Three scientists \u2014 Papaia, Banani, and Ravioli \u2014 and their assistant Igor, who all work at NASAL, start getting interested in creationism. Their superiors, worried about this, send them to a psychologist, Professor Faggioli, a shady character determined to get them fired by making them look insane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re in Faggioli\u2019s office, where Papaia is undergoing a psychological evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli: And how did you meet your wife?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia: We used to work together at NASAL. But I had never noticed her…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FLASHBACK. Years ago. NASAL Underground Parking Lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia comes out of the observatory, phone pressed to his ear. He\u2019s walking without looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (on the phone, laughing):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah, yeah, I\u2019m coming to dinner, I promise! No, I won\u2019t get lost\u2026 like last time. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor: No. Not like last time. This time will be worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He gets into the car\u2026 and ends up practically sitting on the lap of an unknown woman. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor: At first, Papaia thought it was a new seat cover. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woman (future wife, screaming):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Help! A maniac!” \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor: No, ma\u2019am. It\u2019s just Papaia. He\u2019s obsessed with organization, but he left his planner at home! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ma\u2019am? What are you doing in my car?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without thinking twice, she pulls out a pepper spray and sprays it straight into his face. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor: At that point, the lady was sure Papaia wasn\u2019t just a maniac\u2026 but also a car thief. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (screaming):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“AAAH! My eyes!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He rolls out of the car, groaning, hands over his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The woman notices the scientist badge hanging from the pocket of his lab coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woman (frightened):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Oh no! I\u2019m sorry! I thought you were a maniac!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Papaia, lying on the ground, eyes closed, gasping.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“…No\u2026 Just\u2026 a slightly\u2026 distracted\u2026 astrophysicist\u2026” \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia? Slightly distracted?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s like saying the Sahara\u2026 is slightly sandy. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The woman approaches, embarrassed, trying to help him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Faggioli\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli: Your wife hit you with pepper spray\u2026 but what do you think hit her about you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia: I\u2019d say\u2026 probably my charm\u2026 \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor (nodding, pretending to be serious):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah\u2026 the classic charm\u2026 of red, swollen, tear-filled eyes\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026no woman can resist\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026the urge to call an ambulance! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FLASHBACK \u2013 NASAL Parking Lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia\u2019s eyes are still red and watery. The woman, a kind thirty-something, still a bit shaken, helps him to stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woman (embarrassed, holding out her hand):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I\u2019m really sorry\u2026 I\u2019m Clara.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia blinks, trying to see something, giving a half-smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (hoarse):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Papaia\u2026 um\u2026 my name is Papaia.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara holds back a giggle. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor (grinning, to himself but loud enough to hear):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
See? It\u2019s not just me who finds it ridiculous\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026she\u2019s known him for five seconds\u2026 and she\u2019s already laughing at his name! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026Same thing happened to me\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026only I\u2019ve been laughing for years\u2026 and I still can\u2019t stop! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026Sometimes, when I\u2019m in bed about to fall asleep, I think of the word \u201cPapaia\u201d\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026and burst out laughing like I\u2019ve just heard the most ridiculous joke in the world! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m really sorry about the misunderstanding. Let me help you wash your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara takes Papaia to the restrooms to rinse his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a while, he\u2019s feeling a bit better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“How about\u2026 we exchange numbers? That way I can officially apologize when you stop tearing up.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Yes! Sure! So\u2026 my number is\u2026 five\u2026 no wait\u2026 six\u2026 or was it nine?” \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Clara laughs softly, arms crossed.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Shall we try\u2026 slowly?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (confused, talking fast):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Yeah, yeah. Okay\u2026 three eight eight\u2026 seven? No no, six\u2026 eight six\u2026 maybe. I\u2019m sure there\u2019s a five in there somewhere!” \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor (snickering quietly):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Relax, Papaia\u2026 you\u2019re not talking to the bank\u2019s call center\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026it\u2019s just a girl\u2026 she won\u2019t ask for your PIN\u2026 at least not today! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wait! Maybe it\u2019s better if I give you mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She writes her number on a small note and hands it to Papaia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Um\u2026 are you coming to work tomorrow? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course! Like every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, Papaia. Now that she knows who her colleagues are\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
