British Comedy Guide

Angry Proverbs Sketch

Angry Simon is walking down the street. Leslie is walking towards him in the opposite direction. Leslie stops to speak to him. Simon does not look as though he intends to stop.

Leslie: Good Morning, Simon

Simon: (Angrily) Takes one to bloody know one.

Leslie looks shocked. Simon carries on walking. Joe is walking towards him in the opposite direction. repeat of actions from earlier situation with Leslie.

Joe: Alright, Simon! How’s the wife?

Simon: Out of sight, out of bloody mind.

Joe looks shocked. Simon carries on walking. Mary is walking towards him in the opposite direction. Repeat of actions from earlier situation with Leslie.

Mary: Oh Simon, have you heard that my Frank’s got cancer?

Simon: No pain, no bloody gain.

Mary looks shocked. Simon carries on walking. Simon reaches a zebra crossing. On the opposite side stands Jack. Jack waves at Simon. Simon starts crossing the road.

Jack: Simon! Look out for that truck.

Simon: Seeing is bloody believi…..

There’s a loud thud as Simon gets hit by a truck.

© Ben Ricketts 2007

I love this sketch. It's short but, to coin a cliche, sharp, and I'd love to see it on film.

Yey i liked too. I done a proverb sketch months ago. Based on my nan.
Well done you.

Well if anyone wants to help me film it then please get in touch!

Or if you want to write sketches in a similar vein then please contact me as I need to get me a writing partner!

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