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The stunt performers who set themselves on fire

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The main actor gets all the massive credit while staring intensely at the camera, completely ignoring the brave person wildly standing in a highly flammable gel suit doing the actual heavy lifting. It is without a doubt the absolute most unappreciated gig ever.

The stunt performers who set themselves on fire
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