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One Chinese Spy Balloon Goes By

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One Chinese Spy Balloon Goes By

"To worry, worry, super-scurry."

Pedro L. Gonzalez
Feb 5, 2023
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I don’t recall when the Teutonic hit first graced my ears, but I’ve always liked “99 Luftballons” by Nena, which juxtaposes catchy synth against lyrics loaded with a rather carefree attitude toward the prospect of annihilation. Though the German and English lyrics tell slightly different stories, the song is essentially about a misunderstanding among co…

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