Shadowing Practice: Reservoir Dogs - Opening Scene - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Let me tell you what Like A Virgin is about.
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Let me tell you what Like A Virgin is about.
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It's all about a girl who digs a guy with a big dick.
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It's a metaphor for big dicks.
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No, it ain't.
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It's about a girl who's very vulnerable.
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She's been fucked over a few times,
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and then she meets a guy who's racist.
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Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
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Time out, Green Bay.
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Tell that fucking bullshit to the tourists.
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Toby, who the fuck is Toby? like a virgin is not
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about some sensitive girl who meets a nice fella that's what true blue is about no granted no argument about
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that who's true blue oh you ain't heard true gloves a fake acid from the i don't even follow
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that top to the top i mean i've heard of true blue
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i'm even saying heard of it you know what i asked
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is how's it go excuse me for not being the world's
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madonna personally i can do without her i used to like
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her early stuff borderline once you get out I don't know that I don't preach phase.
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I turned out.
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But you guys are, like,
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making me lose my train of thought here.
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I was saying something.
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What was it?
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Oh, Toby's that little Chinese girl.
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That was her last name.
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What's that?
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It's an old address book I found on a coat I haven't worn in a coon's age.
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What was that name?
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What the fuck was I talking about?
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So True Blue was about a guy.
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It's a girl who meets a nice guy.
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But Like A Virgin was a metaphor for Big Dicks.
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Hey, let me tell you what like a virgin's about.
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It's all about this Coos,
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who's a regular fuck machine.
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Now I'm talking morning, day, night, afternoon.
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Dick, dick, dick, dick, dick, dick, dick, dick, dick.
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How many dicks is that?
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A lot.
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Then one day, she meets this John Holmes motherfucker,
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and it's like, whoa, baby.
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I mean, this cat is like Charles Bonson in the Great Escape.
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He's digging tunnels.
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Now she's getting a serious dick action,
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and she's feeling something she ain't feel since forever.
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Pain.
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Pain.
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Chew, Toby chew.
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It hurts.
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It hurts her.
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It shouldn't hurt her.
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You know, her pussy should be bobbling on by now.
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But when this cat fucks her, it hurts.
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It hurts just like it did the first time.
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You see, the pain is reminding the fuck machine what it was once like to be a virgin.
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Hence, like a virgin.
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Wow.
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Give me that fucking thing.
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What the hell do you think you are doing?
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Give me my book.
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I'm sick of fucking hearing it, Joe.
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I'll give it back to you when we leave.
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What do you mean when we leave?
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Give me it back now.
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For the past 15 minutes now,
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you've been droning on about names.
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Toby.
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Toby.
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Toby Wong.
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Toby Wong.
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Toby Chung.
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Fucking Charlie Chan.
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I've got Madonna's big dick coming out of my left ear,
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and Toby the Jack, I don't know what,
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coming out of my right.
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Give me that book.
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Are you going to put it away?
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I'm going to do whatever the fuck I want with it.
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Well, then I'm afraid I'm going to have to keep it.
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Hey, Joe, want me to shoot this guy?
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Shit.
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You shoot me in a dream,
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you better wake up and apologize.
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You guys.
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that the girl singing the song is the one who shot Andy.
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Wait, you didn't know that Vicki Lawrence was the one who shot Andy?
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I thought it was the cheating wife shot Andy.
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Yeah, but they said that at the end of the song.
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I know, motherfucker.
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I just heard it.
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That's what I'm talking about.
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You didn't call me a motherfucker.
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I don't know.
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I messed it, zoned out during that parking.
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All right.
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I'll take care of the chick.
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You guys can get the tip.
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Should be about a buck apiece.
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And you, when I come back, I want my book.
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Sorry, it's my book now.
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A.I.
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Chankway.
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Shoot this piece of shit, will you?
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All right, everybody cough up some green for the little lady.
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Come on, throw in a buck.
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Uh-uh, I don't tip.
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You don't tip?
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No, I don't believe in it.
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You don't believe in tipping?
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Do you know what these chicks make?
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They make shit.
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Don't give me that.
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She don't make enough money, she can quit.
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I don't even know a fucking Jew who'd have the ball to say that.
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Let me just get this straight.
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You don't ever tip, huh?
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I don't tip because society says I have to.
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All right, I mean, I'll tip if somebody really deserves a tip.
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If they really put forth the effort,
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I'll give them something extra.
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But, I mean, it's tipping automatically.
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It's for the birds.
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As far as I'm concerned,
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they're just doing their job.
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Hey, this girl was nice.
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She was okay.
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She wasn't anything special.
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What's special?
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Take you in the back and suck your dick.
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I'd go over 12% for that.
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Look, I ordered coffee, right?
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Now, we've been here a long fucking time.
