Maybe he was ready to drown rather than admit defeat and come up again, feeling awkward and cheated.

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It was after his friend joined groups that cater to hairy men, such as "Furball NYC, " that he was left feeling awkward.

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The rest of the party was awkward and I left with a bad feeling, not knowing what to do.

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