I Fail Terribly Again (The First Sentence Challenge)

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And Then There Were None: amzn.to/3sYr05n
Republic of Thieves: amzn.to/31SJ9FN
This Is How You Lose The Time War: amzn.to/3cYRZbv
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Just Ella: amzn.to/3wDk1kG
A Study In Scarlet: amzn.to/3cYShPD
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[@juliannagoodwin2875]

“I hate it” is Merphy’s catchphrase for books that she loves.

[@michaelburke4048]

I suspect what she hated about it is that it didn't give her any clues. . . . . Though, she should have known Jurassic Park.

[@Ayaforshort]

@@michaelburke4048 Nah, it's that it's a bad first sentence, but she loves the book anyway 😄 The first sentence isn't as important as writers think it is.

[@kawaii33366]

@Michael Burke she explicitly said she just didn't like it. Not that it made it hard. Did you watch the video? He even comments on how its weird that she hates the prose in books she loves.

[@groofay]

7:10 Merphy: "How old is Paul Newman? He's not that old." Paul Newman, dead for over ten years:

[@gopalbhagat7300]

LMAOO

[@mikouf9691]

Not only that, but he was 83 when he died! 👴

[@groofay]

@@mikouf9691 Yep! I just didn't want the joke to get too wordy.

[@DONEIT2TIMES]

Well...he is not getting any older.

[@mikouf9691]

@@groofay I just had to say (type) it out loud because it feels like just yesterday when my dad and I would be trading our fave quotes from "Cool Hand Luke" or "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof".

[@eshaanagarwal6081]

Merphy: I hate it! I hate it! Also Merphy: I love Michael Crichton's prose.

[@Yondi1000]

Merphy: "How old is Paul Newman? He's not that old." Me:"Paul Newman died in 2008 at age 83."

[@wolfdragonhorse]

🤣🤣

[@melissal3159]

He's not that old compared to Jane Austen.

[@gurentgc3546]

@@melissal3159 and she is not that old compare to Dante Alighieri, lol...

[@Philistine47]

@@gurentgc3546 Meh, Dante is not that old compared to Homer.

[@rayna_rat]

guys, not that old compared to Adam and Eve

[@nathanhall9345]

Ok, now you and Daniel must play each other in this game. MUST.

[@raghavbhatia7624]

YES.

[@noraeld5020]

Every Daniel colab is just so chaotic and amazing

[@natestadler2352]

And you know he would add Breach of Peace in there.

[@brendenbrown7666]

Ooooooh, yeah

[@janellerowe609]

Yes! Needs must

[@lindsaymorrison7519]

"I wish I looked like Paul Newman." Merphy: Percy Jackson? Percy makes the surprised pikachu face.

[@adahmaheshwari8396]

i can literally never forget how percy jackson starts. Look, I didn't want to be a half blood.

[@august1837]

If you’re reading this because you think you might be one, close this book right now

[@sumaitarahelaali2161]

@@august1837 Believe whatever lie your mom or dad told you about you birth, and try to lead a normal life.

[@Audrey610]

@@sumaitarahelaali2161 Being a half-blood is dangerous.

[@adahmaheshwari8396]

@@Audrey610 It's scary.

[@rayna_rat]

@@adahmaheshwari8396 Most of the time, it gets you killed in painful, nasty ways.

[@codystork3008]

Hey Korey is wearing a different shirt this video, he thought I would not notice.

[@laatikkolapsi3883]

Me: * reads the title of the video * ASH FELL FROM THE SKY

[@armanaryan4663]

2:18 GAHHHHHH he read TWO AND A HALF sentences!!! this will haunt me for the rest of my life

[@biankatoth1786]

Yeah, also that was only 1 point in my competitiveness :D

[@groofay]

I think she still deserves both points, she clocked it before he rolled into the next sentence.

[@dawica]

The reason that sentence in _Lord of the Flies_ is indecipherable is because it's a "garden path sentence", meaning it tricks your brain into misinterpreting a phrase at the beginning, causing the ending to make no sense. The issue is that "smashed into the jungle" sounds like a verb, but it's actually just a description. The sentence is a lot less ambiguous if you add two words (and a comma): "All round him, the long scar *that was* smashed into the jungle was a bath of heat."

[@reading_faerie]

Korey reading you more than one sentence and not telling you 😂😂😂💀 he really wanted you to succeed here how sweet lol

[@notkristen133]

Me: It’s not the giver, is it? Merphy, literally 2 seconds later: It’s not the giver is it?

