Learn English Conversation - Bad News - 60 seconds (subtitles)

Summary

In this humorous script, a doctor delivers two pieces of news to a patient. The first is grim: the lab results indicate that the patient has only 24 hours to live. The second, even worse, reveals that the doctor has been trying to reach the patient for the past day, leaving the patient in a state of disbelief. The contrast between the dire news and the doctor's awkward confession creates an unexpected comedic twist.

Takeaways

• 😀 A doctor-patient conversation forms the base of the script.
• 😀 The doctor starts with ‘bad news’ regarding the patient's test results.
• 😀 The ‘bad news’ reveals the patient has only 24 hours to live.
• 😀 The patient reacts with shock and disbelief at the news of having 24 hours left.
• 😀 The doctor then reveals the ‘very bad news’ after the initial shock.
• 😀 The twist comes when the doctor says the very bad news is that they’ve been trying to contact the patient for the last day.
• 😀 The patient is more concerned about the fact they’ve been unreachable than the life-threatening diagnosis.
• 😀 The script uses humor to play on the expectations of bad news and surprises the audience with an unexpected twist.
• 😀 The conversation highlights the theme of miscommunication or delay in communication.
• 😀 The final punchline lies in the doctor’s frustration about not being able to reach the patient, showing an absurd shift in priorities.

Q & A

What is the doctor's initial message to the patient?

The doctor informs the patient that they have bad news and very bad news.

What is the bad news the doctor shares with the patient?

The doctor tells the patient that the lab results indicate they have only 24 hours to live.

How does the patient react to the bad news?

The patient is shocked and exclaims that the news is terrible.

What does the patient ask after hearing the bad news?

The patient asks for the very bad news, intrigued about what could be worse.

What is the very bad news the doctor delivers?

The very bad news is that the doctor has been trying to reach the patient for an entire day.

Why is the second piece of news considered 'very bad'?

It is considered 'very bad' because it suggests the doctor had difficulty contacting the patient, implying neglect or miscommunication.

What is the tone of the conversation between the doctor and the patient?

The tone is humorous, especially with the twist in the very bad news, which defuses the gravity of the first piece of news.

What is the purpose of the unexpected twist in the script?

The unexpected twist serves to introduce humor, lightening the serious nature of the bad news about the patient's health.

How does the doctor’s delivery of bad news affect the patient’s response?

The doctor’s delivery shocks the patient, making them focus on the gravity of the health issue, only to be relieved by the triviality of the second bad news.

What role does miscommunication play in the script's humor?

Miscommunication is a key element of the humor, as the patient is initially worried about a serious matter, only to find out the issue is a trivial one regarding missed calls.