Comedy Duo's Jobs Increase After TV Drama Impression Goes Viral
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The Japanese comedy duo La Parfait has become very popular because of a viral impression act based on the TV drama VIVANT. Viral means something that spreads quickly online.
In their act, the duo imitates characters and scenes from VIVANT. To imitate means to copy how someone acts or speaks. Their performance has attracted a lot of attention.
As a result, La Parfait has seen a sharp rise in job offers. People are calling this sudden increase in demand a 'VIVANT special demand', since their comedy skit connects directly to the show.
Before this success, the duo faced a difficult period. According to reports, they were close to a 'breakup crisis', meaning they almost stopped working together as a team.
However, the duo kept working hard on their comedy material. Their dedicated performance, described as a 'heartfelt routine', is said to have helped them get through that difficult time.
Masaaki Sakai, the actor who plays the lead role in VIVANT, is the original figure the duo copies in their act. Reports say he even gave them direct advice on how to improve their impression.
This kind of personal endorsement from a well-known actor has added even more attention to the duo's performance. An endorsement means public support from someone respected.
Thanks to all this attention, La Parfait is now busier than ever, with their VIVANT-themed comedy routine playing a major role in their recent success.
Vocabulary7 words
- viral
- spreading very fast, especially online
- imitate
- to copy how someone talks or acts
- special demand
- sudden high need for something
- breakup crisis
- a serious risk that a team will split up
- heartfelt routine
- a performance done with strong effort and feeling
- original
- the real, first person being copied
- endorsement
- public support or approval from someone
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1. Their impression act based on VIVANT 2. They nearly split up 3. True
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La Parfait has become very popular because of a _____ impression act based on VIVANT.
In their act, the duo _____ characters and scenes from VIVANT.
La Parfait has seen a sharp rise in _____ offers.
People are calling this a 'VIVANT _____'.
Before this success, the duo faced a difficult _____.
They were close to a '_____ crisis'.
Their dedicated performance is described as a '_____ routine'.
Masaaki Sakai is the _____ figure the duo copies.
Reports say he gave them direct _____ on their impression.
This kind of personal _____ from a well-known actor added more attention.
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