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First and foremost, I hope you and your loved ones are thoroughly enjoying this holiday season. I am incredibly appreciative to have seen many of you in our restaurants and at our pickup windows with your family and friends! 

As we look forward to starting a new year, we are, in turn, looking back at the last two years with grateful hearts – specifically that we are all so very grateful to our team members for all they do every day to create Smiles for you, our valued guests.

With this in mind, please know that this year we will be closing all of our Eat’n Park restaurants on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We want to make sure our team members can spend the holiday creating cherished memories with those they hold dear. We hope you are able to do the same!

This means your last day to pick up those last-minute stocking stuffer gift cards and fresh-baked holidays pies is this Thursday, December 23! We’ll be back bright and early on Sunday, December 26. 

We hope, as always, that the special lift you get this holiday season lasts all year long. Happy holidays, and a very happy New Year to you and your families. We can’t wait to create more Smiles with you in 2022!

Sincerely, 

Jeff Broadhurst  
President & CEO, Eat’n Park Restaurants 

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Christmas is coming, and that means festive gatherings galore! Treat your family and friends to dessert from Eat’n Park and we’ll take care of all the baking. You can now pre-order your favorite holiday pies online for pickup at your local Eat’n Park! Choose from a wide variety of flavors, including Apple, Blackberry, Cookies and Cream, and more!  

Word on the street is that Smiley Cookies are Santa's favorite cookie! Add Christmas Trees and Snowmen to your order to make ol’ Saint Nick smile! For the amateur bakers, pre-order our Smiley Cookie Decorating Kits so they can display their Christmas creativity.

PRE-ORDER YOUR PIES HERE!

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Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with our 12 Days of Takeout! Now through December 21st, you can enjoy 10% off every takeout order so you can stay out of the kitchen and focus on decking the halls, wrapping presents, dreaming of sugarplums and whatever else you like to do in the holiday season! *12 drummers drumming not included* 

TAKE 10% OFF YOUR ONLINE ORDER

Use code "12Days" at checkout to get 10% off your online order. 

Valid through 12/21. Coupon must be entered before payment to receive discount. One Coupon per guest check. Not valid for dine-in. 

PLACE YOUR ORDER ONINE NOW! 

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Looking for something a little more savory? We’ve got just the thing for you…

Ham Steak and Eggs

A hearty 6 oz. slice of premium bone-in ham steak, grilled and served with two eggs, your choice of breakfast potatoes or fresh-cut fruit, and toast.

Ham Steak Dinner

A hearty 6 oz. slice of premium bone-in ham steak, grilled and topped with sweet cinnamon apples.  Served with your choice of 2 sides and Italian bread.

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It’s going to be a different kind of holiday season this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be as memorable as in the past! Since we could all use a special lift this year, help us spread the magic of the Christmas Star over zoom, email, traditional mail, and more!

• Watch our classic Christmas Star commercial and “Send the Star” via email to your friends and family.
• Add some magic to your daily Zoom calls with our Christmas Star Background.*
• Download our Christmas Star Cell Phone Background for your mobile device.*
• Create some homemade artwork with our printable Christmas Star Coloring Pages, fun for people of all ages!*
• Use our Virtual Instagram Filter to bring the Christmas Star Tree everywhere you go!

*If on desktop, right click images and click "Save As".

Craving even more Christmas Star magic? Check out our other featured blogs:

• The Story of the Eat’n Park Christmas Star Commercial
• 2021 Eat’n Park Christmas Star Commercial TV Air Dates
• Christmas Star Shop at SmileyCookie.com

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It’s hard to believe that December is here and the holidays are already upon us. While there are busy schedules and stress that sometimes come along with this time of year, there are also long-beloved traditions that we look forward to all year long.

One long-running tradition here at Eat’n Park is our cherished Christmas Star commercial. Every year, we are moved by the comments we hear about this classic spot. Many of you have told us that it is what gets you in the holiday spirit, and that it reminds you of what the holidays are all about. We’ve even heard that the commercial has been referenced in Christmas Eve sermons!

This year marks the 39th anniversary of the commercial – and because it’s so timeless, it’s hard to believe that it has been around for so long. And just how did this classic come to be?

It all started in early 1982. Eat’n Park was just beginning to blossom into the family restaurant chain that you’re now familiar with, and the company was prospering. Our CEO at the time, Jim Broadhurst, wanted to create a holiday card on video to thank the city of Pittsburgh for their support of Eat’n Park.