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She's only filled my cup three times.
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I mean, when I order coffee,
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I want it filled six times.
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Six times?
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Well, you know, what if she's too fucking busy?
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Where it's too fucking busy shouldn't be in a waitress's vocabulary.
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Excuse me, Mr. Pink, but the last fucking thing you need is another cup of coffee.
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Jesus Christ, I mean, these ladies aren't starving to death.
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They make minimum wage.
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You know, I used to work minimum wage,
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and when I did, I wasn't lucky enough to have a job the society deemed tip-worthy.
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You don't care?
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They're counting on your tips to live?
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You know what this is?
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It's the world's smallest violin playing just for the waitresses.
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You don't have any idea what you're talking about.
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These people bust their ass.
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This is a hard job.
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So is working at McDonald's,
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but you don't feel the need to tip them, do you?
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Well, why not?
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They're serving you food.
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But no, society says, don't tip these guys over here,
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but tip these guys over here.
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That's bullshit.
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Wade Crisinger is the number one occupation for female non-college graduates in this country.
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It's the one job basically any woman can get and make a living on.
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The reason is because of their tips.
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Fuck all that.
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Jesus Christ.
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I mean, I'm very sorry the government taxes their tips.
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That's fucked up.
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That ain't my fault.
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I mean, it would appear
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that waitresses are one of the many groups the government fucks in the ass on a regular basis.
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I mean, if you show me a piece of paper that says the government shouldn't do that,
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I'll sign it.
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Put it to a vote, I'll vote for it.
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But what I won't do is play ball.
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And this non-college bullshit you're giving me,
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I got two words for that.
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Learn to fucking type.
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Because if you're expecting me to help out with the rent,
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you're in for a big fucking surprise.
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Someone's convincing me.
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Give me my dollar back.
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Hey!
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Leave the dollars there.
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All right, ramblers.
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Let's get rambling.
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Wait a minute.
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Who didn't throw in?
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Mr. Pink.
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Mr. Pink.
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Why not?
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He don't tip.
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He don't tip?
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What do you mean you don't tip?
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You don't believe in it.
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Shut up.
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What do you mean you don't believe in it?
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Come on, you.
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Cough up a buck, you cheap bastard.
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I pay for your goddamn breakfast.
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All right, since you pay for the breakfast, I'll put in.
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But normally I would never do this.
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Never mind what you normally would do.
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Just cough in your goddamn buck like everybody else.
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Thank you.
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That was the Partridge family's Doesn't Somebody Want to Be Wanted,
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followed by Edison Lighthouses, Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes,
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as Gay Billy's super sounds of the 70's weekend just keeps on trucking
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Looking back on the track for a little greenback
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Got to find just a kind of a loser in my mind Outside in the night,
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outside in the day Looking back on a track,
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gonna do it my way Outside in the night,
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outside in the day Looking back on a track,
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gonna do it my way Looking back Looking for some happiness,
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but there is only loneliness to die Cut the left,
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turn the right Looking upstairs,
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looking behind We're old man.
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Context & Background
The opening scene of "Reservoir Dogs" presents a dialogue that is rich in informal language and cultural references. The conversation revolves around the interpretations of popular songs, showcasing the characters' distinctive personalities and attitudes. This particular excerpt highlights their humorous banter and raw emotions, which can be challenging for non-native speakers to fully grasp. Understanding the nuances involved in such dialogue is essential for learners aiming to enhance their English comprehension and communication skills.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Time out" - A common phrase used to pause the conversation or clarify a point.
- "Let me tell you what..." - Often used to introduce an opinion or explanation.
- "What the fuck was I talking about?" - A colorful way to express confusion or distraction, though it's quite informal.
- "I can do without..." - This phrase conveys a preference to avoid something.
- "It's about..." - A common structure to introduce the main topic or theme of a discussion.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
If you're looking to improve your English pronunciation and comprehension through this video, here's a step-by-step guide you can follow:
- Watch Actively: Start by watching the scene without subtitles to get a feel for the conversation dynamics.
- Listen for Key Vocabulary: Identify and jot down the phrases mentioned above. Pay special attention to the tone and rhythm of the dialogue.
- Use a Shadowing App: To practice, use a shadowing app or platform where you can play back specific lines while trying to mimic the intonation and pronunciation of the speakers.
- Rewind and Repeat: Don't hesitate to replay sections that challenge you. Repeat phrases until you feel comfortable with your pronunciation.
- Practice in Context: Try incorporating the learned phrases in your daily conversations. This will enhance your ability to use informal language naturally.
By following these steps on a shadowing site or through a dedicated shadow speech practice, you'll not only learn English with YouTube but also develop the confidence to express yourself in varied contexts. Remember, practice makes perfect!
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.
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