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  • 5/12/2025
Welcome back to The Dodo Vibes’ Dodo Dream Date series—presented by Volkswagen! This week, award-winning actress Naomi Watts trades red carpets for bowling alleys as she spends an afternoon with Gigi, the sweetest rescue cuddle bug. From strikes and spares to sharing ice cream “feelings,” watch as this dynamic duo strikes up some serious fun—and maybe a few laughs!

✨ In This Episode:

🎳 Friendly bowling competition (Gigi’s got game!)

🐶 Melt-your-heart cuddle breaks between frames

🍦 Ice cream “therapy” to scoop up all the feels

🚗 A special Volkswagen ride to kick off the day

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Transcript
00:00Hey Naomi. Oh, hi. I'm sorry. I'm just running late. I've got a very important date, so I'll have to say goodbye.
00:07Hi! Hello! Can I just offer you a little something for our first sit?
00:13Thank you. And what about this little thing? Is this a fun thing?
00:22What's in there? Here. Do you like to play ball?
00:26I made this special pit for you for us to hang out. See? Here. Look, I thought I could juggle.
00:33Who wouldn't be nervous with cameras around, right? I mean, I'm in my 50s and I still get nervous with cameras.
00:41And I've been doing this a long time.
00:44Naomi, what do you think an ideal first date should be like?
00:47A first ideal date should be... Well, we're in New York City. It would be much nicer if we were in nature, right?
00:55Like if we were in the park, breeze of fresh air, some sunshine.
01:00Are you a big planner when it comes to dates? Do you plan dates in your personal relationship?
01:05I like to flow. I like to see how things go. It's been a while since I've been on a date, I will say.
01:12How long have you been single? How long?
01:15Gigi has been single for two months now, waiting for a home.
01:18Two months. Two months. You're waiting for a home? Look at you. Yes. Yes. You want that. Okay.
01:26She lived with a family. I had to move and couldn't take Gigi.
01:29Oh. I can tell she is playful. She's got energy. Look, she's looking for more treats.
01:38Do you like to bowl? I think you would like. Everything is gigantic.
01:44What's that? Oh! What's that bowl? Okay, your turn.
01:56Gigi seems to be more into snacks than games.
02:00First dates don't always go as planned, right? You just have to, like I said, go with the flow and pivot.
02:09And when dates don't go according to plan, what do you think is the best thing?
02:13Eat your feelings.
02:17Have you been to a tea party before? This is all just for you. It's a pub cup.
02:23Do you love that? Oh my goodness.
02:27Gigi, clearly a big dog, just like your co-star Bing in your new film The Friends.
02:31Yes, and I have a best friend in that movie.
02:35Well, two best friends. Bill Murray is one.
02:39But the other one is a big Great Dane called Bing, and I would love for you to meet him.
02:47Brilliant dog. I completely fell in love, as I am with you.
02:53Although, that's too much information for the first date, isn't it?
02:57And can you tell us what The Friend is about?
03:00Her friend leaves her in charge of this gigantic dog.
03:05And she lives in New York City in this tiny apartment.
03:09And she's not allowed to have dogs.
03:11And she's stressing out because it was her best friend's dog.
03:15And you, or you, can watch the movie in theaters April 4th.
03:21I think Gigi is very friendly.
03:25She's got a very wonderful disposition.
03:31She's up for adoption.
03:32So, let's help her find a home.
03:35Thanks for being such a good Dodo Dream Day, Gigi.
03:38Before you head out, I have one more fun surprise for you.
03:42A limited edition Volkswagen Kong for a cause.
03:45For every toy purchased, and while supplies last,
03:48Volkswagen is partnering with Kong and VCA Charities
03:51to donate another to a local shelter for a deserving dog just like you.

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