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The Ruffalo / Hanna / Rubinek / Partridge Overacting Award

Mr. Perry’s grief, Neil’s mother, Charlie Dalton’s saxophone scene, and Chet are the overacting candidates.

In the discussion (4)
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  • “Neil! Oh, my son!” is the first choice.
  • The repeated “he’s okay” reassurance and tears are offered as another heightened performance.
  • Charlie Dalton’s saxophone performance is also proposed.
  • Chet is explicitly added as another candidate.