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During the June 6 edition of Fox News' America's Pulse, host E.D. Hill teased an upcoming discussion by saying, "A fist bump? A pound? A terrorist fist jab? The gesture everyone seems to interpret differently." In the ensuing discussion with Janine Driver -- whom Hill introduced as "a body language expert" -- Hill referred to the "Michelle and Barack Obama fist bump or fist pound," adding that "people call it all sorts of things." Hill went on to ask Driver: "Let's start with the Barack and Michelle Obama, because that's what most people are writing about -- the fist thump. Is that sort of a signal that young people get?" At no point during the discussion did Hill explain her earlier reference to "a terrorist fist jab." Read on...

The personalities and wholly partisan programming at FOXNews has been well documented. They've become a parody of themselves and this little nugget from Edith Ann Tarbox was just one in a series of belly-laughers Fox is known for. This campaign season is going to make 2004 look like Romper Room and you can be sure this won't be the last we'll see of this kind of garbage. Vote Obama in November.

 

 

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Wtf?

I was wondering how long it would take fox to interpret this as something negative.......code for racist

Just as a suggestion could we perhaps have an open thread to discuss Hillary's speech? Thanks for your consideration.

I saw part of that silliness on fox this morning and changed the channel. If that's all they can find to talk about, I'm not interested. They are like a bunch of old gossipers with way too much time on their hands.

Nail her on it: where the f@#k did she get terrorist fist-jab?? Not only that, but she didn't bring it up afterwards. I'm sorry, but she has some explaining to do.

FOX is a Terrorist Fist-Jab.

When will the morons at FAUXNOIZ realize that leaders who invade countries unilaterally without due cause could be classified as terrorists? Obama is against such actions. FAUXNOIZ is a terrorist organization for supporting the criminals in the Bush fascist regime and their war crimes.

Glad to see that visit of his to Fox News Sunday finally paying off (sarcasm).

Hill and faux, here you go: F*ck off you piece of sh*t lowlifes

What can we "gleam" from body language? Oh, you poor thing . . .

George Bush: Supporter of the Texas Longhorns or secret satan worshipper? > http://pressmart.net/blog/uploaded_images/bushhand-726061.jpg
Until he tells me otherwise I'm gonna have to assume he worships the devil.

kasinca @ 6:

When will the morons at FAUXNOIZ realize that leaders who invade countries unilaterally without due cause could be classified as terrorists? Obama is against such actions. FAUXNOIZ is a terrorist organization for supporting the criminals in the Bush fascist regime and their war crimes.

well put.......it just sickens me that there are people out there with that mentality..i guess they want a deep division

During the June 6 edition of Fox News’ America’s Pulse, host E.D. Hill teased an upcoming discussion by saying, “A fist bump? A pound? A terrorist fist jab?

Unfortunately, we can expect a lot of this from Fox and other conservative shills from now until November. And they know exactly what they are doing. Just plant a little seed in passing; something they can later claim to be misinterpreted or taken out of context. That's ok, though, it's a sign of desperation. After November, we can give them a big collective, "suck on it, losers!", when their guy goes down in flames.

a "terrorist fist jab" ? lol wtf is that ?

whats this ? terrorist devil sign ?

The Fox Republican propagandists are trying so hard to claim that even the slightest hand gestures, looks, color of tie, means that 'Obama siding with the terrorists'. They fear is making them look desperate. Good. Let's laugh as they sweat.

The look on that idiot pundit's face when when the 'body language analysts' didn't say what she wanted her to say was priceless. It's true. Gestures have many meanings, among many groups, among many cultures. It didn't mean anything but establishing a connection with another person.

The Fox folk are scum and liars. I'm glad they're so stupid. They speak a language that only truly appeals to a certain 20 or 30 percent of the American population. The kind of dumbed-down language only hateful, frightened, anti-intellectuals appreciate.

They appeal to the worst in humanity. More and more people are starting to notice that.

It's a black thing. Maybe if most of those Faux reporters actually lived near black people, they'd get it, too.

"A terrorist fist jab"?

ROTFLMFAO!

You've got to be fucking kidding me!

They really said that?

geez
the idiocy

I'm sure E.D. Hill knows all about fisting.

Hey, the extreme right wing can go right ahead and completely alienate the under 30 and urban crowds.

