less than stellar feedback...Part 4

I've been floating the idea of a situation comedy based on the comings & goings of the pool crowd at LaSolana. The feedback thus far has been less than stellar:

"Do you want to know the difference between your idea & steaming pile of shit at the dog park?"

"Sure Rocky," anticipating an insult, "What's the difference?"

"Somebody will pick up the steaming pile of dog shit."

"That's a good one Rocky. Did you make that up?"

"Yep," replying smugly, "It's ridiculous thinking people will find you and other old, fat, decrepit fuckers floating around in a pool entertaining; much less humorous," shaking his head in disgust, "Okay, Mr. Wannabe. Let's pretend I'm a show runner & you're trying to pitch me the idea. I will give you thirty seven seconds...Go!"

Rocky is the farthest thing in the world from a show runner; I need the practice:

"Thank you for this opportunity Mr. Showrunner," adding, "First of all look at the demographics of Sun City. They're old! When I say old? I'm saying seventy is a pup. The hook will be old! The characters will be old. The older the better!"

"Twenty seven seconds," adding in a belligerent tone, "Twenty six, twenty five..."

"Mr Showrunner, there's never been a better time for this. The Covid 19 hangover is fading & people are ready for something fresh; something creative; something to talk about. The concept has it all. It's going to keep people begging for more."

"Ten seconds," more belligerent than before, "Nine seconds, eight seconds..."

"In conclusion, Mr. Showrunner, the story line revolves around me & a number of other residents at LaSolana floating in a pool; or relaxing in a hot tub...all while we critique fast food & comment about women I want to sleep with. Other story lines will be sprinkled in as well. It's a winning formula!"

"You're the only guy who thinks that; not interested," as he imitates a person slamming a phone down, "That's what a show runner is going to tell you."

"Good thing you're not a real show runner Rocky. I would be screwed."

"You are screwed on the concept no matter what," adding in a sarcastic tone, "Good Luck!"

I despise when people wish me good luck & don't mean it.

 

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