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Jim Gaffigan on his non-existent plans for the summer

CBS Sunday Morning

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Warm-up Questions

What kinds of summer plans do people usually talk about?
Do you prefer to plan your summer carefully or keep it unplanned? Why?
What is one summer activity you don’t really enjoy?

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Jim Gaffigan on his non-existent plans for the summer

Summer pressure and expectations (00:00 – 00:56)

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1. What does the speaker say there is pressure to do in summer?

Enjoy summer and not waste it
Exercise every morning
Stay indoors because it’s too hot
Work extra hours to prepare for winter

2. How does the speaker describe going outside on a nice day?

Expensive
Necessary for health
Exciting and energizing
Uncomfortable

3. Why does the speaker think scheduling relaxation is a bad idea?

It requires traveling
It disappoints friends
It sounds stressful
It wastes money

Jim Gaffigan on his non-existent plans for the summer

Plans vs. vacation, and why adults travel (00:56 – 01:53)

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1. What does the speaker call a scheduled week off from work?

A family inheritance
A staycation
A summer plan
A vacation

2. Which adults does the speaker say should have summer plans?

Only freelancers
Teachers and NBA players
All adults with families
Only retirees

3. Why does the speaker think traveling in summer is strange?

Because hotels don’t allow children
Because the weather is bad everywhere
Because all their stuff is at home
Because planes are too dangerous

Jim Gaffigan on his non-existent plans for the summer

Beach destinations and the speaker’s ideal summer day (01:53 – 02:39)

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1. What does the speaker say most summer destinations involve?

The pursuit of water
Shopping malls
Mountains and hiking
Visiting museums

2. What does the speaker dislike about the beach?

There are no restaurants
It’s too cold and windy
It’s all sand and bugs
It’s too quiet

3. What is the speaker’s favorite thing to do on a beautiful summer day?

Go surfing
Go on a long road trip
Have a barbecue with friends
Take a nap and dream about fall

Jim Gaffigan on his non-existent plans for the summer

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1. What is the main comedic idea of the video?

Travel is always cheaper in summer than in other seasons
The beach is the only good summer destination
People create stressful expectations about summer that don’t make sense
Summer is the best season because it has the most holidays

2. How does the speaker generally feel about making detailed summer plans?

They are only useful for children
They are confusing and unnecessary
They are easy for everyone
They are necessary to have fun

3. What attitude does the speaker show toward the beach?

Fear of the ocean
Strong enthusiasm
Complete indifference
Strong dislike and skepticism

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Jim Gaffigan on his non-existent plans for the summer

Do you think summer should be for relaxing or for doing activities? Explain.
Why do you think people feel pressure to travel or post about their summer?
What is a popular activity in your country that you personally don’t understand the appeal of?
If you had an “unplanned summer plan,” what would it look like in real life?