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Why voice actors chew green apples

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The secret to an award-winning vocal performance is apparently a Granny Smith. To prevent their mouths from making grotesque, sticky clicking noises into high-end studio microphones, voice actors relentlessly chew tart green apples. The acidity magically clears their palate, ensuring players only hear emotional dialogue instead of aggressive spit bubbles.

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