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And we're back with our coverage of the Quahog Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Happy Turkey Day, Quahog!
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This is Tom Tucker and Joyce Kinney live at the parade.
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No, no, keep the camera over there.
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I want everyone to see it.
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This is why we're third.
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And here comes our first float of the day, Tom.
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It's the James Woods High football team with their not-gay review.
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And plow them a lot, and though that sounds suggestive, let me stress that it's not.
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You're kidding.
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Well, viewers, to top it off, that's the Channel 5 News van you're hearing.
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Phil, Phil, just open it.
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Unlock the doors.
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You don't have to put the key in the ignition.
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Oh, that must be Joe and Bonnie.
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Now remember, everyone, let's be cheerful, because Thanksgiving's a very hard for them.
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I know.
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That was told to me in confidence.
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No. Don't you remember, Peter?
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It was on Thanksgiving that their son, Kevin, got killed in Iraq.
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Look who's here.
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No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Just go around it.
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He's not gonna hurt you.
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Just go around it.
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No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. What the hell?
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Mom!
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Mom, it's me!
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Mom!
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He sees a baby and knows that he's also a baby. So smart.
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Mama's smart, little boy.
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Ah, check out Quagmire.
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It's been a year and a half, and he still looks uncomfortable around his dad.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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We brought chicken wings.
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Oh, yum!
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I hope they're the kind with the bone removed.
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I brought marshmallow peeps.
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Oh, okay.
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I'm gonna need that Pyrex dish back.
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Okay.
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I'm gonna need it back now.
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Carol, it's so good to see you.
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You too, Lois.
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God, that is one nice ass.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Jeez, Quagmire, help me out with this.
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No, he's right.
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I mean, sometimes chicks die, and it's not anyone's fault.
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Okay, everyone, it's 2.30.
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Time for dinner.
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Oh my, Lois, those sweet potatoes look delicious.
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That's the stuffing, Ma.
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Now put on your glasses before you run over another black guy.
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Well, dig in, everyone.
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Hello, Ida.
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Hello, Brian.
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How have you been?
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Very well, thank you.
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That table for one more?
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Oh my god!
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Kevin Swanson!
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Son!
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You're alive!
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Kevin, go back outside.
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Hey, everybody pretend this didn't happen.
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Hey, Joe, what's your favorite preparation of a tomato?
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With the blistering heat, the constant sense of impending danger, and the one gay soldier awkwardly avoiding the use of pronouns
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man I sure miss my sweetheart back home ah come on
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boys it's Thanksgiving call me major general captain now you eat
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up I call the dark meat I call the cell phone
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duct tape to the side I also am curious about
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that hey Kevin you know I put a yellow ribbon on my car for you guys
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and in a little thing that says I support the troops because there's nothing I wouldn't do for you guys.
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Wow.
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Hey, little sis.
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I guess we got some catching up to do, huh?
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Hope you don't get scared when I scream and have night terrors.
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It's quite all right.
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I've seen worse.
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Only a war hero would say that.
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Hey, so what about the female soldiers over there?
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Were they able to contribute?
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Eh, you know, they did their best.
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Just that you would say that means we should treat you different.
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Come on, guys, let's give them all our best food.
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Okay, now you eat up, and then we're all going to go out back and play some Thanksgiving touch football.
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Yeah!
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USA!
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I didn't even know there was a war.
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No one had ever stood up to me like that before.
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I respected him from there on out.
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That's a great story, Grandpa.
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I didn't like it.
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None of my grandchildren had ever disliked one of my stories before.
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Okay, so here's a game.
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I'm drunk, and I'm gonna throw the football too hard at my kids.
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Oh, Dad, do we have to...
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Don't cry.
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Don't cry.
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Game's over if you cry.
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I work hard to put a cornucopia on this table, and you're out showing your lower ankle to every Tom-Tom and other Tom in our village.
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Don't talk to Mother in like fashion.
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That's it.
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The belt is coming off.
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I know it's frustrating, Lois, but the fact is there are no laws that say those people have to take their child to the doctor.
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How can that be?
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Children are citizens too.
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They should have rights.
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Look, this country was founded by people who came here to escape religious persecution.
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They made sure we all had a right to religious freedom, and it's my job to protect that.
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So there's nothing we can do?
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Joe, we're really more of a fireman's ball family.
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Oh, yeah?
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The firemen gonna come and put out the rape?
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Peter, we can't let this happen.
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I mean, we're parents.
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What if this was one of our kids?
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It's too bad we're not Dragonheart.
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Then we can just fly around on a dragon and forget about all this.
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You know what?
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That's exactly what we should do.
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What?
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The hell are you talking about?
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I'm talking about us going in there and taking that kid and getting him some help.
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This underachieving crime-ridden school is now fawn beige, thanks to guilty white people with no weekend plans.
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Yeah!
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Peter, what the hell?
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Where's your ski mask?
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It's kind of hard to breathe in those things, so I just dressed up like Harry Potter.
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Alright, all the lights are out.
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They must be asleep.
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It's go time.
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Check.
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Upside down, Peter, who isn't revealed to be upside down until the camera spins around and shows that he is.
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Check.
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Check!
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Super gymnastic Asian, Peter.
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Contorted into a box that will be delivered into the house.
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Now let's go get that kid.
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Okay, he's in the left upstairs bedroom.
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All right, you keep the car going in case there's trouble.
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What was that?
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I don't know.
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It came from Scotty's room.
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Oh, well, never mind then.
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We now return to One Hour Crime Show, where the murderer is the most famous person in the credits.
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I think you're going to want to take a look at this.
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Good evening, I'm Tom Tucker with some breaking news.
