That's Not My Neighbor

Markiplier
16 May 202429:05

Summary

TLDRIn this video, Markiplier introduces his audience to a unique game set in 1955 where the player assumes the role of a Dorman, tasked with identifying and preventing doppelgangers from entering a building. The game, reminiscent of 'Papers, Please', requires keen observation of neighbors' appearances and documents. Markiplier humorously navigates the challenges, interacting with various characters while attempting to maintain security. He also discusses his hiatus from video uploads due to movie production, hinting at upcoming sponsored content and urging viewers' support. The video concludes with Markiplier's reflections on his gameplay experience and anticipation for his audience's reaction to his movie.

Takeaways

  • 🎬 The video is a playthrough of a game where the player takes on the role of a 'Dorman', responsible for identifying and preventing doppelgangers from entering a building.
  • 🕵️‍♂️ The Dorman must carefully check each neighbor's identity, appearance, and entry request against a checklist and ID to ensure they are not doppelgangers.
  • 📅 The game is set in February 1955, and the Dorman must be attentive to details such as expiration dates on IDs and whether individuals are on the approved list for that day.
  • 🚫 If a person is not on the list or their ID does not match, the Dorman is expected to question them and make a judgment on whether to allow them entry or not.
  • 🔥 The Dorman has access to an 'emergency button' to call for help if they determine someone is a doppelganger, and can use 'Hot Stuff' to eliminate threats.
  • 🎮 The game has a scoring system that rates the player's performance at the end of 'The Run', which may involve finding and completing a quiz by a character named Chester.
  • 🎥 The creator, Mark, mentions being busy with movie production, which has affected his ability to upload videos and engage in brand deals.
  • 🤝 Mark encourages viewers to support upcoming sponsored videos as they help support his dreams and the continuation of his content creation.
  • 🛁 There is a humorous and cryptic reference to Mark being in a bathtub, which he challenges viewers to figure out the reason for, promising to explain in a future video.
  • 😴 Mark expresses his fatigue from working on the movie and his eagerness to get back to creating regular content for his audience.
  • 👥 The game involves interaction with various characters, each with unique features that the Dorman must remember and verify to protect the building's residents.

Q & A

  • Who is the speaker in the video script?

    -The speaker in the video script is Mark Abl, the creator of the content.

  • What is the video about?

    -The video is about Mark Abl playing a game that involves identifying neighbors who might be doppelgangers, and also discussing his recent activities and upcoming brand deals.

  • What does Mark Abl mention about his recent activity?

    -Mark Abl mentions that he has been busy working on a movie and has not been uploading videos. He also talks about catching up on brand deals.

  • What is the significance of the year '1955' in the script?

    -The year '1955' is significant as it is the setting of the game Mark Abl is playing, where he has to identify doppelgangers in a neighborhood.

  • What game is Mark Abl playing in the script?

    -Mark Abl is playing a game that resembles 'Papers, Please' but with a twist where he has to identify doppelgangers impersonating people.

  • What is the objective of the game Mark is playing?

    -The objective of the game is to determine whether the person wanting to enter the building is a doppelganger by checking their appearance and documents against a checklist.

  • What does Mark Abl say about brand deals?

    -Mark Abl says that he has been offered some brand deals that he needs to catch up on, and he wants to do them well to secure sponsorships for the future.

  • How does Mark Abl describe his experience with the game?

    -Mark Abl describes his experience with the game as relaxing and something he enjoys doing, despite the challenges it presents.

  • What does Mark Abl mention about his future plans regarding the game?

    -Mark Abl mentions that he plans to play the game again to get better at it and discover any secrets it may have.

  • What does Mark Abl say about his movie production?

    -Mark Abl says that his part in the movie production is over and he is looking forward to viewers seeing it, as it is very cool and nearing completion.

Outlines

00:00

🎥 Introduction to 'That's Not My Neighbor' Game

In this introduction, Mark Abl welcomes viewers to a video about the game 'That's Not My Neighbor' and hints at his involvement in a movie. He playfully challenges the audience to figure out why he's in a bathtub, promising to explain in a future video. Mark discusses his absence from video uploads, attributing it to his focus on movie production. He also mentions brand deals he's working on and asks for viewer support, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving his dreams. The video then transitions into a gameplay segment where Mark's character is tasked with identifying doppelgangers at a security checkpoint.

