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[Troglodyte]

I was recently teaching a class form the series "Bricks Listening" (in this case, book 3). I don't really think that it's a great book for listening comprehension, but I didn't chose it. Anyway, I came to Unit 3 (topic 2) and I had to share it with everyone here. It's worth a laugh.

I really wonder about who writes these dialogues. It seems like there are a bunch of voice actors for the book's dialogues. Why they had to write this one for a man and a woman (as opposed to 2 men) I'll never figure out. In short, there's a woman giving advice to a man about shaving, and it really seems like she's got first hand experience.

Here's the dialogue.


TOPIC 2
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR BEAUTY

Becky: Oh, what happened to your face, John? It looks like a heat rash.
John: It's a razor burn. I cut myself when I shaved this morning. The burns and cuts are really irritating.
Becky: I know how you feel. Maybe you shouldn't have grown a long, long beard.
John: Well, I thought it would be fun and would make me look more mature and sophisticated.
Becky: Yeah, my Mature man!
John: Any advice?
Becky: Maybe you could shave in the shower. The steam really helps soften your beard and moustache.
John: Hmm, sounds like a good idea.
Becky: And you should avoid pressing too hard or tugging on your skin while shaving.
John: I guess I've been stretching it too often when I shave.
Becky: Hmm. I would also suggest you try this cream I have. Use it on the affected area. It really helps moisturize your skin and lessen irritations.
John: Thanks, Becky.


Let's break that down.

Becky: Oh, what happened to your face, John? It looks like a heat rash.
John: It's a razor burn. I cut myself when I shaved this morning.

How can cutting yourself look like a heat rash? Is John using a rusty old blade or something?


Becky: I know how you feel.

Huh?! (Just to clarify, it IS a woman's voice on the CD.)


Becky: I know how you feel. Maybe you shouldn't have grown a long, long beard.

Apparently he had the beard so long that he forgot how to shave.


Becky: Maybe you could shave in the shower.

Well, it would save time, I guess. I don't see how it will stop him from cutting himself. (Note to readers - Don't try this with an electric razor!)


Becky: The steam really helps soften your beard and moustache.

How does she know this? Leg hair isn't exactly like facial hair so, I'm wondering how much experience Becky has with shaving beards and moustaches (in the shower or not).


Becky: And you should avoid pressing too hard or tugging on your skin while shaving.
John: I guess I've been stretching it too often when I shave.

That's probably good advice. If you keep tugging on your skin, you could end up having to shave your hands as well.


Becky: Hmm. I would also suggest you try this cream I have. Use it on the affected area. It really helps moisturize your skin and lessen irritations.

Listen to your girlfriend, John. She obviously knows more about this than you.

[greatunknown]

You know, I shave in the shower every day! You gotta get yourself a decent mirror that doesn't fog up though... I think Becky's on to something!

Funny post

[NYC_Gal]

You seriously can't figure out what she shaves?

[pangaea]

NYC_Gal wrote:

[crossmr]

http://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2009/07/razorburn.jpg

shaving in the shower is great, it ensures your skin is nice and ready to be shaved.
Leg hair isn't identical to facial hair, but the concept is the same, same with armpits.


While the tone of the dialog is a little ridiculous one would have to wonder if you've ever seen the business end of a razor in your life.

[WadRUG'naDoo]

Don't need a mirror.

[KoreanAmbition]

+1

[Troglodyte]

[seonsengnimble]

Bricks is honestly the worst series imaginable.

I taught Bricks reading, and I couldn't believe the crap in that book.

"Oh, chubby. You silly, dirty chubby. You slipped out in the tub. Billy and I will have to grab you and get chubby in the tub."

[crossmr]

[moosehead]

[pangaea]

seongsengnimble wrote:

[Goon-Yang]

[ticktocktocktick]

Wait til you get to book 4. There's one about muslim terrorists in there