Which DreamWorks Character Is The Coolest?
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Ok, DreamWorks fans, I wanna know which character you think is the coolest. I've rounded up characters from some of the top DreamWorks movies like Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind, Madagascar, etc. So what's your pick?
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