Miscellaneous: Today, I learned that "prima donna" was not in fact "pre-Madonna"...

By (///▽///) - 18/02/2017 21:00 - United States - Austin

Today, I learned that "prima donna" was not in fact "pre-Madonna" like I'd always thought. My family won't stop laughing at me. FML

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Sunday 19 February 2017 4:09

well... I just learned something new too. The more you know!

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If that's the dumbest thing that you do, you'll be alright

Comments

DollyStardust 5

Monday 20 February 2017 19:32

I THOUGHT THIS FOR YEARS. Glad I'm not alone, hahahahaha.

DollyStardust 5

Monday 20 February 2017 19:32

I THOUGHT THIS FOR YEARS. Glad I'm not alone, hahahahaha.

CrazyJolteon 0

Tuesday 21 February 2017 21:47

You're an idiot

WolfLuv97 16

Thursday 23 February 2017 21:43

I always thought that it was too.

luke73tnt 17

Sunday 26 February 2017 7:40

Oh my god. Ever since I heard that word I thought it was pre-Madonna

peterblack67 9

Saturday 20 February 2021 10:14

I'd be laughing too. Sorry

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