[@mayme4743]

21 minutes of chaos? sign me up.

[@chamieranawakaarachchi4420]

The first line of a book I will forever remember "Look, I didn't want to be a half-blood."

[@samt3412]

"Szeth-son-son-Vallano, Truthless of Shinovar, wore all white on the day he was to kill a king" is also an all-time classic

[@nchap2023]

Every time you guys didn't know who Paul Newman was, part of me died.

[@vic70ria]

You’re making me nervous to watch this!

[@joshgoldenberg4398]

1:30 “Sorry” “I don’t forgive you” 😂😂😂

[@GenCavox]

I love Merphy's manic energy in this. It's amazing, 10/10 would laugh again.

[@IbbyMelbourne]

Can this be a recurring bit? This was hilarious!

[@Beez-go-buzz]

"wHoA I'm amazing" -Merphy Napier,2021

[@lies7253]

Korey's voice is perfect for audiobooks!

[@Gwydda]

Too bad he's terrible at reading 😆 I wouldn't trust that any of what he's reading is what was actually written. Also skipping words he doesn't know 😂

[@swaralideshmukh6001]

"All the real fans will be the only ones that'll be disappointed. So I feel pretty good about that." Really Merph? Really?

[@corneliastreet2491]

Take a shot of water every time Merphy says “I hate it.” You’ll be very hydrated and exceedingly close to water poisoning.

[@Liesmith424]

Author: Merph: "I hate it!" I couldn't stop laughing at this; great video.

[@nightowl4763]

He gave her like extra 3 sentences for "And then there were none" lol

[@SammieMousie]

I knew from the first sentence.

[@katiehamilton3915]

Same lol

[@Tesseract_King]

"When Red wins, she stands alone." Me: *starts screaming* (I love that book so much)

[@hfollman98]

Me too! :)

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

On the fourth book, i pictured the math symbols around her head. Also the meme: when you look around staring at tour books and realize they will never speak to you like you think they will.

[@TheCrustaceanQueen]

Your chemistry together is amazing to watch! :D

[@katruth]

merphy: "I wanna guess a monster calls" korey: "you're wrong, so second sentence?" merphy: "second sentence!!" korey: *" 'No.' "* merphy: 😑

[@pika4668]

"No." that's the second sentence

[@40dougherty]

I think about the first line of The Outsiders literally every time I leave a movie theater. Or church, or anywhere dark inside. Iconic.

[@litlbucky]

Love your competitiveness!! And Korey’s editing with final score! I did not do any better, what a hard challenge. I like the bad book description or cover art description better.

[@atharvadeshpande4749]

Now there will be a ton of comments asking why is your Comment 2 days ago where the video is uploaded mere minutes ago 😂😂

[@misguided_ghost]

percy jackson is genuinely the only book’s first line that i know off by heart

[@sophiagough-solar3969]

I literally guessed that the first sentence would be from the Final Empire and I feel more proud of myself than I probably should

[@august1837]

Same. I’m currently reading the final empire and I don’t think I’ll get over how iconic of an opening line that is

[@sophiagough-solar3969]

@@august1837 Ooh, I hope you’re enjoying it! That series is epic!

[@august1837]

@@sophiagough-solar3969 I finished the final empire yesterday and it’s now one of my favorite books. The last third kind of left me out of breath. I immediately picked up well of ascension. The beginning didn’t really hook me, but I’m pretty sure I’ll become invested soon. But yeah, I’m definitely enjoying it

[@marshwiggle8364]

Paul newman was 83 when he died. 13 years ago.

[@marcos.a8814]

Bruh I read the outsiders when I was like 10 some sort of chamber of memories hit me like a brick because I guessed right as soon as I heard the first sentence. Pretty trippy

[@jesschris7079]

This looks so much fun!! And you two are soo cute:D

[@alysonserenastone2917]

I really enjoy videos like this! You and Korey in a video together just made my day.

[@kathleenbrashier2579]

Korey: That is the first sentence of this book. Merphy: No, it's not. Me: Hahahahahahaha! You two playing this game is killing me. :D :D Northumberland Fusiliers!!!!! I was laughing/yelling at the screen that it was Sherlock Holmes, with John Watson talking. This video made me smile so much. Thanks, guys!

[@amberaseltine3012]

Lol I was,going Sherlock also ands the only book I was able,to,guss. I havent read it for over six year and only once.

