Friday, March 8, 2013

Script part 2:


Characters: 
Scott: ANNOUNCER
Hannah: ENGINEER
Ryan: ELDERLY PERSON
Owen: ASSISTANT

(Scene: ELDERLY PERSON walking with TYPICAL CANE, drops KEYS on floor)
ELDERLY PERSON: Oh no, my keys!
(Elderly person struggles to pick up keys while maintaining downward pressure on cane; fails. Falling optional.)
ASSISTANT: I know! What if you had a grabber?
(ASSISTANT hands ELDERLY PERSON a TYPICAL GRABBER, ELDERLY PERSON again attempts to retrieve the keys.)
(ELDERLY PERSON hooks KEYS with TYPICAL GRABBER, remembering to continue supporting weight with TYPICAL CANE. ELDERLY PERSON has difficulty maneuvering TYPICAL CANE to bring the KEYS within reach, and is unable to grasp KEYS without losing hold of TYPICAL CANE and falling.)
ASSISTANT: Oh dear.
(ASSISTANT and ELDERLY PERSON limp away. ENGINEER enters.)
ENGINEER: Conventional grabbers are designed to be used by younger people, who have free use of both their hands. Seniors, however, often need support when walking or standing and are unable to use both hands to operate a grabber due to balance issues. The Robohawks Elbonic Claw can be operated with only one hand, while continuing to support the weight of the user.
ANNOUNCER: (holding MICROPHONE) Let’s try this again.
(ENGINEER hands ELBONIC CLAW to ASSISTANT, who helps ELDERLY PERSON switch canes.)
(ELDERLY PERSON again attempts to retrieve the keys, shielded behind TV MAGIC sign..)
ENGINEER: The unique design of the Elbonic Claw means that Seniors with balance or mobility issues will still be able to operate it without difficulty. 
ELDERLY PERSON: (holds up KEYS) Thank you Robohawks!
ANNOUNCER: The Elbonic Claw is not designed for use as a hearing aid, flashlight, or pogo stick. Attempts to use it as such may result in serious harm, injury, death and/or ridicule by your neighbors. Cane size and color may vary according to individual preference. Model shown here is “Ice-pack Blue”. Other colors include but are not limited to: “8-Track Black”, “Pac-Man Yellow”, and “Pong-Paddle White”. Always remember to consult a doctor before attempting to Tango with your Elbonic Claw. No elderly people were harmed in the making of this skit.

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