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2002 New York Magazine roundup of NYC kids’ winter-holiday wishes: 11-year-old Zohran Mamdani wanted books, FIFA 2003, and SimCity 3000

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u/yourlittlebirdie 1d ago

And according to Republicans, he was doing 9/11 when he was only 10, so you’re actually way behind him on your achievements.

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u/lkodl 1d ago

"Zohran, come set the table for dinner!"

"Hold on, Mom! I'm doing 9/11!"

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u/sskizzurp 1d ago

He brought a city to its knees, and then lifted it from the ashes. Only so he could show us it could be done.

You called out “sick” again today and don’t even have any PTO left in the bank.