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March 10, 2005

Reality Bytes: Part 2

In my last posting I promised to publish a new ending if I received new feedback, but as that didn't happen, instead here is the original second episode:

Scene: Studio soundstage. Our never before seen dark haired male announcer stands poised under a spotlight.

"Welcome back America! Since last week's episode approximately 13% of you have logged in to cast your votes for the reality show that you think we should produce. Back in the green room our five writers are waiting for your verdict. Let's listen in."

Scene: Room with conference table buried in fresh fruit and five brands of bottled mineral water. 5 Writers sit or pace whilst discussing the potential outcome.

Barry: Courtney, I wouldn't get your hopes up about that Fundamentalist Temptation business. This country is getting more conservative by the minute. I don't think they'll want us poking fun at good Christians.

Courtney: Oh, come on, lighten up, what do you care, you're an atheist. Besides if they play by their own rules, they'll maintain their dignity. And if they cave into their temptations, well then they weren't that devout in the first place.

Stan: None of them will want to compete anyway. They'll think it is a mockery of their religion.

Michael: I don't know about that. There are always a few who emulate Job. You know, the type who are sure they can withstand anything. And what are a few prostitutes compared to death and disease.

Nadia: It doesn't matter. I think they'll vote for my idea. I think they'll prefer to watch individuals stuck alone in apartments. Every viewer can feel more like a peeping Tom this way.

Cut back to stage.

Announcer: Well ladies and gentleman, I've just gotten word that the rest of the show will be pre-empted for an address by the President. Since we'll have to wait until next week to reveal the winner, we've decided to keep the polls open. So login now (ballots are now closed) to submit your vote. Come back next week to learn who won and to view the pilot episode.

Cut to Presidential Press Conference.

George W. Bush speaks for 10 minutes about the urgent need to go to war.

Cut to national newsroom.
Various newscasters debate the effectiveness of the President's speech.

Cut to Coors commercial involving scantily clad twins and simple loud music.

Da da da da dunh do do do dee dum

Bright colorful graphics circa 1978 Peoria come onscreen to announce the local news.

Newscaster Mark: Welcome to channel seven's news at 11:00. Tonight in Parma, police are still looking for the bomber bank robber.

Newscaster Stacey: And in National news the President gave another plea for the country to back him in Iraq.

Newscaster Mark: What do the latest polls say Stacey.

Newscaster Stacey: As of this morning 58% of the public is behind the President, assuming a U.N. resolution is passed.

Newscaster Mark: I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens. And on the home front another reality show fakes us out. Joe Millionaire and The Bachelorette both left us dangling this season, and now the latest reality show. "The Reality Show" does the same. Viewers expecting to learn who won were disappointed to discover they'll have to wait another week.

Newscaster Stacey: But sometimes no news is good news. The show is keeping the polls open so if you've not yet voted for your favorite reality show you still have time. Just log on to (ballots now closed) to cast your ballot.

Newscaster Mark: I'll be casting mine tonight right after our show.

Newscaster Stacey: Me too, Mark, me too.

Fade to commercial.

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