Drama queen
Feifei is in the studio and Callum is nowhere to be seen. The clock is ticking. Where is he? There he is, with a shopping bag. Oh dear, he's been shopping without a care in the world. Feifei is very angry but… will her anger last? Listen to the programme to find out.
Callum
Oh, hello, Feifei. Already here to present The English We Speak.
Feifei
What do you mean by 'already here', Callum?! And what are all these bags you have with you?
Callum
Shopping.
Feifei
Shopping?! I'm here in the studio, waiting for you and you went shopping?! This is absurd.
Callum
Oh, come on, Feifei, we still have a couple of minutes to go. Don't be such a drama queen!
Feifei
Drama queen?!
Callum
Yes, drama queen! We say someone is a drama queen when he or she becomes very angry or upset over tiny small things like…
Feifei
… like you being late…
Callum
Not late—shopping. Now, let's hear some examples of how the expression 'drama queen' is used.
Examples
A: Oh, it's raining and my new hairdo is ruined! All those hours in the hairdresser for nothing!
B: Don't be such a drama queen. Here, take my umbrella.
I'm not dining out with Peter anymore. If the dish is not cooked exactly the way he likes he makes a big fuss. He's such a drama queen!
Callum
That's it, Feifei. And now, here, in my bag…
Feifei
What, now you're going to sort out your shopping?
Callum
This is for you, Feifei!
Feifei
Oh, a present for me?! Oh… you shouldn't have…
Callum
You didn't want people to know it's your birthday, but… well, happy birthday, Feifei!
Feifei
Ohhh! I don't know what to say… I guess I'll have to take back my words. Thank you, Callum. You know what? We can make the programme a bit later. Let's celebrate!
Callum
OK.
Both
Bye!