Friday, August 28, 2020

10 Fake Game Show Host Intro Lines

I created this list for a job that didn't pan out in the past. They wanted a creative marketer, so I undertook this writing challenge and one other. I didn't get the job because I didn't have enough analytical experience--go figure. Note to all future creatives: You can't simply write or design, you have to be useful in other non-related fields. (Let the salt burn the Earth!)
  1. It’s America’s favorite show: Tossed Commas and Scrambled Verbs. I’m your host Kelsey Grammar. While we like to abbreviate many things in this life, some things are not meant to be abbreviated. I told my colleagues I had a massive BM last night. It was a Bloody Mary. Anyway…  
  2. We’re here for another episode of Sit, Stay, SPEAK—the show where you compete against a dog in basic commands. Tonight we’re brought to you by Boondock St. Bernards. Want a cuddly puppy with a taste for vigilante justice? Get yourself a Boondock St. Bernard. Someone take Beethoven out…for blood! 
  3. Hey, gang. My name is Bob Sourbro, and THIS…is Carb or Starve, the trivia show that asks the question: Do you have a gluten allergy? 
  4. Welcome to another episode of Cause for Pause—the game show about freezable movie frames. I’m Sebastian Pistachio, certified movie nut. 
  5. Welcome to Who’s the Boss, Baby? I’m Bob Wattums. There are a few things coming in hot from my end right now, not the least of which are these trivia questions. 
  6. Heather Snawgrass here, and welcome to the biblical quiz show Pope or Nope—the game where you confess your sins or face...YOUR LOCAL CLERGYMAN. 
  7. And we’re back with the 100th episode of Romantic Encounter Challenge. I’m your host, Tucker Nepples. Look, my dudes: My dad's gonna stop paying advertisers if I don’t find a suitable mate soon. 
  8. And we’re back with another round of Mound Pounders. The game that asks the age-old question: What's better? Almond Joy or Mounds.
  9. Welcome back to Spin the Beef. My mom just called and said not to come home. She’s working with raw chicken, and it is Salmonella City there right now. So, sit back and relax because the door’s locked and we gotta kill time or be killed by unwashed meats.
  10. Thanks for joining us for another episode of BBQuiz, the cooking game show Guy Fieri refused to host. I’m your host James Schlop. We’re heading right into the palette blaster round. Is the dunk tank ready, Jody?

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Trump Tulsa Rally Parody - June 2020

 Scene starts during the Trump rally in Tulsa, Donald Trump walking toward the podium stage, with two commentators near the stage discussing the reactions as if at a sporting event. When the crowd is noted, various shots of raging audiences (growing increasingly bizarre) will be shown.

 [Donald Trump approaches the podium from a very level ramp, his gait slow as the MCs begin.]

DINA

Welcome to the first Trump rally since February. Back then were very different times. Coronavirus was known less offensively as the China virus. And we lost the great institution of Boy Scouts due to bankruptcy and some other minor indiscretions, right Ted?

TED

That’s right, Dina. That was four short months ago, so it’s time to once again congregate and proliferate. I’m looking out in the crowd, and you all are packed like sardines in this stadium, and I couldn’t be more proud. (Shot of crowd waiting for Black Friday store to open) Oh, look, the president is winding up for a strong finish…

[DT trots the last couple steps, cuts to a shot of Bruce Jenner running through the finish line. The crowd goes wild.]

DONALD TRUMP (OUT OF BREATH): 

Thank you, thank you. Did you see that all-out dash at the end? Lamestream media won’t tell you this, but I’m one of the greatest walkers in the world. You know that mom that walks fast around your neighborhood with ankle weights like she has to get to a bathroom toot sweet? She’s no match for Darting Donny. That’s what they called me in gym class. I was part of a kid gang called the Bone Spur Bros.

DINA

OK, hold on a second, this is the moment we’ve been waiting for: President Trump is drinking water. With two…no…ONE HAND. 

[THE CROWD GOES WILD]

TED

This is what the crowd wanted. And he delivered. GOD IS GOOD but Trump is arguably better.



DONALD TRUMP

Well, the great people of Tulsa are here to make America great again… It’s a blowout showing, as usual. Biggest crowd ever assembled in Oklahoma. So big, we had to create a second stage outside, which is now being used as a testing facility for this very event. We have great testing, folks. But if you don’t get tested, you don’t get Covid—it’s simple. (tosses glass of water off stage, breaking /splashing a man, the man weeps happily yet gently with other taking a photo of him)

DINA

The president threw the water glass off stage. And hold on… He’s now eating one of the recently revived five-dollar footlongs from Subway. 

TED

President Trump single handedly created thousands of jobs to support this promotion.

DINA

How many hands around that massive manwich, Ted? Because you can’t single hand a sandwich that big. We know his hands are huge, it’s frankly surprising he ever needs to use both.

TED

You won’t believe this, Dina. He’s not using EITHER HAND. Why tire out those large, powerful hands for holding big, thick bibles when your feet are just as huge. And guess what? Now everyone in America has a foot AND food fetish.

DINA

And that’s already on top of the long tie affixiation fetish.

DONALD TRUMP

Some of you are wearing masks, some choosing not to—I choose not to. I don’t need to because my immune system is so strong. So strong, I have a staff infection. And by that I mean, several of my staff members called off sick today. (Looking over at Dr. Birx.) Could you check on that…check if there’s something going around? Thank you. (A priest approaches the stage.)

TED

OK, we’ve got a priest presenting the Communion wine.

[DT waves both hands away and takes the shot with his mouth. Cut to crowd at Jersey Shore going nuts at a rave.]

DINA

As we know, President Trump does not drink alcohol, but for the Lord, Donald will claim to do anything in his name.

