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Sorry. I couldn't resist.
Did I mention that in this case, the "G" rating stands for "groaner"?
edit: I'm not sure whether the punch line will make any sense to those outside of the United States. If it doesn't, you are missing a piece of the puzzle: The Indianapolis 500 (often abbreviated as the "Indy 500") is a car race famous throughout the US. I don't know how well-known it is in other countries. (I am not at all into racing; I don't even know whether it is a national or an international event.)
As always, all comments welcomed.
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Ralph replied, "I am in costume. Don't you get it? I'm displaying our Indy pendants!" *groan* Did I mention that in this case, the "G" rating stands for "groaner"?  Michael
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Ouch.
That hurt.
Only you, Ralph, only you.
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I'm totally laughing despite the groaning that I also did. What fun!
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<<groan>> You called it. I groaned.  Funny though. Good job!
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Groaner indeed.
Mercifully short.
Ralph can be a bit trying at times.
If I'm not mistaken the Indy is held on Memorial day weekend and is open to all comers.
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Thank you, one and all, for the groaning feedback.
As I mentioned in the original challenge thread, since this is more joke than fanfic, I am not really claiming the relevant prompt.
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AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!
The punning, it burns...
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I wonder what the advertisers thought of his costume?
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<Hands Marcus some aloe>
Virginia, I suspect that Ralph is going to be given a dressing down. I've always wondered why he managed to keep his job; he certainly is not of the calibre of the rest of the Planet staff.
Joy,
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p.s., Virginia, welcome back from vacation.
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