# Latest

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## [addChild coords?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-coords/277944)

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**Author:** [@freshrod](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/freshrod)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/addchild-coords/277944 "2008-12-19T04:53:13Z")

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Greetings I'm trying to load a movieclip but am having problems getting it where I want. I thought this was how you do it, but I guess not... stop(); fred\_mc.buttonMode = true; loop\_mc.buttonMode = true; thump\_mc.bu…

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## [Flash Papervision game](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-papervision-game/277943)

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**Author:** [@chibot](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chibot)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-papervision-game/277943 "2008-12-19T04:30:52Z")

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Hi, Our team just finished building a game in Papervision incorporating low poly animated 3D characters. We'd love to hear back any feedback on gameplay. We built and animated characters in 3ds Max, and exported anim…

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## [Flash and php Upload Applet works on PCs fine but not Mac browsers](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-php-upload-applet-works-on-pcs-fine-but-not-mac-browsers/277942)

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**Author:** [@shaxs](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/shaxs)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-php-upload-applet-works-on-pcs-fine-but-not-mac-browsers/277942 "2008-12-19T04:20:46Z")

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I have a custom made flash upload applet to go into my main application. It allows users to queue up a large amount of files and upload them all at once. The system works great on all PC browsers. However, on Mac browser…

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## [Help with document class](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-document-class/277941)

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**Author:** [@arosemena](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arosemena)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/help-with-document-class/277941 "2008-12-19T03:52:35Z")

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heres my code package{ import flash.display.Sprite; import flash.display.MovieClip; public class Tools extends Sprite{ public function Tools() { } var window1:MovieClip = new MovieClip();window1.widt…

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## [Hello Everyone](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hello-everyone/277940)

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**Author:** [@drakkonblade](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/drakkonblade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/hello-everyone/277940 "2008-12-19T03:47:33Z")

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I want to know on where do i read about how to make or how would a server be created in actionscript 3. \*\*purpose of this server is to hold the game logic of the game that be calling to it. Thank you for your assista…

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## [Proposing New Forums](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/proposing-new-forums/277939)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/proposing-new-forums/277939 "2008-12-19T02:12:43Z")

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Hi everyone, One of the requests many of you make is whether a new forum can be created. While there is no technical reason why a new forum cannot be created, in an attempt to keep the forums focused, new forums can be…

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## [Tablet Input Panel and Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tablet-input-panel-and-flash/277938)

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**Author:** [@Bllly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Bllly)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/tablet-input-panel-and-flash/277938 "2008-12-19T02:00:39Z")

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Hello, I am trying to make a very simple application in flash, using a tablet pc. The problem now is I want to use the Tablet Input Panel ("TIP") in Windows Vista to insert text into an input text box. I want it done t…

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## [Why?! This Is Impossible!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-this-is-impossible/277937)

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**Author:** [@obmon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/obmon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/why-this-is-impossible/277937 "2008-12-19T01:53:27Z")

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i have the following code: // Iterate through result for (i = 0; i \<= numProjects-1; i++) { // Variable Definitions projectHolder = new MovieClip; mcToPlace = "btn\_project-" + type; //…

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## [Stage instance references returning null ..?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-instance-references-returning-null/277935)

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**Author:** [@dandylion13](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dandylion13)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/stage-instance-references-returning-null/277935 "2008-12-19T00:52:58Z")

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Hi Everyone! I hope someone can help with a tricky problem I'm facing. I've done a lot of research but haven't found a solution yet. Here's a very basic version of what I've been trying solve. I've got 2 MovieClip ob…

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## [Control/code issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-code-issue/277934)

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**Author:** [@leetech](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/leetech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/control-code-issue/277934 "2008-12-19T00:47:45Z")

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Hi All, I am fairly new to actionscripting so I assume this is a fairly newb question. Basically, I have my animation that includes Play/Pause button that I rigged up. I dont want the the movie to loop therefore I pu…

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## [Digital Art: one glass of milk, please!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/digital-art-one-glass-of-milk-please/277932)

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**Author:** [@Pattt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Pattt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/digital-art-one-glass-of-milk-please/277932 "2008-12-19T00:05:56Z")

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http://veclock.deviantart.com/art/One-glass-of-milk-please-106714621 2 days work. \[smile\]

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## [Access stage instance](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-stage-instance/277931)

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**Author:** [@dandylion13](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/dandylion13)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2008, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/access-stage-instance/277931 "2008-12-19T00:01:02Z")

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I've got

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## [Looking for good editor for java](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-good-editor-for-java/277930)

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**Author:** [@uni](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/uni)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-good-editor-for-java/277930 "2008-12-18T23:55:07Z")

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hello there, someone know some good editor for java beginner? looking for editor with tips and code debuger... thanks

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## [TwinHelix IEPNGFix problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/twinhelix-iepngfix-problem/277929)

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**Author:** [@GGMcGee](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/GGMcGee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 11:46pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/twinhelix-iepngfix-problem/277929 "2008-12-18T23:46:12Z")

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I've been using a png transparency fix located at TwinHelix and am having a problem with horizontally centering background images. This is the PNG fix code: \<public:component\> \<public:attach event="onpropertychange"…

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## [Need help with a slider](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-a-slider/277928)

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**Author:** [@rondog](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/rondog)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 11:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/need-help-with-a-slider/277928 "2008-12-18T23:12:16Z")

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I am trying to make a volume slider and I cant seem to get it to work when the user clicks, holds and drags. It works as long as your mouse is inside the movieclip, but anywhere else it just freezes. Look here to see wha…

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## [Login](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/login/277926)

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**Author:** [@myoreo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/myoreo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/login/277926 "2008-12-18T22:09:44Z")

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Does anybody know how to create a user authentication form like this: designkitchen.com/extranet I forgot how to do this..

