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Post by poodlepal on Mar 15, 2012 15:23:33 GMT -5
moved from Smile Donghae Board by mod
I'm sort of liking the way it's winding up. The main problem I think, is that the character of James is such an idiot. He had no backbone at all. It's not clear why Hyesook would want him if he was always cold to her and didn't seem to bond with his own son. Anna's in a fog, so she can't be helped.
I wish I didn't already write my grand finale scene with all the twins posing for a group photo. I'm still worried about the new drama coming up. It looks very serious and heavy. So I'm thinking of writing my own.
Grinning Cheerfully Under a Rainbow (a.k.a. Weird 20 Year Old)
Evil Female CEO: Tell me again why you want to be a floor designer.
Perky Orphan Girl: Well, when I was growing up in the orphanage, I noticed that everyone's dress clothes got all wrinkled after they slept on the floor in them. So, I decided, it's time to invent a new floor that doesn't wrinkle dress clothes. So, I spent some time in the States and noticed that they must have special floors there that don't wrinkle suits when they're slept in. Of course, I had to sneak onto a cargo ship to get to the States, since I don't have a won to my name. But I am going to win the Floor Design Contest and my floor will be respected all over Korea.
EFCEO: Good Luck. Here at Wellness Flooring, we only hire the top people. Not white-trash orphans like yourself.
POG: Umm, I look white to you, CEO?
EFCEO: You probably are not 100% Korean. I bet you don't even know who your father is, or that he gambled away all of your money. Correct? You don't have to say anything. I knew it! It's one or the other, or possibly both.
POG: Oh! I accidentally spilled my tea all over your desk onto those designs.
ECEO: Those are my son's designs. You will have to work as his slave for the next 2 months until he can redraw them.
POG: Oh no! I'll show you, Ms. CEO. I'm not just any orphan. Actually, I may not even be an orphan. I really don't know, I have amnesia. I'll impress your son, the Vice General CEO.
ECEO: That's well and good. But don't get any ideas, young lady. He's engaged to a very rich girl. Not a lower class fool like yourself.
Next Scene: Lazy son: Can we tell mom that our sister is dead? Industrious son: Not yet. She'll be too upset. Now shush. Mom: Where's your sister? LS: She just left. She had to get to work early. Mom: Oh? Darn. I keep missing her. I haven't actually seen her since she fell off that boat in Jejudo five years ago. She must be 20 by now.
To be continued. . . or not!
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Post by myoko on Mar 17, 2012 21:45:52 GMT -5
LOL I like it! You should do up an official cast and synopsis too.
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Post by poodlepal on Mar 18, 2012 8:42:01 GMT -5
Grinning Cheerfully Under a Rainbow Note: I haven't thought of any names, or whom I should hire to play the roles. If you have any ideas, post them here
Cast (In Reverse Order of Affluence) Perky Orphan (f-20). Wishes to become floor designer. Amnesia victim. At the beginning of the drama, she lives in a one room home with a cooking ring and blanket, but several outfits. I don't know where she stores them.
Humble Family Humble Mom-50 Humble Dad (52) Older Son (25) Younger Son (23)
This family lives in a home made of small rooms surrounding a courtyard. They have no furniture to speak of, but lots and lots of love. There is also an unseen daughter who disappeared during a trip to Jejudo five years earlier.
Tacky Family Tacky Mom-45 Shallow Daughter-20 This family lives in a high rise with furniture.
Rich Family Evil Female CEO-50 Rich Boy-27 They live in a house ornately decorated, and with a very small staircase. They own the flooring company.
I may add some more later. It seems we need a cranky granny in there someplace.
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Post by poodlepal on Mar 18, 2012 9:13:12 GMT -5
Episode 2--I Won't Forgive You
Shallow Girl: Oma, why do we have to go visit your friend Humble Mom? I don't want to be here. I want to go to a nightclub or try out for a career in show business or something.
Tacky: Hush. You know we have to come here. Our club is asking for donations, and I want to see the look on Humble's face when she doesn't have enough money. I've been mad at her since she married a good man and I married your useless father who ran off with a Geisha on his trip to Japan.
Humble: Oma!
A few minutes later Humble: Yes, Tacky. I would love to give you a check for 100 won for our charity.
Tacky: Huh? Is Humble Dad's restaurant doing well?
Humble: No. It never does well. You know that. But we got this letter last week from the Seminary in the States. I didn't open it, but it seems that Older Son must have finally gotten his diploma and soon he'll be a priest in the hospital. They're loaded.
Tacky: I didn't know you were Catholic.
