Superhero Rundown

Jess tells you to stop being the worst, white people.

Special Thanks to Hugh Campbell and Viga for reading this script.

You can check out Viga’s Art Room here:    / @vigasartroom  

Music by D. Fatman: https://fattyfunk.bandcamp.com/

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