05:02

🕵️‍♂️ The Role of a Dorman in 'That's Not My Neighbor'

This paragraph explains the role of a Dorman in the game, which involves scrutinizing the appearance of individuals to determine if they are doppelgangers impersonating residents. The Dorman must check IDs, entry requests, and ensure all details match the checklist for each neighbor. Mark goes through the process of verifying a resident named Steven Rudboys, noting the importance of paying attention to details like big nose, glasses, and short hair. He also highlights the game's setting in 1955 and the stakes involved in correctly identifying doppelgangers.

10:02

🕵️‍♀️ Identifying Doppelgangers and Game Mechanics

Mark continues to play 'That's Not My Neighbor,' interacting with various characters and using clues to determine if they are doppelgangers. He questions the characters' appearances, IDs, and reasons for entry, comparing them to a checklist. The paragraph includes humorous exchanges with characters like Margaret Bubbles and McLoy, who have distinct features that help or hinder Mark's decision-making. The gameplay also introduces the concept of 'The Run,' where doppelgangers don't kill immediately but are scored at the end based on the player's performance.

15:06

🔍 Close Examination and Mistakes in Identification

In this segment, Mark closely examines the IDs and appearances of the characters, trying to catch any inconsistencies that might indicate a doppelganger. He makes a critical error by allowing a character without a mole, who should have one according to the ID, to enter the building. This mistake leads to Mark's character's death in the game, emphasizing the high stakes and the need for accuracy in identifying doppelgangers.

20:10

🤔 Doubts and Confusion Over Resident Verification

Mark expresses doubts and confusion over the verification process as he interacts with more characters. He questions why some characters are not on the list for the day, yet they provide plausible reasons for their absence. The paragraph showcases Mark's struggle with distinguishing between genuine residents and potential doppelgangers, as he grapples with the game's complex mechanics and the pressure of making the right call.

25:11

🎉 Conclusion and Reflections on the Game Experience

In the final paragraph, Mark concludes his gameplay session with 'That's Not My Neighbor.' He reflects on his experience, acknowledging that he might have let a doppelganger in due to leaving the door open. Despite the mistake, he expresses satisfaction with his first attempt at the game and hints at playing again to improve his skills. Mark also teases the upcoming completion of his movie project and thanks the viewers for their support, promising more content in the future.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Doppelganger

A doppelganger is a term used to describe a look-alike or double of a person, often with the implication of being an imposter. In the context of the video, the main character is tasked with identifying doppelgangers who are impersonating neighbors, which is central to the game's theme of deception and vigilance.

💡Movie Production

Movie production refers to the process of making a film or movie, which includes pre-production, production, and post-production stages. In the script, the creator mentions being done with the final stretch of a movie, indicating that they have been deeply involved in the production process, which has impacted their ability to create other content.

💡Brand Deals

Brand deals are agreements between content creators and companies where the creator promotes the company's products or services in exchange for compensation. The script mentions catching up on brand deals, which are crucial for the creator's revenue but can sometimes conflict with their other creative commitments.

💡Sponsored Video

A sponsored video is a type of content where a company pays for its product or service to be featured or promoted. The creator discusses the importance of sponsored videos for supporting their dreams and asks the audience to be supportive when such videos are released.

💡Gameplay

Gameplay refers to the actual play of a video game, often recorded and shared for entertainment or educational purposes. The video script describes a detailed gameplay scenario where the player must determine the authenticity of neighbors to prevent doppelgangers from entering a building.

💡Impersonation

Impersonation is the act of pretending to be someone else, often by mimicking their appearance or behavior. In the video's game, doppelgangers are impersonating neighbors, which is a key element of the challenge the player faces.

💡Checklist

A checklist is a list of items to be checked or completed. In the context of the game, the player must use a checklist to verify the identity of individuals requesting entry, ensuring they are not doppelgangers. This is a critical part of the gameplay mechanics.