starting tomorrow, Clara will change jobs\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026phone number\u2026 city\u2026 identity\u2026 and maybe even continent! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ah, right! Naturally\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara chuckles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026so maybe, tomorrow I\u2019ll call you during lunch break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sure. Why not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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FLASHBACK \u2013 NASAL Parking Lot. Continuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alright. So\u2026 bye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bye, see you tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia walks over to the car. Starts digging through his pockets. Then looks through the rear window. Smacks his forehead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara watches him and laughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s wrong?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nothing, nothing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He leans casually against the car, pretending nothing\u2019s up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You don\u2019t have the keys\u2026 do you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uh\u2026 it\u2019s not that I don\u2019t have them\u2026 it\u2019s that\u2026 they\u2019re in my office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So why don\u2019t you go get them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uh\u2026 because\u2026 the office is locked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And\u2026 you don\u2019t have the office keys?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I do. But\u2026 they\u2019re in the car! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I see\u2026 want a ride?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let me get this straight, Papaia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re locked out of your office and your car, with the car keys inside the office and the office keys inside the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A classic old-school magician\u2019s trick. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026The only thing missing was getting yourself locked inside the car\u2026 \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026holding the office keys in your hand! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Faggioli\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026And that\u2019s how it all started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He takes notes. Then pulls out Tony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tony:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hahaha! She felt sorry for Papaia! Ah ah ah ah! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah\u2026 sounded just as believable\u2026 as a psychologist talking to himself with a sock puppet! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And when did you decide to get married?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You see, Faggioli\u2026 after dating for a while, I realized we were made for each other\u2026 and I decided to propose\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FLASHBACK \u2013 Observatory. Break area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Guys, I\u2019ve decided. I\u2019m going to propose. To Clara.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani and Ravioli\u2019s eyes widen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Really?!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Are you sure? I mean\u2026 like really-really sure?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia nods, with a slightly shaky smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I\u2019ve planned everything. A Mexican band \u2014 yes, with sombreros and trumpets \u2014 will show up right outside the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019ll play B\u00e9same Mucho while we\u2019re sitting at the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then the waiter will arrive with a tray full of flowers\u2026 and along with the card\u2026 there\u2019ll be the ring.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Faggioli\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sounds like a good idea\u2026 but something went wrong, didn\u2019t it, Papaia?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No! There was just a\u2026 minor hiccup\u2026 \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explosion or flood? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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FLASHBACK \u2013 Restaurant \u201cLa Luna Romantica\u201d, 8:15 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia is sitting at an outdoor table with Clara, visibly nervous. His tie is horribly crooked and he\u2019s sweating like a roasted chicken. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a nice place, Pap. Why the face like\u2026 a penguin under pressure? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Me? No, no. Everything\u2026 everything\u2019s under control. Perfect evening. Perfect atmosphere. You\u2026 perfect. Table\u2026 perfect. Table number\u2026 seven, right? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He anxiously looks around. No one\u2019s approaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just a stray cat sitting under a table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pressure\u2019s building\u2026 heartbeat racing\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hands shaking\u2026 and in his mind\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
just one pounding thought:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI just hope at least dessert arrives late\u2026\u201d \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s really lovely here. How did you find this little place?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli\u2019s recommendation. Apparently\u2026 they serve excellent lasagna. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If Ravioli says so\u2026 then I guess I\u2019ll have to try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scheduled \u201cX hour\u201d arrives. Papaia checks the time. Five minutes go by. Nothing happens. Clara sips some wine. Papaia digs in his pocket and reads a note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (whispering):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“9:15 PM, table 7, March 14th.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today is\u2026?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
February 14th. Valentine\u2019s Day. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uh\u2026 happy Valentine\u2019s! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia turns pale. Gives a half-hearted, desperate smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Igor (with a philosophical-exasperated tone):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia\u2019s so confused\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
that his mistakes confuse everyone else too\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now nobody knows what\u2019s going on anymore\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If he wanted to propose on Valentine\u2019s Day\u2026 but forgot the date\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
or if he picked a random day a month later\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
or if he forgot even that\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026or, more simply\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026he was just stumbling around in total darkness\u2026 as always\u2026 \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Faggioli\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mixing up the month\u2026 One of your classics, Papaia. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I didn\u2019t know I had \u201cclassics.\u201d \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tony:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia, you\u2019re the classic idiot! Hahaha! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s not an idiot\u2026 he\u2019s an artist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026every time he manages to reinvent the concept of making a fool of himself\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026with new variations on the theme\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026and always a tragicomic finale! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FLASHBACK \u2013 One month later. Same restaurant, same table, same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A young couple, strangers, sits down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She looks serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s sweating, nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So? What did you want to tell me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well\u2026 I think that\u2026 maybe\u2026 we should take a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Huh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suddenly: a loud \u201cVIVA!