I happen to believe that Fox isn't nearly as dangerous as CNN, and this is simply further evidence of it. This is so patently absurd, and so obvious as to where they're coming from, that nobody will be persuaded by it. This is partisan junk food, plain and simple, and the country has caught on. Their gig has no legs left.

But when Candy Crowley and the rest of the CNN team feed the public the notion that Obama is obligated to appoint Hillary as the veep, it makes an impact on public sentiment. And they do it all the time. Like Fox, they make a concerted effort to tell their viewers what they should think, but they do it in a way that isn't pandering to a specific and consistent ideology, so their efforts seem more sneaky and unfortunately, more sustainable.

Nothing surprises me anymore in this country. Nothing anybody says or does.

I'm sick of FOX News' terrorist fist jabs. Whether it's lying or fear-mongering, I am sick of them. Likewise am I sick with the fact that it works with a significant portion of the electorate/viewing audience.

I guess I will have to call DHS and have them investigate a variety of professional and amateur athletes now that I have become cognizant of the terrorist narure of the fist jab. They can come in virtually any guise.

Everything changed after 911.

You mean its NOT a terrorist fist jab?

NOTHING, I repeat, NOTHING is ever Vetted on FOX. They just come out like this ditsy gal and vomit up some hairball of a comment on the mike and it's supposed to be accepted by john Public. But hidden in there is the fact that she referred to Senator and Mrs. Obama as Terrorist.

Tequila @ 16:

It's a black thing. Maybe if most of those Faux reporters actually lived near black people, they'd get it, too.

there kids probably do it

As the indies and few remaining reasonable republicans RACE to Obama I would like to be among the first to thank Fox News.

E.D. Hill: A blonde bimbo? A twice (or is it three times) divorced gold digger? A barely dressed know nothing Foxbot? Hmmm. You decide.

So E.D. Hill has joined the ranks of the unhinged at Faux News. "Terrorist bump"? Oookkaaaayy....

OMG! Does this mean my teenage boys are terrorists?

Apparently a comment on Human Event.com in a blog entry by Cal Thomas is responsible for putting this reich-wing bullshit out on the internet(s).

Michelle is not as "refined" as Obama at hiding her TRUE feelings about America--etc. Her "Hezbollah" style fist-jabbing--mouth-twisted anti-American speeches is STRAIGHT from ISLAM!

This is the same blog that freely and willing allows Mann Coulter to publish "her" rants. Here is the cached entry that contains the vile smear. It's pretty f*cking sad that faux broadcasts a vile reich-wing comment as a some sort of "valid" criticism. F*ck you, faux.

I forgot to add earlier that E.D. Hill is the former Edie Tarbox who got her start as a video jockey (VJ) on either MTV or VH-1. Highly qualified to sling mud on Fox News.

it's a good thing that Obama isn't relate to the homeless florida terrrrrrists who wanted to put the sears tower to a match, literally.

Dr. (Bitter Hussein) Matt @ 32:

Apparently a comment on Human Event.com in a blog entry by Cal Thomas is responsible for putting this reich-wing bullshit out on the internet(s).

Michelle is not as "refined" as Obama at hiding her TRUE feelings about America--etc. Her "Hezbollah" style fist-jabbing--mouth-twisted anti-American speeches is STRAIGHT from ISLAM!

This is the same blog that freely and willing allows Mann Coulter to publish "her" rants. Here is the cached entry that contains the vile smear. It's pretty f*cking sad that faux broadcasts a vile reich-wing comment as a some sort of "valid" criticism. F*ck you, faux.

You spelled Fuck wrong

What's next, a jihad high five?

E.D. Hill :A lump?A clump?A steaming pile of rotting vegetation?

wijg @ 31:

OMG! Does this mean my teenage boys are terrorists?

do they wear scarves and eat at duncan donuts?

Its a good thing Fox has a "Body Language Expert" on hand to dispel the immediate reaction of "terrorists!!" after watching Obama terrorist fist-jab his wife. LIke, that was my first impression. Thank you Fox for letting me know that Obama is not a terrorist!

BerkeleyMom @ 29:

E.D. Hill: A blonde bimbo? A twice (or is it three times) divorced gold digger? A barely dressed know nothing Foxbot? Hmmm. You decide.

the question mark: a prophylactic protecting Fox News from anything it might contract during its extensive GOP c**ksucking?

