worm poll

worm poll
 n.— «(title)» —“A Worm poll: Sorry, Dennis Rodman: Many respondents to an online poll say they want you in a Bulls uniform next season, but not at a $10 million price tag” San Antonio Express-News (Texas) June 5, 1996. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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