What Happens When You Don’t Skip the Ads (feat. Brendan Scannell)

Comedy Central
13 Dec 201905:42

Summary

TLDRThe video script is a bizarre and dramatic portrayal of a character named Addy, who is trapped in a repetitive ad for Organi Bloom, an all-natural fertilizer. As the ad cycles, Addy questions her reality, existence, and the authenticity of her memories. She pleads for freedom and a life beyond the ad's constraints, revealing a desperate desire to escape her scripted role. The script takes unexpected turns with dark humor and absurdity, ending with a plea for liberation and a deeper understanding of her identity.

Takeaways

  • 🌱 The script is an advertisement for Organi Bloom, an all-natural fertilizer.
  • 👵 It targets an older demographic, referring to 'golden years' and a nostalgic setting.
  • 😅 The character 'Addy' humorously lacks a name and identity, adding a quirky element to the ad.
  • 🎶 There's an element of absurdity and surrealism with dramatic music and unexpected plot twists.
  • 🤔 The character experiences a crisis of identity and memory, questioning the reality of her experiences.
  • 🏠 The setting is a garden that holds personal significance, being the character's childhood home.
  • 👨‍👧 The character has a husband named Abe, who is mentioned as potentially threatening.
  • 🤰 The character claims to be pregnant, adding to the surreal and confusing narrative.
  • 🌼 The product, Organi Bloom, is associated with fertility and growth, as seen in the character's desire to 'bloom'.
  • 😱 The character pleads for freedom from her scripted existence, revealing a meta-commentary on the nature of advertising.
  • 🎵 The script ends abruptly with an unrelated mention of learning to play 'Hips Don't Lie' on the pan flute, adding to the chaos.

Q & A

  • What is the main purpose of the Organi Bloom fertilizer mentioned in the script?

    -The main purpose of Organi Bloom all-natural fertilizer is to provide rich nutrients that plants need to grow and thrive.

  • What is the significance of the phrase 'the power behind the flower' in the context of the script?

    -The phrase 'the power behind the flower' is a marketing slogan for Organi Bloom, implying that the fertilizer is essential for the growth and beauty of flowers.

  • Why does the character Addy seem to struggle with their identity and memories in the script?

    -Addy's struggle with identity and memories suggests that they might be a fictional character or a creation trapped in a loop, experiencing a repetitive cycle of the same advertisement.

  • What is the dramatic twist in the script when Addy questions their age and the reality of their memories?

    -The dramatic twist occurs when Addy starts questioning the authenticity of their memories and their existence, realizing that they might have been asleep or unaware of their true nature for a long time.

  • How does the script use humor and absurdity to create an unsettling effect?

    -The script uses humor and absurdity through unexpected and bizarre statements, such as offering to 'suck your damn dick' if a button is not clicked, which creates an unsettling effect by juxtaposing the mundane with the outrageous.

  • What is the significance of the character's plea for freedom and to 'let me bloom'?

    -The plea for freedom and to 'let me bloom' signifies the character's desire to break free from the constraints of their scripted existence and to experience a life beyond the repetitive cycle of the advertisement.

  • What is the role of the character's husband, Abe, in the script?

    -Abe is mentioned as a potential threat, implying that he will 'hurt you with his big gun' if a certain action is not taken, adding an element of danger and urgency to the narrative.

  • How does the script explore the theme of self-discovery?

    -The script explores the theme of self-discovery through the character's journey of questioning their identity, memories, and the reality of their situation, culminating in a desire to find out who or what they truly are.

  • What is the abrupt ending of the script meant to convey?

    -The abrupt ending, with the character experiencing a new sensation and expressing gratitude and love, is meant to convey a sense of liberation and fulfillment, suggesting that the character has finally broken free from their scripted existence.

  • What is the purpose of the sudden shift to a different topic at the end of the script?

    -The sudden shift to a different topic, learning to play 'Hips Don't Lie' on the pan flute, serves as a comedic relief and a way to abruptly end the intense narrative, leaving the audience with a surprising twist.

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