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"The reason that clichés become clichés is that they are the hammers and screwdrivers in the toolbox of communication."

Namekian: [music plays] We’re here to stop this senseless slaughter of our people!
Freeza: Ninety-two...
Namekian: This has gone on for too long! And now, you’re going to pay!
Freeza: Three hundred and fifty-five...
Namekian: We are... we... what are you-
Freeza: No, go on. Continue, don’t mind me.
Namekian: Aaand... we are the ones who will stop you!
Freeza: Ooh, wow, four hundred and nineteen!
Namekian: That’s- [Record Needle Scratch] what the hell are you doing?!
Freeza: Oh, sorry, it’s a little hobby of mine. I hear these heroic speeches so wearily often, so I started making a mental list of how many times I’ve heard certain lines.
Namekian: Y-you insane bastard.
Freeza: One hundred and ninety.
Namekian: Yeah?! Well, uh, we’re going to... f**k your face!
Freeza: Oh-ho-ho, oh my! ...Twelve.


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