[@dajtoad1]

I love that book, and I still didn't get it!! Not until Afghanistan was mentioned, and even then, it took me a minute.

[@TheThreeBookshelves]

I for one am never disappointed in challenge videos because they are SO MUCH FUN and I beg you to do more!

[@adrija2726]

My exams are going on but I'm here still, watching your videos to so that I can cling onto the last bit of sanity and not lose my mind completely :"""") Thanks for the vids Merphy :")❤️

[@quastor749]

Just these shelves... and those on the floor I told you before... those poor books on the floor 😂

[@athousandsplendidstories2235]

Merphyyyy! Why didn't 'Justice Wargrave' give away And Then There Were None? I died laughing.

[@matthewmorse4822]

This game was fantastic! I was nailing the first few books! I love your back and forth!

[@teganj9512]

Lol, "I hate it" to (one of) your favorite books😆

[@tessasanimalvideos6725]

I love the way you two interact. It's so funny. And sweet

[@Admiralmeriweather]

this was fun. thank you. I particularly liked hearing you go off on Republic of Thieves.

[@hudsonwarm4224]

I'm so proud of myself I got And Then There Were None right away hahaha! And also I love the dynamic between you guys omg these challenge vids are the best!!!

[@jegos125]

I love these types of videos!

[@drummerofawe]

It was very fun seeing Merphy absolutely struggling with the Outsiders, pretty much the only one I knew straight away

[@quastor749]

Also can we appreciate that Korey (If I misspelled his name please forgive me) keeps using his phone. Point for environmental friendliness 🥳😊

[@KentuckyMan30]

Four and a half years at this point (and never had it in a case)! I'm hoping to make it to five years. :) -Korey

[@lancer9916]

Love these kind of unique videos

[@korgaupisc129]

I really like these game/challenge videos! Very fun to watch. I'm always looking for someone who'd play something like that with me, but nobody wants to

[@dinorahgonzalez236]

I love the dinamic between you guys😂 you're so different like... Merphy is more intense and goes full on in pretty much everything (and very competitive for sure) and Cory is just having fun, making fun of her and just being chill all the time, it's hilarious. I stan this couple

[@lostschedule51]

I guessed Mistborn, Jurassic Park and Outsiders, but I'm so upset for missing Republic of thieves. It was my favourite book read last year!

[@jenniferdobbs7092]

Made it to the end. Glad you didn't delete it, it was an entertaining video. Paul Newman also has a line salad dressings, sauces, and more. He did a lot.

[@veronique5199]

Really liked that we could play along. Knew 4 of the books

[@matheusvmoraes]

For me to win, would be like: Mr. And Mrs. Dursley... Harry Potter!!

[@mathieudominique394]

This was hilarious!!! Merph's videos are awesome in generall but that one was really really hilarious!!!! Though I doubt we will ever get a part 2, I don't feel like Merphy liked doing it a lot :)

[@EpicReads]

This was the BEST!

[@void_starlight]

Hol up. Technically the first sentence of mistborn is ”Sometimes, I worry that I’m not the hero everyone thinks I am.”

[@ducky36F]

So true. And I love that little opening monologue so much

[@purpleminer4595]

Prolog dude.

[@scoobydoo_forever]

I love these videos they're always my favorite to watch

[@user-wm1yc2gk2w]

Wow, it was hard to watch. You love these books!

[@marycatherineandrews5032]

This was so much fun to watch! I might play it with my siblings sometime.

[@TheHikingReader]

This was so cute! I love you both! haha This was a fun game to watch and you did way better than I ever would have! haha

[@blaisehaddow1137]

This is always so much fun to watch and SO much fun to actually play

[@angg9260]

You guys are couple goals ♥️♥️

[@tomgallier7245]

A very fun video. You two crack me up.

[@daniel_arevalo_6490]

I was laughing hard this morning watching this haha You two on camera is always my fav!! (And my score was lower than yours Merph so you can feel good knowing that you still scored higher than at least one of your fans haha) Loved this video! Keep ‘em comin’!

[@Mentat1231]

This is my third or fourth time watching this. I love this video. You should do something like this together again soon!

[@caitlyn.m.t9618]

This was so funny to watch. And I got so happy when I saw a book I personally love which is This is How you Lose the Time War. I also recognised it instantly mainly because the name being Red is like present in one other book I know which is a Little Red Riding Hood retelling but that one starts completely different. Also 10/10 to roasting the prose to books you love

[@breezy3392]

What a wholesome way to start the morning 🙂

[@billnyfeler]

This video is absolutely 100% cuteness!