DONALD TRUMP

As you all know, the left-wing extremists didn’t want us here. They’re having their riots, their petitions, their parent teacher conferences, and their hootenannies. Double standard. Double standards from the drifty dems. They’re drifting so far to the left, they want to turn this nation into a Chuck E. Cheese. They want handouts for participating in their silly games. But I won’t let the good name of Pasqually P. Pieplate be tarnished. He’s a hard-working chef and he even lets me play with his balls… The balls in the pit. It’s called a ball pit. That’s what they call it. Hold on, I need to take my daily hydrogen peroxide. (Pops pill)

DINA

Oh, looks like he needs to take some pills. (Trump looks around for something to chase his pills.) But how is he gonna get that down, he threw his glass without his usual divine foresight of knowing it would be needed again.

TED

Look! Someone just threw applesauce on the stage. That’s a nice, thick remedy, and without a spoon it’s best to hold the cup with both hands…and no he’s not doing it!(DT takes shot of applesauce)

MY GOD the crowd can’t handle this. (shot of crowd weeping tears of joy from one of those PBS sermons)

DONALD TRUMP

There are unsubstantiated rumors out there saying that Kpop fans--or as I call them Karate Poppers—bought seats with NO INTENTION of coming. I’m very good friends with the Korean people—they love me and I love their geishas. Yes, the geishas of the orient. A beautiful history. The fake news wants you to believe I have beef with the kpop fans, but the only beef I have is served with broccoli and a side of lo mein.

TED

Looks like the president is about to wrap up.

DONALD TRUMP

I’m looking at this huge crowd (cuts to shot of Phantom Menace opening day at the theater). And the litigious (pronounces light-uh-jis) left wants you to think you’re not here. But you are. And thank you for signing those beautiful pieces of paper saying that you won’t let a cotton swab near your nose for the rest of 2020. The fine print is just that—fine, good-looking words. The best words. And with that, I will now ascend the ramp. God bless these (slurred) reunited cakes.

DINA

And that’s a wrap, Ted. The president putting his money where his mouth is and taking on the difficult journey off the stage, up the ramp, to what we assume is halfway to heaven. 

(Camera on commentators pans to Donald Trump. He climbs into that wheelchair seat that old people take to go up the stairs.)

TED 

Oop, sorry we cut to the wrong feed. (camera pans back) That was President Trump…

DINA

…testing out that wheelchair! He likes to check things out from time to time…


It's Me...Again

CAST: Danny, 37, writes messages to his ex-girlfriend; Alana, 38, ignores messages from her ex-boyfriend.

Setting: In Danny’s living room with a couch, desk, computer, Top Gun poster.


SUMMARY: Danny writes on various devices (phone, computer) in his home to his ex, all while the world around him moves forward.


Danny sits on his couch, phone in hand, as he starts typing, his voiceover plays


DANNY

Hey, Alana! So, it’s been awhile, but I wanted to say hello and see what you’re up to. I know we had some hard times when we were together, but I feel the need to stay friends. If you don’t want me to contact you, let me know and  I won’t. But if you do, I’d love to catch up. Talk to me, Alana. -Danny


Scene fades showing the passage of time, reopens to him with a woman in the background


DANNY

Hello, Alana. So, I randomly decide to see what everyone's fav girl is up to on Facebook and what do I see? A musical reference to the best song from my favorite movie: Top Gun. I know what you’re thinking: Hot Summer Nights and topless volleyball. Well, you’ve been on my mind too. Anywaaaaay, looks like a lot is changing for you, so I just wanted to reach out and say I hope everything is going well. Can you let me know you got this message? TTYL! -Danny

 

Scene fades showing the passage of time, reopens to him with a woman and a dog in the background


DANNY

Hi. So, I can't help but notice you blocked me on Facebook... Does that mean you blocked me on email too? I waited a while to ask to be respectful of your space but hopefully it's been long enough? Can we be friends yet? I ask because I don't want to write a real email only to have it fall on deaf ears. On a lighter note, I got a dog! He’s a real bruiser, and I bet you’d love him. His name: ICEMAN. His influence: you guessed it, Top Gun. You were always so good with animals. Hit me back, please! I want to send you a real note. -Danny


 

Scene fades showing the passage of time, reopens to him with a pregnant woman and dog in the background


DANNY

Alana. I hope you weren’t upset about me getting Iceman. I know you always wanted a dog, and I wasn’t emotionally ready for that kind of responsibility. I’ve changed a lot. I’m a lot more mature. I know what my priorities should be. I can tell you if you let me. I don’t know if you get these emails or not, but I really need to talk to you. Talk to you soon (I hope)! -Danny



Scene fades showing the passage of time, reopens to him typing on his phone with a woman, baby, and dog in the background


DANNY

I wasn’t sure if you got the emails I sent. And I think this is still your phone number… Alana-na~ Remember that nickname? You had one for me too: Danny-boy. Not sure if you called me that because you liked The Shining and felt like you wanted to kill me. Or maybe it’s because I did baby talk too much in bed. Really sorry about that. Talking about your “bweasties” and my “widdle dan-dan noodle” just wasn’t a turn-on for you and I get it. Either way, I was always satisfied. I’m wondering why you never respond to my emails. Respond to my message or lose me forever. -Danny-boy ;D


Scene fades showing the passage of time, reopens to him alone


DANNY

Alana. Soooo, after all those messages, you were getting them. That’s great! But guess what? A response would have been appreciated. It seems you decided to forward our PRIVATE correspondence to my wife. That was low, Alana. A real immature move. I thought you were better than that. That’s not what I meant when I said “get back at me.” Far from it. Well, I hope you’re happy. You ruined my life. You did this. This will be my last message. - Daniel


Scene fades but quickly comes back to prior scene


DANNY

P.S. Let me know you got this. Thanks.