So, Jim charged Ketchum, our ad agency at the time, with creating a message that would “last for 20 years.” Easy, right? Craig Otto, then a young Art Director, and Cathy Bowen, a fledgling Copy Writer at the time, lead the project. The pair worked for 3 weeks to generate over 30 ideas, none of which were met with approval. Eventually, they hit upon the idea of an animated commercial, but they still weren’t sure where they were going with it.

One Sunday shortly thereafter, Craig decided to come into the office. He sketched out a star, a traditional holiday image, and then stopped. “How does the star get to the top of the tree?” He played around with a few ideas until deciding that, of course, the star would need some help from the tree itself. In a fateful coincidence, Cathy had also decided to come in to the office that Sunday. So, while Craig worked out the illustrations, Cathy devised a simple, yet perfect sentiment to wrap up the commercial.

Jim immediately loved the spot, and an ageless favorite was born. Even better, the commercial has outlasted his original expectations. The idea of the relationship between the tree and the star illustrates a timeless holiday lesson – by helping another, you’re helping yourself, and you’re making the world a better place.

So, from everyone here at Eat’n Park, here’s hoping that the special lift you get this holiday season lasts all year long!

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The holidays are officially here, and we want to help you have a Smiley season, not a stressful one! While Christmas shopping can be the furthest thing from relaxing, we have the perfect solution as you work to cross all the names off your list… Eat’n Park Gift Cards!

From Dad savoring a Superburger to your niece chowing down on a Smiley Cookie, the possibilities are endless for the amount of smiles a meal at Eat’n Park can create!

Plus, as a special offering for the Christmas season, when you purchase $25 in gift cards, you’ll receive $25 in savings for 2022, while supplies last! That’s right, for every $25 spent, we’ll give you a sheet of 12 coupons (one for each month) with $25 worth of savings to use throughout the new year! 

The more you spend in gift card purchases, the more coupons you’ll receive, making Eat’n Park gift cards the gift that keeps on giving! 😉

Deal not available with Eat’n Park E-Gift Cards or gift cards purchased through SmileyCookie.com. Promotion runs through December 24, 2021, while supplies last.

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Our Christmas Star commercial is a beloved favorite for young and old. Its simple, timeless message has resonated with viewers for over 35 years. Read on to see when it will be airing on TV in the Pittsburgh area! Check your local listings for times.

WQED

• Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas (12/3, 12/16)
• A Christmas Cookie (12/12)
• Happy Holidays in Pittsburgh (12/12)
• Nutcracker and the Mouse King (12/14)
• Charlie Brown Christmas (12/19)

WTAE

• CMA Country Christmas (11/29)
• Great Christmas Light Fight (11/29, 12/2)
• Santa Claus is Coming to Town (12/23)

WPXI

• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (11/25)
• Christmas in Rockefeller Center (12/1)
• It’s a Wonderful Life (12/25)
• SNL Christmas (12/18)
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas (12/25)

KDKA

• Robbie the Reindeer (11/25)
• Story of Santa Claus (11/25)
• Rudolph (12/11)
• Frosty and Frosty Returns (12/11)

The CW

• Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (12/18)

HGTV

• Fixer to Fabulous: Holiday Surprise (12/14)
• Home Town: Ben’s Holiday Workshop (12/19)

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We are thankful for our dedicated Team Members this Thanksgiving! All our restaurants will be closed on Thursday, November 25, so they can spend some well-deserved time with their family. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces when we reopen on Friday!

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We extend our sincerest gratitude to all veterans and current military personnel for their continued dedication and sacrifice to serve our country. We hope you’ll join us in thanking the veterans in your life with a meal at Eat’n Park!  

We are thankful for all Veterans, including those who also serve as one of our team members! We would like to introduce you to just a few of the many veterans you may encounter at our restaurants.   

TEAM MEMBER VETERAN SPOTLIGHT

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Working through the details of planning your Thanksgiving dinner? Never fear – Eat’n Park is here! With a wide selection of fresh-baked pies, let us take care of dessert while you work on preparing the rest of your holiday feast! 

Choose from our variety of flavors: 

• Pumpkin    
• Apple    
• Dutch Apple    
• Cookies and Crème    
• Coconut Crème    
• Chocolate Crème    
• Lemon Meringue    
• Blackberry    
• Pecan

Give your local Eat’n Park a call or click here to place your pre-order today for pickup on Wednesday, November 24. We’ll have it ready to go, so you can focus on cooking up that turkey masterpiece! 

