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Valet attendants sprint frantically to fetch parked sedans

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To maintain the illusion of instant luxury service, these folks casually take your keys, walk calmly out of sight, and then immediately sprint like Olympic athletes across massive parking garages just to retrieve your sensible sedan.

Valet attendants sprint frantically to fetch parked sedans
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