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 I recently heard Pen and Teller basically apologize for appearing on "The Apprentice." That was refreshing. Their act has often been about unmasking humbugs, charlatans.  "The Apprentice" was also a kind of humbug as much as any seller of snake oil.  

But it was just a show, right, who cares if we pretend this guy is successful and wealthy because he's "good at making deals" No one really believes--

And Yet. 
 @134318c2 My favorite quote from Penn Jilette before the 2016 election is something like 'I've worked with Trump. No matter how bad you think he is, he's worse.'