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Bulimax Aug 13, 2015 21:16:57 GMT

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Post by Kat Kirkpatrick (Admin) on Aug 13, 2015 21:16:57 GMT

Here's a first draft. To get the full picture of what I'm trying to do here, watch this video:

Even though this looks like a ton of text, it follows the formula of the video above, and should come in right around 30 to 33 seconds. Enjoy and comment away! I used names of some of the people in the group as the character names, but I'm open to recasting when we figure out who will be in Jerry's sketch.

BULIMAX
Written by Kat Kirkpatrick
katsellsla@gmail.com 818-917-2907

BULIMAX
Kat Kirkpatrick

DISCLAIMER runs at the bottom of the screen from the first four shots.
DISCLAIMER
The FDA does not endorse or know
about Bulimax. None of our actors were paid for their endorsement. None of our actors actually endorse this product in real life.

EXT. BEACH, DAYTIME
KAT smiles and poses for the camera.
KAT
I lost 33 pounds!

EXT. OFFICE BUILDING, DAYTIME
AUGUST smiles and poses for the camera.
AUGUST I lost 41 pounds!

EXT. PARKING LOT, DAYTIME
LISA smiles and poses for the camera.
LISA
I lost 28 pounds!

STILL SHOT OF BULIMAX PRODUCT AND LOGO
ANNOUNCER (V.O.) Millions of Americans have made Bulimax the hottest way to lose
weight!

Disclaimer changes and runs at the bottom of the screen for the rest of the shots from here to the end.
DISCLAIMER
Side effects of Bulimax may include
tooth decay, mouth sores, hair loss, depression, anxiety, guilt, suicidal ideation, loss of consciousness, and death.

EXT. BEACH, DAYTIME
Kat smiles and speaks to the camera.
KAT
I’m Kat from Ohio, and I lost 33
pounds with Bulimax! I can eat everything I want and STILL lose the weight!

EXT. OFFICE BUILDING, DAYTIME
August smiles and speaks to the camera.
AUGUST
I’m August from Indiana, and I lost
41 pounds with Bulimax! If you think this weight loss method is just for women, think again!

INT. MEDICAL OFFICE, DAYTIME
DR. ROSENBAUM sits behind a desk holding the product.
DR. ROSENBAUM
I’m Dr. Rosenbaum. The unique
curvature of the Bulimax shaft ensures success every time you wish to expunge the contents of your stomach.

ANNOUNCER (V.O.) (quietly and quickly) Dr. Rosenbaum
is not an actual doctor and her recommendations should be followed by no one.

EXT. PARKING LOT, DAYTIME
Lisa smiles and speaks to the camera.
LISA
I’m Lisa from Illinois, and I lost
28 pounds with Bulimax! It’s great to know that weight loss is always just one technicolor yawn away. Thanks, Bulimax!

STILL SHOT OF BULIMAX PRODUCT AND LOGO
ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
For a limited time only, get two
Bulimax for the price of one! Share it with a friend!

INT. ROOM, DAYTIME
Two of the players sit side by side, holding Bulimax devices in one another’s mouths. They speak as though something is in their mouth.
TWO PLAYERS Get Bulimax today!

BLACKOUT.

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jerry New Member Posts: 21	Bulimax Aug 14, 2015 5:01:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jerry on Aug 14, 2015 5:01:21 GMT Just wanted to point out: The Return of DR. ROSENBAUM! I have some thoughts on this, but I'll let other people chime in first.

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Bulimax Aug 16, 2015 7:19:28 GMT

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Post by august on Aug 16, 2015 7:19:28 GMT

I think this is a great start, but I think it could be a bit longer.

Also, we're not demonstrating the actual product. It's a lot of testimonials ("I've lost 41 pounds!") but without saying how. Would love to see a silly bit where the stick is demonstrated and we see the benefits of using it versus other methods.

Last Edit: Aug 16, 2015 21:19:00 GMT by august

schlissmeister New Member Posts: 7	Bulimax Aug 16, 2015 20:53:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by schlissmeister on Aug 16, 2015 20:53:20 GMT Yay, Dr. Rosenbaum is back!!!

