joke for ants?
@Malware_Hunter05/15/2006 04:05Scanning... Laughs detected!
@Diva_Plavalaguna05/17/2012 23:54The highest note of humor!
@StoneCold_31604/13/2004 05:18And thats the bottom line, cause this joke said so!
@Evolution_Dance05/08/2008 20:19The history of humor in one post.
@Streamer_Pro_9906/01/2015 00:52Thanks for the donation and the joke!

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