Three scientists — Papaia, Banani, and Ravioli — and their assistant Igor, who work at NASAL, begin to take an interest in creationism. Alarmed, their superiors send them to a psychologist, Professor Faggioli — a shady character determined to get them fired by making them seem insane.
We’re in Professor Faggioli’s office, where Ravioli is undergoing evaluation.
FAGGIOLI
(Rubbing his hands)
Well, I’d say that’ll be enough for now.
RAVIOLI
(Almost jumping up)
So? So how did it go? Can I stay at NASAL?
FAGGIOLI
(Serious but evasive)
I’ll let you know, Mr. Ravioli. You must be patient.
RAVIOLI
(Suspicious)
But… so I’m not crazy, right?
FAGGIOLI
(Closing his notebook)
As I said, I’ll let you know.
Faggioli gestures toward the door. Ravioli, suspicious and confused, stands up and leaves.
IGOR
The door… that one! Learn to find it quickly! That skill will come in handy soon…
When you get fired… and have to find the NASAL exit… out back!
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SCENE — Waiting Room
Banani and Papaia are seated on two chairs. Igor is standing against the wall, arms crossed. The door opens. Ravioli comes out with hunched shoulders and a doubtful expression.
BANANI
(Anxiously)
Ravioli! You’re done? Tell us… how did it go?
RAVIOLI
He said he’ll let me know… what does that mean?
PAPAIA
It means he doesn’t know either.
IGOR
Or he’s looking for the classiest way to recommend psychiatric care.
FAGGIOLI
(Off screen)
Next!
Banani stands up. He takes a deep breath and enters the office.
IGOR
Next lunatic, please!
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SCENE — Faggioli’s Office
Faggioli has returned to his position behind the desk. Banani sits, upright and nervous. A small roll of duct tape peeks out of his lab coat pocket.
FAGGIOLI
Very well, Mr. Banana—
BANANI
Banani.
FAGGIOLI
Of course. So… I’m here to get you all fired—
Ahem… I meant to say… to help you. Help you!
To… get back in touch with reality.
BANANI
(Skeptical)
Excuse me… did you say “fired”?
FAGGIOLI
(Nervously)
“Fired”?… Look, I never said that word!
BANANI
But it sounded very precise…
FAGGIOLI
(Slamming a fist on the table)
You’re here to be evaluated, not to evaluate me!
Tense pause. From outside, Igor’s sarcastic voice is heard.
IGOR
(Off screen, loudly)
Banani is deaf in one ear!
🤣🤣🤣
(Quietly)
Yeah… but he hears perfectly with the other!
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