Scene 2 Flashcards
GT: to be perfectly frank, I’m impressed you came out tonight.
According to my research, I can still qualify for nationals this year.
GT: and you can make a comeback in New York.
If the gods of air are willing.
GT: because qualifiers are thin on the ground in Montana.
So this…is where the magic happens ?
GT: this is where I touched the divine.
Very cool. You and Shreddy and everybody seem really close. Y’all hang out a lot?
GT: we’re so spread out, we only see each other at competitions.
Bummer
GT: but the group text is fire.
I’m sure
GT: but you could work out some kinks, try some stuff out before NYC.
Uh no, I’m doing recon.
GT: the only way to really get better is to perform.
I know about audiences. What I don’t know about is air guitar.
GT: the harder it’s going to be to get back on that horse.
I got lower scores than the guy who performed as resurrected Jesus.
GT: so what are you working on for your comeback?
Got a couple things in the hopper. Tell me what you think.
GT: okay
Two princes. By the spin doctors
GT: baby stuff
The rhythm guitar part in that song is irresistible. Everybody loves that song.
GT: what else?
Smells like teen spirit
GT: okay yeah, Nirvana is always a solid choice.
But?
GT: that sends a message to the crowd, instead of just being fun for you?
Last but not least, I’ve been working on some choreo for American Girl, Tom Petty
GT: I get it
Because I’m…I’m an American girl I guess.
GT: no no it makes sense. Were you raised by white people?
Hey!
GT: no no, I get it.
But?
SE: how is sixty seconds of one of those songs an extension of your soul and only your soul?
Dude, how is I don’t want to grow up an extension of your soul?
SE: Nina, that song is my entire life
Yeah yeah yeah, how?
SE: what about your persona, been working on that?
Oh yeah
SE: and?
What do you think of, Kate Middle finger?
SE: who is she?
My persona? It’s like a play on the royal family?
SE: no one in the royal family plays rock guitar.
Okay, what about Ruth Slayer Ginsburg. Get it? It’s a pun!
GT: you don’t get points for puns
Oh shut up. I think it’s harder for girls. Who are my role models?
SE: cannibal queen
I hate that c*nt
SE: did CQ do something to you?
F*ck off
GT: and he always invites her to the San Diego finals but she never comes. Until tonight you guys.
Whoa
GT: his charisma marks have to be off the charts.
Ooh! It doesn’t matter if the crowd loves you or hates you, as long as they’re making a lot of noise. Like TV wresting!
GT: surely you’ve seen his routine?
Oh I’ve seen it. Up close
SE: from another century or a story or…
He’s Don Quixote. A man out of time. He dreams the impossible dream
SE: uh huh
Is he gonna play Simple Man for the freestyle round again?
GT: he’s been playing it all season
That’s why he hasn’t qualified yet. He’s Don Quixote playing like a Huckleberry Finn song
SE: Nina’s got a great eye for what’s going on under the hood of a routine
I have a good coach
GT: what’s the greatest thing about air guitar?
Oh i want to know this.
FB: I have a dread in my bones
A dread?
FB: why should I expect it to triumph this nigh?
You think the song will fail you?
CQ: he’s just, we’re just, whatever.
You’re married!
CQ: I’m usually the only vagina in the room
I’m…um…
SE: she’s still working on a persona
The…
SE: she’s not competing again until NYC so she has some time.
Nina!
CQ: are you backed by the Pinta and the Santa Maria?
The Nina.
CQ: exactly
He’s not really going to be here tonight, is he? David cooper?
SE: let me guess you saw his sprite commercial?
No, I mean yes I saw it, I just…do you really think he’ll be here?
SE: that dude used to be a friend now he’s just…
The competition?
GT: he’s still conflicted about Simple Man
Okay Facebender look me in the eyes. Take a deep breath in, now hold it, now a deep breath out. Good. Now another deep breath in, hold it, anddddddd out. You’re doing great.
SE: what are you a first responder?
Nope. I’m a web developer. And I’m about to troubleshoot the shit out of this situation.
FB: I put myself entirely in your hands the Nina.
We have four hours till the show. Plenty of time for you to choreograph a performance for a new song, if it’s the right song and if we all contribute.
GT: whatever I can do to help Bender Buddy
Okay. First let’s consider our audience. What do west coast people like?
GT: they all eat organic food and drink green juice and almonds are like part of that.
Okay, so what we’re circling around here is a culture of people, including you Bender, who like the sun, and the wind in their hair, and who want to live forever.
FB: yes yes!
And then, there’s a special person in the room. There’s a specific, special person in the audience that you want to reach, even more than the judges, isn’t there? How do you reach her? What is the song that feels like sunshine, that speaks directly from you to her?
GT: oh, this is some voodoo
No. It’s targeted advertising. It’s not about whether or not the judges get it. It’s about the magic in the crowd.
GT: if you can grab Sophia by the soul, the judges will have no choice but to go along for the ride.
You’re her father. What’s the sound?
ANN: FACEBENDER!
What do you get if you win the world championships anyway?
SE: limited edition custom flying Finn electric guitar.
A real guitar? A real guitar is the grand prize?