\u201d and a mariachi band jumps out of the bushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Band:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cB\u00e9same muuuucho!\u201d \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A waiter arrives with a huge bouquet of flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She (moved):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I can\u2019t believe it! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He (panicking):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wait, no, I\u2026 I didn\u2019t\u2026 \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She grabs the flowers, opens the little card. Reads: \u201cWill you marry me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She sees the ring box. Opens it. The ring. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She (emotional):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes! Yes!! What a surprise! It\u2019s YES!! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applause from the surrounding tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The band bursts into loud trumpets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The guy hides his face in his hands, like he wants to disappear. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well done, Papaia\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
you\u2019re now officially the pioneer of pre-marital terrorism\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Striking at random\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
without warning\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
and without even knowing you\u2019re doing it\u2026 \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So you ended up organizing a surprise proposal\u2026 for two strangers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Actually\u2026 they were friends of Ravioli. He had sent them there too, recommending the lasagna. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And they just happened to go on that exact day. What a coincidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah\u2026 Ravioli told me the guy had decided at the last minute\u2026 planning to break up with her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inviting your girlfriend to dinner just to dump her\u2026 classy move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yep\u2026 and basically he was forced to marry her\u2026 because of the misunderstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli told me he never found the courage to leave her after that. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And did it work out?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah. They\u2019re still married to this day\u2026 and Ravioli was even the best man at their wedding. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very romantic\u2026 but this doesn\u2019t sound like a small mishap to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sounds like you messed up absolutely everything\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
and all because of your distraction. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maybe\u2026 but in the end\u2026 I fixed it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve always said it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
you can\u2019t trust anything that starts with Ravioli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If it begins with \u201cRelax, I have an idea\u201d\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
it always ends with someone in the hospital\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
someone accidentally engaged\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026or both. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026Ah\u2026 love\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
that wonderful prison\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
built with the wrong bouquet\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a mariachi band\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
and, of course\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli\u2019s lasagna. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026Did it go \u201cwell\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026Let\u2019s see\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026He wanted to dump her\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
she wanted explanations\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
and Ravioli just wanted an excuse to wear a suit and eat for free. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019d say\u2026 except for Ravioli\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
everyone got exactly what they weren\u2019t looking for. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026No, Faggioli\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
he didn\u2019t mess up everything\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
he just messed up every single thing\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
in chronological order. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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M1 9\/27<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waiting Room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What else do we have?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paco:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s the issue of salt in the oceans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salt? What do you mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paco:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If Earth\u2019s oceans have existed for three billion years, as evolutionists believe, they should contain an enormously higher amount of salt than they do today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh yeah? And why\u2019s that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paco:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every year, rivers, glaciers, underground seepage, and atmospheric and volcanic dust dump large amounts of salts into the oceans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Really?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paco:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course. Take, for example, the most common salt input: sodium chloride (regular table salt).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each year, about 458 million tons of sodium mix into the ocean waters, but only 122 million tons (that\u2019s about 27%) get removed by other natural processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s a lot of salt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Savedblog.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flashback \u2013 \u201cHappy Veggies\u201d Agritourism Farm, Early Morning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A quiet field, the guests haven\u2019t arrived yet. Papaia wanders among the plant pots with a canvas bag slung over his shoulder. Every now and then he stops, looks at a pot, nods\u2026 then changes his mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (talking to himself):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okay\u2026 no sand, no beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We lost the last ring at high tide\u2026 \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026but this\u2026 this is perfect. Natural, intimate\u2026 with a scent of rosemary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He pulls a small red box from the bag, opens it, looks at the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Closes the box carefully. Pulls out a little card:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWant to grow the future with me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He chuckles to himself, proud. Then freezes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Too cheesy? No, no\u2026 it\u2019s perfect. Genius. Botanical but poetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He looks at the pots. Dozens of them. All identical. He picks one at random.