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Anyway, the only thing is, I have to go to San Francisco to meet him.
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He can't come here.
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When do you have to go?
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The only day he can meet is next Thursday.
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You wanna come?
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Maybe we can stay the weekend?
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That sounds awesome.
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All right.
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Thursday, I can't.
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Paige is snack leader at school, and I'm supposed to be in the class with her.
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It's kind of a big deal.
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Yeah, it's a really pixie haul.
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No, I know, I'm sorry, I forgot.
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Maybe Ben could go with you.
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Yeah, that's a good idea.
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Guys, Ben has a life.
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Uh, not really.
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Not one that takes me to San Francisco.
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If you want the company, I'd love to go.
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Really?
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Definitely.
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Guess what, Ben?
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Yes?
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Today my dad's gonna be Ariel.
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It's his turn.
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Oh, that's good, right?
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Really good.
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You guys think finding a CEO is a big deal?
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Here, the big negotiation is Who gets to be Ariel when we're playing "Little Mermaid"?
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And for the record, It's never been my turn.
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So this is huge for me.
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I'm excited.
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I get to comb my hair with a fork, play with gadgets and gizmos aplenty.
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Daddy!
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This is Jules.
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So guys, how long do we get it fixed?
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I mean, if you can't zoom in, you probably won't buy.
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Yeah, the first couple hours are already down 23%.
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Oh boy.
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Okay, uh, I will be there in like...
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Two minutes.
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Two minutes.
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We're on it.
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Ben, do you have the info on friend shopping together?
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Thank you.
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This is Jules.
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What's wrong?
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Oh, Mom, hi.
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Um, I just found out that the Zoom link, um, the button that you click on to zoom in on a photo isn't working.
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That doesn't sound like such a big deal.
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Well, actually, it is.
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Um, it's what people use to get a closer look at what everybody zooms in.
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I guess I don't go to your website enough to know that.
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Mm, typing and ringing.
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Yeah, sorry.
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Oh, it's the warehouse.
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Mom, I'm sorry, can I call you back?
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Okay, love you.
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Yep.
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Who says "yep" do I love you?
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Hi, Alonzo.
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Hi, Jules.
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Not good news.
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What?
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Lay it on me.
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In a routine check by the sanitation department, they found one bed bug.
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No. Unfortunately, yes.
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We sent out 4 ,800 boxes yesterday.
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We have to get them all back.
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Shut down the warehouse, spray for bed bugs, then we can start shipping again.
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- Okay, here we are.
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- Okay, let me just finish the steam.
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- No. No. - - Thank you.
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No, I don't get it, no?
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Hey, guys, thanks for coming.
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I know the Zoom's broken.
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And I don't mean to pull anyone off of that, but...
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I need a favor.
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I accidentally sent an email to the wrong person.
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And she's at work right now, and I know she doesn't check her personal email until she gets home at 5 :30.
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So I have until then to figure out how to delete it, because if this person sees this email, it'll be...
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Horrible.
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And on top of that, she has a minor heart condition.
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I think it's possibly not good for that.
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So I am counting on your good graces and brilliance to figure out a way to save my ass.
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Truthfully, Jules, it's pretty impossible to hack into a server.
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And you don't know her password?
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No idea.
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Jules, I think there's only one thing we can do.
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What?
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Tell me I'm tired.
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Me and the boys take off, we break into your mom's house, and we steal her computer.
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break into her house and steal the computer?
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Are you kidding me?
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That's freaking genius.
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You will reach your destination in 300 yards.
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Little does GPS lady know she is an accomplice to a crime.
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Woman has a heart condition.
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Think of it as a good deed.
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Never thought she'd be a bad influence on me, Whitaker.
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Oh, relax, fellas.
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This is gonna be a piece of cake.
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The key is under a flower pot.
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We go in, we delete, we disappear.
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She doesn't have an alarm, right?
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Nope, she does not.
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What if there's, like, a password on the email?
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Then we take the computer.
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You said she'd buy her a new one, Okay.
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You will reach your destination in 100 yards.
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This is like an oceans movie.
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Ben's the old guy with the big glasses.
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His name is Elliot Gould.
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Yeah, and Jason, you're Clooney.
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Thank you.
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And I'll be Matt Damon, some kind of an outsider.
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Yeah, definitely.
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Who am I?
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You are Ben Affleck's brother.
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Well, why aren't I Brad Pitt?
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I think that's kind of self -explanatory.
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Okay, Clooney.
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You're behind the wheel.
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Park on the street.
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Keep the engine running.
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Your eyes open.
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Damon, Affleck's brother.
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You're with me.
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All right, let's do this.
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Remember the keys under the flower pot.
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Oh no. Great plans so far.
