Time Travel | UNF Episode 1

Summary

The script revolves around an algorithm that predicts a video's virality based on the absurdity of the actions depicted. The team, seeking to test this theory, uncovers a fossilized smartphone, prompting a call to 'Big Brother Alan' for assistance. Amidst comedic banter and sibling rivalry, they embark on a time-traveling adventure, complete with sponsors and props. Their journey leads to a humorous mishap with dinosaurs, altering the past and resulting in a newsworthy event, suggesting the video's viral potential.

Takeaways

• 🧪 The algorithm predicts a video's potential virality based on the level of absurdity in people's actions.
• 🤔 The group wants to test the algorithm practically.
• 📱 They find a mysterious, fossilized, yet modern smartphone on campus, creating intrigue.
• 👨‍🔬 They believe this unusual find requires the involvement of 'The Ultimate Science History' team.
• 😅 A character reluctantly agrees to contact his big brother, Alan, who owns a time machine.
• 🤦‍♂️ Alan, who is difficult to deal with, initially refuses to lend them the time machine.
• ⏳ Eventually, the group obtains the time machine, preparing for a time-travel adventure.
• 🎒 Each character packs their essentials, including items sponsored by companies.
• 🦖 In the past, they inadvertently disrupt history, causing chaos with dinosaurs.
• 📰 Upon return, they realize their actions have caused strange changes, and the incident becomes newsworthy.

Q & A

What does the algorithm in the script aim to predict?

The algorithm predicts how viral a video will be based on how 'stupid' the actions of those involved are.

What unusual object was discovered in the quad?

A fossilized generic smartphone was discovered in the quad.

Why is the discovery of the fossilized smartphone strange?

It's strange because smartphones haven't been around long enough to become fossilized.

Who do the characters think can help them solve the mystery?

They believe they need to speak to one of the character's big brother, Alan, for help.

Why is there hesitation to speak to Alan?

One of the characters refers to Alan as 'a right protrusion,' indicating that they find him unpleasant or difficult.

What do the characters want to borrow from Alan?

The characters want to borrow a time machine from Alan.

What does the character Alan say in response to their request?

Alan refuses to give them the time machine and dismissively tells them to leave, calling them 'nerd.'

Why do the characters need a time machine?

They seem to need the time machine to investigate the mystery of the fossilized smartphone or to fix problems in the past.

What problem do they face after using the time machine?

It appears that their actions in the past may have ruined something, possibly affecting dinosaurs or history in general.

How does the script end in terms of the consequences of their time travel?

After looking at the news, the characters realize something is wrong with the present, and they suggest they might want to destroy evidence of their actions ('might want to burn that').