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Come on, get that money, money, money, money, I don't think that that's it.
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Oh no!
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I must have left my phone in one of the machines.
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yo hey i was looking for you here this is your phone
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you left it one of the machines yeah yeah thanks simp
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but i never asked for your help okay
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so stop thinking this means you're getting a date
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or i'm gonna be intimate with you cut the bs huh wait a minute
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i was just you still trying to get in my pants gosh
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you simps are insufferable bro i was literally just trying to be a decent human being
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and return your phone good deeds don't always have ulterior motives
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you know that's it i'm starting a tick tock live
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and calling the police what the hell hey what's going on here
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this creep pickpocketed my phone
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so he could use my photos for his shaky time wait what that's nonsense
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i didn't real pretty man come on you've got a lot to tell us back at the station oh crap
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well at least i'm a firm believer in our justice system
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that believes in a man's word in the face of false accusations
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hey chill you're giving me a headache huh whoa jack what are you doing here man
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saying shit as always man i tried to be nice and complimented a co -worker our nice haircut
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she thought i was creeping on her since she works in hr
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she didn't have anyone else to report me to so she called the police damn
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what the hell is wrong with society i try to do a good deed
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and this is how i get paid almost charged with sa fuck
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this shit man yo virgin huh what's good oh great just what i needed
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sup jack dorky it's jack do hardy you stupid moron you do
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that on purpose don't you i don't give a damn jackass what do you want well uh
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we kind of borrowed this random car from a parking lot nearby
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and we're gonna park it somewhere else for tiktok prank video
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so we were wondering
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if car what car oh kobe's looking for a parking spot dude oh got it
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but what do you want from me then
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oh nothing really bro we were wondering if you could lend us a few hundred bucks for gas
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tanks almost empty you know a few hundred
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i'm broke as hell dude what makes you think
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i can just drop a few hundred like i'm handing out candy come on dog aren't
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we friends nope not really come on virgin i mean zoomer
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when was the last time i didn't pay you back bro
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you guys never pay shit man tell you what we'll give you credit once
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we go viral with this video clout's gonna be insane dude we'll be famous
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that sounds great but sorry guys i literally have a hundred bucks for the whole week
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so i can't really these will do thanks virgin huh hey i'm not oh damn
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that girl is so fire dude huh really where hey there's no one there man huh guys
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What a stupid virgin.
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Told you we could easily take advantage of that idiot dude.
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Looks like it.
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But are we really going to share credit with him, dog?
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Are you stupid?
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Of course not.
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We're the only ones getting clout from this prank.
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Real nice, boys.
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Come on.
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You got a lot to explain back at the station.
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Yo, is this because I'm black?
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It's because you stole a car and posted the evidence on TikTok, dipshit.
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Oh, fair enough, dog.
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Really?
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You parked the car at the police station, dumbass?
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It was the only available spot, bro.
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hey zoomer how you doing terrible okay finding out pretty much
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everyone is an opportunistic lying parasite is soul crushing as hell huh what's with the doom and gloom did something happen
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it's people sophie that's the problem i try to be nice to everyone
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and in return i get humiliated
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and taken advantage of is society this crooked oh poor little thing first time finding out huh
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you see that's your problem zoomer you seek to be liked by everyone that's pretty much impossible
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and the worst part is
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that it can be counterproductive for some reason a huge chunk of society sees kindness as weakness
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and tries to take advantage of it remember nice guys always finish last my advice stop seeking validation from everyone
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and learn to actually say no trust me you'll be happier
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well that's kind of gloomy of course i want to be liked by everyone
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but still uh mister huh over here mister hey mister can i have chicken nuggets please oh of course missy
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but you got money right
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Yep, mummy gave some to me.
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Nice.
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I'll have your chicken nuggets in a second then.
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Thank you, mister.
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You are really nice.
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See, Sophie?
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Not everyone is a terminally sociopathic a -hole.
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Here.
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I'll give her an extra chicken nugget so she understands being a nice person has its payoff.
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Here you go.
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Thank you, mister.
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Have a nice day.
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You too, missy.
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Damn, it's great to finally find a decent human being for once.
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Zuma!
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Stop smiling to yourself like a dimwit and go clean the men's bathroom right now.
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Hey, mommy.
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Mister gave me an extra chicken nugget.
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Why?
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Because he must be so appallingly stupid, he can't even count right.
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Oh, got it.
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That's why you have to study hard so you don't end up being a big lame loser like, er, that guy over there.
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Huh?
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But, Mum, he's not a loser.
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He is Mr. Loser.
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Oh, you're right, see?
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You're a fast learner, sweetie.
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okay okay i get it fuck being nice man come on i just told her see you next monday
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because of the weekend i wasn't hitting on her yeah yeah
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that's what they all say you can explain it back at the station
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Why Being Nice Gets You Screwed Every Time”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: mister, dude, nugget, virgin, bro. This video has 102 sentences and 1012 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:01. The speaker talks at a steady 126 words per minute, a comfortable pace for shadowing. Only 80% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| mister noun | /ˈmɪstəɹ/ | Alternative spelling of Mister, especially when used as a form of address without a name. |
| virgin noun | /ˈvɝd͡ʒɪn/ | Someone vowed to virginity (usually a woman and often a consecrated virgin), or someone who died in defense of their virginity; (especially) one venerated as a… |
| loser noun | /luzɚ/ | A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive. |
| decent adjective | /ˈdiː.sənt/ | Appropriate; suitable for the circumstances. |
| buck noun | /ˈbʌk/ | A male deer, antelope, sheep, goat, rabbit, hare, and sometimes the male of other animals such as the hamster, ferret, salmonid, shad, skunk and kangaroo. |
| creep verb | /kɹiːp/ | To move slowly with the abdomen close to the ground. |
| deed noun | /diːd/ | An action or act; something that is done. |
| prank noun | /pɹæŋk/ | A practical joke or mischievous trick. |
| pants noun | /pænts/ | An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers. |
| worker noun | /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ | One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor. |
| steal verb | /stiːl/ | To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it. |
| insane adjective | /ɪnˈseɪn/ | Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad. |
| candy noun | /ˈkæn.di/ | Crystallized sugar formed by boiling down sugar syrup. |
| nope | /noʊp/ | No. |
| nonsense noun | /ˈnɒn.səns/ | Letters or words, in writing or speech, that have no meaning or pattern or seem to have no meaning. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
| end up verb | To bring to a conclusion. |
| hand out verb | To distribute; to give out, either by hand or as if so (figuratively). |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- We're the only ones getting clout from this prank.
- Yo, is this because I'm black?
- You parked the car at the police station, dumbass?
- I'll have your chicken nuggets in a second then.
- You're a fast learner, sweetie.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | be liked |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was looking · was literally just trying · was creeping |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | stop thinking · stop seeking · Stop smiling |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | we'll give · we'll be · will do |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 34 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, you're. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: crush /kɹʌʃ/, gosh /ɡɑːʃ/, validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, accusation /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/, shaky /ˈʃeɪki/
- Long words — get the stress right: validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/, accusation /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/, appallingly /ʌˈpɑlɪŋli/, counterproductive /ˌkaʊntəpɹəˈdʌktɪv/, humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like mister, virgin, loser.
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.