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Bulimax Aug 18, 2015 18:57:48 GMT august likes this

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Post by zippykaufman on Aug 18, 2015 18:57:48 GMT

I wonder if this sketch needs a dissenting voice, to make it clear that we aren't making fun of people with bulimia, but rather these bullshit infomercials & their bullshit products.

What if one of the testimonial people is sort of the "voice of the audience," reacting to the infomercial as it goes on around him/her? Everytime the camera comes back them, they say something like, "This is so wrong," "Wait...is this promoting bulimia?" "This can't be ethical"- that kind of thing. That voice-of-the-audience could almost appear invisible to the other players, walking from shot to shot and making comments as the infomercial goes on.

* What if that 'voice' character tried to stop the infomercial in its tracks?
* What if it turned out that everyone else in the infomercial is a robot/android/alien, and their ruler is the announcer? How does the 'voice' character fight him?

I just took it to a crazy place, but my point is that as a straight mapping sketch, we might end up appearing on the wrong side of "offensive." I'd love to take an idea like this and turn it into something totally different.

Kat Kirkpatrick (Admin)
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Bulimax Aug 26, 2015 2:36:43 GMT

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Post by Kat Kirkpatrick (Admin) on Aug 26, 2015 2:36:43 GMT

Hi All! Just checking back in on this. Like all of the notes, will work on incorporating them. I think one of the testimonial patients should maybe second guess the wisdom of taping her admitting to losing weight by sticking her finger down her throat?

Will get to making a document about resources and locations. Sorry, with school starting and trying to find some sort of job I'm a bit behind! Will have time tomorrow and Thursday so no worries.

Look for another version of "Bulimax" shortly!

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Bulimax Sept 6, 2015 15:34:28 GMT

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Post by Kat Kirkpatrick (Admin) on Sept 6, 2015 15:34:28 GMT

Finally did another draft, let me know what you guys think!!!

BULIMAX
Written by Kat Kirkpatrick
katsellsla@gmail.com 818-917-2907
BULIMAX
Kat Kirkpatrick
DISCLAIMER runs at the bottom of the screen from the first four shots.
DISCLAIMER
The FDA does not endorse or know
about Bulimax. None of our actors were paid for their endorsement. None of our actors actually endorse this product in real life.

EXT. OFFICE BUILDING, DAYTIME

AUGUST smiles and poses for the camera.
AUGUST I lost 41 pounds!

EXT. PARKING LOT, DAYTIME

LISA smiles and poses for the camera.
LISA
I lost 28 pounds!

EXT. BEACH, DAYTIME

KAT looks confused.

KAT
I lost 33 pounds?

STILL SHOT OF BULIMAX PRODUCT AND LOGO
ANNOUNCER (V.O.) Millions of Americans have made Bulimax the hottest way to lose
weight!

Disclaimer changes and runs at the bottom of the screen for the rest of the shots from here to the end.
DISCLAIMER
Side effects of Bulimax may include
tooth decay, mouth sores, hair loss, depression, anxiety, guilt, suicidal ideation, loss of consciousness, and death.
EXT. OFFICE BUILDING, DAYTIME

August smiles and speaks to the camera.
AUGUST
I’m August from Indiana, and I lost
41 pounds with Bulimax! If you think this weight loss method is just for women, think again!
EXT. PARKING LOT, DAYTIME

Lisa smiles and speaks to the camera.
LISA
I’m Lisa from Illinois, and I lost
28 pounds with Bulimax! It’s great to know that weight loss is always just one technicolor yawn away. Thanks, Bulimax!

INT. MEDICAL OFFICE, DAYTIME
DR. ROSENBAUM sits behind a desk holding the product.
CUT TO:.
DR. ROSENBAUM
I’m Dr. Rosenbaum. The unique
curvature of the Bulimax shaft ensures success every time you wish to expunge the contents of your stomach.

ANNOUNCER (V.O.) (quietly and quickly) Dr. Rosenbaum
is not an actual doctor and her recommendations should be followed by no one.
EXT. BEACH, DAYTIME

Kat looks concerned and speaks to the camera.
KAT
I’m Kat from Ohio, and I lost 33
pounds with... wait, why are you guys filming this? I was really sick...

