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DC Reed
01-10-2003, 10:32 PM
Ok, so I've talked to some of you about this, and i hate to start a new thread, but i wanna start fresh.

I have an idea i feel like i can go far with, but only with some help of ya guys who may know alot of this stuff.

But as Fluffernutter told me, what im writing about created a new analogy for comparing politicians.

So basically were playing Smash or Trash....

It's a 10 min play competition, and first i gotta qualify from my school, then im in the actual competition, but if i get an original idea that breaks away from the dull "kid kills himself, or kids fall in love" plays everyone else is writing, i have a better shot at moving on.

Here we go:

Plot: The Young Republicans and Young Democrats clubs engage in aggressive campaigns for High School Class President....

Setting: High School, modern day....near Washington D.C.

Style: Political Satire of the past elections, scandals, mudslinging and such...

Message: Politicians are like teenagers, they care about thier image, not thier peers, they pass rumours, and lie vicously. Hence why the play is set in a high school....

Potential Jokes:
1. The canidates reflect the 2000 election canidates.
2. The Republicans dad was class president at the same high school.
3. The Two parties try and get minority votes. (i.e. jocks, cheerleaders, gothic/punk kids...)
4. Only about 30% or more of americans actually vote. All the people who said they would vote for thier canidate dont.
5. The SGA (student goverment) is controlled by the Repulicans, much like the House today. Making it harder for the Democratic canidate to pass spirit days (i.e laws in real politics).
6. A pretty face doesnt mean thier pretty smart...
7. A third party wins.
8. Class President is a worthless position, and is not worth all the fighting, but because it looks good on a college application, its a worthy cause to the canidates.


Ok so begin ripping my little idea apart, and please leave some feedback i can use to make this better. Or better yet, leave some jokes or ideas i could expand on.

If i can win this thing, I guarantee the words, "Thanks to RonFez.net for thier support and help" will be on my thanks page. and maybe save ron and fez =)

Ok, GO!


(BTW, Excuse any gramatical errors, noones perfect, especcially at 3 AM)

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This message was edited by DC Reed on 1-11-03 @ 3:00 AM

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01-10-2003, 10:54 PM
run with what you like the best...

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LatinSpiceXoX
01-10-2003, 11:00 PM
Is this the Alcoholics-R-Us thread? ::burp::

I never got into politics..

Can someone make an 'I'm so drunk right now' thread?

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DC Reed
01-10-2003, 11:09 PM
But just going by your treatment, I think it's a bad idea to create the theme of your play based on a stereotype


Well the comparision is of Politics to Teens. Not all teens have egos, but politicians seem to. They think they can get away with sex scandals, or lying because they are rich, or well liked.

But i understand what your getting at, and i'll think about it.

As for the stereotype thing, it's Satire. Its hard to make a satire about breaking a streotype, then it would be a drama.But i know whatcha mean.

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NewYorkDragons80
01-11-2003, 04:34 AM
I say you write a play about the Vietnam War called "Heaven and Hell" and have it performed by high schoolers.

If I wanted to make it a better satire, I would get rid of Republican and Democrat and name them after something to do with high school. ie: The "Better Selection in the Cafeteria Party". You could have a running joke about how the school newspaper is controlled by the left.

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Dewey
01-11-2003, 06:17 AM
Why not make it parallel the real situation even more?

Have the election be really close, have a recount, have all kinds of squabbling over the recount. Have one candidate win, and the others screaming that the win wasn't legitimate, etc.

Then a tragedy occurs. Some teen, who throughout the play was crying for help and being ignored, commits suicide. Suddenly everyone realizes how unimportant politics and image and college applications are, and they come together to form a suicide prevention peer-to-peer counseling or some such.

Could make a good play, I think.

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Reephdweller
01-11-2003, 06:18 AM
I say you write a play about the Vietnam War called "Heaven and Hell" and have it performed by high schoolers.


Wasn't that done in Rushmore?

DC, I like it. It's pretty damn original, run with it.

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DC Reed
01-11-2003, 08:26 AM
Then a tragedy occurs. Some teen, who throughout the play was crying for help and being ignored, commits suicide. Suddenly everyone realizes how unimportant politics and image and college applications are, and they come together to form a suicide prevention peer-to-peer counseling or some such.


Not a bad idea, but its a bit heavy for a light comedy. After reading it i did have an idea though. The Republican's advisor is like Dick Cheney, and he has Asthma problems instead of heart problems. Before the final debate, while running the mile in gym class, he collaspses, has an asthma attack and is rushed to the ER. Leaving the republican canidate alone, and without a clue what to say....

just an idea.


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DC Reed
01-17-2003, 09:36 PM
I know it's quite alot to read, but i really could use your input on this, as im trying to decide whether to go with this or scrap it in favor of something easier.

So if you have the time, avoid the game room and just read through this drivel.

Thanks guys, i really appreciate it.

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fluffernutter
01-17-2003, 09:38 PM
I do like it. If anything maybe it will get some of your classmate out to vote in coming elections and make their voices heard.

As far as the play goes, the foundation is there for a GREAT EXECUTION. Being a political satire, I recommend checking out Episodes of The Awful Truth by Michael Moore or any of his films. They really excel in driving across the point while being entertaining and funny. Then again, I always recommend Moore but he helped me look at things differently. Maybe too, get some fellow classmates who are into the same ideas and have them help along.

This could open eyes of those who don't really know and kind of hunger for seeing what REALLY goes on in our electoral process and the bullshit Electoral College. Educate and entertain.

Good luck, I look forward to seeing how it turns out. Maybe a field trip of some of us board wise-asses to check it out.

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ADF
01-18-2003, 07:14 AM
7. A third party wins.


A third party wins? Hahaha.. that's hilarious!

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TheMojoPin
01-18-2003, 05:16 PM
Some teen, who throughout the play was crying for help and being ignored, commits suicide.

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Black_Metal_Jon
01-18-2003, 06:27 PM
Sounds like a great idea, but what I can remember of school, im guessing highschool is that good ideas are never picked, the dumb stuff like that lovey crap you said usually wins. I say go for it though !

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