Title: "Teenage Dream, Adult Theme"
INT. HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA – DAY
The scene opens in a bustling high school cafeteria. The table is filled with trays of questionable-looking food. The gang of teenagers—JAMES, CALABY, BRANTLEY, KEVIN, AASIA, SPARROW, and MALLORY—are seated together, all dressed in oversized business attire. They’re pretending to be sophisticated adults in a serious meeting.
JAMES
(leaning back in his chair, adjusting his oversized tie)
I propose we allocate our snack budget towards increased cheese puff consumption.
MALLORY
(twirling a pen and nodding seriously)
In a time of economic downturn, how do you expect us to maintain our gourmet cheese puff standards, James?
BRANTLEY
(seriously interjecting)
I believe we should also consider diversifying our portfolio with some gummy bears.
KEVIN
(pulling out a backpack labeled “Investment Fund”)
True! But let’s not forget the overhead costs—we need to factor in the consequences of too much sugar on productivity!
Everyone nods, pretending to take notes on napkins.
CALABY
(sipping apple juice from a coffee mug)
And what about a company retreat? I suggest we visit the new trampoline park. It'll boost morale… and our jumping skills for cross-country practice.
SPARROW
(raising an eyebrow)
A company retreat? That sounds extremely unprofessional.
MALLORY
(tapping her pen thoughtfully)
I think we should keep it as a team-building exercise. Let's put it to a vote! All in favor of trampoline bonding?
Hands shoot up everywhere, except for SPARROW, who rolls her eyes.
SPARROW
(sarcastically)
Sure, because nothing screams “adulting” quite like a bunch of teens bouncing around in spandex.
AASIA, who has been quietly munching chips, suddenly perks up.
AASIA
(holding up a chip like a trophy)
But think of the networking opportunities! We can connect with other trampoline enthusiasts. This could be our market niche!
BRANTLEY looks impressed, while JAMES scribbles down “Networking” furiously.
JAMES
(leaning in, excited)
You’re right! Let’s take this to the next level!
Suddenly, the lunch lady, MRS. BROWN, passes by carrying a huge bucket of nacho cheese.
MRS. BROWN
(cheerful)
Hey kiddos! What’s the big meeting about?
KEVIN
(standing up dramatically)
We're discussing the future of snack economics in our cafeteria, Mrs. Brown! Would you invest in our venture?
MRS. BROWN
(chuckling)
Well, if your ‘investment’ includes bringing me some nachos, I’d say the future looks bright!
Everyone bursts into laughter.
CALABY
(smirking)
Before we finalize our deal, we need to consider long-term projections…like, ‘how many nachos can we realistically eat during a single lunch period?’
SPARROW
(smirking back)
Is that a new metric in corporate finance? The Nachos Per Capita rate?
AASIA
(bright-eyed)
Absolutely! We can also apply a risk assessment of cheese-to-chip ratio!
The lunch bell rings, and as students begin to get up, JAMES rises dramatically.
JAMES
(almost in a presidential tone)
Alright, team! Let’s execute a full rollout of the cheese puff initiative and schedule a follow-up meeting for trampoline strategy. Everyone has to wear helmets!
The group laughs and starts gathering their things, walking off in a huddle, still deep in ‘adult’ conversation.
KEVIN
(casually tossing a chip)
And who says we don’t know how to adult? Watch out, Wall Street!
The scene fades out as they continue discussing their next ‘business adventure.’
FADE OUT. END OF SKETCH.
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