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Why I miss Scotland

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  1. Irish Al says:

    Only the absence of the Fat Slags stops that being a Viz cover.

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  2. dan de la peche says:

    Top Tip: Scottish van drivers, surround your van in a protective layer of deep-fried batter in order to protect in case of accident and provide a tasty snack upon  disembarkation. Also, free chips!

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  3. Lenny says:

    Can I get curry sauce with my Man Killed in Van Smash? Oh, and a portion of mushy peas, a saveloy, two cans of cherry Tango and a bottle of tommy k?
     
    What do you mean you only have Dadies?!!?

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  4. dan de la peche says:

    Upon reading the header, maybe THAT'S why it's a family newspaper. Death, and chips. Fills all the gaps. 

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  5. Tom K. says:

    Top marks if the next time this deal is given, the headline is on the obesity epidemic.

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  6. steve says:

    You can imagine the scene when the drivers wife see this – Oh JESUS, that's ma man's van…….oh great free CHIPS!! Sonny, run ower the road an get five more copies a this paper, actually make it four as yer da won't be in for supper tonight.

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