Cameron: What did you get for Christmas?
James: I got a Box set of my favorite TV show Of all time, the McQ Files. It Contains all five Seasons of the show, Deleted scenes, and Outtakes. I can’t wait to watch it all!
Cameron: Didn’t you see the entire series when it was shown on TV?
James: I did, but the Bonus features make it a Must-have for a big fan like me.
Cameron: I just don’t see why people Spend good money buying shows they’ve already seen.
James: Hey, wait a second. Didn’t you Run out and buy the Podinator Trilogy box set when it went on sale last month?
Cameron: Uh, yeah, but that’s different. Those are movies, not TV shows. The Podinator box set had the Director’s cut and Commentary, not to mention Never-before-released scenes.
James: Hadn’t you seen all three movies when they were shown in the theaters?
Cameron: Yes, but…
James: And don’t you own all three movies on video already?
Cameron: Well, maybe I do but…
James: Then I don’t see why you needed to buy the box set. I think it’s best that you give it to me.
Cameron: Touche.
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