British Comedy Guide

Generation Gap

SCENE 1: INT. INSIDE A HOTELS INTERVIEW ROOM.

MAX:
Good morning...just take a seat and...

TYLER:
"Relax"

MAX:
So Mr Johnson... your here for the cocktail managers job.

TYLER:
"My name is Rio"

MAX:
Rio

TYLER:
"Oh Rio Rio...just like the Rio Grande"

MAX:
Rio Johnson...quite an unusual name if you don't mind me saying.

TYLER:
"So true...funny how it seems"

Max:
Right... i've read your C.V and too tell you the truth it's not very impressive.

TYLER:
"Don't you want me baby"

MAX:
Would you be willing to go to college one day a week and learn all about the hotel industry...and the end you'll receive a diploma...would you like to do that.

TYLER:
"I'm Your Man"

MAX:
Ok then... the cocktail managers job involves late finishes and early starts... would that cause any problems... the reception has a 24 hour shift service... would you need an alarm call too.

TYLER:
"Wake me up before you go go"

MAX:
Right you'll have to get aquainted with the cocktail bar as soon as possible... but i think you've got the job... you have worked in a bar before i take it... so you'll know the routine.

TYLER:
"Club Tropican drinks are free...fun and sunshine there's enough for everyone"

MAX:
No...but you'll soon get used to the price list... we have a target every week... i'm sure you'll achieve it and make the hotel a large profit...are you very ambitious.

TYLER:
"I'm hungry like the wolf"

MAX:
Right do you have any questions for me.

TYLER:
"Who's that girl"

MAX:
Chloe... she's our chamber made.

TYLER:
"Welcome to the pleasure dome"

MAX:
Ok then i'll see you next monday...dont' be late.

TYLER:
"Tell me why I don't like mondays"

MAX:
Tuesday then and don't be affraid...you'll soon fit in... it wont take long.

TYLER:
Where ever I lay my hat that's my home"

MAX:
So "WELCOME TO THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA"

TYLER:
I thought this was the HILTON.

MAX:
Your not the only one that plays music my boy... now dont be late on Monday.

I thought you might be going somewhere with this... but I didn't find it funny sorry mate, the premise is good I suggest you work on it and try to make a stronger punchline.

I agree the ending is a bit crap... but I don't know much about 70's music to add a smart musical remark... I may change it before i send it any where else.. thanks though Paul

Hi Reiss, good try but I don't think it quite makes it. It's darn hard to make sensible and witty dialogue out of these 'list' ideas as the list itself tends to dictate the 'plot' when you really want things to happen the other way around. I've been gazing at a 'list' myself over the past couple of weeks (in my case all names of drinks, cocktails, accessories, etc.) trying to build a story around a guy who happens to be named Jack Daniels! My effort has the same problem as yours ... not particularly funny and sounds too 'contrived'. Stick at it though ... it has possibilities.

I know... I tried it this morning while watching "As Good As It Gets" but I used song titles instead of lyrics... it is hard... my 1st idea was about a family at Glasto concert all talking from different music tastes... but I do agree it is hard... the idea was there but the words did not flow... thanks anyway...

Quote: losaavedra @ July 12, 2007, 2:39 PM

. I've been gazing at a 'list' myself over the past couple of weeks (in my case all names of drinks, cocktails, accessories, etc.) trying to build a story around a guy who happens to be named Jack Daniels!

You haven't been sampling the wares while you've been thinking about them have you?

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