diff --git a/commands/meaningOfLife.js b/commands/meaningOfLife.js
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+'use strict';
+
+module.exports = function meaningOfLife(controller) {
+  controller.hears('meaning of life', ['direct_mention'], function(bot, message) {
+    bot.reply(message, '42');
+  });
+}