We live in an age of forgetting.
Of Age (Sketch)
CAST
TOM (Customer)
CARL (Assistant Manager)
CO-WORKER
Tom is scanning items at self-checkout in supermarket. He scans a six-pack of beer and a yellow light flashes. CARL, assistant manager at the supermarket, approaches.
CARL: Your I.D. please?
Tom is unaware Carl is there and continues scanning.
CARL: Sir, I need to see your I.D. I need to see your I.D. I need to see your I.D.
CUT TO: Outside store. Tom is walking to his car.
CARL: I need to see your I.D. I need to see your I.D.
CUT TO: Outside Tom’s car.
CARL: I need to see your I.D. sir. I need to see your I.D.
Tom unlocks door. Tom and Carl get in.
CARL: I need to see your I.D. I—
CUT TO: Tom’s house. Tom and his family are eating dinner.
CARL: I need to see your I.D. sir. I need to see your I.D. I need..oh, thank you. [Daughter passes him mashed potatoes.] I need to see your I.D. I need–
CUT TO: Bedroom. Carl is in bed with Tom and his wife.
CARL: –to see your I.D. I need to see your I.D. Sir. I need to see your I.D.
CUT TO: Bathroom. Tom is showering. Carl, clothed, is in shower with him.
CARL: I need to see your I.D. sir. I need to see your I.D. I need to–
CUT TO: Conference room. Tom is giving a presentation.
TOM: Our sales were down 5% last quarter, but considering the industry as a whole is down 20%, things could be worse.
CARL: I need to see your I.D. I need to see your I.D. Sir, if I could see your I.D.
CO-WORKER: Carl, who is that guy?
Tom turns to Carl and is startled, as if seeing him for the first time.
CARL: Sir, I need to see your I.D.
TOM: Oh, O.K.
Tom take his I.D. out and shows it to Carl. Carl looks it over.
CARL: Thanks.
Carl stands uncomfortably in front of Tom’s co-workers and then slinks off screen. He pops back in to grab a doughnut, then leaves.
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