Speaking of anniversaries: it's been 20 years since the release of this brilliantly idiotic '80s surfer Xmas video. "Hello dude? You've got to get over here. It's him dude. Right out front, ripping it up. Santa dude!".

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<INSET>Speaking of anniversaries: it's been 20 years since the release of this brilliantly idiotic 80s surfer Xmas video. "Hello dude? You've got to get over here. It's him dude. Right out front, ripping it up. Santa dude!".

<p><inset>Speaking of anniversaries: it's been 20 years since the release of this brilliantly idiotic 80s surfer Xmas video. "Hello dude? You've got to get over here. It's him dude. Right out front, ripping it up. Santa dude!".</inset></p>

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