Shadowing Practice: Casting Call | Impractical Jokers - Learn English Speaking with Video
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You would be injured but not dead.
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And you'd have a knife sticking out.
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You know, uh.
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There's only one word I want to hear you say.
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If I don't hear anus, you lose.
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Today we're at the American Dream Mall playing casting directors for a gritty crime TV show.
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You know, like Law & Order.
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And we're specifically trying to get children to play a small role in the show.
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The catch is, the role is so horrible, it'll take a miracle for a parent to agree.
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If a parent doesn't consent to their child being cast, you lose.
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Here he is.
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Look at this guy.
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Q and Sal, I'm so excited.
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We're casting today for the hit TV show, Lore and Order.
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You know, Wolf Dick's famous show.
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Oh, good old Wolf Dick is back with another hit.
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Somebody out here is going to be a star, Jess.
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As Murray's production partner today, we have Jessica Fricker helping us out, who works on the television show.
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Hello.
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Oh, my God, we got a baby here.
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Here we go.
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Hi, guys.
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Excuse me.
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Do you have a child?
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Oh, my gosh.
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Have you ever heard of the show Lore and Order?
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We're actually filming at the second floor of the mall here.
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We need a baby in a carriage for the shot.
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But let me tell you what they would need from the infant.
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An evil clown will throw your kid through a plate glass window.
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In the scene, there's like an evil clown that would throw your infant through a plate glass window.
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It wouldn't hurt.
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Like, it's breakaway glass.
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You know what I mean?
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What do you think?
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Do you want to have your child be in it?
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No, it's okay.
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It takes ten minutes.
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His dad isn't here.
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Oh, his dad's not here is the thing.
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Is that the plate glass window?
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Hi, guys.
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How are you?
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Do you know the show, Law & Order?
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Yeah.
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We're actually filming it on the second floor.
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I don't know if you guys would be interested.
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The scene is a bag of puppies have been left abandoned.
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A bag of puppies that have been left abandoned.
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And we can't use real puppies, obviously.
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And we can't obviously use real puppies for the shot.
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So we need two kids to stuff in a burlap sack
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and roll around and move like they're puppies trapped in a burlap sack.
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What we'd be doing is we'd be putting the two children in the burlap sack and moving around, wriggling around, as if they were the puppies.
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And the bag is sealed up tight.
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The bag is sealed tight.
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It's a 10-minute shot.
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It's going to be sealed up?
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Oh, very tightly, yes.
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Oh, the bag would be sealed tight.
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Nothing to worry about.
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Nothing to worry about there, sir.
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The bag would be sealed.
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And it is burlap, so, you know, it's breathable.
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I can't put my kid in there.
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You can't?
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No. We're going to go enjoy the roller coasters.
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All right.
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I appreciate it.
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You know, that's on on you.
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Careful, roller coasters are dangerous.
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You guys heard of Law & Order?
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You know Law & Order, the TV show?
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And I don't know if your child is interested to be in the background of the shot.
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What we need your son for...
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Just need a quick shot of a goofy kid riding a Rottweiler as he runs down the stairs.
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We just need a quick shot of, like, a goofy kid riding on top of a huge Rottweiler as it runs down the stairs.
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You want to ride on top of a hulking Rottweiler as it just darts down 40, 50 stairs?
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Do you want to do it or no?
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Let me just break down the stats for you.
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It's a 40-step stairwell.
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160-pound Roddy.
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160-pound Rottweiler.
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You get $5 a step.
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You get $5 a step.
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Until the little man gets bucked.
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Until the little man.
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Until Little Man gets bucked off.
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May or may not make the show.
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The shop may or may not make the show.
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I bet you I can...
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Yeah, you wanna try?
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Sounds fun.
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Okay, let's do it.
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Oh my God.
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Yes!
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Oh my God.
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Let's hope this goes well.
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Here we go.
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Let's go. Is it dangerous?
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Is it dangerous?
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I gave you the stats.
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All right, Q, you're trying to scout kids to be on a hot new episode of Lore and Order.
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Yeah, all right, hold on.
