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What was Oliver's purpose in eating the peach? What point was he making? Or was he doing it to get a rise? Just curious of other opinions. I have mine.

Ten Thousand I think everyone is analyzing this way too much. It is very common in gay sex to each other's cum. Probably in heterosexual relationships as well, but…moreI think everyone is analyzing this way too much. It is very common in gay sex to each other's cum. Probably in heterosexual relationships as well, but that is more of a one way act. I don't think it is as symbolic as everyone is trying to figure out.(less)

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deleted user I Agree !
Jan 30, 2018 02:43AM · flag

Julia I think the unusual part is that the peach is not being eaten immediately but hours or a day later (can't remember). I think it would be less symbolic ...more
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