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This one! There\u2019s more sunlight here. Proposals must be made backlit\u2026 \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He picks a pot. Digs with his hands. Buries the little box. Covers it back carefully. Looks around. Stares at the pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There we go! I\u2019ll just mark it\u2026 third from the left, next to the tomato\u2026 or was it oregano?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He looks around, grabs a small marker stick, plants it next to the pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perfect. Impossible to forget. Pot with stick. Easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He starts walking away, then glances back. Sees all the pots\u2026 each one with the exact same marker stick. His face goes blank. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oops! Oh well\u2026 it\u2019s that one. I remember. No problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He walks off happily anyway, humming a wedding tune, convinced everything will go just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
End of Flashback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wait\u2026 \u201cwe lost it at high tide\u201d? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia, seriously\u2026 how many failed attempts did you have before this? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I bet\u2026 after the third one\u2026 the jeweler started following him incognito\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026with binoculars\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026a suitcase full of backup rings\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026and the lost item report form already pre-filled! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor (mocking):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBacklit proposal\u201d\u2026 Oh sure\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now Papaia wants me to believe\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
he\u2019s a control freak\u2026 \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah\u2026 maybe he even calculated the embarrassment refraction angle! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finding that pot among thirty identical ones?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Easy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As easy as Papaia getting something right on the first try\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026which means\u2026 basically impossible! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Savedblog.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11\/27<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A new proposal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes. And this time\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And this time you messed up everything too\u2026 right? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uh\u2026 There were a couple of misunderstandings. But it all worked out for the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A couple of misunderstandings?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let me guess. Like\u2026 Clara accidentally ending up in orbit? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Savedblog.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flashback. Tourist Farm. About half an hour later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A large garden full of identical pots. Guests, including Clara and Papaia, are planting herbs. Papaia looks around nervously, holding a small trowel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia and Clara enter the garden. Clara stops near a pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Pointing to a nearby pot)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, wait. That one is better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s the difference? They\u2019re all the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, that one is better\u2026 trust me! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alright, as you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They stand in front of the pot Papaia indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No. Wait! Maybe that one over there is better. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He points to another pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia. Stop being so indecisive. The pots are all the same. What difference does it make?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Decisively)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, no! I insist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okay, but this is the last time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which pot had the ring?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than an afternoon at a farm stay…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
this looked like a poker game…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
with Papaia constantly changing the cards…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
without the slightest idea what he was doing! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They switch pots and start working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara is focused on her basil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s relaxing, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (sweating):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ah yes\u2026 very relaxing\u2026 \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Relaxing\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
yeah, sure…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
like holding your breath…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
among sharks…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
with a steak in your pocket… \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13\/27<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What? Didn\u2019t you find it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She looks around and starts digging frantically in a nearby pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are you doing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maybe it was this one. Or maybe the one next to it. Or\u2026 that one over there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He starts going from pot to pot, digging like a mad mole. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was Papaia doing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He wanted to find the center of the Earth\u2026 starting from the basil. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026or maybe he was digging a hole to hide after yet another embarrassment. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An elderly lady watches him, confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lady:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excuse me, that was my thyme. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (panting):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I promise I\u2019ll replant it better than before!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah right\u2026 Papaia\u2019s promises\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