Humble: Yes. As soon as he's ordained, I will arrange a wedding for Younger Son, and Older will pronounce them man and wife. Or maybe I'll wait until I run into my daughter again. I keep missing her.
Shallow: Isn't she d. . .
Tacky: Shut your mouth. Oh, why do I have a daughter like this?
Shallow: Oma! Anyway, I'll marry younger Son. He's hot!
Humble and Tacky: No way! (Doorbell rings)
Shallow: I'll get it. Oma! It's a white guy and his Korean interpreter!
Humble: My goodness. It's Father O'Malley. It's so good to see you, Father.
FOM and Interpreter: Hello, Mrs. Humble. Your son didn't answer our letter, so I thought I'd just drop off his stuff in person, since I'm traveling to Korea to see Father Kim. Your son left his iphone back in America.
Humble: Thank you, Father. Won't you come sit down with us?
Father: No thank you. I have to get going. I'm sorry about what happened, really I am.
Humble: What happened? Didn't my son graduate? Isn't he going to be ordained and become a hospital chaplain?
Father: No, Mrs. Humble. I'm terribly sorry. He was kicked out of the seminary.
Humble: What! What did he do?
Father: I'll show you. He made a video on his Iphone.
Flashback to about a month earlier. Father: OK, Son, you know what to do. We went over this in class. Older (in bad English) OK, Father. Father: Now get in that little closet and go to it! Look, here comes your first customer.
Woman #1: Father forgive me for I have sinned. Son: I won't forgive you. Person: What? Son: I won't forgive you. Woman: You have to forgive me. Son: I won't forgive you. Woman: I didn't even do anything that bad, I just skipped church and used the Lord's name in vain. Son: I won't forgive you.
Father: I'm sorry. Our new trainee priest is from Korea, and there's a language problem. Father Marelli will hear your confession. He knows what he's doing.
Son, you are not supposed to say you don't forgive them. You are supposed to say the prayers you learned. Remember? Now, here comes another person. It's a man this time. Maybe you'll do better. I'll listen in.
Man: Father, forgive me for I have sinned. I stole all the white-out from the office supply closet Father: Now, son, what do you say next. Son: I won't forgive you!
Father: So, you see, Mrs. Humble? We had to kick him out of the program. I'm really sorry about that. Tacky: Hahahah! And you gave me your last 100 won! Humble: Oh, my heart! (Falls to the ground and clutches heart).
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Post by Linda on Mar 19, 2012 22:18:36 GMT -5
I like the nicknames, the scenarios come to life even more with them. I'm seeing Obok as the POG, she's been the best one to me so far.
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Post by poodlepal on Mar 20, 2012 16:04:47 GMT -5
Definitely. Obok would be an excellent choice.
Episode 3.
Older son: Oma! Oma! Wake up, Oma! Humble Mom: Where am I? Older: You're in the hospital. Father O'Malley carried you here on your back. You passed out. Father O'Malley: I still don't know why we couldn't call the ambulance. They have them in Korea, don't they? Older: It's just so much more efficient to carry people on their backs. Anyway, thank goodness you're all right. I was afraid I'd have to give you last rites. Humble M: Last rites? Hmm. Let me think. Why do I have a feeling that you flunked out of the seminary? Older: Umm, umm. Tacky mom: He did flunk out of the seminary. See? Your children are no better than my useless daughter. Hahahaha! Humble: You did? I didn't dream that? Older: It is true. Humble: Smack! Older: Oma! Oma! Stop beating me. You'll knock your IV out. Humble: I won't forgive you! I won't forgive you! (Smack!) Older: Mom, please! Humble: I won't forgive you! I won't forgive you! I won't forgive you! You could have been a priest at the hospital, making all that won! Instead, you're a loser like your lazy brother. Only my oldest daughter is any good, and I haven't actually seen her in five years. I wonder what she's up to. . .
Meanwhile,A mile away in teeny, tiny Seoul. . . POG: Perky orphan reporting to work at the floor company. I'm ready to be your slave--er, personal assistant.
Rich boy: How do I look? Do you like my longish, fringy hair and my expensive suit? POG: Yes, it looks great on you. Rich boy: Don't get too attached. I'm engaged to Rich Witch girl. Or I will be, if my mother gets her way. Do me a favor and take my expensive watch to the jewelry store. It needs a new battery. Then you can quit and look for a paying job. This was all my mother's idea, anyway. POG: Won't you teach me about the flooring industry? I have an idea for a floor that doesn't wrinkle suits. Rich B: Nah. Just get my watch fixed and get out of here before Rich Witch starts stalking you. She can be quite difficult at times. POG: Ok!
