A sketch I wrote on a family who takes a page from the Chinese in the Opening Ceremonies in dealing with their “ugly” son. This sketch was featured in the Improv Olympic show Big News on August 17:
THE TRADE-IN
MARGARET and RONALD sit. Their teenage son, MITCH enters.
RONALD
Have a seat, son.
MITCH
What did you want to see me about, dad?
Mitch sits.
RONALD
Your mother and I have been worried about you.
MITCH
Is it my grades?
MARGARET
No, it’s not your grades. You’re actually doing very well. It’s just that, well how do I put this. . you’re ugly.
MITCH
What?
RONALD
You are an ugly, ugly kid. Read the rest of this entry »