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Oh my god.
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Louis get Becky.
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She put me on hold.
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What is wrong with that girl?
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This is so not good.
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What are we supposed to do, Ben?
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- Where are we?
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- Stop eating.
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Go to the computer.
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Right now.
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Go, go, go.
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- Separately.
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Separately.
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- Ben, Ben, you there?
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Becky, don't screw around.
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Put Jules on.
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It's an emergency.
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- She's in a meeting.
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- Interrupt her.
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Ben, what's up?
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- Jules, your mother has an alarm.
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- No, she doesn't.
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- Yes, she does.
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I'm in her kitchen.
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It's about to go off.
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What's the code?
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I have no idea.
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Ben, listen to me.
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I know this woman.
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That is a fake alarm that she bought off of some infomercial or something, okay?
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It's not real.
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It's not connected.
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It's just a scare off burglar.
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She says it's fake.
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It's just a scare off burglar.
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Oh, well, it's doing a good job.
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Listen, my parents would never pay for an alarm, okay?
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They're the cheapest people in America.
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Okay, well, it hasn't turned into an alarm yet.
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It's still beeping.
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That's 'cause it's a fake.
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Trust me on this one.
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Have you found the computer?
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It's not down here.
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Louis Cornette Davis in there!
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Bob!
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Yes!
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Bob!
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We found out which one is hers, the white one or the silver one?
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The white one or the silver one?
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The white one or the silver one.
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White one or the silver one.
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Your mom's computers?
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Yes.
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It's white.
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I got it fixed for her once.
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I'm positive.
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The white one!
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White one.
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Oh my god!
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I knew there was no such thing as a fake alarm!
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We're gonna get arrested!
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I knew it!
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That's it!
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We're dead!
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Our fingerprints are all over this place!
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Ben, did you see the email?
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Not yet.
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Double time it, dude!
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Let me...
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Found it!
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Why is my mother always such a raging bitch?
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Subject, she's a terrorist.
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Yes!
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Delete it!
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Gone.
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Got it.
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Davis, where'd you find us?
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I'm at the bed right side.
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Which right side?
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Right side facing the bed.
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Oh my god.
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My life is over.
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I'm gonna be a fellow that I have not committed a crime.
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Davis, pull it together.
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Can't you hear how far away that is?
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You've got at least 30 seconds until later.
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How am I gonna explain this to my parents?
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Oh my god, my life is back.
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20 seconds.
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Just run!
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Run!
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I mean, you look like you're really good to talk to.
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You really trying to walk to me?
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Put it on the door.
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My ear said you never do close to me.
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Wanna break your back and I'll break your neck.
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Put it on the floor.
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Jason!
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Open the door!
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Open the door!
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Open the door!
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Whoa!
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Whoa!
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Okay!
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Okay!
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Hold on!
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I got it!
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I got it!
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I got it!
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I'm in!
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I'm in!
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you'll practice your speaking skills by listening to a humorous clip from 'The Intern'. You'll focus on understanding conversational English and mimicking the natural rhythm and tone of the dialogue. This exercise is part of the shadowing technique, which is an effective way to improve your fluency and pronunciation. By engaging with real-life interactions presented in the video, you’ll maximize your ability to learn English with YouTube in a fun and contextual environment.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Snack leader - A person responsible for organizing snacks, often used in school settings.
- Big deal - Something that is important or significant.
- Pixie haul - A playful term likely implying a fun or whimsical experience.
- Gadgets and gizmos - Small mechanical or electronic devices.
- Zoom link - A digital connection for video conferencing, relevant in today's virtual environments.
- Negotiation - The process of discussing something in order to reach an agreement.
Practice Tips
When you practice with this clip, consider using the shadow speech technique. This requires you to listen closely to the dialogue and then immediately repeat what you hear, trying to match the speaker’s intonation and rhythm. Given that the dialogue is conversational and may contain humor and casual phrases, it's essential to focus on articulating emotions and expressions effectively.
For this specific video, the tempo is moderate, making it ideal for beginners to intermediate English learners. Start by listening to small sections and pausing frequently to repeat after the speakers. This method will help you grasp the essence of everyday conversations. You can also mimic the gestures you see in the video to add a physical aspect to your practice, enhancing retention.
Engaging with comedy through shadowing can make learning enjoyable. Use this shadowing site to create a dynamic learning atmosphere. Remember, the key is to have fun while learning so that it doesn’t feel like a chore. Approach it with enthusiasm, and you'll see significant improvements in your spoken English skills.
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 want the company, I'd love · if this person sees this email, it'll be |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | It's never been · hasn't turned · Have you found |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start shipping · Stop eating |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | won't buy · will be · it'll be |
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.