Melissa McCarthy (Identity Thief): Throat punch

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Title: Melissa McCarthy (Identity Thief): Throat punch

Context: In “Identity Thief,” Melissa McCarthy surprises everyone with a throat punch to Jason Bateman. Her bold move adds humor and shows her unpredictable character. The mix of surprise and comedy made the scene go viral as a meme.

How to use it: Use this template to capture surprise or frustration—perfect for moments when someone’s reaction is over the top or totally unexpected!

Examples:

• Me when a coworker who isn't my boss starts to tell me what to do
• POV that one teammate points out how many kills they got but all I got were assists because they kept getting the final shot
• When my husband steals my one star when he's already in 1st place

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Duration: 7 secs

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