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Lyrics & Translation

[English]

What are you doing?

I'm reading quietly, so I don't have to lie about it later.

(gasps)

Found 'em.

The tweezers?

Mom's needles and her magnifying glass.

Absolutely not.

Let me at least try.

No.

You're being a baby.

Nothing you can say will change my mind.

What if it gets infected and turns green

and they have to cut it off?

♪

I think it's numb.

Great, put your hand out.

♪

Wait, how do you plan on sterilizing the needle?

Mom uses a lit match.

We're not allowed to play with matches.

What else would work?

Alcohol.

♪

Stick your finger in there. I'll do the needle.

Okay. I hope I don't get drunk.

How long till you're sterile?

I don't know, but I'm getting lightheaded.

♪

No matter what happens, hold still.

♪

♪

I can't do it.

-Yes, you can. -No, I can't.

Just let me get it.

What if you slip and stab me in the eye?

I'm not gonna slip.

Who always wins when we play...

(gasps) Be right back.

ADULT SHELDON: In 1989 the Milton Bradley Company

had dozens of board games on the market,

but only one where you were the doctor.

♪

Operation came complete

with a red light-up nose,

13 plastic body parts for players to remove

and, most importantly, one pair of genuine tweezers.

♪

My sister performed a medical procedure using

a children's board game,

while I bravely sat very still.

♪

(exhales)

I guess you could say there were two heroes that day.

♪

-Hello? -MISSY: In here.

Why does the kitchen smell like whiskey?

Ask her.

Oh, dear Lord!

Wait till you hear what I did to Meemaw.

MAN ON TV: Our show came at number one.

ALF ON TV: I did it! I did it!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
tweezers /ˈtwiːzərz/ B2	noun - a small tool with two pointed, hard ends used for picking up tiny objects
needle /ˈniːdl/ B1	noun - a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing or medical injections verb - to sew or stitch using a needle
sterilizing /ˈstɛrɪˌlaɪzɪŋ/ B2	verb - to make something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms
infected /ɪnˈfɛktɪd/ B2	adjective - contaminated with disease‑causing microorganisms
magnifying /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/ B2	adjective - enlarging the appearance of something; used with “glass”
alcohol /ˈælkəhɒl/ B1	noun - a clear, flammable liquid used as a beverage or antiseptic
lightheaded /ˈlaɪtˈhɛdɪd/ B2	adjective - feeling a lack of mental clarity, dizzy or faint
operation /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/ B1	noun - a medical procedure involving an incision or other intervention
procedure /prəˈsiːdʃər/ B2	noun - a series of actions carried out in a certain order
board /bɔːrd/ A2	noun - a flat piece of material used for playing games (as in board games)
doctor /ˈdɒktər/ A2	noun - a qualified medical professional
plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ B1	adjective - made of synthetic polymer material; not rigid
genuine /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/ B2	adjective - authentic; real
hero /ˈhɪərəʊ/ B1	noun - a person admired for courage or noble qualities
whiskey /ˈwɪski/ B2	noun - a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash
match /mætʃ/ A2	noun - a small stick that ignites when struck; also a game contest verb - to pair or correspond in a suitable way
slip /slɪp/ B1	verb - to lose footing or slide unintentionally noun - a small mistake or a brief garment worn under clothing
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to keep or grasp something with the hands noun - a grasp or grip
still /stɪl/ A2	adverb - continuing without change; nevertheless adjective - not moving; calm
finger /ˈfɪŋɡər/ A1	noun - any of the five slender parts extending from the hand