♠Bangkok-Bob♠ @ 35:

Dr. (Bitter Hussein) Matt @ 32:

Apparently a comment on Human Event.com in a blog entry by Cal Thomas is responsible for putting this reich-wing bullshit out on the internet(s).

Michelle is not as "refined" as Obama at hiding her TRUE feelings about America--etc. Her "Hezbollah" style fist-jabbing--mouth-twisted anti-American speeches is STRAIGHT from ISLAM!

This is the same blog that freely and willing allows Mann Coulter to publish "her" rants. Here is the cached entry that contains the vile smear. It's pretty f*cking sad that faux broadcasts a vile reich-wing comment as a some sort of "valid" criticism. F*ck you, faux.

You spelled Fuck wrong

lol. I thought it wouldn't go through if I didn't censor it.

This woman was hired for what went into her mouth, not for what would come out of it.

Doug @ 36:

What's next, a jihad high five?

that's the hamas high-five. for jihads, it's the jihad-jump boody-bump. ;<[)

CoIntelPro for Pronktastic Democratic Party Victory @ 38:

wijg @ 31:

OMG! Does this mean my teenage boys are terrorists?

do they wear scarves and eat at duncan donuts?

No, but they laugh funny and have expensive haircuts.

What's with Faux's fascination with body language analysis? Are they under the illusion that they're some kind of FBI profilers or something? That dolt, what's his name, loofah boy does it too with his so-called "experts".

♠Bangkok-Bob♠ @ 35:

Dr. (Bitter Hussein) Matt @ 32:

Apparently a comment on Human Event.com in a blog entry by Cal Thomas is responsible for putting this reich-wing bullshit out on the internet(s).

Michelle is not as "refined" as Obama at hiding her TRUE feelings about America--etc. Her "Hezbollah" style fist-jabbing--mouth-twisted anti-American speeches is STRAIGHT from ISLAM!

This is the same blog that freely and willing allows Mann Coulter to publish "her" rants. Here is the cached entry that contains the vile smear. It's pretty f*cking sad that faux broadcasts a vile reich-wing comment as a some sort of "valid" criticism. F*ck you, faux.

You spelled Fuck wrong

*belly laugh*

What your pastor said once upon a time, lapel pins, Bill's past and now a fist. The MSM will do anything to distract the American public from the issues. Hopefully Barak, Michelle, Hillary and Bill will keep bringing our nation back to the issues. Enough of the lapel and fist distractions. Get to the issues.

Important piece on torture
http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2008/06/07/cant-gitmo-dirty-the-penult...

wijg @ 44:

CoIntelPro for Pronktastic Democratic Party Victory @ 38:

wijg @ 31:

OMG! Does this mean my teenage boys are terrorists?

do they wear scarves and eat at duncan donuts?

No, but they laugh funny and have expensive haircuts.

OMG, you're john edwards' dad! he's twins, too?

Just like them to have no understanding of the rapidly changing American culture. And Fox calls itself a major American news network?

Everyone knows the fist-bump started out as a black thing, a simple, friendly greeting. Certainly healthier than the typical hand-shake and all those germs.

But just like rock & roll, jazz, and so much more, what started as a black thing is now widely seen in society everywhere....black and white.

If this is the best they can do, they're sunk.

CoIntelPro for Pronktastic Democratic Party Victory @ 46:

♠Bangkok-Bob♠ @ 35:

Dr. (Bitter Hussein) Matt @ 32:

Apparently a comment on Human Event.com in a blog entry by Cal Thomas is responsible for putting this reich-wing bullshit out on the internet(s).

This is the same blog that freely and willing allows Mann Coulter to publish "her" rants. Here is the cached entry that contains the vile smear. It's pretty f*cking sad that faux broadcasts a vile reich-wing comment as a some sort of "valid" criticism. F*ck you, faux.

You spelled Fuck wrong

*belly laugh*

*belly laugh*
*can't stop*

cg @ 21:

I happen to believe that Fox isn't nearly as dangerous as CNN, and this is simply further evidence of it. This is so patently absurd, and so obvious as to where they're coming from, that nobody will be persuaded by it. This is partisan junk food, plain and simple, and the country has caught on. Their gig has no legs left.