are about as reliable as a broken umbrella in the rain! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He finds nothing. Moves to the next pot. Nearby, a young woman with a tall, strong boyfriend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia rushes to dig in the pot, elbowing the couple aside to make his way. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (off-screen)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I didn\u2019t know he was the regional judo champion, with his girlfriend. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Judo Champion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are you doing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I just need a second! It\u2019s a matter of life, death, and basil!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Judo Champion\u2019s girlfriend<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ugo, he\u2019s ruining everything, do something!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Judo Champion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Right away, love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The judo champion takes Papaia down with a quick move. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026 The poor guy falls on his back with a heavy thud, like a sack of potatoes. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
End flashback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia thought he could elbow his way through like he does at sales with Chantilly. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026 Too bad this wasn\u2019t the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the judo champion, talking about vegetables, turned him\u2026 into a sack of potatoes! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Studio Faggioli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did it hurt him? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A little. I ended up in the ER with a black eye and three cracked ribs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did it hurt? No, no… it was just free physical therapy, the judo champion was showing him a new kind of massage\u2026 \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026 he even called it the \u201cbrick crusher\u201d! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026 an innovative massage based on crushed vertebrae on outdoor tiles! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Savedblog.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flashback \u2013 Emergency Room, one hour later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia is sitting in a wheelchair with an ice pack on his head and a black eye. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara is beside him, visibly worried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you crazy? They had to give you thirty stitches! For a pot?! \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, it was an advanced scientific experiment to test human resistance to impacts with terracotta pots. Result? Papaia turned out to be\u2026 surprisingly fragile! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (confused and dazed):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No\u2026 not for a pot. For you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Orderly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excuse me? I was told this belongs to you\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was it? A molar? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The orderly is holding the ring box. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia opens the box: the ring is still there. He turns to Clara, eyes watery, nose swollen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara\u2026 will you marry me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara pauses for a moment, then laughs and kisses him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara (emotional):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spontaneous applause from patients and nurses. A nurse rings a reception bell in approval. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
End of Flashback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Actually, the bell wasn\u2019t ringing to celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh no? Why then?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It meant \u201cend of the first round.\u201d The judo champion would be back soon! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And what about the massage story?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re right. Maybe it was to call him back for his \u201cmassage lesson\u201d! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Savedblog.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
M2 15\/27<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waiting room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So the salt in the oceans is always increasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paco<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exactly. And after 3 billion years, you would expect to find an amount of salt in the oceans 70 times greater than the current level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hmm\u2026 the numbers don\u2019t add up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paco<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If seawater originally contained no sodium (salt) and sodium accumulated at today\u2019s rates, then the current ocean salinity would have been reached in only 42 million years, about 1\/70th of the 3 billion years proposed by evolutionists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Savedblog.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16\/27<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli\u2019s Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So now all that was left was the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the town hall?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No. She insisted on having it in a church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you contacted an event agency, I suppose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course not! I took care of everything myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Obviously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You know what they say: \u201cIf you want something done right\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026 don\u2019t let Papaia do it! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Um\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah. A ceremony organized by Papaia. Otherwise, how could we have had a good laugh? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nothing, nothing\u2026 please go on\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I told her, \u201cDear, just relax. I\u2019ll take care of everything. Don\u2019t worry.\u201d \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And she simply let me do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So we can say that, whatever happened, his wife deserved it! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Savedblog.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flashback \u2013 Inside Church, Noon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia and Clara are at the altar, dressed for the ceremony. She is elegant but tense; he has a crooked flower on his jacket and tries to smile. The church is empty. Completely empty. Only the priest watches them with discreet embarrassment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara (looking around, whispering):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where are the guests?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (trying to stay calm):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019re on their way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve been waiting for half an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (looking at his watch):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, but\u2026 maybe they\u2019re parking. Some are coming from out of town. Or they took the wrong shuttle. You know, things like that happen\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara (crossing her arms):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What shuttle, Papaia? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shuttle to Papaia\u2019s daydream world! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026That picks you up even if you never booked it! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026and always arrives on time, just like his ideas! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silence. The priest clears his throat to cover his embarrassment. Only the sacristan\u2019s footsteps are heard on the floor. Clara sighs. Papaia looks hopefully at the door. No one enters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Savedblog.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flashback \u2013 Inside Church, noon (continued)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The church is still empty. Papaia and Clara are tense at the altar. Suddenly, the creak of the entrance door is heard. Ravioli, Banani, and Igor enter, very elegantly dressed but out of breath. They look around, confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
