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You asked for it!

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You asked for it! 
1. You are getting what you requested. The waiter set a huge bowl of ice cream, strawberries, and whipped cream in front of Mary, saying apologetically, "You asked for it!" Bill: Gee, this escargot stuff is gross! Mary: You asked for it!
2. You are getting the punishment you deserve! Bill: The tax people just ordered me to pay a big fine. Bob: The careless way you do your tax forms caused it. You asked for it! Mother: I'm sorry to have to punish you in this fashion, but you asked for it! Bill: I did not!
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