But when Candy Crowley and the rest of the CNN team feed the public the notion that Obama is obligated to appoint Hillary as the veep, it makes an impact on public sentiment. And they do it all the time. Like Fox, they make a concerted effort to tell their viewers what they should think, but they do it in a way that isn't pandering to a specific and consistent ideology, so their efforts seem more sneaky and unfortunately, more sustainable.

yes.

Paula @ 42:

This woman was hired for what went into her mouth, not for what would come out of it.

HAHA! So true...as was 'all' the women of FakeNews!

Rico @ 49:

Just like them to have no understanding of the rapidly changing American culture. And Fox calls itself a major American news network?

Everyone knows the fist-bump started out as a black thing, a simple, friendly greeting. Certainly healthier than the typical hand-shake and all those germs.

But just like rock & roll, jazz, and so much more, what started as a black thing is now widely seen in society everywhere....black and white.

If this is the best they can do, they're sunk.

it was just an opportunity to make barack black for white america. like some people are that stoopid.
OH WAIT! fux viewers believe that Obama is a muslim!
nevermind.

Thatsa Gooood Newz Barbie!!!!

Dr. (Bitter Hussein) Matt @ 32:

Apparently a comment on Human Event.com in a blog entry by Cal Thomas is responsible for putting this reich-wing bullshit out on the internet(s).

Michelle is not as "refined" as Obama at hiding her TRUE feelings about America--etc. Her "Hezbollah" style fist-jabbing--mouth-twisted anti-American speeches is STRAIGHT from ISLAM!

This is the same blog that freely and willing allows Mann Coulter to publish "her" rants. Here is the cached entry that contains the vile smear. It's pretty f*cking sad that faux broadcasts a vile reich-wing comment as a some sort of "valid" criticism. F*ck you, faux.

Thanks, Dr. MAtt. I was trying to track it down, but it has clearly been scrubbed.

I don't think we have to hold Human Events accountable for the lizard-brain comments that are made on their blog. However, we certainly can hold Fox accountable for repeating them.

Seriously, this is the "right-wing echo chamber" we've been talking about. When "Larry from Abilene" gets semi-quoted on national teevee, you can thank Rupert Murdoch.

eyepennies @ 51:

cg @ 21:

I happen to believe that Fox isn't nearly as dangerous as CNN, and this is simply further evidence of it. This is so patently absurd, and so obvious as to where they're coming from, that nobody will be persuaded by it. This is partisan junk food, plain and simple, and the country has caught on. Their gig has no legs left.

But when Candy Crowley and the rest of the CNN team feed the public the notion that Obama is obligated to appoint Hillary as the veep, it makes an impact on public sentiment. And they do it all the time. Like Fox, they make a concerted effort to tell their viewers what they should think, but they do it in a way that isn't pandering to a specific and consistent ideology, so their efforts seem more sneaky and unfortunately, more sustainable.

yes.

I saw that! and Arianna shot them down.

Uhhh where were these body language freaks when Bush and the rest of the whitey's do the horns of the devil sign...

Which no one really seems to know what it means...

Old Billy Hussein @ 55:

Dr. (Bitter Hussein) Matt @ 32:

Apparently a comment on Human Event.com in a blog entry by Cal Thomas is responsible for putting this reich-wing bullshit out on the internet(s).

Michelle is not as "refined" as Obama at hiding her TRUE feelings about America--etc. Her "Hezbollah" style fist-jabbing--mouth-twisted anti-American speeches is STRAIGHT from ISLAM!

This is the same blog that freely and willing allows Mann Coulter to publish "her" rants. Here is the cached entry that contains the vile smear. It's pretty f*cking sad that faux broadcasts a vile reich-wing comment as a some sort of "valid" criticism. F*ck you, faux.

Thanks, Dr. MAtt. I was trying to track it down, but it has clearly been scrubbed.

I don't think we have to hold Human Events accountable for the lizard-brain comments that are made on their blog. However, we certainly can hold Fox accountable for repeating them.

Seriously, this is the "right-wing echo chamber" we've been talking about. When "Larry from Abilene" gets semi-quoted on national teevee, you can thank Rupert Murdoch.

Yeah, they scrubbed it, but many other posters caught the comment and referenced it in later posts and called out the arsehole.