Need to pick up dessert on your way to a friendsgiving feast? We have a variety of whole pies available to order online for immediate pickup, while our daily supplies last! Click here to place your order online for pickup today!  

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Partake in the Thanksgiving tradition of sharing when you order our new “Take & Bake” Turkey Family Meal Deal to go! With all the fixings of a classic Turkey Day feast, this deal includes our roasted turkey and stuffing with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, a side of your choice and a loaf of Cellone's Italian bread. 

Packaged ready to reheat, it’s the perfect way to enjoy an easy autumn meal with 4-6 of your little turkeys before the stress of the holiday. Complete your meal by adding a Pumpkin Pie for just $5 more!  

PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW!

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Today we kick off our 43rd Annual Caring for Kids campaign! Every November and December since 1979, our guests and team members have united to do some serious fundraising to help benefit local children’s hospitals across our Eat’n Park Hospitality Group footprint. Since the start of our campaign, we have raised over $11 million in total contributions for these hospitals and want to keep that momentum going! Here’s how you can get involved… 

Win A Car!

Our generous partner, Neighborhood Ford Store, has kindly donated a 2021 Ford EcoSport to the campaign - so one lucky guest is going to be taking home a pretty sweet Christmas present! Tickets for chances to win are available at your local Eat’n Park (excluding West Virginia) and 100% of the proceeds benefit the campaign. Just ask your server for one (or 10!) for your chance to win. Click here for full contest rules. 

Christmas Star Mugs  

Did you know that our classic Christmas Star commercial was created specifically to help spread joy during our Caring for Kids campaign? 10% of the proceeds from sales of our Christmas Star Ceramic Mugs will benefit our campaign! They’re the perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift, plus they help a great cause! Pick one up in stores or order online from your local Eat’n Park while supplies last!  

Order now!

Christmas Star Pledge 

An easy way to show your support for Caring for Kids is by purchasing a paper Christmas Star Tree! They’re just $1 each, and 100% of proceeds benefit the campaign. Write your name on it and we’ll hang it in the restaurant for all to see! 

Direct Donation 

Whether you’re joining us in our dining room or placing your order online, you can add a $1, $3, or $5 donation right to your check. Also, make sure to keep an eye out for the water jug on our counter and help us fill it up with your spare cash or coins! 

Thank you in advance for helping us bring smiles to those who need it most this holiday season!  

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This is your friendly reminder to turn your clocks back this weekend - and with your extra hour, treat yourself to Sunday breakfast! It’s the perfect time to stop by and try our new fall menu items, including our Cinnamon Apple Waffle. Plus, whether you dine in or order out, we have the savings that will make you smile!

Take 20% Off Your Online Order 

To redeem this offer, enter the coupon code "DAYLIGHT20" during checkout when you place your online order. Coupon valid through Sunday, November 7, 2021. Valid for online orders only. Guest must pay any sales tax due. Not good in combination with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash or gift card. 

PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE NOW!

Take $2 Off Your $15 Dine-In Purchase 

Coupon valid through Sunday, November 7, 2021. Valid for dine-in only. Guest must pay any sales tax due. Not good in combination with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash or gift card. 

Want to redeem these coupons from your phone? Download our mobile app!

  

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We appreciate your patience as our team continues to work diligently to reintroduce our beloved endless Soup, Salad, and Fruit Bars and Weekend Breakfast Buffets at as many locations as possible – and we’ve just added a few more! We are just as thrilled as you are to get back to our favorite tradition of building the perfect salad, sipping on soup, and finishing up with some fresh-cut fruit!  

If you’re reading this and also like to frequent a location that isn’t on the list below, please know that we're working hard to bring back our delicious salad bar and buffets for you at many of our locations.   

Our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bars are currently open at the following locations: 

• Altoona
• Austintown, OH
• Avalon
• Belle Vernon
• Butler on New Castle Road
• Center Township
• Chippewa
• Clarion
• Edgeworth
• Erie
• Dubois
• Franklin
• Grove City
• Hampton Township
• Hermitage
• Indiana 
• McKnight
• Monongahela
• Moon Township (Airport)
• New Kensington
• New Stanton
• North Huntingdon
• North Versailles
• Pittsburgh Mills
• Robinson
• Somerset
• Steubenville
• St. Clairsville, OH
• Uniontown
• Waterfront
• Washington
• Weirton, WV
• Westmont
• Whitehall

Our Soup, Salad, & Fruit Bar is available every Monday through Friday from 11am-9pm, Saturday from 11:30am-9pm, and Sunday from 2:30pm-9pm.  

