Three Wise Men

Two of the three wise men are waiting by the side of the road next to a Fiat Punto. The Third comes rushing towards them.

WISE MAN 3
Sorry I'm late guys. Oh no, you guys got gifts didn't you?

WISE MAN 1
Of course we did. He's the new leader.

WISE MAN 3
(flummoxed) What did you get?

WISE MAN 2
I got some Frankensense, and he's got Gold.

WISE MAN 1
You don't HAVE to get something.

WISE MAN 3
No, I'll look stupid if I don't. Can we call at the services on our way?

Three wise men get into the car and drive off. They pull up at a service station and WISE MAN 3 jumps out and dashes in. Once inside he walks up and down the aisles and stops at a sign over a basket with a sign that says MYRRH: BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. He then looks to the right and sees a basket with that sign COAL BRIQUETTES: HALF PRICE. WISE MAN 3 looks undecided and panicky.

Next shot is at the stable. The camera pans across to see the baby Jesus, followed by Gold, Francensense and...coal briquettes.

MARY
Thanks so much for your gifts...although the coal briquettes is a bit shit.

WISE MAN 3 looks crestfallen, WISE MAN 1 and 2 share a sly smile behind him.

Nice and a good idea but I'd do go for a double twist.

Mary saying Gold and Frankinsence is a bit shit, but the briquettes will keep us nice and warm.

Most three gift permutations must have been done but enjoyed it all the same.

Bringing out the Xmas sketches already?

On a topical slant, would cut back to the barn on fire, the baby coughs, which puts out the fire and saves them all.

Love the idea and nicely written, but not sure about the ending.

Quote: Rob0 @ November 18 2008, 12:34 AM GMT

Bringing out the Xmas sketches already?

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The myrrh the merrhier.

I like this. Wise man 3's indecision at the choice of gift makes it for me. Nice one.

Bo.

I liked it, but would also quite like a shot of Wise Man 3 looking at the myrhh and saying "What the hell IS that anyway!?" or something.

LOL.
I brought out my Xmas sketches on my website in October/early November.

Very good sketch,... very similar to my We Three Kings sketch.

Liked this

But would go more so on Sootyj's idea.

MARY
The Gold and Frankinsence is a bit shit... but the briquettes... their just the job.

CAMERA PANS OUT TO REVEAL JOSEPH WITH APRON ON, FORK IN HAND COOKING ON A MAKE SHIFT BBQ.

WISE MEN 1 & 2 look crestfallen, WISE MAN 3 gives a proud smile.

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