…Are we late?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani (looking at the empty pews):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How come it\u2019s already over? Everyone left!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No\u2026 relax\u2026 you\u2019re perfectly on time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But you\u2019re at the wrong ceremony!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What? This isn\u2019t Papaia\u2019s wedding?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No. This is the funeral of his self-esteem!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They see Papaia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ah! Here you are! My witnesses! Don\u2019t worry, the others\u2026 will come. It must be traffic. Or maybe a collective GPS malfunction.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara (whispering, serious):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To deny reality, Papaia could come up with the most unlikely excuses\u2026 A collective GPS failure? Sure\u2026 and maybe a spontaneous pedestrian strike too! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Savedblog.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19\/27<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flashback. Papaia\u2019s Wedding. Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli adjusts his tie and rummages in his jacket to find a handkerchief. By mistake, he pulls out a folded note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh, look at this. I found the invitation in my pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Give it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wait a minute, Papaia\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ah, no! I knew it. Here we go again. The wedding is next month!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your fault, Clara! When Papaia told you the date, you should have immediately warned everyone\u2026 that automatically meant it would be a month later!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With him, it works like this\u2026 announcements need decoding!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, no! What are you saying? The date is right! June 20th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excuse me, but which church are we in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Santa Claus.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In which city?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bananopolis.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah, then why does it say here \u201cSanta Claus church in Raviolate\u201d?\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stop, stop, stop! Hold on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are we in the same movie? \ud83e\udd28<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What kind of names are those? Are you making them up on the spot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And especially\u2026 why do they all suspiciously match your own names?\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is this\u2026 a wedding or a session of compulsive self-citation?\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What? Let me see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia reads the flyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oops! We sent the guests to another church.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No. Same church, different city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But how did you manage to mess that up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next time, Papaia, mess up on purpose!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How?! What sense does that make?\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simple: if you mess up on purpose\u2026 maybe you mess up the mess-up and get it right! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Waiting Room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But these hypotheses don\u2019t take into account the possibility that God created a salty ocean from the very beginning for all the marine creatures He created on the fifth day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paco<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, the global catastrophe of the Flood, lasting a year, must have poured an unprecedented amount of salt into the oceans through erosion, sedimentation, and volcanic activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, today\u2019s ocean salinity makes much more sense within the biblical timeline of about six thousand years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flashback within a flashback. NASAL Observatory. Papaia\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia is in front of the computer, preparing the template for the invitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was the name of the church? Santa Paprika? No, Santa Monica\u2026 Wait, let me check\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He looks at a piece of paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ah, yes! It\u2019s Santa Claus. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He goes back to the computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s search it on the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He waits for the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here it is. Let me copy and paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He reads carefully. Checks the paper again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wait, there\u2019s a mistake. The city is different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The phone rings. He looks at the display. It\u2019s his mom. He answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hello?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have to go to the supermarket. Nino got lost in the parking lot.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But\u2026 Mom\u2026 I\u2019m working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaiuccio. Please. Can\u2019t you find a way?\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okay, okay. I\u2019ll go, but in ten minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks, my Papaiuccio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia hangs up, and goes back to the computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where were we? Oh yes\u2026 copy and paste\u2026 the church name, with the address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia, having forgotten to correct it, pastes the wrong address. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He quickly shuts down the computer and runs to the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