On the street of Seoul Younger Orphan Girl: Perky! I don't believe it's you. Perky: Hi, Younger. What have you been up to? Younger: Since I turned 18 and got kicked out of the orphanage, I've been selling fake gold watches on the street. Perky: That's a coincidence. I'm carrying this real gold watch to the jewelry store. Younger: Yeah? Let me see it? Oh, this is nice. Look, I think I see your mother. Perky: Where? Younger: Over there! Oh, never mind. She doesn't look like you after all. Here's your watch back. Perky: Thanks. Well, take care. Soon you will find your parents, just like I will. We have to believe.
At the jewelry store. Jeweler: Are you sure Rich Boy gave you this watch? Perky: Of course. Why? Jeweler: It's fake. See? I only touched it for a second and my hand turned green. Perky: Maybe it was always fake. Jeweler: I've been the personal jeweler of this family for years. The real watch had an inscription on the back, too. To Rich Boy, love Mother. Perky: Oh no! That orphan must have switched watches. I won't forgive her!
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Post by myoko on Mar 20, 2012 22:37:02 GMT -5
Poor Perky just made herself a slave lol!
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Post by poodlepal on Mar 21, 2012 16:44:33 GMT -5
Episode 4 Perky: Please, sir, I'm on my knees, begging you for forgiveness. Rich: How could you be so stupid to loan a gold watch to an orphan selling fake watches on the street? Perky: I didn't loan it to her. She just wanted to look at it. . . and-- Rich: Well, I'm not going to forgive you. But what's done is done. I'll call the police and file a police report and show it to the insurance company. Fortunately, it was insured. Perky: Oh, thank you! Thank you! Rich: Well, get up off the floor--oh, here comes my fiance and my mother. Evil CEO: Get up! What is that girl doing kneeling in front of you like that. You know what it looks like you're doing. Perky: Oh, no, no. I can assure you, it's nothing like what you're thinking. I wouldn't do that, even though I did see a few raunchy comedies with my flooring school friends back in the States, I wouldn't act them out. Rich Fiance: You were looking at my boyfriend's belt, weren't you? How dare you look at a belt made of real crocodile leather? Perky: Huh? I was thinking something else. Evil CEO: You keep your eyes off of my son's clothing. You're dressed in rags. Now, I understand you lost my son's watch? Perky: Yes, CEO. Evil: Fine. Now you're his slave for a year. And don't get any ideas about his shoes or cufflinks, either. In fact, it might be better if he walked around naked in front of you. Perky: Huh? Witch Fiance: I'd feel better then. I can't have her looking at his clothing. Perky: Huh? Rich: Oma, Fiance, please. I'm not walking around naked in front of a slave. This is ridiculous. Evil: Fine. Wear clothing if you want to. But don't think we don't have our eye on her. Perky: If you're worried I'll steal your fiance, wouldn't it be better if I wasn't his slave, but just got a job somewhere else and paid back the money? Evil: You think you're so smart, don't you? Clearly, an educated woman wouldn't think something so ridiculous.
To be continued.
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Post by poodlepal on Mar 21, 2012 17:54:38 GMT -5
Episode 4, Part 2.
Perky: Oh, why do I have to stand out here in the parking lot washing Rich Boy's clothes in a tub with my feet? If only I could find my real mother. She would take care of me. I wonder where she is. . .
Less than a mile away. Humble Mom: Oh, why do I have to lay here on the floor in my clothing? I want to go to the cabbage patch and harvest the cabbages for kimchi. Older Son: Oma, you heard what the doctor said. You need to rest. Priest: I'm really concerned about how you scream "I won't forgive you" at the top of your lungs. It can't be a good influence on your older son. Mom: Both of my sons are useless. Only my daughter is any good, and I haven't seen her since the tsunami that hit Jejudo many years ago. Oh my God! Younger! Are you wearing shoes in the house? Younger: Oma, I can't get them off my feet. They're stuck. My feet are swollen again. Mom: Oh, why has this had to happen. If only you weren't such a bum to flunk out of the seminary, we could pay for your brother's dialysis. Or better yet, finally get him that transplant that he needs. Priest: I'm sorry. Your son needs a kidney transplant? Is that what my interpreter just said? Older: Yes, it's very upsetting. Mom: My daughter was about to donate her kidney when the tsunami hit. She decided to stay in Jejudo to help her church group collect cans for the victims. Since then, she only comes back once in a while to get her mail, and I keep missing her. She must be 20 now. Priest: I'm sorry, but as far as I know there are no church groups in Jejudo collecting--ow! Why did you hit me with your elbow? And my interpreter as well. Older: That's where my sister is. In Jejudo with the church group. Uh-huh. Younger: That's our story and we're sticking with it. Priest: Gracious me, this is an odd family. Well, Interpreter and I must get going. Older, let me know if you're ready to try again, after you've worked through your problems.