[@joaosimao121]

The editing is GOLD 😂

[@Kikakowia]

I was delighted to recognize The Giver, I hate that I got Lord of the Flies, and I’m proud of A Study in Scarlet. Most of the others I haven’t read. 😅

[@organizer.spaztasticc3541]

"It's not Little Women, is it?" Don't need to worry about that one so much, haha. Jo's iconic "Christmas isn't Christmas without any presents," is a dead giveaway. Even if I had to look it up XD

[@BrebearMckae]

"I'm amazing" lolol I love watching you play games: you get this childlike excitement

[@JLo1701]

Great video to start my morning.

[@postcards_and_books]

I love this - it it SO MUCH FUN! Also, Corey and I have slightly different concepts of what a sentence is and I find it hilarious. =D

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

“I like a book that os written like that” The dilemma and flaw of every reader/book ever.

[@hurssylvr]

Anyone else getting anxiety over him consistently reading more than one sentence clues?

[@Natilra]

I'm seriously concerned that you think Jane Austen's characters had access to trains 😂 I got all the ones I've read, so I'm happy. Something about Fifth Northumberland Fusiliers is just automatic thought association for me. But then mysteries are my comfort reading.

[@changelingreader14]

Came back here after starting Frankenstein to say that Korey didn't read the actual beginning of it, so it makes sense that so many people in the comments and Merphy didn't get it. He read the beginning of "Chapter 1" which is deceptive and incorrect to count as the beginning as the book actually starts with 'four' letters--the last turning into a mini-diary. The book's first sentence (although there's the opening for a letter: To Mrs. Saville, England. ... St. Petersburgh, Dec. 11 th, 17--.) is "You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings."

[@changelingreader14]

And for anyone wondering what the next two are to fit this challenge (y'know since Merphy got up to three sentences): "I arrived here yesterday; and my first task is to assure my dear sister of my welfare, and increasing confidence in the success of my undertaking. I am already far north of London; and as I walk I the streets of Petersburgh, I feel a cold northern breeze play upon my cheeks, which braces my nerves, and fills me with delight."

[@thecaffeinatedbookwyrm3051]

I absolutely love this. Great video. Hilarious.

[@coachallenbryson4831]

Love the dynamics of YOU and HUBBY : )

[@Aria161Sheridan]

Another very entertaining video!

[@hartsbane7028]

i love when both of you do videos!!!! lol

[@tessarose8430]

that was so fun! i want to try this with my books now!

[@wolfdragonhorse]

You two are hilarious together!

[@tarnim80]

I love how competetive Merhpy gets. I got 12 points. I guessed the four I've read on the first sentence (Jurassic Park, And Then There Where None, This Is how You Lose The Time War, A Study in Scarlet). The other books I had no clue.

[@astroporpoise7802]

I love his Gene Wilder references haha, a very fun watch! :)

[@ImJerkBoii]

Oh man, the opening to The Outsiders is a classic and iconic to me. It's one of few that I can quote verbatim.

[@samt3412]

It's also easy for me to remember because the opening line is also the closing line, since the book ends with Ponyboy writing the book itself

[@KliusMarichka]

This video is so funny and sweet!

[@Hamilwhovian]

Is it normal that I started screaming at my phone Sherlock Holmes!!! with the last one like she could hear me? No? Okey. 🤣

[@SnorriSnibble]

Ok, I just instantly recognized the first sentence of The Giver, although I only read that book once in high school more than 10 years ago. I don't know how I did that, but I'm kinda proud right now, lol.

[@organizer.spaztasticc3541]

For me, it was the association with 'December'. I don't remember much of the book, I don't think I even got 2/3 through it, but it was recognizable enough for me I guess

[@iveybullard8988]

You guys are so cute together! I cant stop smiling when you two make a video together. Hope you are doing well Merphy. -Ivey

[@user-ji5ux1jr6o]

This was hilarious 🤣 thank you so much!!!

[@annmoore321]

This video totally made my day! 😂

[@johnnywalking83]

Never disappointing cause y'all are adorable and funny

[@quarrel79]

Hey Korey, that Sinn 104 looks amazing!

[@KentuckyMan30]

Thanks! It's my favorite! :D -Korey