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RE: TIL that Harvard professor Tom Lehrer was asked at the age of 84 by rapper 2 Chainz if he could sample his 60-year old song. Lehrer replied, "I grant you motherfuckers permission to do this. Please give my regards to Mr. Chainz, or may I call hi

in #news7 years ago (edited)

Tom Lehrer is a stand-up guy. Even though he was usually sitting at a piano when being funny. And he was really funny in that role. One of my all-time favorites.

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