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Why Fans Are Saying ‘Take My Money’ for Waffle House’s New OutKast Merch

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Why Fans Are Saying ‘Take My Money’ for Waffle House’s New OutKast Merch. When looking for an unlikely brand collaboration, it pays to find a fellow hometown hero.

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