💡Emergency

An emergency is a situation that requires immediate action or a sudden and urgent matter. The script mentions characters leaving due to an 'emergency at work,' which is used as a reason for their unexpected appearance or deviation from the norm.

💡

💡Arcade Mode

Arcade mode typically refers to a game mode that emulates the style of classic arcade games, often characterized by a high score chase and limited lives. In the script, arcade mode is mentioned as a feature of the game where doppelgangers do not kill immediately, and the player's performance is ranked at the end of a run.

💡IDD Logo

The IDD (Institute for Dystopian Defense) logo is a fictional element in the game that signifies official identification documents. The player must check for the IDD logo on IDs to verify their authenticity, which is a key part of determining if a person is a doppelganger or not.

💡Expiration Date

An expiration date is the date until which something remains valid or remains permissible to use. In the context of the game, the player must check the expiration dates on IDs to ensure they are current, which is another security measure against doppelgangers.

Highlights

Introduction to the video by Mark Abl, creator of 'That's Not My Neighbor', discussing the final stretch of the movie production.

Mark hints at a mysterious reason for being in a bathtub, promising to reveal it in a future video.

Explanation of the game mechanics, which are similar to 'Papers, Please' but with a unique twist involving non-human entities.

Mark expresses his desire to get back to regular video production after focusing on the movie.

Details on the game's setting in 1955 and the task of identifying 'doppelgangers'.

Description of the game's interface and how to use it to verify the identity of neighbors.

Mark's humorous approach to questioning the identity of characters in the game.

Revealing the consequences of letting a doppelganger into the building.

Mark's commentary on the importance of attention to detail in the game.

Discussion on the game's 'Arcade Mode' and its scoring system.

Mark's personal confession about the challenges of balancing video production with other commitments.

Announcement of upcoming sponsored videos and Mark's request for support from his audience.

Mark's reflection on the game's mechanics and the strategy for identifying doppelgangers.

A funny moment where Mark questions the validity of a character's mole in the game.

Mark's realization of a potential mistake in letting a character into the building, suspecting they might be a doppelganger.

The climax of the gameplay where Mark confronts a character with a suspiciously large head, hinting at being a doppelganger.

Mark's final thoughts on the gameplay experience and his anticipation for the release of his movie.

Closing remarks with Mark's signature humor and a tease for the next video.

Transcripts

00:00

hello everybody my name is Mark abl and

00:02

welcome to that's not my neighbor and

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also welcome to the me that is

