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In 2001, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk won a championship and, when asked how he felt, responded with the unusual phrase "I'm feel. I'm very feel." This use of "feel" as a noun emphasizes the Sensation attribute, indicating an overwhelming state of bodily-sensory perception after becoming heavyweight champion.
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I'm feel. I'm very feel.
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In 2001, Ukrainian professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk won a contest against a rival opponent and proceeded to give an interview.
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When asked how he felt about becoming the world champion, Usyk said, "I'm feel. I'm very feel."
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Words like "feel" represent the Sensation attribute, and Usyk's uncommon use of the verb "to feel" as a noun represents a form of emphasis.
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That's why Usyk's language reflects an Ultra-High Sensation score.
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Here's the full clip.
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Oleksandr, how do you feel? Heavyweight champion of the world.
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I'm feel. I'm very feel.
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What's that?
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Heavyweight champions.
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