Dana @ 52:

Paula @ 42:

This woman was hired for what went into her mouth, not for what would come out of it.

HAHA! So true...as was 'all' the women of FakeNews!

Classy.

Right. Osama's always dapping his terrorist bro's.

These people aren't stupid. They know exactly what that gesture means. The idea is to get viewers to perceive all this stuff as one big, scary ball of negro-terrorist-illegal-alien 'otherness.'

The subliminal message is "don't be fooled. This guy's pretending to be like us but underneath that Ivy League education and Brooks Brothers suit, he's a bone-in-the-nose Mau Mau."

I remember when the raised fist got some black American athletes in trouble at the Olympics .. (30-40 years ago?) .. now that raised fist is as common as a high five ..

I guess these pundits maintain their lily white skin color by living under rocks ..

They should get out a bit more often I think !

Oops, I realized I mess up the links in my previous comment. Here is the link to the cached entry.

Here is the link to the updated/scrubbed page.

Like it or not, Obama is an "Apostate!" "Oh, No!" Dems. say!

Obama had a MUSLIM Father...received early ISLAMIC schooling!

No matter HOW Dems. and all other-DENIAL anti-Americans want to deny it, he's an "Apostate" in ISLAM!

An "Apostate" in Muslim eyes--is the "worst of the worst!"
For Dems: "Apostate"="Renunciation of your religion."

Points: I'm not even sure that Obama realizes this, due to so much "brain-washing" from Rev.!??!? Wrong!

But, Obama's "diplomacy" meetings with the worst-of-the-worst Muslim leaders--AKA--Iran, Syria, Hamas, Hezbollah, would put Obama in a laughing stock from an ISLAMIC standpoint--and an IMPOTENT standpoint for America!

To make it, "all better"--Obama should get his wife, Michelle, to do all his Islamic "diplomacy meetings"--since SHE comes off more a MUSLIM than Obama! Oh, gasp!?!?

Michelle is not as "refined" as Obama at hiding her TRUE feelings about America--etc. Her "Hezbollah" style fist-jabbing--mouth-twisted anti-American speeches is STRAIGHT from ISLAM!

Bottom Line!??! Dems.---Congress/Senate/OBAMA--wants SOCIALISM FOR STARTERS IN AMERICA--with it's 'CLOSE' SISTER--COMMUNISM IN THE VERY, VERY NEAR FUTURE!

Capitalism does NOT reward the useless/lazy/non-productive peoples of the world! THEREFORE--the HANDFUL of WORKERS IN AMERICA MUST SUBSIDIZE THESE PEOPLE WHO, PRODUCE NOTHING EXCEPT MORE BABIES/CHILDREN FOR AMERICA TO FEED!

(And--I DO say America-PERIOD! The REST of the world from A-Z--do not produce enough food or $$$ to put a hamburger on anyone's table!)

Oh! Excuse me Rev.!??! Wrong! America wants to STARVE ALL BLACKS AND OTHER PEOPLE WHO DON'T 'KOWTOW' TO AMERICA! YEAH, SURE, WRONG!

A critical mass for disarmament
Change, failure and fear are propelling us toward a world without nuclear weapons.
By Joseph Cirincione

June 4, 2008

http://fairuse.100webcustomers.com/itsonlyfair/latimes0322.html

CoIntelPro for Pronktastic Democratic Party Victory @ 53:

Rico @ 49:

Just like them to have no understanding of the rapidly changing American culture. And Fox calls itself a major American news network?

Everyone knows the fist-bump started out as a black thing, a simple, friendly greeting. Certainly healthier than the typical hand-shake and all those germs.

But just like rock & roll, jazz, and so much more, what started as a black thing is now widely seen in society everywhere....black and white.

If this is the best they can do, they're sunk.

it was just an opportunity to make barack black for white america. like some people are that stoopid.
OH WAIT! fux viewers believe that Obama is a muslim!
nevermind.

Yeah, a Muslim with a Christian pastor. I wonder how they square that in their little minds.

So Ms. Hill is into fisting? I had no idea.

Fox will bury itself.

Are there really *that* many stupid people out there who still listen to these idiots?

Talk about propoganda ... Goebbels would be smiling.

