Shadowing Practice: Tall Girl & Short Guy Fall In Love - Unlikely Romances E04 | Dhar Mann Studios - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Oh That was a lucky shot one giraffe but you can't take me
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Taylor can probably beat you one -on -one easy.
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You okay?
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You know if you keep playing like that, they're gonna start checking your locker for steroids.
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Did you see my last dunk?
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Yeah.
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What's wrong?
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I just wish you didn't have to show us so much.
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That's all.
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Did I do something wrong?
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Ryan, I don't get you.
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I mean, you're my boyfriend.
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Shouldn't you be defending me?
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Not joining in on making fun of me?
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Looks like you're big enough to defend yourself.
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Oh!
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I am so sorry.
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It's my fault.
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I wasn't looking.
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I'm surprised she didn't squish him.
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Yeah, you're going to need a forklift to get her up, little man.
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Thanks for that.
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I'm Taylor.
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Jay, you played great out there.
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No one could touch you.
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Thanks.
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Yeah, that's because no one could reach her, bro.
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Yo, FlipSqueak.
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Is there a reason why you're here?
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Well, this is where the two -on -two tournament's happening, right?
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Looking for a partner.
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You want to play in this league?
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He's going to have to grow a few inches today.
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All right, I get it.
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You're afraid of Lusso who got half your size, huh?
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What did you just say to me, you little punk?
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Oh.
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Sorry, I had to get some supplies for Luna.
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And the residency doesn't pay me well.
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Don't worry, I only have one more year and I'm opening up my own clinic.
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Right.
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Last night's stream was crazy.
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We almost hit $200 in donations for the shelter. And Luna?
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We might actually have enough time for her.
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Wow.
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And were all four of your followers watching?
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There's not a lot of people watching, Lex, but it's enough to make a difference.
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You're smart, Jay. And talented.
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I just wish you had bigger goals.
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And make more money.
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Well, I'm working two jobs.
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Well, also, there's this basketball tournament.
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It has a $1 ,000 cash price.
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And realistic goals, Jay.
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I need you to make realistic goals.
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Never mind.
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Forget that thinking bigger doesn't come naturally to you.
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Hey, Blondie!
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I think you dropped something.
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Oh, no, my bad.
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That's my jaw.
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Shit.
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Smell for it sometime, sweetheart.
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Hey, knock it off.
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What you gonna do about it, pipsqueak?
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Yeah, I get it.
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Ha ha ha, I'm short.
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I still look down on guys like you though.
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Oh yeah?
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Then do something about a tough guy.
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You guys think threatening strangers makes you strong?
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Come on.
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Real strength is about having self -control.
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You ever try that sometime?
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Yeah.
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Blondie.
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She want a real man.
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Come holla at us.
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Why didn't you do anything?
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What are you talking about?
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I de -escalated the situation before it got worse.
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I used my brain, Lex, not my fists.
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Gotta go to work.
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I'll call you later.
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Here, let's open the cough, Mom.
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You need it more than me.
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I wish I wasn't such a burden to you.
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My apartment should be ready next week.
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Don't say that, okay?
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You're not a burden.
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And you can stay here as long as you need to.
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You do so much.
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Residency and all those extra jobs.
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And now you have to take care of me?
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I'm so lucky to have you.
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Where are you going now?
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I'm gonna go and try to raise more money for the shelter and hopefully find Luna at home.
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I don't understand why you have to wear that.
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Well, it's the one time people don't size me up before I say anything.
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Maybe one day I won't have to.
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But at least for now, it'll keep the focus on the dogs and not on me.
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I'm proud of you.
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Thank you, Mom.
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Hey, Pac.
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Welcome back to another episode of Adopt, Don't Shop.
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I'm here live at the Forever Friends shelter, where every dog you see is waiting for someone just like you.
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Now, I may be biased as a doctor, but all these guys are pretty great.
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Good question, Notorious510.
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Why do I wear this?
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Well, I figure the less you see of me, the more you focus on these guys.
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they're the star of the show now i want to introduce
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you someone very special she gets a little stir crazy in her kennel she's in there for too long
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so we put her in a special room so she has enough room to hang out in
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all right guys this here is luna she's proof
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that beauty is not about being perfect it's about surviving what's
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trying to break us kind of like us huh just trying to be seen and and appreciated for who we are.
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I guess that is a little depressing, huh?
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Well, even if there are only two of yours watching, maybe that's enough.
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If one person adopts, if one dog finds a home, then that'll make it all worth it.
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Like Luna here.
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If we don't raise $1 ,000 for her meds within a few days, or find a home moon to take care of her, then we're going to...
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Hey!