Weekend Buffets
You can enjoy our Breakfast Buffet every Saturday from 7:30am-11am and our Sunday Brunch Buffet from 9am-2pm at the locations above. In addition, the following restaurants will also be offering our Weekend Buffets only:

• Altoona
• Austintown, OH
• Avalon
• Belle Vernon
• Butler on New Castle Road
• Center Township
• Chippewa
• Clarion
• Edgeworth
• Erie
• Dubois
• Franklin
• Grove City
• Hampton Township
• Hermitage
• Indiana 
• McKnight
• Monongahela
• Moon Township (Airport)
• New Kensington
• New Stanton
• North Huntingdon
• North Versailles
• Pittsburgh Mills
• Robinson
• Somerset
• Steubenville
• St. Clairsville, OH
• Uniontown
• Waterfront
• Washington
• Weirton, WV
• Westmont
• Whitehall

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Celebrate your right to vote this election day with a free cup of coffee! Whether you’re dining in or ordering takeout*, simply show us your voting stub, email, or sticker on Tuesday, November 2, and we’ll pour you a hot cup of coffee on the house!  Share

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We extend our sincerest gratitude to all veterans and current military personnel for their continued dedication and sacrifice to serve our country. To show our appreciation, all former and current military personnel will receive 10% off for themselves and their entire party each time they dine in – for the entire month of November! 

Proof of service is required for this discount, so please be prepared to show your Military ID or your Veteran Designation on your driver’s license. We will also extend this promotion to service members who arrive in uniform. The 10% discount will be applied to any meals on the same check. While this offer cannot be combined with any other coupon offer or discount, it can be used in combination with our free coffee  for voters on Election Day on Tuesday, November 2.   

This offer is valid November 1-30, 2021 and not available for takeout.  

Free Smiley Cookie For Veterans!
All veterans who visit us on Veterans Day (November 11) will ALSO receive a free Smiley Cookie on us! This gesture of sharing a Smile is just a small token of gratitude to our veterans and current military personnel for their continued, dedicated selfless service to our country. 

Meet our Team Member Veterans! 
We are thankful for all veterans, including those who also serve as one of our team members! We would like to introduce you to just a few of the many veterans you may encounter at our restaurants.   

JoAnn, US Navy and server at our Latrobe Eat’n Park 
Time at Eat’n Park: 28 years (One of our original team members at this location!) 
Favorite Menu Item: Nantucket Cod 
What makes you smile? Family, friends, and nice people!  

Larry G., US Army and a Cover Manager, Prep/Cook at our Weirton location 
Time at Eat’n Park: 27 years 
Favorite Menu item: Chicken Broccoli Alfredo  
What makes you Smile? Spending time with Family.

Ray S., Army National Guard, US Air Force, and Prep/Cook at our Weirton location 
Time at Eat’n Park: 2 years 
Favorite Menu Item: Turkey Club (and I make lots of them!) 
What makes you Smile? Doing my job to the best of my abilities.  

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We’re gearing up for a spooktacular night filled with mini-monsters, scream-a-longs, and ghoulish gatherings! While you’re waiting for the great pumpkin to arrive, carve out some time to pick up a bite to eat and use this coupon for 20% off your takeout purchase!

PRINT YOUR COUPON HERE!

Ordering Online? Enter the code "HalloweenTakeout" before submitting your order.

Coupon valid through Sunday, October 31, 2021. Valid for takeout only. Guest must pay any sales tax due. Not good in combination with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash or gift card. 

Want to redeem these coupons from your phone? Download our mobile app!

  

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It's time to get spooky with Eat'n Park! With Halloween only a few weeks away, now is the time to get prepared with hauntingly good sweets and treats! 

Monster Mash Smiley Cookies 
Our Monster Mash Smiley Cookies will make your ghoulish bash a graveyard smash! Featuring our classic Halloween Smiley Cookies, complete with candy corn eyes and crooked smiles, plus Zombies, Frankenstein, and NEW Mummies, these packs are frightfully delicious! Pick some up today for your ghostly gathering for $9.99 a dozen. 

Halloween Cookie Decorating Kits 
Now you can be a Smiley Cookie artist at home with our Halloween Smiley Cookie Decorating Kits! This fun activity includes three bags of icing, candy corn and six un-iced Smiley Cookies. Whether you recreate our classic Halloween Smiley or design your own creepy creation, we want to see it! Make sure to post your cookies on Instagram and tag us (@eatnpark)!  Share

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Whether you’re craving our Buffalo Chicken Wrap while working from home or want our Chicken Bruschetta when you need a vacation from your kitchen, you CAN enjoy a quality meal at home for a great price. So, what are you waiting for?! Take advantage of our quick, easy, and delicious takeout experience today! 