Cheers.

amazing they still have their fcc license when they pull crap like that.
the interview didn't even bring that up AT all.
jesus I hope this can change soon

I said it once I'll say it a thousand times:

If you think Faux "News" is fair and balanced you're either an idiot or an asshole. You decide.

Osama BO! Laden.

John McCains gaping maw, filled with orange-yellow teeth. Is he a homicidal maniac, or a secret cannibal? You be the judge.

how does one apply for a job at faux news? do they do a IQ test to see how dumb you are? or do you get your brains sucked out of your head during orientation?
Now i know where all those "special kids" went to after they got out of school

E.D. Stands for Erectile Dysfunction, because that's what she causes. That's why she's been divorced so many times.

A terrorist fist jab? LMAO! Ummmm, ooooooooookay?

If E.D. Hill is so stupid or out of touch that she implied that the gentle fist bump between the Obamas was some sort of terrorist plot or signal, then it's time to arrest Mrs. Butterworth as she does the same thing with a 9 year old white boy in a recent comercial...

Clearly the 'fist bump' must be code for 'Phase 1 completed of "Operation Take Power And Then Kill All The Honkeys"'.

No other explanation is credible.

A blond Conservative propaganda anchor wearing a skirt that doesn't even reach mid-thigh when seated.

Interpretation: Another Roger Ailes cheap whore.

TheNextDylan @ 73:

A terrorist fist jab? LMAO! Ummmm, ooooooooookay?

To: Office of Homeland Security

Re: Intelligence Gathering

I found this comment on one of those disgusting librul blogs...

Notice how he talks about "terrorist" using the "jab".... then tries to hide what he is saying behind the anagram "LMAO"

Something about that is bone chilling!

Operative 507

In the Caribbean (I'm from Trinidad and Tobago) we simply call it "a bounce". Now if that makes me a terrorist, then we've been bringing fear to people for most of my lifetime, as you would see tapes of West Indian cricketers doing this as far back as the early 1980's. John McCain needs all the help he can get. He will only win when his supporters paint Barack Obama into a radical corner, through playing on the fears of the ignorant.

E.rectile D.ysfunction Hill is a bush league newscaster at best.

Fox News: A Celebration of Retardation.

gawd are they really signalling that they have NOTHING on him and can do NOTHING really agasint him but trot out this garbage?

At no point during the discussion did Hill explain her earlier reference to “a terrorist fist jab.”

She doesn't have to she just put out the dog whistle buzz word

so can we safetly go to every Pop Warner football game and EVERY high school sports event and call all of them on their "terrorist fist jab?"

who knew our country was so full of terrorists .. I mean our children's sports programs, football, soccer, little league, etc. ARE producing them.

there are times FOx News makes me ashamed to be a woman, much less and American .. this is one of those times

How bored do you have to be waste time on a retard story like that.

A truly disgusting little nugget of hate and misinformation. This "news" network is a real serious joke. Even a republican should be ashamed to be getting their news from this un-American low class trash channel.

Tequila @ 16:

It's a black thing. Maybe if most of those Faux reporters actually lived near black people, they'd get it, too.

they do that stuff on nickelodeon! WTF?

Faux News - We Distort. You abide.

She asks, "What ever happened to just a hug or a pat on the back?"

Did the dumbass watch her own clip? They hug, give a pound, then he pats her on the back.

She needs to be fired, now! That was at least as offensive as Imus "nappy headed ho's" comment.

I guess no one at Fox News (I can't help but laugh every time I type those two words back-to-back) has ever seen this anywhere else. No one there watches "The Office" where Michael and Andy bump fists in a few episodes. Or "Deal or No Deal" where Howie Mandel does it with every contestant.

I guess all those people are terrorists AND secret Muslims.

Her approach to journalism consists of long legs and phrases with no content that send subliminal messages of fear to her audience, who are in the IQ range that is receptive to such signals.

"A terrorist fist jab"???

WTF is wrong with these people?

Fox News anti-Obama campaign is more than just tasteless smearing. Its dangerous putting all these stupid ideas in sick peoples minds.

Yep, Obama the Secret Muslim Terr'st would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for that old Al'Qaeda greeting he picked up in Afghanistan during basic training. Nice detective work, fox.

Seriously, what are these people smoking?

And what if Obama gives Hillary a pound for her speech today !