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Wednesday Addams Being a Mood for 10 Minutes | The Addams Family | Paramount Movies

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what kind of mood do you think Wednesday Addams will have in this video?
What do you expect to see in a 10-minute compilation of Wednesday Addams scenes?
Do you think the humor will be more friendly, dark, or serious? Why?

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Wednesday Addams Being a Mood for 10 Minutes | The Addams Family | Paramount Movies

A new baby, dark games, and a dramatic “trial” (00:00 – 04:59)

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1. What does the speaker say about the parents having a baby?

They found the baby in a cabbage patch.
They had sex.
They adopted a baby from an agency.
An angel delivered a baby.

2. In the game about dropping objects, which one does the speaker say will hit the stone walkway first?

Neither, because they will bounce
The cannonball
Both at the same time
The baby

3. During the dramatic performance, how does the accused person plead?

They ask for mercy
Not guilty
Guilty
They refuse to answer

Wednesday Addams Being a Mood for 10 Minutes | The Addams Family | Paramount Movies

At camp: “gifted” kids, fables, and a shocking announcement (04:59 – 08:51)

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1. How does the other family describe the camp?

Only for sports champions
Cheap and easy to enter
Open to everyone
Very exclusive

2. When asked what is on the girl’s mind at a special age, what is the answer?

School grades
Homicide
Boys
Friendship

3. What does the speaker call the news they received about Uncle Fester?

A normal family event
A misunderstanding that will be fixed
The worst thing in the history of human events
A wonderful surprise

Wednesday Addams Being a Mood for 10 Minutes | The Addams Family | Paramount Movies

Cookies, costumes, threats, and a critique of “vision” (08:51 – 11:12)

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1. What does the speaker say after hearing Uncle Fester’s letter?

He deserves forgiveness.
He is a dead man.
He is probably joking.
He should write again.

2. What costume does the speaker say they are wearing?

A ghost
A homicidal maniac
A princess
A police officer

3. Which criticism does the speaker make about the other person’s work?

It is beautifully written but too short.
It is expensive and hard to perform.
It is puerile and lacks structure.
It is too funny and too realistic.

Wednesday Addams Being a Mood for 10 Minutes | The Addams Family | Paramount Movies

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1. What kind of humor is most common in the video?

Romantic comedy with sweet compliments
Dark humor with shocking, deadpan lines
Educational humor focused on science facts
Sports humor with lots of jokes about winning

2. How does the speaker usually react to social expectations like hugging or being “perky”?

They apologize and try to fit in immediately.
They ignore the expectations and respond bluntly.
They get confused and ask for help.
They enthusiastically follow the rules.

3. What theme connects many scenes in this compilation?

Learning to cook healthy food
Trying to become famous through singing
Using extreme language to reject normal family/camp behavior
Training for a competition at camp

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Wednesday Addams Being a Mood for 10 Minutes | The Addams Family | Paramount Movies

Why do you think deadpan (very serious) delivery can make dark lines funny?
Which line in the video feels the most “Wednesday” to you, and why?
Is it ever okay to be brutally honest in social situations (like the camp scenes)? When?
How would the scenes change if the characters behaved in a polite, “normal” way?