End of flashback within the flashback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perfect! Another one of your\u2026 Papaiuccio moments!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara closes her eyes for a moment, then sighs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flashback \u2013 Interior, \u201cthe wrong church.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The church is festively decorated. A packed crowd, everyone seated and smiling. On the altar, a bride and groom are about to say the fateful \u201cI do.\u201d There are many guests, but\u2026 many look out of place: Papaia\u2019s cousins, NASAL friends, uncles, colleagues. Among them, seated in the last rows, an elderly aunt and uncle whisper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aunt (looking toward the altar, doubtful):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listen, but\u2026 that doesn\u2019t look like my nephew.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uncle (squinting):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, come on\u2026 it must be the tuxedo. And because he\u2019s far away. Look, he even has the same hairstyle.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aunt (still unsure):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You think so?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uncle (convinced):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, yes. Trust me.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The organist starts the wedding march. Applause. The aunt keeps watching the couple on the altar, puzzled. The man vaguely resembles Papaia\u2026 but it\u2019s not him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aunt (whispering):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But that\u2019s not Clara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uncle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eh, maybe she changed her hairstyle too.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yeah, right\u2026 new hairstyle, new face, new relatives\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At that point, all that was missing was them saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEh well\u2026 the important thing is there\u2019s refreshments!\u201d \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026I wonder how far they would have gone\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maybe they would have even taken pictures with the couple\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And toasted\u2026 convinced they were celebrating Papaia! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026Is it possible none of the guests noticed the mistake?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not even their parents recognized them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But in the end\u2026 this is the true Papaia party:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
celebrating the absurd\u2026 with full conviction\u2026 and never asking why! \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flashback. Wrong Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ceremony is at its peak. The bride and groom stand hand in hand at the altar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Priest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If anyone has anything against this union, speak now or forever hold your peace…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suspended moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then\u2014BAM!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The church door bursts open with a sharp bang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone spins around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia rushes in, out of breath, followed by Clara, Banani, Ravioli, and Igor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (raising his hands):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hold on everyone! You\u2019re at the wrong wedding!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor (loudly):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t know him. I just came in for free food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor (voice-over):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At that moment, being seen as a freeloader was the least of his problems.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Murmurs among the pews. The bride looks at him, shocked. The groom turns around, furious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Groom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who is he?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His name is Papaia, and he\u2019s still trying to remember it. That\u2019s why he was late to his own wedding!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia climbs onto one of the back pews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m Professor Papaia, NASAL astronomer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was a mistake with the invitations! Same church, different city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bride (devastated):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most important day of my life! Ruined!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She bursts into tears. The bride\u2019s mother tries to console her. The priest massages his temples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Groom (furious):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you crazy?! You ruined the most important moment of our lives!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No. He\u2019s not crazy. It\u2019s a hobby. He ruins weddings at random! On average, twice a month.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oops! Sorry. A copy-and-paste error!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Groom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now I\u2019ll show you what copy-and-paste really means… I\u2019ll paste you to the wall!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wait! Don\u2019t do it! Copying and pasting Papaia\u2026 is a very bad idea!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bride:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(in tears)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, please Archibald\u2026 don\u2019t make it worse!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Archibald? Here we go. Another one lost\u2026 from the fairy tale world!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What kind of name is Archibald?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All we need now is a dragon parked outside and we hit the jackpot!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia and the others run out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (loudly, while running):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Family, friends, colleagues\u2026 NASAL\u2026 follow me!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow you, Papaia? That\u2019s what we always do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And look what we get \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The guests look at each other, confused. Some slowly start to stand. The priest sighs. Clara shakes her head. Igor claps quietly, sarcastically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor (whispering):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And now, the show can really begin.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The elderly couple from before comments something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aunt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I told you they weren\u2019t them!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uncle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ah, you\u2019re right! I think I need to get my glasses checked again.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Really hard to tell. They were practically identical. The only difference was\u2026 everything!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Waiting room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do secular scientists say?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paco<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those who believe in a three-billion-year-old ocean claim that in the past, sodium input had to be lower and its removal higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And what if that were true?