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Beans Quote by Roald Dahl

“A whizzpopper!" cried the BFG, beaming at her. "Us giants…” quote by Roald Dahl — Download Open image

“A whizzpopper!" cried the BFG, beaming at her. "Us giants is making whizzpoppers all the time! Whizzpopping is a sign of happiness. It is music in our ears! You surely is not telling me that a little whizzpopping if forbidden among human beans?”

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