The world changes every day. New technologies, medical advances, different teen behavior. (Ever watched Maury? Ha ha I don't think I need to explain myself any more). I'm sure this is what kireikoori meant. What's so special about 2012 anyway? I could understand why people would think that the world would end in 2000. It's a totally different thousand!
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