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Hey!
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We got a new follower!
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Guys, we got another pack member.
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Welcome, dog mom for life.
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See?
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I told you.
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We're making a difference.
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One paw at a time.
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Ain't that right, Luna?
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Yeah!
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With you and I, the future is right Oh,
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you and I, we got it Oh, we don't need no more Oh,
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even in the hard times You and I can't weather any storm
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Oh, yeah, that's good.
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Man, why do I always put the good stuff way up there?
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Here, I got it.
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Well, I guess we know who wears the pants in this relationship.
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Why are you always trying to embarrass me, T?
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I wasn't.
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I was just trying to help.
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Okay, but you didn't.
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It's not even the one that I want.
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I want that one. That one?
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Babe, I don't think anyone can reach that one.
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Oh, really?
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Watch me.
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um hello um can i get some help over here what do you guys need help with great you again um Listen,
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Half -Pint, um, if we can't reach it, I don't think that you're gonna be able to either, okay?
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Sometimes, it's not about using your height, it's about using your head.
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You ever try that?
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Well, let me know if you need help with anything else.
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Great.
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Zero will be yours.
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We'll get you your money, girl.
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I'm doing everything I can.
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I know we're running out of time.
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Oh, uh, welcome back, dog mom for life.
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I'm sorry if it's laggy.
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Maybe my cheap setup hates me today.
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You sound different.
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Yeah, just going through a few things.
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Same.
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Oh, well that sucks.
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I'm sorry.
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I had wished you'd stream.
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Maybe we can talk to each other.
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You want to talk on the phone?
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Wow.
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Wow.
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Uh, yeah.
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Yeah, just go ahead and drop your number.
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I'll give you a call.
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Hi.
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Hi, is this, um...
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You can call me Dog Mom for Life.
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I've never really reached out to someone like this online.
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Same.
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You can call me Half Stack Hero.
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No one really knows who I am, not beyond what they see.
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So let's fix that.
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I know we said no real names, so tell me about you, Dog Mom for life.
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The real you.
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Well, I love dogs.
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Figure that.
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See?
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That's already something we share.
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And I can't live without matcha.
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No way.
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Same.
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I love the butterfly matcha from La La Land.
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Me too.
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Jinx. So, what's your dream?
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Well, right now, it's just to say Bluna.
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But eventually, after my residency ends next year, I want to open up my own veterinarian clinic.
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Help more little guys just like them.
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I love that.
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Your turn.
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I want to make it to the next level.
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You know, have my hard work pay off, be accepted.
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You know, for some reason, I feel like I can be myself with you.
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Yeah?
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I really like talking to you.
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If you actually listen to me, then don't judge.
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I can say the same about you.
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Hey, Junior League's over there.
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We're going to play here now, all right?
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All right.
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You guys can join me.
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Hey, you looking for a partner?
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Nah.
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You just don't give up, do you?
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Maybe giving up's not my DNA.
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Neither is height.
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Even if you found someone who wanted to play with you, you'd think you'd actually win?
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Get off the court, man.
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Before you get hurt.
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Man, the only thing getting hurt is your feelings after I beat you.
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Leave.
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Now, before I squish you.
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Alright.
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Play me.
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One on one.
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If I win, I play.
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If you win, I'll leap.
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Unless you're afraid to play a guy half your size.
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Alright, short sack.
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First to five wins.
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Oops.
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Go get it.
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This is gonna be cheap, bro.
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I heard the Ledger's putting the winners on the paper.
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Oh, it's cute for the fridge, but if I'm going to get the pros to look at me, I've got to get national coverage.
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Like ESPN or Athletes Illustrated.
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Otherwise, I'm just going to be stuck as the tall girl on aisle nine.
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No one thinks of you as that.
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Are you serious?
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Have you seen my Instagram comments lately?
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Look at this.
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I've already blocked seven people just today.
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Trust me.
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That's all people see me as.
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But if I could make it to the pros, I'd finally be more than just a tall girl.
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I mean, I would actually belong.
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It doesn't matter what other people think, Taylor.
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What matters is what you think.
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How you see yourself.
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The gym will be closing in 30 minutes.
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Let's take a steam and hit the showers?
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You go ahead.
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I'm going to train a little more.
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Really?
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How else am I going to make it to the pros?
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Oh, my God.
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Game's over, Shortstack.
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Knew you didn't measure up.
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Take a hike.
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Can I get half a sandwich?
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I'm trying to save room for dessert.
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I'm gonna put in the full sandwich.
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I don't think you have much to worry about.
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Uh, I'll take the burger.
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Can you believe that guy?
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He didn't even ask what I wanted.