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A local kidnapping has rocked Quahog tonight.
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Rocked Quahog, really?
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The whole town is what the family may be.
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Tom, I'm standing here with Mayor Adam West with the latest information about the disappearance of young Scotty Jennings.
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What is the city doing to help rescue the missing boy?
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Well, we're looking for this child using all the latest technology, including the newest, most advanced multimedia milk cartons.
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I know she was upset, but do you think Lois would have gone so far as to kidnap him?
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Of course she did.
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She'll do anything for attention.
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I know.
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She's like the boy who cried wolf.
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Don't you worry, Scotty.
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We're gonna get you to the hospital and get you the medical attention you need.
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Yeah, hang in there, buddy.
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When this is over, we can get some ice cream.
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Yeah, but we all know that didn't end well for them.
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You know what?
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Let's just turn ourselves in.
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I got a great lawyer, and he says worst case, eight to twelve years.
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Goodbye, terrible women.
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This is Trisha Takanawa.
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I am standing outside Quahog Hospital, where accused kidnappers Lois and Peter Griffin have just arrived.
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Lois, Peter, stop right there.
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You're under arrest for kidnapping.
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I'm gonna have to ask you to hand over the baby and surrender.
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Uh, Joe, we would like two tickets to the policeman's ball.
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Truly!
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There they are!
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I know.
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And maybe that's why he ended up in my hands!
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The Lord can't do everything, you know?
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Blasphemy!
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Heresy!
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Sodomy!
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Sorry, I don't even know what's going on.
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How you doing?
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That's right.
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And through the years, when there was disease or infection, people of good faith would pray to God for a cure.
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Yes, it's what we do.
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And isn't it possible that the amazing men
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and women of medicine who brought about these miracles could be the instruments of God's answers to our prayers?
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It's good so far Lois try to work a few laughs in there
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if you can thank you and god bless you both Hey everybody,
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we're all gonna get laid We now return to Dracula in San Francisco Well,
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that's why we have the lab Dirty whores, Alia.
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Oh, hey, Peter.
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Lois, we got a problem.
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I think Ryan Reynolds is in love with me.
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What?
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Don't be ridiculous.
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Well, I don't care what you say.
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He likes me.
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And we do have chemistry.
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I won't deny that.
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I will take responsibility for my part in this.
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I'm just gonna go over there and let him down easy.
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Hey, you.
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Hey, Ryan.
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Bad time?
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Um, perfect time.
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Come on in.
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I was just oiling my legs.
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You're a great guy and everything, but I don't like you in that way.
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I mean, there are some things that I would do with you, but my heart wouldn't be in it.
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What are you talking about?
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Uh, you tried to kiss me.
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Peter, I'm not gay.
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What the hell's the matter with you?
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Look, look, look.
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Let me put it to you this way.
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I'm attracted to you in the way that a man is attracted to a woman.
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I have so much to learn about show business.
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But you know what?
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I could never really be attracted to somebody who uses labels like gay and straight.
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Tickle fight!
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No, Peter, no!
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No!
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Peter, no!
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No!
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I'm sorry, Peter.
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We're done.
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We can never talk again.
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Here's a cell phone so we can always talk.
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Peter, stop staring out the window.
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Ryan's gone.
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He finished his movie.
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He's moved out.
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How could I have been so blind?
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How could I not have seen what he offered?
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I just can't help but wonder, will I ever see him again?
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Understanding the Griffin Family's Thanksgiving Dialogue
The video captures a lively, chaotic Thanksgiving gathering in Quahog, blending humor, personal dynamics, and casual conversation. The dialogue reflects real-life interactions—overlapping speech, slang, and emotional subtext—making it a rich resource for learning natural English. From parade commentary to family banter, the scene includes everyday phrases and cultural references that mirror how people speak in informal settings.
5 Key Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Happy Turkey Day": A playful, informal way to greet someone on Thanksgiving, common in casual settings.
- "to top it off": Used to add a surprising or final detail, e.g., "We missed the bus, and to top it off, it started raining."
- "in confidence": Means information shared privately, e.g., "She told me in confidence that she's moving."
- "check out": A casual way to draw attention, e.g., "Check out that new café downtown."
- "help me out with this": A polite request for assistance, e.g., "Can you help me out with carrying these boxes?"
Mastering the Dialogue with the Shadowing Technique
The shadowing technique—repeating speech immediately after hearing it—is ideal for this video, as it trains you to match pace, intonation, and rhythm. Here's how to practice:
Step 1: Listen and Identify Pauses
First, watch the video without speaking. Notice where speakers pause, stress words, or raise their voices (e.g., "Mom! Mom, it's me!"). These cues guide natural flow.
Step 2: Start with Short Clips
Focus on 5-10 second segments (like the parade commentary: "Happy Turkey Day, Quahog! This is Tom Tucker..."). Pause, then repeat aloud, mimicking tone and speed. This builds muscle memory for conversational timing.
Step 3: Emphasize Slang and Casual Tone
Phrases like "What the hell?" or "yum!" are informal. Shadow speak them to practice relaxed pronunciation—avoid over-enunciating. This helps you sound natural in real conversations.
Step 4: Add Overlapping Speech
The video has overlapping dialogue (e.g., multiple family members talking at once). Try shadowing one speaker while ignoring others, then switch. This improves focus and adaptability, key for real-world interactions.
Consistent shadowing practice with this video will help you master everyday English rhythm, slang, and emotional expression—making your speech sound more authentic.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | It's been · have you been · I've seen |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | was told · was founded · isn't revealed |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | people who came · somebody who uses |
| Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a group | their best · our best · the most famous |
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.