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Actually, yeah, hold on one second.
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Hey, have you guys ever heard of the show Law & Order?
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We're shooting it upstairs today, and we actually need a kid to be an extra 10 minutes in and out.
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Yeah, I got someone interested.
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What is the exact thing they got to do in the background?
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Very simple, Brian.
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The kid needs to stab another kid to death.
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OK, so one of your children, they need to stab another child to death.
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Oh, actually, we could use both of them.
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We could have one stabbing the other to death in the background.
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It's acting.
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It's acting.
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He goes, it's acting.
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No, that's okay.
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Okay, guys, no, they don't want the one daughter to viciously stab the other daughter in the background.
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It's a shame.
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Yeah.
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We should have cast it, because it's going to be hard to get that on the fly.
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Okay.
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Curveball, stop the woman with the dog.
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Yeah.
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We'll deviate from the children's aspect of it right now.
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Hey, have you guys ever heard of the show Law and Order?
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We're shooting here today.
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Okay.
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We actually need a dog for a background scene.
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It's 10 minutes.
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So I don't know.
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What is this little guy's name?
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Cinnabah.
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Oh, Simba, no. Hey, pal.
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You cool with him getting kicked?
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This is the cutest.
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How old is Simba?
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Two months.
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Two months?
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Oh, yeah, I know.
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And you would be OK with Simba getting kicked in the background?
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They're hunting down a deranged dog walker, and in the background, he's just kicking a puppy to death in the background.
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And that would be this little angel.
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Oh, yeah.
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Yeah, we just need him to get skull stomped.
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Yeah, we just need him to get skull stomped.
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Do you want to get kicked to death?
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So what would he have to do?
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You know, one to two kicks.
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And you're the owner of the pet?
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And you're the owner of the pet?
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Yeah.
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If you want to be in the background too, we need Booger Girl.
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We need, what's the scene we do in the background there?
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Booger Girl?
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Booger Girl.
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Booger Girl.
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We got a girl in the background who, if I remember correctly, what's Booger Girl's role again?
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Booger girl?
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Oh, she just eats everyone else's boogers.
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She just eats everybody else's boogers.
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So while you are distracted by the boogers, your dog gets a little skull-crushed.
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Can you have Jessica just reiterate all the rolls?
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Yeah.
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And could you just go over the rolls one more time, just so they're aware?
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Yeah, so this dog is going to get kicked in the background like one to two times.
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Yeah, hard.
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Hard.
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And then you're going to also be in the background eating everybody's boogers while your dog gets skull-crushed.
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Right, skull-crushed.
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It's Goldstrud.
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Q, Jessica caught your speech impediments.
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Yeah, yeah.
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All right, so you're in.
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Okay.
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All right, Booger Girl, just head right up there.
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Well done, Q.
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You're going to see a goofy kid riding a Rottweiler down 40 steps.
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So, I got to say, buddy, you actually look like a talent scout for Law and Order.
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This is like every parent's dream, right?
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You're in the mall pushing your kid around, and a talent scout comes up to you and says, Your kid has what it takes.
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I thought every parent's dream was to not have kids.
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Have fun with your life for once.
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Excuse me.
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Have you ever heard of the television show Law and Order?
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Yes.
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Well, we're filming a scene up on the third floor here.
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We need a child for about 10 minutes for it to be an extra in the scene.
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What we would need him for is...
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Your kid will get dangled by their ankles over the mall railing.
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What's going to happen is right about over there, on that third floor up there, There's going to be a scene where the child would need to get dangled over the mole railing by their ankles.
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He gets dangled over the railing?
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Yes, upside down.
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Over the railing, but...
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by his ankles upside down and shook.
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No, no, no. No, but thank you for the offer.
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Are you sure?
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I'm positive.
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Thank you.
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But we will have an EMT standing by.
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No, no, no. Okay.
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And there will be cushions on the bottom.
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I'm being told we don't have to shake them.
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Tal, I suspect you're not even gonna get this next one out.
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Yeah.
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Excuse me.
