Eager
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Both words in one sentence
- An old Merrie Melodies short called "Ding Dog Daddy" features a hapless dog, who shares the voice of Goofy, eager to find love.
Source: Loving a Shadow -
In short order: Tim is a tad too eager to kill people, may have PTSD and may be an alcoholic.
Source: Series / Justified -
Night Gallery did a short skit where a hippie-type (memorably played by John Astin) arrives in Hell, eager to experience the flames.
Source: Ironic Hell
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