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Punch-Drunk Love
by Paul Thomas Anderson
Elizabeth attempts to set her brother Barry up on a date while simultaneously confronting him about his mental health. Barry becomes increasingly defensive and anxious as Elizabeth pushes him to address rumors that he is seeking professional help.
The Bear
by Karen Joseph Adcock, Catherine Schetina
Claire calls Carmy to confront him about giving her a fake phone number, leading to a playful and awkward exchange. Despite his initial panic and social anxiety, Carmy agrees to help her move items into storage, marking a rare moment of personal connection outside of his kitchen life.
Catastrophe
by Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney
Sharon calls Rob to inform him that she is pregnant following their brief, intense fling. The two characters grapple with the shock of the news while navigating their mutual responsibility and the reality of being relative strangers.
During a date in Boston, Rob receives an unexpected phone call from Sharon, a woman he had a week-long fling with in London. The casual conversation takes a life-altering turn when Sharon reveals she is pregnant, forcing both to confront the consequences of their brief encounter and decide how to move forward as near-strangers.
The Eye of the Dolphin
by Unknown
A teenage girl arrives at a remote research center to confront the father she has never met following her mother's death. The scene captures the awkward, high-stakes first meeting between a weathered scientist and the daughter he didn't know existed.
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
by Ron J. Friedman, Steve Bencich
A well-meaning but socially awkward father gives his son unconventional advice on his first day of high school. He encourages Barry to reinvent himself and hide his true personality to achieve popularity, leading to a humorous exchange about social status and shampoo commercials.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
by Charlie Kaufman
Two strangers, Joel and Clementine, strike up a nervous and quirky conversation on a nearly empty commuter train. Clementine's erratic, high-energy personality clashes with Joel's painful shyness, leading to a series of awkward social blunders and a tentative, soulful connection.
Joel and Clementine meet for the 'first' time on a Long Island Rail Road train, where the extroverted and erratic Clementine forces a conversation with the shy, reserved Joel. As they navigate an awkward but magnetic introduction, Clementine's volatile personality and Joel's quiet kindness create an immediate, if fractured, connection.
Road to Nardo
by Mike Gagerman, Andrew Waller
While on a rescue mission in Mexico, Jason tries to convince a skeptical Evan that their companion Gabby is interested in him. Jason provides a ridiculous, step-by-step seduction plan involving a bizarre physical move he calls the 'Windshield Wiper'.
A socially anxious and lonely man named Barry calls a phone sex line for the first time. He is visibly nervous and paranoid about his privacy, attempting to use a pseudonym while simultaneously providing his real social security number and address to the operator.
A lonely small-business owner engages in a phone sex call only to be contacted the next morning by the woman, who attempts to extort him for rent money. Barry's initial awkwardness turns to genuine fear when she reveals she has his personal information and threatens to contact his family.
Barry attempts to purchase a massive quantity of individual pudding cups to exploit a frequent flyer mile loophole. He faces the frustration and skepticism of a grocery store clerk while struggling with his own social anxiety and desperation.
After a sudden outburst of destructive rage, Barry attempts to gaslight a restaurant manager about the damage he caused to a bathroom stall. The scene highlights Barry's social anxiety and his desperate, childlike attempts to avoid consequences despite his bleeding hand and obvious guilt.
Barry explains an elaborate frequent flyer mile loophole involving Healthy Choice pudding to his date, Lena. As he realizes how eccentric he sounds, he begins to backtrack and lie about his involvement to avoid judgment.
Barry calls his sister Elizabeth to find out where Lena is staying in Hawaii, but his social anxiety and her constant belittling push him to a breaking point. The scene escalates from a clumsy lie about a forgotten purse to a desperate, explosive plea for basic respect and information.
The Big Bang Theory
by Stephen Engel, Tim Doyle
Raj brings Penny back to his apartment and impulsively introduces her to his parents in India via video chat. The situation quickly devolves into an awkward confrontation as his parents criticize his choice in women while Penny defends herself against their cultural prejudices.
Sheldon recounts a childhood story about trying to genetically engineer a griffin to replace his dead cat. He suggests that the group should use this opportunity to find or create a superior replacement for their friend Raj.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
by J.K. Rowling
Newt expresses his anxieties to Jacob about reuniting with Tina in Paris, particularly his jealousy over her new boyfriend. Jacob attempts to give Newt romantic advice, warning him against using awkward magical creature metaphors to describe her beauty.
Newt and Jacob attempt to rescue Tina from a hideout, only for their captor, Kama, to collapse unexpectedly. The reunion is tense as Tina reveals Newt's interference has compromised her investigation into Credence's whereabouts.
Newt attempts to apologize to Tina for his harsh words regarding Aurors while trying to explain why he admires her unique perspective. He uses a clumsy magical metaphor to express that she is the only one with the vision to see the truth, leading to a moment of awkward romantic tension.
While searching for records in the French Ministry of Magic, Newt and Tina finally address the misunderstandings regarding Newt's supposed engagement. Newt clumsily attempts to express his true feelings for Tina, comparing the unique quality of her eyes to that of a salamander.
The White Lotus
by Mike White
Rachel, a newlywed on her honeymoon, attempts to make friendly conversation with two cynical college students, Olivia and Paula. The girls subject Rachel to a judgmental interrogation about her marriage, career, and social status, leaving Rachel feeling insecure and outmatched by their performative apathy.
American Splendor
by Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman
After a disastrous first date meal, Joyce deals with a stomach ailment in Harvey's bathroom. The scene shifts from awkward physical comedy to a moment of genuine connection when Harvey reveals he stocked up on herbal tea specifically for her visit, leading to an impulsive proposal.
Barbie
by Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach
Barbie confronts the leadership of Mattel, only to realize that the company responsible for her existence is run entirely by men. She questions the corporate hierarchy while the executives awkwardly attempt to justify their positions.
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