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Hey, have you heard of the television show Law & Order?
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We need an extra for 10 minutes.
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I'll tell you what you have to do.
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Yeah, you'd have to be laying face down in a ditch with a knife sticking out of your anus.
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Law & Order, SVU.
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You've heard of SVU?
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Oh, yeah.
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It's a...
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I will tell you, it's a...
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Yeah, you can't say it.
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No way.
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Is it a bad accent?
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Well, I mean, in this instance specifically, we would need you to be, let's see how we say, uh...
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You start.
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You would be face down so you wouldn't have to say anything.
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You would be injured but not dead.
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And you'd have a knife, you know, sticking out, you know...
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There's only one word I want to hear you say.
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If I don't hear anus, you lose.
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What?
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It ain't an anus.
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You know what?
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Are you talking to someone?
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Yeah, I'm talking to the anus.
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Yeah, sorry about that.
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Sorry.
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They're letting me know what exactly we need, because they're up there, like, going through the motions right now.
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Just give up.
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Yeah, sure.
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She fits it perfectly, but...
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I think that she has to be face down and then have, like, the knife sticking out of the anus.
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Yeah.
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Oh!
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Look at Jess.
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How do you feel right now?
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Look at her face.
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She's...
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Her face is beet-raig.
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Is it a fake knife?
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Is it a fake knife?
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It's a fake knife.
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It's a fake knife.
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You want to do it?
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Yeah.
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All right, let's go.
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Why not?
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Oh my God!
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I can't believe it!
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Up here, yeah?
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Yeah, right up here, I think.
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I didn't even think she was going to be able to say it!
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He didn't say it.
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Jessica said it.
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Jessica said it.
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Oh.
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I hate to point out the rules, but...
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I know the rules.
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I know what you're going to say.
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I know what you're going to say.
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You got the kid to sign up, but you didn't say the line.
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Yeah.
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Fricker said the line.
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But not for nothing.
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I laid all the foundation there, And all she did was say anus and turn and leave.
Context & Background
In this amusing video segment from "Impractical Jokers," the cast takes on the role of casting directors for a mock crime television show dubbed "Lore and Order." The humor revolves around the absurdity of their requests, especially when it comes to involving children in ridiculous scenarios, such as an evil clown throwing a baby through a plate glass window. This light-hearted yet outrageous content is not only entertaining but also offers learners a glimpse into the informal and humorous aspects of American English, allowing them to familiarize themselves with conversational speech and cultural references.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “What do you think?” – A common phrase used to ask for someone’s opinion.
- “Is that the plate glass window?” – Refers to a specific object, demonstrating how to include descriptive elements in conversation.
- “Have you ever heard of...?” – A great way to start discussions about topics or shows, engaging others in dialogue.
- “We need a baby in a carriage for the shot.” – An example of how to make specific requests in a contextually humorous way.
- “The scene is...” – Useful for introducing scenarios or storytelling, promoting clarity in communication.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively use the dialogue from the "Impractical Jokers" video for improving your English skills, follow this structured approach to shadowspeak.
- Watch and Listen: Start by watching the video without subtitles to grasp the general context. Pay attention to the speakers' tones and the rhythm of their dialogues.
- Identify Key Phrases: Use the phrases listed above as reference points. Replay the video, focusing on how the phrases are used in context. This helps in understanding everyday communication.
- Shadowing Practice: As you listen to the dialogues, practice repeating them in real-time. Aim for clarity and natural intonation. This technique is beneficial for improving English pronunciation.
- Record Yourself: Record your shadowing attempts and compare them to the original audio. Notice where you can improve, such as pronunciation, pacing, and emotive expression.
- Engage with Others: Using platforms where you can communicate with fellow learners, try using these phrases in conversations. This will further solidify your understanding and usage of everyday English expressions.
By integrating humor and lightheartedness into your learning experience, you can improve English pronunciation and comprehension skillfully as you learn English with YouTube. Remember, the key to mastering a new language lies not only in studying vocabulary but also in immersing yourself in authentic conversations and cultural nuances. Happy learning!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.