The Dead Body
| Category: | Wordplay & Puns |
|---|---|
| Category: | Misunderstanding / Clever Confusion |
| Props: | None required; a 'finger phone' or pretend walkie-talkie adds to the humor |
| Notes: | Works best with a strong visual reaction from the caller and deadpan delivery of the final line. The name 'Worchestershire' adds a comedic struggle. |
([Scout #1] is lying motionless on the ground, playing dead.)
([Scout #2] rushes in, sees the body, panics, and grabs an imaginary phone.)
[Scout #2:] Hello? 911? There's a dead person here!
(Pause as if listening to the response.)
[Scout #2:] Where? Uh... (looks around) I'm at Montgomery and Worchestershire.
(Pause again.)
[Scout #2:] Spell it!? Uh... M-o-t-n... no, wait-M-o-t-g... uhhh...
(Gets flustered.)
[Scout #2:] Just a minute! I'll drag him over to King and Elm!
([Scout #1] suddenly lifts their head.)
[Scout #1:] Actually, I'm fine now.