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I choose to run toward my problems and not away from them.
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Because that's what- Because that's what heroes do.
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Thor, son of Odin.
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Sata, son of a bitch, you're still alive.
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Excuse me, that's our food.
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Not anymore.
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Hello?
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I accept your surrender.
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Anyone else?
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Prepare yourself.
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You are now meeting the Grand Master.
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Do I report on the Hulk?
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The gates of hell are filled with the screams of his victims.
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But not the screams of the dead, of course.
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No, no, uh, wounded screams.
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No!
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No!
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No!
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No!
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No!
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No!
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No!
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Yes!
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We know each other!
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He's a friend from work!
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I'm good to go.
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Yeah, but I mean, this Thanos we're talking about, he's the toughest there is.
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Well, he's never fought me.
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Yeah, he has.
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He's never fought me twice.
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Oh my god!
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This drink, I like it.
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I know, it's great, right?
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Another!
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Voice activation required.
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Thor.
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Access denied.
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God of thunder.
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Access denied.
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Strongest Avenger.
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Access denied.
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Strongest Avenger.
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That guy's brain is a bag full of cats.
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You can smell crazy on him.
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Have care how you speak.
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Loki is beyond reason, but he is of Asgard.
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And he is my brother.
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He killed 80 people in two days.
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He's adopted?
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Are you sure about that?
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If you knew where he was, why didn't you call me?
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You don't have a phone.
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No, I don't have a phone, but you could have sent an electronic letter.
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It's called an email.
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Yeah, do you have a computer?
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No, what for?
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Bruh.
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I need a horse!
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This is a tremendous amount of money.
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The End The End The End The End Voice activation required.
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Banner.
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Welcome, Strongest Avenger.
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Uh, what?
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You're about to take the full force of a star.
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It'll kill you.
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Only if I die.
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Yes.
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That's what killing you means.
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I'm not even sure what country Jane's in.
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Her work in the convergence has made her the world's foremost astronomer.
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And the company that Pepper runs is the largest tech conglomerate on Earth.
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It's pretty exciting. But Jane's better.
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Sorry to hear that Jane dumped you.
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She didn't dump me, you know.
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I dumped her.
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This is a mutual dumping.
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Jane!
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You can't just leave like that.
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The whole world is going crazy.
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All the stuff we saw is spreading.
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Whosoever is carrying Thor's fingerprints is, I think, the literal translation?
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Yes, a very, very interesting theory.
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I have a simpler one.
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You're all not worthy.
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Please be my guest.
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Alright, so what if I lift it I then rule Asgard?
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Yes, of course.
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Alright.
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Be right back.
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Are you even pulling?
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You're all not worthy.
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I know you're in there, Vano.
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I'll get you out.
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Seeing whether this incantation requires any Asgardian.
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Nope.
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Oh, we don't need that.
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Will you stop doing that?
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Find the gas.
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How do I get to Greenwich?
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Take this train, three stops.
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Honey.
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I missed you.
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I have little Natasha, huh?
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She is.
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What's this?
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What are you doing?
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This isn't me.
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Ah!
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Loki.
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You're all not worthy.
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How do I open this thing?
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There's some sort of, uh, four-digit code, maybe.
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Maybe a birthday to my car.
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Uh, what are you doing?
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I'm taking your pod.
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He's waiting for you.
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All right.
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Now, don't forget your umbrella.
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Oh, yes.
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Who's that?
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Well, he kind of runs the place.
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You actually lived in his house for a while.
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I did?
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Yeah, quite a lot's happened.
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You and I had a fight recently.
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Did I win?
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No, I won, easily.
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Doesn't sound right.
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Well, it's true.
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Put on the suit.
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Let's go a few rounds.
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You people are so petty.. and tiny.
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By Odin's beard, you shall not cut my hair, lest you feel the wrath of the mighty Thor.
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Please, kind sir, do not cut my hair.
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Go Steve, no person.
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Come on Cap.
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Nothing.
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Whoa!
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Whoa!
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Shhh!
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Nooooo!
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You know this, uh, this, uh, you call yourself Lord of Thunder.
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God of Thunder.
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Damn it.
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I've never met this man in my life.
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He's my brother.
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Adopted.
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Is he any kind of a fighter?
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No. You take this thing out of my neck and I'll show you.
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No. Then we have to go to nowhere now.
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Wrong.
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Where we have to go is never to there.
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That's a made up word.
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What word's made up?
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Lord, status.
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The girl tried to walk my mind.
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Take special care.
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I doubt a human can keep her at bay.
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Fortunately, I am mighty.
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Yeah, okay.
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What's the matter with her?
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You're embarrassing me.
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I told them you were friends.
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There may be no way to make you trust me, but we need to go.
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I have to be sure.
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You have seen Ragnarok,
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the fall of Asgard, the great prophecy.
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Hang on, hang on.
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I'll be back around shortly.
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This is what friends do, they support each other.
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You're Banner's friend.
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I'm not Banner's friend, I prefer you.
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Banner's friend!
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I don't even like Banner.
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I'm into numbers and science and stuff.
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Are you ready?
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It's terribly well balanced.
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Well, if there's too much weight, you lose power on the swings.
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There was one time when we were children, he transformed himself into a snake and he knows that I love snakes.
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So I went to pick up the snake to admire it and he transformed back into himself and he was like, Yeah, it's me!
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And he stabbed me.
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We were eight at the time.
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Time and Mindstones are safe on Earth.
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They're with the Avengers.
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The Avengers?
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The Earth's mightiest heroes.
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Like Kevin Bacon?
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He may be on the team.
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I don't know.
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I haven't been there in a while.
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These things happen though, you know.
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Nothing lasts forever.
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The only thing that...
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Why don't you come see me?
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The only thing that is permanent in life is impermanence Eggs breakfast no,
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I'd like a Bloody Mary You want Asgard it's yours whatever game you're playing it won't work
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You can't defeat me No, I know But he can't.
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Oh my gosh.
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Oh my god, it's so good to see you!
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Give me a cuddly little rascal!
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No, no, I'm good, I'm good.
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That's not necessary.
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Your haircut?
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Notice you've copied my beard.
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By the way, this is a friend of mine.
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I am Groot!
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I am Steve Rogers.
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You don't care about me.
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You're not my friend.
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No, I don't even like the Hulk.
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He's like...
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All right.
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I like.. smash smash smash.
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I prefer you.
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Thanks.
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But if I'm being honest... Are you mocking me?
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Are you mocking me?
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Stop it.
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You just didn't do it again.
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He's trying to copy me.
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Enough!
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He's doing it first.
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We need...
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Oh, that's...
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Ah, naked.
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It's very naked.
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That's...
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It's in my brain now.
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Noob master, hey, it's Thor again.
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You know the God of Thunder?
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Listen, buddy, if you don't log off this game immediately, I'm gonna fly over to your house, come down to that basement you're hiding in, rip off your arms and shove them up your butt!
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Hey, let's do get help.
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What?
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Get help?
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No. Come on, you love it.
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I hate it.
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It's great.
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It works every time.
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It's humiliating.
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Do you have a better plan?
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No. We're doing it.
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We are not doing get help.
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All right.
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We have a plan.
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Six stones.
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Three teams.
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One shot.
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The vision's artificial intelligence.
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A machine.
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So it doesn't count?
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No. It's not like a person lifting the hammer.
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Right.
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Different rules for us.
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Nice guy.
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Artificial.
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But if you put the hammer in an elevator, it would still go up.
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Elevator's not worthy.
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You're all not worthy.
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No, no, give me that.
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You have the little one.
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I bid you farewell and good luck, morons.
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Bye.
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Three...
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Two...
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No wait!
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Whoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.
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That's what I'm talking about!
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That's why he's doing me!
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That's why he's the goat!
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The goat!
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I'm still worthy.
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I shall be restored to my full might.
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I will tower over the mountains and bury my sword deep in Asgard.
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Hang on.
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Give me a second.
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I swear, I'm not even moving.
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It's just doing this on itself.
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Ned of Valyra is real?
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I mean, that place is a legend.
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They make the most powerful, horrific weapons to ever torment the universe.
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I would very much like to go there, please.
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The rabbit is correct, and clearly the smartest among you.
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Rabbit?
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Only each-