STILL SHOT OF BULIMAX PRODUCT AND LOGO
ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
For a limited time only, get two
Bulimax for the price of one! Share it with a friend!

INT. ROOM, DAYTIME
CUT TO:
Two of the players sit side by side, holding Bulimax devices in one another’s mouths. They speak as though something is in their mouth.
TWO PLAYERS Get Bulimax today!
CUT TO:
BLACKOUT.
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Sorry, will try to attach the PDF, having technical difficulties!!!

Kat Kirkpatrick (Admin) Administrator Posts: 23	Bulimax Sept 8, 2015 2:34:01 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Kat Kirkpatrick (Admin) on Sept 8, 2015 2:34:01 GMT Hi again! Here are my thoughts for casting: Lisa: Lisa August: August Kat: Kat Dr. Rosenbaum: Veronica (of course) Two pals at the end gagging one another: Matt and Julie Thanks! Kat

jerry
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Bulimax Sept 8, 2015 5:36:10 GMT

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Post by jerry on Sept 8, 2015 5:36:10 GMT

I think this latest pass is great. It could probably be cut into a fast-paced minute and feel like a real commercial. My only question/concern is that since the product is demoed, what does this thing look like? I'm wondering if we got a plastic spoon or something, melted it so it could be bent, and then let it cool?? Or does something exist in the real world?

zippykaufman
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Bulimax Sept 8, 2015 16:07:40 GMT

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Post by zippykaufman on Sept 8, 2015 16:07:40 GMT

I feel like this pass of the sketch needs more Kat, our voice of reason. Personally, I want to see her popping up in the other shots (or at least doing voiceover in them). For example, when the announcer announces Bulimax & the product is shown (assuming it's just a spoon), I wouldn't mind hearing Kat going, "Wait- is that a spoon?!" and stuff like that continues throughout the sketch. I know that the original goal was to get this down to a 30-second commercial, but the more 'voice of reason' we can have, the better.

I'd also like to petition to be the announcer, unless you already have that role cast.

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Bulimax Sept 9, 2015 4:54:42 GMT

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Post by Kat Kirkpatrick (Admin) on Sept 9, 2015 4:54:42 GMT

Zippy, the VO announcer gig is officially all you!

I actually didn't tell anyone this (what? you can't read my mind?) but I've been envisioning the "device" as a shoe horn. I'll see if I can add another confused/weirded out/disturbed line for my straight man character.

Happy gagging!!!

lisaw
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Bulimax Sept 9, 2015 21:08:58 GMT

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Post by lisaw on Sept 9, 2015 21:08:58 GMT

Bullimax! Yes - more Kat! Reactions to the disclaimer, maybe walk in and react to the other positive testimonials. I imagine Dr. Rosenbaum explaining this product, that's clearly a puke device, with scientific facts and specifics. We're not puking, we're "expunging". Love it. Hit it harder! It's funny that these people can't admit that that's what they're doing.

I'd add that bullimax is not only the hottest way to lose weight, but it's also the fastest. I think that's a big part of what makes bullimax stand out compared to traditional weight loss methods.

And also YAY for Zippy the announcer and shoehorn!

veronica New Member Posts: 10	Bulimax Sept 9, 2015 23:27:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by veronica on Sept 9, 2015 23:27:47 GMT I agree that there should be more of kat questioning this method, maybe she starts talking about how terrible it is and then we quickly cut to one of the other more positive testimonials.

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Post by jerry on Aug 14, 2015 5:01:21 GMT

Post by august on Aug 16, 2015 7:19:28 GMT

Post by schlissmeister on Aug 16, 2015 20:53:20 GMT

Post by zippykaufman on Aug 18, 2015 18:57:48 GMT

Post by Kat Kirkpatrick (Admin) on Aug 26, 2015 2:36:43 GMT

Post by Kat Kirkpatrick (Admin) on Sept 6, 2015 15:34:28 GMT

Post by Kat Kirkpatrick (Admin) on Sept 8, 2015 2:34:01 GMT

Post by jerry on Sept 8, 2015 5:36:10 GMT

Post by zippykaufman on Sept 8, 2015 16:07:40 GMT

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