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Why do you always confidently claim 'I knew that was going to happen!' right after a totally unpredictable plot twist?

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Why do you always confidently claim 'I knew that was going to happen!' right after a totally unpredictable plot twist?

Why do you always confidently claim 'I knew that was going to happen!' right after a totally unpredictable plot twist?
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