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“No That wouldn’t be great, but we support transgender and queer folks No, Jared’s problem was a littleabout bodybuilding?” I ask

My friend shakes her head, looking puzzled

“No, but Jared said he was a swiht? He’d be ripped just from the hours of practice”

I sigh

“Sort of I think Jared ht have been a swi It’s possible because swimmers have incredible physiques that are really toned and tanned, which make them perfect to become professional bodybuilders—”

Flora literally leaps off the bed now and begins screeching

“Ohin Mr Universe? I’ve always thought those Mr Universe guys were hot, even if they’re a little overdone Oh od This is so awesome! I know you don’t like the overly muscular look, but I think it can be attractive in a way If you don’t like him, I’ll take him What do you say?”

I laugh again because

“Trust one overboard with the bodybuilding”

My buddy jumps up and down excitedly

“No, it’s fine! I like that look Morillas”

I squint at her,a small face

“That’s gross, Flora, but no, this guy isn’t a gorilla It’s worse”

Flora stops for a moment

“Is he on steroids? Did he have really bad skin and an overly-aggressive attitude?”

I shake my head

“No I don’t think so, but I wasn’t paying attention because I couldn’t stop staring at him At his arms in particular”

Flora begins juain

“So he’s built right? He’s got barrel-like, powerful guns nicknauy sounds unbelievably good! You have to give hiain”

I shake my head ruefully

“No, Flora, you don’t want to go out with this guy because I think he’s using a chemical called synthol to beef himself up”

She pauses for a moment

“Synthol? What’s that?”

I shake my head

“It’s a substance that bodybuilders inject theer It’s alike fish oil or sesame oil mixed with an anesthetic It literally blows up your et super-sized”