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    Which well-known actor's surname causes amusement and embarrassment in France because it sounds exactly like a French swear word?

    Question #119904. Asked by BaronBatty. (Jan 13 11 1:19 PM)


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    		Shia Leboef


    http://www.hollywoodgrind.com/shia-labeouf-is-a-french-name/

    Jan 17 11, 9:08 PM

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