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“More mainstream people are going to be in on the R2, especially for the lower-priced models,” auto analyst Brian Moody said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

For as out of touch with the common person as she can arguably be, Paltrow always seems to be in on the joke.

From Salon Dec. 22, 2025

Other accounts, which seemed to be in on the joke, posted asking, “is this real?” and the original profile replied saying “I haven't seen any source to disprove it as of yet!”

From BBC Jun. 7, 2024

The Astros aren’t going away, and if they stay within striking distance deep into July you can be sure they’ll be in on some of the top starting pitchers available on the trade market.

From Seattle Times Jun. 1, 2024

She doesn't ask to see it; she laughs like it's a harmless joke—like I'm supposed to be in on the joke.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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