Act as
Act as verb - Function as or act like.
Show
Show verb - To present so as to invite notice or attention.
Both terms in one sentence
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Knife-Throwing Act: "Circus" from his 2004 album Real Gone features a knife throwing act as part of the eponymous travelling show.
Source: Music / Tom Waits - The show's version of Lewis and Clark also qualify as even though the show made them act as if they were a couple, their friendship was actually platonic in real life.
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Similarly, Jessica Jones starts with Jessica following a couple during a tryst and taking photos of them in the act as part of her job as a Private Investigator and swearing multiple times during her narration, clearly establishing that this show isn't for the kiddies.
Source: R-Rated Opening
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