Free Sketch – Proposition 12

On the set of a 'mac vs. PC' style stage. A series of normal Americans address the camera earnestly.

Man One
With the recent triumph of proposition 8, the institution of marriage has been made a little safer, but there's still more work to be done.

Woman
Alternative lifestyles continue to erode the traditions that generations of American-value loving Americans hold dear.

Man Two
That's why next election you'll be hearing more about Proposition 12.

Woman
Proposition 12.

Man Two
Prop 12.

Woman
An important new piece of legislation to continue the work we've started.

Man Two
A new law whose purpose is simple and to the point.

Man One
To stop gay people from looking at me.

Man Two
For too long, gay people have been looking at me.

Woman
Why?

Man Two
Why are you looking at me... gay person?

Woman
How much longer must Americans be made uncomfortable by gay people looking at them?

Man Two
Making eye contact at a grocery store.

Woman
Or the gym...

Man Two
Or a bathhouse.

Woman
Proposition 12 will ensure that Americans can feel safe again. By making it illegal for homosexuals to make eye contact with them. Or stand too closely.

Man Two
I mean, seriously. (emotional) Why are you looking at me?

Man One
America has been divided for too long. We need unity. And that's what Prop 12 will provide. It will bring Americans together into two distinct unified groups.

Woman
So tell your friends about this important upcoming choice.

Man One
A new law that will require homosexuals to avoid eye contact with traditional Americans.

Woman
And wear this patch at all times. (Holds up a pink triangle patch).

Man One
Vote yes on Proposition 12.

Woman
I'm voting yes on Proposition 12.

Man Two
(just crying)

Man One
Vote yes.

Man Two
(still crying, transitions to blur)

Super-imposed: Yes on Proposition 12

Comments (2)

1. 

   By samantha hahn on November 7, 2008

   so funny brian…..you have to do this sometime. You and Mike. You be the main talker, Mike the emotional guy. Put together a mini political sketch show….with 2 minute limit and tell all of your UCB friends to do it too. Ok…ready set go…

2. 

   By ptol on November 8, 2008

   the wording of bringing us together into two distinct groups is especially well excecuted – and earned
   you are always great at lines like that – what are those called? – declaritive-dicotomies??(sp)
   I would like to see this performed also – cause the tone does a lot for it – and I can’t tell if you are imagining this in that soft/soothing firmness of voice you do – or more agressive attacky