00:07

done with the final stretch of the movie

00:11

yay what does that mean well it doesn't

00:13

mean that it's going to come out next

00:15

week so if you were thinking that that's

00:17

what was going to happen you were wrong

00:19

wrong about many things and I'm going to

00:21

educate you but only when you can figure

00:22

out why I'm in a bathtub once you can

00:25

figure that out then I can tell you

00:27

exactly why I'm doing all the things

00:28

that I'm doing I'm going to do that

00:30

another video I just wanted to get into

00:31

recording again it's been so long like I

00:34

can't even explain why it's been

00:37

difficult for me to do anything other

00:39

than work on the movie but let me just

00:41

say I've been busy you remember that

00:43

video that I put out that was I was

00:44

tired you know I know I've said these

00:46

words before and I know that they've

00:48

lost all meaning but final stretch that

00:50

was real and I was and there's such a

00:53

thing as doing too much but not for me

00:56

and not for you and not for the people

00:58

in this neighborhood because

01:00

it's 1955 and I'm going to figure out

01:03

who's not my neighbor so this game you

01:05

probably have seen it but it's basically

01:07

papers please but for alternate people

01:10

not people whatever they are

01:13

alternates people impersonating well not

01:16

people but things that kind of look like

01:19

people sometime H record what am I

01:23

recording all

01:25

record neighbors killed oh no Doppel you

01:28

allow in captured do apples all right

01:31

whatever let's play around also I'm kind

01:33

of all right listen I'm going to be real

01:35

with you guys I'm going to be very real

01:37

I have to be very real with you

01:39

guys in my Sprints not only have I not

01:43

uploaded videos but there were a few

01:46

brand deals you know those things that I

01:48

very rarely get and rarely ever will get

01:50

again because I keep doing things like

01:52

work on a movie and then I say that I'm

01:55

going to do that brand deal and then I'm

01:56

not able to do that because the last

01:58

thing I want is for the only video to

02:00

come out while I'm working on a thing to

02:01

be a brand

02:03

deal well I got some brand deals that I

02:05

got to catch up on so I'm going to be

02:07

very real with you I have to do them

02:10

well I don't have to do anything but I'm

02:12

going to do them because I want to be

02:15

able to get sponsors at some point in

02:17

the future and we all got to pull

02:19

together for this we all got to do this

02:22

we're on the same team here so when you

02:24

see a sponsored video coming out very

02:26

soon about a couple different things

02:30

know that we all got to agree and rally

02:33

behind it and be super supportive about

02:35

it okay because you support my dreams

02:38

and these help my dreams okay and if you

02:40

don't know the transitive property of

02:42

how one thing affects the other and

02:43

affects my dreams then just be aware

02:46

smile and applaud that's all you got to

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do just smile and

02:51

applaud okay let's play this before you

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think I'm some kind of

02:56

other all right arcade mode h DD is

03:00

working on

03:02

it the doppelgangers you let in don't

03:05

kill you immediately but at the end of

03:07

The Run get a score rank at the end of

03:09

The Run according to your performance

03:11

possibility to find and complete

03:13

Chester's

03:15

quiz cool I don't know what any of that

03:18

means also is anyone

03:20

confused as to what's happening if

03:22

you've been keeping up with distractable

03:23

you'd know that I'm in a tub you still

03:25

don't know why but that was an

03:27

assignment that I gave to you to figure

03:29

out so work on that and yes I will put

03:31

out a whole video talking about my

03:33

experience with this movie and making it

03:35

but I'm just not I want to get back into

03:37

normal videos real soon I find this very

03:39

relaxing we'll see how relaxed I get

03:42

after a

03:44

while hold on there we go if you're

03:48

watching this film it's because you're

03:49

the new Dorman in your

03:51

building your job is to determine

03:53

whether the person who wants to enter

03:55

the building is a

03:58

doppelganger oo as everyone knows

04:01

doppelgangers have the ability to

04:02

transform into another person and

04:04

impersonate them as everyone knows but

04:07

some are not too good at it and could

04:09

generate

04:12

imperfections you have to pay close

04:14

attention to the appearance of your

04:19

neighbors also remember to fill out the

04:21

checklist for each

04:22

neighbor

04:25

uh-huh you can't miss any detail because

04:27

it could mean death for you and your

04:29

neighbor

04:32

oh this is the structure of your office

04:34

now we're going to explain how it works

04:36

all right I should pay attention to this

04:37

sometimes when I read things aloud like

04:40

for the video I don't actually take in

04:42

any of the information here's a security

04:43

window don't forget to observe very well

04:45

each individual who approaches okay on

04:47

the right you have the folders with all

04:49

the data of each neighbor according to

04:50

the respective floor okay can fill out

04:53

the checklist take one of the lists in

04:55

front of you okay receive documents from

04:59

this hatch okay if you determine that

05:02

the individual

05:04

isn't a doppelganger then allow them

05:06

into the building with these buttons

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okay otherwise if you determine that it

