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The complaint about the sliced bacon is going too far (1,3,5)

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a bit thick

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(Other definitions for a bit thick that I've seen before include "Unreasonable or unfair - somewhat obtuse" , "Rather moronic" , "over the top" , "more than one should have to bear" , "Derogatory remark about ankles" .)

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