Hiroshima University's English Podcast

前回は少しシリアスな話題でしたが、今回はがらりと一転して軽い話題をお届けしましょう。 "Picking up girls"と言えば、日本語では死語となった「ナンパ」や「ガールハント」のイメージでしょうか。バーで出会った女性を一生懸命に口説こうとする男。でもそのあまりにクサいセリフ(corny lines)の連発には思わず苦笑させられます。 Download MP3 *** Script *** Scene: In a bar, with loud music in the background M: Hi, do you come here often? W: No, it's my first time. M: (Off to the side) Boy, this broad is a real beauty! I wonder if I can get to first base with her! M: Um, I like your earrings. W: Thanks. W: (Off to the side) Hmm… what's this guy after? It looks like he's trying to pick me up or something. He's pretty good-looking, but… M: Can I get you a drink? I'm Steve. W: Hi, I'm Reiko. Um, I'm still OK with the one I have, thanks. M: Reiko, you look like an angel. Welcome to Earth. W: Ha. M: Am I dead, Angel? 'Cause this must be heaven. W: I see. M: Did it hurt? W: Did what hurt? M: When you fell down here from heaven. W: Ha, ha. W: (Off to the side) Boy, this guy is out of this world! Where does he come up with these corny lines? M: Re