Coming Attraction: Tacky Mom: You must marry Rich Boy before your gay ex-husband comes back from the States. Shallow Girl: I didn't realize you were my sister, Witchy. Witchy: All tacky moms have two daughters of equal shallowness. You should know that. Shallow: I forgot. Oh yeah, if you're husband is gay, how did you get pregnant?
Perky: I will become a flooring designer! I will! I will win the floor design contest! But first, I have to iron all of Rich Boy's underwear without looking at it!
Humble Dad: It's time for the memorial service to your sister. We have to get your mother out of town so she doesn't go to it. We have to pray to our ancestors for guidance? Older: I can't do that, I'm supposed to be Catholic. Dad: Hush! That was your stupid idea. I told you to deliver sandwiches instead. A priest! Where did you come up with that one?
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Post by myoko on Mar 21, 2012 19:48:05 GMT -5
Shallow: I forgot. Oh yeah, if you're husband is gay, how did you get pregnant? LOL
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Post by poodlepal on Mar 22, 2012 18:17:38 GMT -5
Episode 5 Tacky Mom: You must marry Rich Boy before your gay ex-husband comes back from the States. Shallow Girl: I didn't realize you were my sister, Witchy. Witchy: All tacky moms have two daughters of equal shallowness. You should know that. Shallow: I forgot. Oh yeah, if you're husband is gay, how did you get pregnant? Tacky: Quiet! That's neither here nor there. The important thing is to get that ring on your finger before the rich family finds out about him. Now we're going to their house for dinner tonight. When did your ex say he was coming? Witchy Fiance: I got a text from him a few hours ago. He's arriving in Seoul. He wants me to sign divorce papers. Tacky: Good. Get it over with. Then we'll send him back to the States and the Rich family will be none the wiser. Shallow: Whatever happened to the baby? Did you have an abortion? Witchy: Of course not. The baby died. I ran into the street to save someone's life, and got hit by a car. When I woke up, the baby had died and I had to have eyelid surgery to save my sight. My career as a figure skater was ruined, though. Shallow: Oh, that's so sad. But how did you get pregnant? Tacky: Shallow, enough already. Witchy: No problem, I'll explain. You see, Gay Ex's mother sent him some Oriental herbs to straighten him out. I sprinkled them in his tea, and then for one day he chased me around the house and stared soulfully into my eyes. I woke up pregnant. But alas, he stopped drinking the herbs and went back to the way he was before. Tacky: You've suffered so much. But don't worry, with your new eyelids, it took you no time to attract a rich man. Oh, I just hope it goes well tonight. I wonder what they're up to.
Evil CEO: Perky! Have you finished curing 100 lb. of kimchi for dinner tonight? Perky: Yes, Evil CEO. Evil: Good. Whatever you do, don't make eye contact with our guests, speak only when spoken to, and don't stare at anyone's outfits. Do you hear? Perky: Yes, Evil CEO, Evil: As soon as my Henpecked Hubby arrives, you may begin serving the soju. Rich Boy: Oma, do you like this tie or that tie? Oh, Perky, you look hot in that maid's outfit. Evil: Don't look at her. You have eyes only for your Witchy Fiance, remember? She's as pure as the driven snow, unlike this trollop over here. Rich: Oma, that's a little unfair, isn't it? Evil: Go away, Perky. Go dust our vase and our starfish statue on a stick. Thank you. Rich: How do you know Witchy has no past. Sometimes I wonder about her. Evil: You can tell. She's a nice girl. Nice girls get married only once and don't give any stepchildren to their one and only husband.
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Post by Linda on Mar 23, 2012 22:46:19 GMT -5
I'm liking how you show up the naivety and one-track thinking often found in the shows, hahaha.
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Post by door60 on Mar 26, 2012 9:59:28 GMT -5
Poodlepal, this is sooo funny & I really needed the laugh! Thanks.
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Post by poodlepal on Mar 26, 2012 15:51:20 GMT -5
Episode 6: Shallow: I can't believe you let me come meet your Gay Ex-Husband in this cafe. Witchy: No problem, Sis. I wouldn't want to face him alone. He's evil. Evil and he hates me. He beat me, and he probably would have taken liberties if those herbs hadn't worn off. Oh my God, here he comes. Shallow: Don't worry, Sis. I'll protect you. Which guy is he? Witchy: The Korean guy with the artsy glasses and bleached hair.