Take 10% Off Your Online Order 

To redeem this offer, enter the coupon code "OCTOBER" during checkout when you place your online order. Coupon code valid October 1 –  31, 2021. 

PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE NOW!

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Autumn officially starts next week, but we brought a few seasonal items to our menu early because we just couldn’t wait for September 22 to get here! From our classic Turkey Dinner to our heartwarming Pumpkin Chai Tea, our new items will satisfy any fall flavor cravings you’ve been having. Give them a try today with this coupon for $3 off – valid through Sunday! 

PRINT YOUR COUPON HERE!

Ordering Online? Enter the code "SeptSmile" before submitting your order.

Coupon valid through Sunday, September 9, 2021. Guest must pay any sales tax due. Not good in combination with any other offer. Not redeemable for cash or gift card. 

Want to redeem these coupons from your phone? Download our mobile app!

   

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Between the kids going back to school and a new cool breeze in the air, all signs all point to one thing… Fall is finally here! With the changes of the season also comes a few scrumptious changes to our menu. From returning favorites to a few fresh additions, get ready to fall in love with these new bites! 😉 

NEW! Roasted Hot Turkey Sandwich
A comfort food classic! It’s back and even better. We layer roasted turkey on grilled Italian bread and top it with a helping of homestyle gravy.

Turkey Dinner
Give thanks for our roasted turkey and stuffing topped with gravy and served with cranberry sauce. Available starting at 4 pm daily. Make sure you get here early - this freshly made dish sells out nearly every day!

Cinnamon Apple Waffle
Our Signature Belgian waffle is served with the perfect fall topping: warm glazed cinnamon apples and whipped cream. 

Apple Chicken Salad
Mixed greens with marinated Granny Smith apples, crumbled bacon, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds. Served with apple cider vinaigrette and topped with your choice of Grilled Chicken Breast or Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast.

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Pumpkin Cheesecake
This Cheesecake Factory's legendary Pumpkin Cheesecake is available here for a limited time! Topped with whipped cream and pecans.

More Pumpkin Items
Milkshakes and bread and pie, oh my! Click here to learn more about our new pumpkin items! Share

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Grab your hoodie and put on your fall boots because it’s officially pumpkin season here at Eat’n Park! We’re excited to announce several of our seasonal pumpkin favorites have returned:  

Pumpkin Chai Tea: Chai Tea infused with fall. 

Pumpkin Pie Milkshake: A classic fall pie a la mode – but in milkshake form!

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Pumpkin Cheesecake: Topped with whipped cream and pecans. 

Pumpkin Pie: Made fresh daily!

Pumpkin Bread: Our sensational seasonal bread!

Halloween Smiley Cookies: Pumpkin inspired and complete with candy corn eyes and a crooked smile!

PLACE YOUR ORDER ONLINE!

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We have some SOUPER NEWS: Now through September 30, you can bring home a quart of our delicious soup for just $5.99*! Our fresh soups will keep your appetite satisfied and ensure that you have SOUPER September! (See what we did there?)

In addition to our homemade Chicken Noodle Soup and Chili, which are available every day, here’s our daily soup schedule to help you plan your next order: 

Sunday: Potato
Monday: Stuffed Pepper
Tuesday: Cream of Broccoli
Wednesday: Potato
Thursday: Wedding
Friday: Clam Chowder
Saturday: Potato

*Deal ends September 30, 2021.

 

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It always takes some time to get back into the swing of a busy schedule during the first few weeks of the new school year. Pick up Eat’n Park takeout to help with your back-to-school transition and use this coupon for $2 off a kids' meal with your next $10 purchase!

PRINT YOUR COUPON HERE!

  

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Caring about people is one of our core values here at Eat’n Park. During these difficult times, it’s more important now than ever to lend a helping hand to our neighbors. That’s why we are so thankful that we had the opportunity to hold our 6th Annual Day of Smiles, an entire day dedicated to giving back to our local community.

Team members from across Eat’n Park Hospitality Group came together to roll up their sleeves and complete a variety of service projects for our friends at…

Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

East End Cooperative Ministry

Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship and Veterans Home

WHY WE VOLUNTEER

Giving back to our community is in our DNA, but we wanted to know – why? Meet a few of our many passionate team members and learn why volunteering is important to them!

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