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## [New Years Resolution: File Organization](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-years-resolution-file-organization/277925)

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**Author:** [@senocular](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/senocular)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-years-resolution-file-organization/277925 "2008-12-18T21:51:03Z")

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For a new years resolution, I intend to organize my files, i.e. every file I have ever created on a computer since the dawn of time that I still have saved somewhere. AWESOME! The big problem with this is redundancy.…

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## [Displaying and playing video](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displaying-and-playing-video/277924)

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**Author:** [@billy\_brown](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/billy_brown)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/displaying-and-playing-video/277924 "2008-12-18T21:12:11Z")

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I have 9 flv video files that i want to display in a grid, kind of like a selection menu (see attachment). I only want the chosen video to play when the mouse has clicked on it and it then to open and play in full screen…

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## [Controlling external swf...help needed asap!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-external-swf-help-needed-asap/277923)

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**Author:** [@beyondlearning](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/beyondlearning)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/controlling-external-swf-help-needed-asap/277923 "2008-12-18T21:04:07Z")

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Hi everyone, I'm trying to call a function defined in an externally loaded swf from the main swf. I actually got the following code to work: //code in main.swf slideshowLoader = new Loader(); var galleryURL:URLReq…

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## [AS2 Flash forn using ASP](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-flash-forn-using-asp/277922)

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**Author:** [@nubilly](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/nubilly)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/as2-flash-forn-using-asp/277922 "2008-12-18T21:03:16Z")

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I have an issue... I have a fairly complex site that is in CS3 / AS2. I need to add a small form which emails the form info using ASP, and yes, I'm locked into using ASP. And the site is far too involved and complete …

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## [Strange MovieClip behaviour](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-movieclip-behaviour/277921)

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**Author:** [@keeo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/keeo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/strange-movieclip-behaviour/277921 "2008-12-18T21:02:19Z")

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The strange behaviour I have not been able to figure out, is that when I add a particular set of movie clips sometimes they appear and sometimes they do not. I am building a game that uses "paddles" on screen to bounce…

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## [Smoothing external images via xml issue](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smoothing-external-images-via-xml-issue/277920)

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**Author:** [@heato112](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/heato112)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/smoothing-external-images-via-xml-issue/277920 "2008-12-18T21:01:41Z")

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Hello... I have this code in as3 that creates dynamic movieclips and adds images in dynamically via xml. I used code to smooth the bitmap before it is attached the the holder movie clip, but I run into an issue of it …

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## [Can I Change Coordinates of LoadMovieNum?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-change-coordinates-of-loadmovienum/277919)

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**Author:** [@jwdesign](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jwdesign)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/can-i-change-coordinates-of-loadmovienum/277919 "2008-12-18T21:01:13Z")

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Hello, Is it possible to change the coordinates of a LoadMovieNum so that the external SWF does not load at the top left of screen? Here is my current AS: on (rollOver) {lastx = 0;} on (release) {unloadMovieNum (2)…

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## [Retrieve XML from HTML](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/retrieve-xml-from-html/277918)

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**Author:** [@BrandonTN](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/BrandonTN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/retrieve-xml-from-html/277918 "2008-12-18T20:02:42Z")

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Hey is it possible to retrieve data from xml inside of html. Lets just say I have news atrticle inside my xml and I want to make it all show on my index page. I want to do this so I wont have to edit my html page's each …

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## [Set number of digits for a variable](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-number-of-digits-for-a-variable/277917)

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**Author:** [@bobbyO](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/bobbyO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/set-number-of-digits-for-a-variable/277917 "2008-12-18T19:28:02Z")

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I want to display: spdDisplay.text = String(angle/2.1); but I want it to always display 2 decimal places always. No more, no less. Can anyone help me out with this?

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## [PrintJob and Sprite madness](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/printjob-and-sprite-madness/277916)

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**Author:** [@Voursez](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Voursez)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/printjob-and-sprite-madness/277916 "2008-12-18T19:07:49Z")

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Hey Kirupians Im playing around with the PrintJob class, but Im having some troubles. The size of the user-created print is A6, and the plan was to duplicate this 4 times to fill out a whole A4-page. The problem is t…

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## [Scrollbar auto resize](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbar-auto-resize/277915)

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**Author:** [@orange73](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/orange73)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/scrollbar-auto-resize/277915 "2008-12-18T19:05:32Z")

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Hello everybody, i have downloaded Simple Scrollbar : http://www.kirupa.com/developer/flash8/scrollbar.htm Work perfectly but now i would like to make this scrollbar auto Resize... because have create an object onRes…

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## [Slideshow](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow/277912)

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**Author:** [@Flash101](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Flash101)\
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**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/slideshow/277912 "2008-12-18T17:56:35Z")

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Im pretty much making a slide show for multiple sets of images. I dont want to create a new slide show for each. Is there a way that I can load an image set externaly to make it more dynamic? Also the amount of pictures …

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## [Text height problem](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-height-problem/277911)

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**Author:** [@netforum](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/netforum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/text-height-problem/277911 "2008-12-18T17:45:57Z")

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I have a dynamic text field that I want to change the height. I use mc.height = newheight. But trace of the \_height is a totally different number. Why is that? I have spent hours trying to make it work. I really need som…

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## [Spam subjects that made me spew water out my nose](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spam-subjects-that-made-me-spew-water-out-my-nose/277910)

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**Author:** [@graylensman](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/graylensman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2008, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/spam-subjects-that-made-me-spew-water-out-my-nose/277910 "2008-12-18T17:40:54Z")

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I was looking for an email that I feared had been caught by the spam filter. So, I dipped into the spam box, and found some spam email subjects that made me spew water out my nose. I share them with you for your entertai…

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