Voiceover: Bad. Friend. Scenarios.
V: Equality.
We've all had those friends, haven't we?
Friends that we actually don't really like.
Friends that...
we're not quite sure why we're even friends with.
Or maybe just friends that we do like, but who do a lot of things that bother us.
Well, then you've come to the right series.
(Stupid finger thing)
The first episode will focus on the most important part of friendship:
Equality.
Are you and your friend equal?
The following scenarios should be good indicators,
Voiceover: Amusing injuries.
Or are they amusing?
Let's seeeeee!
(Music)
Voiceover: This... is you. (Music continues)
V: Well, actually, no, it's just a younger version of me in a Hannah Montana cap, but... (Music continues)
V: Let's just pretend it's you, okay? (Music continues)
(Music continues)
V: And this is your friend. (Music continues)
V: Or, a younger version of MY friend who's played by me, but... (Music continues)
(Music continues)
V: Yeah. (Music continues)
V: Work with me, okay? (Music stops)
Okay.
Look what I can do, Raven.
I'm watching.
(Dramatic music)
(Music continues. Young!friend starts climbing)
(Music continues. So badass.)
(Music stops. Young!friend falls and screams)
(Not so badass)
V: Oh my God, that was hilarious, can we please watch that again?
(rewinding)
(Music – I believe I can fly)
V: Hahahahaha... ahaha...
Ahaha... ahaha... ahaha... ahaha... hahahahaha!
V: But how does your friend react? Do they also find it funny?
Hahaha...
Ah, okay. That's an epic fail, I see.
Argh.
Okay. That was... not very smart of me.
(rewind) V: Or do they get offended?
Hey!
What's so funny about me getting hurt?
In that case, don't laugh, because really, it's not funny.
But now imagine if the roles... were reversed.
I bet I can do that much better than you can.
(Sassy backleaning)
I don't believe yoooooou.
Oh yeah? Now watch me do this!
(Dramatic music)
(Music continues as young!Ragnhild starts climbing)
(Such parkour)
(Music stops, Ragnhild screams and falls)
V: Replay, replay, replay! (rewind)
(I believe I can fly plays... again)
V: Oh my God!
Hahaha! Hehe!
Aw, Raven, Raven, Raven.
Did you actually think that you could do THIS?
Ha! Hahahaha...
Aaaah!
V: Alright, Do you find it funny?
Haha... ahahahaha!
Awww, Gooood...
I'm such an idiot. Did I actually think... No, what did I think?
Oh, I'm so stupid.
(Grabs cap)
(Tries to put it on)
(Can't see for all that hair)
(Rewind) V: Or not.
Hey!
I'm hurt.
It's not funny.
Come and help me.
See, both reactions are okay in both scenarios.
Laughing at other's injuries is okay, as long as they also find it funny.
But getting offended if people laugh about your injuries is also okay.
And then you should stop, of course.
So, as I said: Both reactions are okay. As long as they're the same!
If you get offended at your friend laughing at your injuries despite you always laughing at theirs,
maybe you should rethink your actions.
And if your friend always laughs at you, and it bugs you,
despite them not allowing you to do the same to them,
maybe you should confront your friend.
Next.
Voiceover: Trust.
Do you and your friend trust eact other? Let's see.
Voiceover: Imagine that you are at your friend's house.
V: You need to make an important phonecall and discover...
(Dramatic music as Ragnhild fumbles in her pockets)
... that you forgot your phone.
(Music) Dominic singing: And you left your phone.
D: Your phone. Your phoooone.
(Ragnhild cries) D: And you leeeft your phone!
D: Your phone! Your phooooone!
(Music continues) (Ragnhild keeps crying)
V: You ask your friend...
Hey, eh... Can I borrow your phone, please?
V: Now how does your friend reply? Do they say...
Sure. Here it is.
(Rewind) V: Or do they say...
Uh, no... It's mine...
It's private...
V: And you should respect that, of course, because after all, it IS their phone.
V: Now imagine the reverse.
V: Your friend is at your house, forgot THEIR phone,
V: and asks YOU to borrow them YOUR phone.
V: Would you trust them with your phone?
It's cool if you do, and it's okay if you don't. It is your phone, after all.
But the most important thing is: Are your reactions the same?
If you can borrow your friend's phone, but they can't borrow yours…
I'm not forcing you or calling you out or anything, but… Is it fair?
Likewise, if you're never allowed to borrow your friend's phone,
but they almost demand you to borrow them yours…
I don't think that sounds like an equal friendship.
But that might just be me.
Next scenario.
Voiceover: Money.
Money is the cause of many conflicts, especially between grown people.
So now let's see.
Voiceover: Imagine you're in town, eating with your friend,
and when you're about to pay...
I think I forgot my... money.
Would you mind paying my meal?
V: And how do you reply? Do you say...
No.
It's my money, and it's your responsibility to remember your own money.
V: Which is true and completely okay.
(Rewind) V: Or do you say...
Sure. Just pay me back in a week or something, okay?
V: And fair enough.
Giving your friends free meals isn't your duty, but borrowing them money is cool.
(Rewind) V: Or do you say...
No problem.
Thank you so much! You'll get your money back as soon as possible. I swear.
Don't mention it, consider it a gift.
V: Now that's generous! Now reverse the roles.
Oh no, I forgot my wallet!
Can you pay for me, please?
V: And no matter how your friend replies, it should be okay.
See, all these reactions and replies are okay in all these scenarios.
But the important thing is...
Are they the same for the both of you?
If your friend can borrow your phone, can you borrow theirs as well?
And if your friend does anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, please confront them about it.
Don't hide it from them.
And likewise, if you have ever done any of the things shown in here,
or in the following episodes,
to a friend, make sure that they're okay with it.
Thanks for watching. Hope you liked that video. If you didn't…
Sorry about that, can't please anyone...
I think I could really have needed a video like this when I was younger,
so I hope I'll help others with this. If not…
nevermind then.
If you haven't clicked away yet… Respect to you.
Okay, byyyye!
(fancy outro)
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