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Who Will Love This Video for English Practice?

If you’re a beginner or intermediate learner craving fun, natural practice, this video is a goldmine! It’s perfect for those aiming to boost conversational fluency, pick up casual expressions, and get comfortable with fast-paced, emotional dialogue. The mix of humor, drama, and relatable banter makes it easy to stay engaged—ideal for anyone who wants to learn English with videos without feeling like they’re “studying.”

Words & Idioms to Add to Your Toolkit

The dialogue is packed with standout phrases that sound like real, everyday speech. Here are a few to steal:

  • “Walking meme” (from the title): Someone whose actions or words are so memorable they become a popular joke. Example: “My friend’s dance moves make her a walking meme.”
  • “Run toward my problems”: Face challenges bravely instead of avoiding them. Great for showing determination!
  • “Brain is a bag full of cats”: A hilarious way to say someone is chaotic or unpredictable. Try: “My little brother’s brain is a bag full of cats—you never know what he’ll do next.”
  • “Access denied”: A common tech phrase, but here it’s used humorously to show frustration. Perfect for playful conversations!

Nailing the Accent & Rhythm with Shadowing

Thor’s speech is bold, with strong emphasis and dramatic pauses—perfect for practicing shadowing technique (or “shadow speak”). Here’s how: Play a short clip, pause, then repeat it immediately, mimicking his tone, speed, and volume. Focus on:

  • Stress on key words: In “He’s a friend from work!”, “friend” and “work” get extra punch—this makes your speech sound natural and confident.
  • Emotional intonation: When Thor yells “No! No! No!”, his rising panic is clear. Copying this helps you convey feeling in English.
  • Quick, casual phrases: “Another!” and “Yeah, but I mean…” are short and snappy. Shadowing these trains your mouth to move quickly, like a native.

Practice daily, and soon you’ll notice your pronunciation and fluency improving. Remember, shadow speech isn’t about perfection—it’s about getting comfortable with the flow of English. So grab your headphones, hit play, and let Thor be your funniest language coach!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

StructureIn the video
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters nowhas made · I've never met · have seen
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does itare filled · be restored
Superlatives the -est / the most … — the top or bottom of a groupthe toughest · the largest · the most powerful
Possibility with “might / may” might/may + verb — something that is possible but not certainmay 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.

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