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By Zachary ZaneMarch 09 2016 / 3:44 PM
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Broad City, hands down, is the best and queerest show on TV. If you already watch, you understand the obsession. You understand how your #friendshipgoals just reached a new level. And you understand how you need to push your boundaries more. If you don’t watch, it’s time. Get ready to laugh your ass off. Here are 10 reasons why Broad City is the queerest and best show on TV.
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