Gay Ex: Witchy! Oh My God, did you change your hair? You let it out of the bun! It looks fab. And who's this? This can't be Shallow! She looks so much better than she did in that picture. Are you a model? I know someone who knows a designer who's looking for someone for his fashion show. What's your e-mail address?
Shallow: He doesn't seem evil. Witchy: Shush. You can't push me around, Gay-Ex. You had better sign the divorce papers or I won't forgive you. Gay-Ex: Sure. You got a pen? Here you go. Whew, I bet you're glad that's over with, huh. So, are you planning on coming back to the States any time soon? Witchy: Why would I do that? I'm marrying Rich Boy. Shallow: Yeah, and he's straight. He doesn't need herbs to look soulfully in someone's eyes. Gay-Ex: Well, good for you! I bet Rich Boy will be happy to marry an American citizen. Shallow: Huh? Witchy's not an American citizen. Gay-Ex: Of course she is. Why do you think I married her? I would make her a citizen and she would become artificially inseminated with my sperm so Life Partner and I could have a baby. Witchy: That's not true. Gay-Ex: Of course it's true. You knew you could never represent Korea in the Olympics because they had better skaters. So you tried to skate for America. After your rival hit your knee in retaliation for hitting her knee, your career was ruined so you had the baby. Now we're finally getting divorced so we can both marry who we really want to. Shallow: You can't get married. Gay-Ex: In New York, I can. Oh, look here they come now. It takes so long to find a parking space in Seoul. Shallow: Who? Who's coming now? Witchy: Nobody. Gay-Ex: Life Partner and Baby With Two Dads. Hi, Life! Hi, Baby! Shallow: Your baby is dead. Gay-Ex: No she's not. She's alive and well. Look, honey! It's your Mommy! Remember her? Life Partner: Hi, Witchy. Hi, Shallow. Long time no see. Gay-Ex: It's all done. The papers are signed. We'll be married as soon as we get back to New York. Well, I guess we'd better get on that train to Jejudo for our pre-honeymoon. We'll give you a call. Here's Baby's bag. We'll be back in two days. Witchy: What? Gay-Ex: You're watching the baby for two days. Remember? You agreed to it, if I gave you the money for your eyelid surgery. You said any time I needed a break you would baby sit. Remember? Well, we need a break. But just a short one. Ta-ta! Shallow: I don't understand. Is he a liar? Or are you? Witchy: Oh, shut up.
Evil CEO:
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Post by poodlepal on Mar 26, 2012 17:34:07 GMT -5
Evil CEO: So wait, I don't understand. You were walking by and you just found that baby abandoned on the ground? So rather than call the police you brought her to dinner with your future in-laws?
Tacky Mom: You have to understand, my daughter lost a baby. I mean, er, a baby doll. When she was little. So anytime she sees an abandoned baby, she picks it up. Not that she's not a virgin or anything like that.
Shallow: Or got artificially inseminated in a business deal. She wouldn't do that. And she's not babysitting in exchange for eyelid surgery. No, not her.
Evil: You must bring that baby to an orphanage. I won't have an orphan in my house. I won't. Orphans are garbage! Oh, thank you, Maid Perky, for refilling my seaweed soup bowl.
Perky: How can you say that? There are orphans in the orphanage, orphans in the States, orphans in Kazakstan, orphans in Yun-bian, and yet we are all the same! We are all Korean!
Rich Boy: Here Here! Well said, Perky.
Evil: Perky, you're dismissed for the day. Go change your clothes and go home.
Tacky: Witchy, I need to speak to you. Alone. Where did you get that baby?
Witchy: I told you, I just found her.
Tacky: Then turn her in. Her parents might be looking for her.
Witchy: I can't. I have to have her. She reminds me of the baby that died.
Tacky: Aah! I must have done something terrible in my life to have a daughter like you. Two good-for-nothing daughters! Hey you! Maid! Orphan!
Perky: Yes? I'm about to catch the bus.
Tacky: Take this orphan with you.
Perky: I don't live in an orphanage any more. I live in a one-room hovel.
Tacky: Perfect. The baby will fit right in. Here! And here's her bag. Hope she doesn't cry all night.
Witchy: But Oma. . . (Split screen of Witchy on one side, Perky on the other).
To Be Continued
Coming attractions. Father: OK, Older Son. If you can baptize this orphan without dropping her in the water, we'll consider letting you back into the program.
Shallow: I'm a model. Why do I have to work as a nurse? I'm Korean, not Filipino. Tacky: Shut up! And go change the bed pan of that boy with kidney failure.
Younger Son: Shallow, let's secretly get married in the hospital chapel, before I die, like my sister who my mom thinks is living in Jejudo.
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