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TIL that Guy Fieri required show researchers for “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives” to take note of any indications of homosexuality for potential restauranteurs to be featured on the show. Guy allegedly stated, “You can’t send me to talk to gay people without warning! Those people weird me out!”

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