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Maybe just appreciate Ohtani and root for Hunter to achieve his dreams.

Who knew all you needed to create the most nerve-shattering climate crisis film of the year were PlayStation graphics and some adorable, realistic animals to root for?

The audience is so exuberant at times that it’s hard to hear what’s happening onstage as they root for contestants and shout advice, hoping to help them win big.

This Sunday, I’ll be rooting for these contenders — and elbowing my watch party to catch up with one of these overlooked never-rans as soon as the teleprompters chase the last winners offstage.

"We were talking to some people on the journey and I was really rooting for them," he said.