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paco<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even the most generous estimates can only extend the accumulation time up to 62 million years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But that\u2019s not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paco<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Long-agers also argue that huge amounts of sodium are removed during the formation of basalts at mid-ocean ridges, but this ignores the fact that sodium returns to the oceans as the seafloor basalts move away from the ridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flashback \u2013 The \u201cright\u201d church \u2013 Shortly after<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A long convoy of cars screeches into the square in front of the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Car doors open, elegant clothes rush out. Papaia leads the group with Clara by his side. The guests settle themselves haphazardly in the pews. Finally\u2026 here we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani (looking at his watch):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re still on time\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On time to marry Banani to Chantilly\u2026 without anyone noticing!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What a plot twist worthy of a B-grade soap opera!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hey! I don\u2019t want to marry Chantilly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chantilly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t worry, Banani. You\u2019re definitely not my type!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wait, Chantilly. Banani doesn\u2019t jump on sofas or rob banks\u2026 but he blows up his own garage three times a week!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli (to himself):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marry whoever you want. I only care about the cake.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia looks around. Then he approaches the altar. But… no one is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (alarmed):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where is Father Serafino?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silence. Then Igor notices a note on the sacristy door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor (reading):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCalled away for an urgent last rites. Will return if I can. Pray for Mr. Pasquale.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signed: Father Serafino.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t believe it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At least Banani\u2019s bank account is still safe for now!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chantilly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cut it out, Igor! Last warning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A distinguished gentleman approaches Papaia, confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gentleman:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excuse me\u2026 but\u2026 where are Arcibaldo and Camilla? Are they coming?\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t believe it\u2026 someone from the other wedding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look closely. He\u2019s not the only one. Half the faces here I\u2019ve never seen before.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia turns towards the hall, carefully observing the guests. Many smile\u2026 but vaguely. Others seem to wonder where they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oops\u2026 I messed up again!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oops! At this point, all we need is a marching band and a circus elephant!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara massages her temples. Banani tries lighting some candles randomly.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli is already searching for the buffet, unaware that he\u2019s in a church, not a restaurant.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perfect\u2026 Banani is about to set fire to the church, Papaia has kidnapped strangers\u2026 and I\u2026 I\u2019m looking for the nearest exit!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026and Ravioli? He activated \u201cautomatic buffet mode\u201d\u2026 and doesn\u2019t even realize we\u2019re in a church, not a restaurant!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This usually happens when he goes past 1 PM without lunch!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flashback \u2013 Inside the \u201cright\u201d church \u2013 Moments later<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia paces back and forth on the altar. Clara has her arms crossed. The guests glance around, unsure of what to do. Silence. Then…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wait! I\u2019ve got an idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What? Make a fake priest out of duct tape?\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ah, that\u2019s a good one too.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
… But I\u2019ve got an even better one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every time Banani says \u201cI\u2019ve got a better one,\u201d usually the fire department\u2026 or the army shows up.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why don\u2019t you get married in the other church?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In\u2026 what sense?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019ve finished, right? The priest is there, the altar\u2019s still warm… it\u2019s the perfect opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brilliant. A freeloaded wedding.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clara (sighing):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At this point\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (enthusiastically):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friends\u2026 colleagues\u2026 follow me\u2026 uh\u2026 again! Everyone to the \u201cwrong\u201d church!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone jumps to their feet and rushes outside. The cars line up again, honking as they go. They arrive in front of the other church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Flashback. Wrong church. Moments later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other couple is finishing their ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Priest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The groom kisses the bride. Applause. Wedding march.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia (raising his voice from the back of the nave):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excuse me, Father? Could you marry us too?\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone turns around. The priest facepalms. The bride and groom turn, confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Groom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I can\u2019t believe this\u2026 them again!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perfect\u2026 now we\u2019re officially the comic subplot of their wedding.\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
End of the flashback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certainly\u2026 an unforgettable ceremony for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You know, Faggioli\u2026 I think that\u2019s exactly what Clara likes about me\u2026 With me, there\u2019s always the thrill of the unexpected\u2026 adventure\u2026 mystery\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faggioli:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026embarrassment\u2026\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2026confusion\u2026 chaos\u2026 risk of lawsuits\u2026 but hey, who wouldn\u2019t want a man like that? \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1\/27 Three scientists \u2014 Papaia, Banani, and Ravioli \u2014 and their assistant Igor, who all work at NASAL, start getting interested in creationism. Their superiors, worried about this, send them to a psychologist, Professor Faggioli, a shady character determined to get them fired by making them look insane. We\u2019re in Faggioli\u2019s office, where Papaia is … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-episode"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5491"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5492,"href":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5491\/revisions\/5492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/savedblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}