The Ultimate Spectacle Becomes a Movie
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The ultimate spectacle is now a movie.
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Morning Radio Announcement and Weather Report
Morning Radio Announcer: [''in an overly cheerful voice''; ''leads into "A Beautiful Day" by the Beach Boys'']
...and we're going to have a complete report right here on K-BOB at 11:00 tonight! And now the weather. Beautiful beach day if you can get there! Freeway condition's heavy. This report brought to you by Magic Seat! The bicycle seat that fits you like a glove, and grabs you like a friend! And now, here they are, still going strong after 40 years, the Beach Boys!
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Uncertainty Surrounds Rumor of Presidential Assassination
News Reporter:
Mr. Vanderhoff, would you care to comment on the rumor that President Roosevelt has been assassinated?
Vincent: [''to the assembled reporters'']
Guys, how am I supposed to know that? I haven't been upstairs yet. Excuse me.
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The Consequences of Ignoring an Energy Crisis
Narrator: [''opening sequence; two dinosaurs fighting''; ''shot of President Jimmy Carter''; [Jimmy Carter]
What you're looking at is downtown Pittsburgh, one million B.C. Those two big guys are fighting for a parking space. This is where our story begins. If they could have just learned to live together like decent human beings, they'd still be around and there never would have been an energy crisis. But they died out, and what was left of them turned into fossil fuel... Oil. See, it's not cute when eleven tons gets cranky. Their problem was they were all teeth and no brain... ...which brings us to this guy. ] was President of the United States when everybody started to notice we were running out of dead dinosaurs. No more gas to run our cars. Fights at the pump. People getting nozzle-whipped. So what was his solution? He made a speech.
Jimmy Carter:
The energy crisis has not yet overwhelmed us. But it will, if we do not act quickly.
Narrator:
We didn't. When America finally ran out of gas, an angry mob broke into the White House and lynched him. Along with three or four of his snottier cabinet members.
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A Chaotic Encounter at the White House
Lucy: [''answering the phone at the Western White House'']
Hi! United States of America!... No, this is Lucy... Oh! Yes, Mr. Ambassador! I'll tell him you called!
Panhandler:
Excuse me? Sir? Can you spare $25.00 for... for a cup of coffee?
Western White House Tour Guide:
All right, people. Let's move it! Please, ma'am. No spitting in the hallway!
Mouling Jackson: [''singing'']
Don't you ever say "No" to me / Listen, I'm a lady. Period. / Classy, too. / Won't you come over here / And I'll prove it to you / And then if you still don't think / I got style and grace / I'm going to oh, so gracefully / rip the lips off of your face!
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Unconventional Campaign Promises in Americathon
Narrator:
President Roosevelt was a successful graduate of EST, Scientology, TM and Primal Grope Therapy. And he was elected on a platform unique in American political history: "I'm not a schmuck!" Even though that was Chet's only campaign promise, it looked like it would be a tough one to keep.
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Telethon Viewership and Its Unexpected Consequences
Narrator: [''shot of men at stand-up urinals watching television'']
Everyone all across the country was watching the telethon. From what was left of New York, to the first all-gay state, North Dakota. All eyes were glued to their sets... ...which in some cases, ruined a lot of good shoes.
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Patriotism and Personal Gain in Crisis
Sam Birdwater: [''in a press conference'']
God knows I am a patriot. I loaned the country 400 Billion. And I want my 400 Million back. Does that make me a bad guy? I've got to eat too, you know! So I'm giving the President until the end of September this year to pay me back, or I'll be forced to foreclose. What can I do? I've got to eat too, you know! Does that make me a bad guy?
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