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Please leave a message after the dome.
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Come on, Ryan.
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Ryan?
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Stop it, you are too funny.
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I'm serious.
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You're really funny.
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Stop it.
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Hi, Ellen.
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What is going on?
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Um, this is not what it looks like.
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Well, you want to explain it to me then?
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It's just you've been acting different lately, and all you do is you talk about basketball and training, and you act like...
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Like what?
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You just act like you're the boss of me in the relationship.
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What else am I supposed to do?
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This is how I get to the next level, Ryan.
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Maybe he just wants a girlfriend, Taylor, and not an Amazonian.
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Well, I guess that's done.
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So, how'd your game go?
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I lost.
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Only because he kept fouling me.
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Mm -hmm.
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You don't believe me.
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It's not that, Jay.
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I just don't see where basketball or helping a shelter is going to take you.
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Max, it's my residency.
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I have to finish if I want to start up my own clinic one day.
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How are you going to do that when you can't even buy me a coffee?
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I got paid.
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It's for the coffee.
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Plus interest.
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Great.
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Ten dollars.
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If I had a few more zeros, I could finally buy that Chanel bag I've been wanting.
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Maybe it's time you picked something you could actually win at.
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Something.. realistic.
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My friend Rachel posted her engagement photos.
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Her fiancé looks like he's 6 '4".
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They look so good together.
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and we don't have you ever seen pictures of us standing next to each other
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we're basically the same height
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when i'm in flats i basically had to stop wearing all of my heels
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when i started dating you i don't know
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if i can wear flats for the rest of my life
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jay can't you wear them i love you in heels and tower over you and all of our photos
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imagine what people would say who cares what people are going to say
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if it makes you happy Wear all the heels that you want.
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It's on the house.
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Beautiful.
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Can you please not talk to my girlfriend like that?
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Whoa, sorry.
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She's your girlfriend?
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Sorry, man.
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I thought you were a little brother or something.
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Should I take it back?
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No, it's fine.
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Thanks.
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My bad.
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I just never thought a girl like her would...
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Never mind.
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Why'd you have to make a scene?
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Did you not see the way he was flirting with you?
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Because he didn't know we were together.
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Well, maybe because you act like we aren't.
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Okay, listen.
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Next.
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When I do speak up, you also get mad.
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I am just trying to understand here.
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Okay.
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Maybe it's time I stop trying.
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What did you say?
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Look, you're a great girl, Lex.
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Maybe we're just not meant to be together.
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Jay, sit down.
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No one walks away from me.
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Jay, you should be grateful to have me in your life.
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Believe it!
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You can't dump me, Jay!
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I dump you!
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do.
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I don't know what to do I'm going crazy for you.
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I was blue like the ocean.
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I can see you want this too.
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Cause you've been looking at me all night, trying to figure me out.
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I just want to let you know.
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oh yeah
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I'm falling in love, yeah I'm falling in love,
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yeah I'm falling in love,
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yeah I'm falling in love, yeah I'm falling in love.
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Wait, wait, wait, no way.
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You're dog mom for life?
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You're...
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Bro, she's like two of you.
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I'm sorry.
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Maybe this was a bad idea.
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She's one of one.
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And that's still way out of your leave.
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All right, whatever.
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How do you do that?
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What?
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I don't know, stand up for yourself, not care what people say.
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I mean, I may act like I don't care, but if I really didn't, then I wouldn't have to wear a mask every time I stream.
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Well, at least you can be strong most of the time.
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I feel like I never was.
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You see, ever since I was little...
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Best she could eat the moon.
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I hated my height.
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I'd slouch in every picture, and my knees would look shorter.
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They wouldn't always say it to my face, but I could see it in their eyes.
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I was too much for them.
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So I stopped trying to fit in.
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decided I'd try to prove myself instead.
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I mean, if they couldn't love me for who I am, then...
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Maybe they could respect me for what I can do.
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Well, for what it's worth, you're not too much.
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You're exactly enough.
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Thanks, Jay.
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Oh no. No, no, no, no, no. What's wrong?
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Luna's out of time.
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They're putting her down tomorrow night.
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Oh my god, I would take her, but my roommate is allergic to dogs.
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Jay, what else can we do?
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The shelter's maxed out.
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I tried to raise a thousand bucks, but I couldn't.
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What about the two -on -two tournament tomorrow?
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I couldn't find a partner for that.
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What if I knew someone?
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Anyone else want to challenge the reigning champs before they take home the prize?
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Yeah, who's gonna get beat next?
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You.
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You just don't go away, do you?
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Where's your guy at?
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Junior leagues?
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Not a guy.
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She can't play.