05:10

is in fact a doppelganger press the

05:12

emergency button and call

05:14

3312 okay remember that

05:17

3312 to communicate with the DDD or any

05:20

apartment in your building use the

05:21

telephone in front of you okay good I

05:24

will do that your job is really

05:26

important so make sure you do it right

05:28

okay I get it

05:30

look I'm not trying to just speed

05:32

through here but they're being a little

05:33

slow finally we congratulate the dorant

05:35

of the month Henry who is dead

05:37

apparently it wasn't that he did an

05:39

excellent job but he was the only Dorman

05:41

in the area who didn't get killed by

05:42

doppelgangers never mind I was

05:45

completely wrong but be like Henry

05:49

okay but better okay am I supposed to

05:53

remember who Henry is am I supposed to

05:55

remember that picture I bet that was

05:57

important I bet it seems like a

05:59

throwaway oh hi welcome and

06:02

congratulations on your new job

06:04

thanks as you can see on the

06:06

introductory film your job is to verify

06:07

the

06:08

Integrity verify the entry of neighbors

06:11

okay hold on I can't hear

06:13

anything each day there will be a list

06:15

of individuals who will request is

06:16

possible that there are individuals who

06:17

request entry and aren't on the list

06:20

okay in which case you will mark on the

06:23

checklist that they are not on the list

06:24

and proceed to question the individual

06:26

okay also you must verify that the ID

06:29

and the entry requests are correct and

06:30

have the respective DDD

06:32

logo don't forget to also check the

06:34

expiration on the IDS month month year

06:37

year year year remember it's February

06:41

1955 I wish you good luck thanks do I

06:44

have a time limit on this do I have to

06:47

do I have to hurry along is there going

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to be a line or something all right I

06:52

hi good afternoon hi yes hello okay

06:56

Steven rud

06:58

boys okay Steven red boys f303 I'm the

07:02

resident in the building apartment is on

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three on the third floor okay third

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floor f303 we got Steven rud boys hboy

07:10

big nose wears glasses short hair small

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head all

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right oh

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boy can I not compare these against each

07:20

other really I have to memorize that I

07:23

can't I don't have two hands and I

07:24

couldn't hold that up I guess this helps

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wish I could press the space bar for

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that if we find yeah that's good okay

07:31

expiration that's say still valid okay

07:34

big nose where's

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glasses looks pretty much like his ID

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pilot

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okay um so as far as I

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know it's correct DDD logo how do I know

07:48

if it's a correct DDD logo seems good

07:51

okay ID appearance entry request is it

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on today's

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list

07:58

checklist I don't know where's today's

08:00

list here we

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go uh no you are not you're not on

08:04

today's list okay so you hey how do I

08:08

how do I question

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you I'm not on today's list because I

08:14

had to leave due to an emergency at work

08:19

uh-huh

08:23

okay I mean it seems

08:25

fine probably probably okay

08:30

I already answered your

08:31

question would you call that a small

08:34

head I mean it seems like a perfectly

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normal head all right fine you're fine

08:38

go ahead have a good day have a good day

08:41

sir

08:44

T hello wait wait wait what wait wait

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well I have to close it each time what

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do you mean I have to close it wait oh

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uh oh uh what what what do you what do

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you mean what do you mean

09:01

hello Margaret bubbles okay let's see

09:03

this Margaret bubbles okay you are on

09:05

the list you have a lazy eye anyway

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noticing

09:10

that uhhuh you have your ID looks okay

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let me

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check

09:19

uh uh third apartment on the second

09:23

floor okay third apartment on the second

09:25

floor that is indeed you deviated left

09:28

eye round know big smile you bet

09:33

okay that looks good it's in date that

09:36

looks okay you look like your

09:39

picture uh you polka dots and everything

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okay ID is good appearance looks good

09:44

entry request

09:46

is you live here so I'm assuming that's

09:49

good um and you

09:51

are indeed on the list so this seems all

09:54

good you're on the list uh have a good

09:57

day God speed to you

10:00

well this doesn't seem so bad I out

10:02

there's even any doppelgangers out there

10:04

it's just a

10:19

rumor

10:21

um hey McLoy uh uh-huh do you usually

10:27

have a hat

10:31

I come from doing the

10:32

shopping

10:35

uh-huh yeah you sure do don't you

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um uh what's wrong with my

10:45

appearance

10:48

worm I always have

10:51

it uh-huh yeah

10:55

um does that do I'm going to call

11:00

all right come on hurry up here whoa

11:03

what what

11:05

the oh I got to actually that makes more

11:09

sense okay all

11:17

right uh-huh we got ourselves

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one thank you

11:36

cleaning protocol complete thank you was

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it a was it a

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doppelganger okay thank you for telling

