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November 15
Pass
The Buck
INT.
OFFICE -- DAY
The BOSS is chewing out REYNOLDS.
BOSS: Reynolds you really screwed up this time. Ten
million dollars in foreign investment and you forget the contracts.Not only am I firing you Reynolds, but I am also personally going to
destroy what is left of your wretched career... Well, don't you have anything
to say?Can't defend yourself at
all, huh?
Reynolds looks about the office in panic.Suddenly two sports announcers (CHET & KATHY) enter.
CHET: Good afternoon office fans. Well it's late in
the final quarter of Reynolds’ career and time is running out fast.We've seen this before, haven't we Kathy?
KATHY: That’s right Chet, but things are looking
pretty bleak for Reynolds. And with the exception of an insanity plea or a
blackmail play, I don't think his chances of a save are good at all.
CHET: Well, Reynolds has got the buck and he's
standing on the one-yard line, but can he pass it?
KATHY: The corporate defense is looking tough, the
board weighs in at an impressive 1,473 pounds with a collective 12 M.B.A.'s
and 3 P.H.D.'s.Most of the
partners have airtight alibis and the mailroom staff are out to lunch.
CHET: Look at him sweat.He tried to cast the blame to data entry but they're covered and his
secretary is on maternity leave.
KATHY: The office cleaners have just scattered and it
looks like it's all over for Reynolds...
CHET: But wait! Three members of his support staff are
alone at the water cooler and they look pretty unsuspecting. If he can pass
the buck to one of them he might be able to force overtime and save his
career.Reynolds has spotted Jerry
Trander, a middle management rookie with a wife, two kids and his head just
slightly up his ass.But can he
reach him?Can he pass the buck?Reynolds makes a move and, and...
REYNOLDS: Jerry Trander in compliance had it. I never
saw it, honest to God.
BOSS: Trander?I'll
kill the bastard.
CHET: Complete!What
a play.Reynolds passes off
beautifully.
KATHY: Reynolds is a master; I never thought he'd pull
it off.Let's watch that again in
slow motion.
November 13
The
Cursed Tie
One of my episodes of Pucca
has been posted on YouTube. I’m not sure whether I feel violated or
tickled – an ongoing issue with me – so let’s go with tickled.
Anyhoo, it's called "The Cursed Tie" and it's been dubbed
into Spanish. For those interested in taking a peek, here's the quick lowdown:
It's Garu the ninja warrior's birthday. He receives a whole bunch of
ninja swords from his pals and one mystery gift -- A polka dot tie.
Once he puts the tie on, bad luck immediately comes his way.
Garu's nemesis, Tobe informs him the "gift" is from him, and it's,
yes, "The Cursed Tie!!!" (El Mono Maldito!!!) All who wear
it have bad luck befall them and there is no way it can be removed.
After a series of, (you got it) bad luck cartoon hi-jinks, Garu is asked
to leave town.
However Pucca finds a cure
for the tie -- Garu must be tickled with the feather of a rare and foul
breathed crane. She searches for the bird to save her little man. More loco
cartoon hilarity (hopefully) ensues...
Last Christmas is so 2005...
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