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Why not?
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You scared to lose to a girl?
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yeah let's go let's go I said switch though
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hey that was a nice shot
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I'm going to get it back, I'm going to get it back, I'm going to get it back, I'm going to get it back.
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Hey, keep it clean.
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You okay?
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Yeah.
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You alright, son?
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I'm good.
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All right, it's 9 -9.
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Next point wins.
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It's your ball.
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Don't jump over the ball, Shredstack.
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Oh my gosh, yes.
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Okay.
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Watch this.
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Come on, come on, come on.
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All right!
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Hey, jump, jump, jump!
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Jay Jay, I guess you are used to carrying the team by now, huh?
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Game's over a little now Hey, don't go Jay!
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Let's go!
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Let's go!
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Let's go!
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Let's go!
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Let's go!
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Let's go!
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Let's go!
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Let's go!
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Yeah!
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Yeah!
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Yeah!
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Yeah!
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Yeah!
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Yeah!
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Oh, I'm a freelance reporter, but I have an in with a bigger outlet.
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You know, with your style of play and that impressive win we just saw, this could go wide.
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I'd say keep your phones closed.
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Pro scouts are going to start calling.
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Oh, almost forgot this.
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Oh, thank you.
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Thank you.
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Okay, ready?
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And three, two, one.
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Great.
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Wow.
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I don't know why you're celebrating.
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She carried you the whole game.
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I mean, literally carried.
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You know, it's funny.
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You didn't feel that heavy when we carried you to that L.
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What a cute speech, Taylor.
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Maybe we should all get stepstools so we can actually hear.
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Yeah, Jenna, I'd love to see you stand tall.
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Without stepping on other women.
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Oh, no. No, no, no, they're taking Luna.
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Okay, come on, come on.
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No, no, no, please!
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You can't put Luna down!
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Put her down?
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Who said that?
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Luna found a home.
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She.. she did?
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My roommate told me this morning she's moving out next week.
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I called as soon as I found out.
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Yeah?
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Oh, yeah?
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Luna's coming home with me.
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Well, if you knew we didn't need to win the thousand bucks...
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Honestly, it was kind of nice to get back at Ryan and Jenna.
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And now you can use the money to upgrade all your gear.
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I mean, think of what you can do with some better Wi -Fi, a real microphone, a camera that doesn't lag.
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You want to be on the stream with me?
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Really?
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Okay.
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Seriously?
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I think it's time you meet the real guy behind the mask.
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my name is jay but the real hero tonight drum roll please
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dog mom for life also known as taylor also known as luna's new mom
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What You'll Practice in This Lesson
This lesson uses a lively video dialogue about friendship, teasing, and personal goals to help you improve your English speaking and listening skills. You'll focus on understanding casual conversational tone, responding to playful (and sometimes hurtful) remarks, and practicing natural pronunciation through real-world interactions. It's a great way to learn English with videos while mastering everyday communication.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Lucky shot: A successful action that happened by chance, not skill. Example: "That was a lucky shot—you barely aimed!"
- Defend: To support or protect someone from criticism. Example: "As my friend, you should defend me, not join in."
- Squish: To crush or press something (often used playfully here). Example: "I’m surprised she didn’t squish him with that hug!"
- Residency: A period of advanced training for doctors. Example: "Her residency at the hospital is tough but worth it."
- Bigger goals: Ambitions that are more significant or challenging. Example: "He has bigger goals than just working at a café."
Practice Tips for Shadowing
The shadowing technique is perfect for this video, as the dialogue moves at a natural, conversational speed with lots of emotion. Here's how to use it: First, watch a 10-second clip without sound, then play it again and repeat each line immediately after the speaker, matching their tone and rhythm. This helps improve English pronunciation and fluency. For tricky phrases like "You're going to need a forklift to get her up," focus on stressing the humor in "forklift" to mimic the playful (but unkind) tone.
Shadowspeaks—repeating lines in real time—works best here because the characters use casual contractions ("didn't," "gonna") and quick retorts. Pause the video after short exchanges, like "What's wrong?" and "I just wish you didn't have to show us so much," and practice responding as if you're in the conversation. This trains your brain to think and speak in English faster.
Remember, the goal is to sound natural, not perfect. The video's mix of teasing, apology, and encouragement gives you a chance to practice varied intonations—from defensive to hopeful. Keep practicing with short clips, and you'll notice your ability to keep up with real-life conversations improve quickly.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | If you win, I'll leap · if I really didn't, then I wouldn't have |
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | you've been acting · I've been wanting · you've been looking |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | may be biased · be seen · be accepted |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | I've never really reached · I've already blocked |
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.