Three scientists — Papaia, Banani, and Ravioli — and their assistant Igor work at NASAL. When they begin to show interest in creationism, their superiors send them to a psychologist for evaluation. The psychologist, Professor Faggioli, is a shady character determined to get them fired by making them look insane. Ravioli is the first to enter.
We’re in Professor Faggioli’s office, where Ravioli’s session continues.
As Ravioli recounts his afterschool memories, we return via flashback to Raviolino’s classroom, where he’s being punished for refusing to eat the fish.
While Raviolino was complaining, the teacher stepped out to chat with her colleagues, leaving him alone in the classroom.
Raviolino: The teacher didn’t even hear what I said!
To test it out, Raviolino waves at the teacher, but she doesn’t notice — she’s deep in conversation.
Raviolino: She’s distracted! This is my moment, I can dump the fish in the trash and get back to my seat!
Raviolino tries to stand up, but the teacher sees him.
Teacher: Raviolino! Where do you think you’re going?
Raviolino: No, no, I just had a little cramp in my legs! But I’m sitting right back down!
The teacher returns to her chat, paying no more attention to him.
Raviolino: I can’t get up without being noticed. What can I do? Maybe I could throw the fish into the trash from here…
Raviolino uses the paper napkin from lunch to wrap the fish. He holds the bundle in his hands and raises his arms like a basketball player. But then he hesitates.
Raviolino: No! Too risky! I might miss!
Igor (voiceover): “Raviolino lines up for a three-pointer… but then hesitates. I broke into a cold sweat… It was like watching LeBron James about to miss a game-winning shot — but with a boiled fish fillet instead of a ball!”
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…These are the moments that make this sport exciting! Sport? Oh right… I forgot, it’s boiled fish!
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Raviolino keeps thinking. As he concentrates, his empty paper cup accidentally falls into his open backpack.
Raviolino: How funny! The cup fell right into the backpack…
A lightbulb goes off in his head.
Raviolino: Eureka! I can drop the fish into the backpack too!
Igor (voiceover): “When Newton saw an apple fall on his head, he discovered gravity. Ravioli, on the other hand, had a dirty paper cup fall into his backpack… and discovered how to trick everyone. See, it all fits — Newton was a real scientist. Ravioli… well, even as a scientist, he’s a scam!”
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