11:42

me I'm sure I didn't let any in by just

11:45

having the door wide open who would do

11:47

that there certainly definitely were

11:49

instructions to

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say uh

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you got an

12:02

ID uh-huh okay all right no ID huh all

12:07

right what about your

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appearance uhhuh okay all

12:13

right you don't have an enter request

12:16

what's that about okay all right uh

12:19

you're not on today's list okay all

12:21

right all right well I'm just going to

12:24

do one of these and then we're going to

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go H H yep

12:36

uh-huh uhhuh hey bud thanks well if

12:41

they're going to be that obvious then I

12:42

probably didn't let any in any horrible

12:44

ones right right for sure right yes blow

12:49

up my bathtub if I'm telling a

12:51

lie

12:54

hello what is the meaning of life the

12:56

universe and everything else well you

12:58

know you're asking the right person uh

13:02

you're asking the right

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guy but the wrong

13:09

question that's incorrect well [ __ ] you

13:12

who are you to say you were asking

13:14

me listen if it's another 42 reference

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I'm sick of that [ __ ] I don't want to

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play that I don't want to play it

13:21

anymore I don't want to do it oh hey

13:24

it's you um you still you you still

13:28

don't have your ID is here but your

13:30

appearance what's with the

13:32

hat what's with the hat

13:37

bro uh-huh yeah um you don't wear a hat

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is what I'm saying I'm just saying that

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you don't usually wear a hat

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MC R

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boys uh-huh okay have 303

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right

13:55

well oh oh oh always wears a hat then

14:00

why does he not have a hat in anything

14:02

then why would he not have a hat where's

14:05

your entry request forgot to show Andrew

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requ here it is oh

14:09

okay well that does make

14:15

sense and one second third floor okay

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611

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uh-huh

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uh-huh all right whatever seems fine I

14:29

don't like it but it seems fine are you

14:31

on today's

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list well damned if he is all

14:37

right okay thank you have a good day G I

14:42

closed the door this time don't worry

14:44

guys I did

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it

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hi hi or whatever okay anastas

14:56

mes all right

14:59

okay well you're on the

15:01

list over here f204 okay

15:06

f24 close that put that

15:09

down uh-huh okay let me get your

15:19

ID that looks good tired Eyes Two poy

15:21

tail small nose round

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face okay tired eyes two ponytails small

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nose round face

15:32

all right ID appearance entry request

15:34

and you

15:36

are on today's list okay all right that

15:39

seems good even though I kind of

15:40

remember seeing some you open the door

15:43

for me oh was I supposed to do that was

15:46

I supposed to complete the

15:48

checklist and then do that I never I

15:51

never hit complete checklist did I I

15:53

just kind of was letting people in

15:54

willy-nilly which tells me that maybe I

15:57

wasn't doing it right

15:59

yeah good afternoon okay who are you

16:02

Albert Sky peachman all right initial

16:04

analysis seems to be all right mhm

16:10

okay present job as a shoem maker uh-huh

16:15

okay all right shoem maker

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uh-huh you do look like your picture

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okay that's good has a mustache all

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right so far so good the date is correct

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the symbols are correct this seems good

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you are on today's list yep go ahead

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have a good

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one wo what you Woodling Bo High the

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freak are

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you not on the

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list robery peachman who the

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come from your job as a shoe

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maker oh oh but you're not on the list

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okay I almost instantly said no has a

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goatee is that is that what that is is

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that what that

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is is that what you you don't have a

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mole what's wrong with your mole you

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have a mole in your pictures though

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that's

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interesting but you don't have a mole

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here wait

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why do you have a mole in your

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documentation but not a mole in

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your hold on what's up what's up you you

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have a mole I don't remember you having

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a

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mole yeah I am comparing them well with

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you and what I'm seeing is that you

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ain't got no mole I don't see a

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mole you know would be it would be

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really bad if you touched up this photo

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because I see a mole here and I don't

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like it I don't like you okay okay and

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your attitude and your possibility of

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being a human destroying

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monster and just because this is your ID

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doesn't mean that I trust it okay you

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could have faked the ID right let me

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compare that let

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see I don't like you and I don't trust

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you you are going to uh you're you're

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dead Okay that's just the way it goes

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I'm a real good

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Dorman I'm really good at my job

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okay all

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right I sure

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have just send out the

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incinerators torch

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them multiple Jets of fire use the Hot

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Stuff the extra hot

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