Accordion Maniacs

Title: The Nothing Show

FADE IN:

INT. APARTMENT KITCHEN – 11:00 A.M.

We see JONATHAN, a mid-20s man, who is pouring himself a bowl of cereal. He turns to look at the camera.

JONATHAN:
(To camera) “Welcome to The Nothing Show. This is just another day in my life. A day of enjoying the little things in life. And by little things, I mean doing nothing.”

INT. APARTMENT LIVING ROOM – 1:00 P.M.

We see Jonathan sitting on the couch, watching TV. His friend, SAM, walks over to him.

SAM:
“Hey, did you hear about the big sale going on downtown today?”

JONATHAN:
“What big sale?”

SAM:
“The one at that clothing store.”

Jonathan looks at the camera, clearly not interested.

JONATHAN:
(To camera) “Sales don’t interest me. They require effort and energy. Nah, I’ll just keep watching TV.”

INT. APARTMENT BATHROOM – 6:00 P.M.

Jonathan is taking a shower. He suddenly has an idea.

JONATHAN:
(To camera) “You know, sometimes I like to be productive. Like now, I’m thinking of all the ways in which I can avoid doing anything today.”

INT. APARTMENT KITCHEN – 8:00 P.M.

Sam is in the kitchen, chopping vegetables for dinner. Jonathan walks in and opens the fridge.

JONATHAN:
“What’s for dinner?”

SAM:
“Stir fry.”

JONATHAN:
“Really? I was thinking of doing nothing for dinner tonight.”

SAM:
“Uh, well, you’re welcome to not eat the stir fry.”

Jonathan looks at the camera, grinning.

INT. APARTMENT LIVING ROOM – 11:00 P.M.

Jonathan is lying on the couch, scrolling through his phone. Sam walks in, tired and ready for bed.

SAM:
“I’m pretty beat. I’m going to hit the sack. What about you?”

JONATHAN:
“Oh, I’m good. I’m thinking of doing nothing for a little bit longer.”

SAM:
“Suit yourself, man. Goodnight.”

Sam exits the room, leaving Jonathan alone once again.

JONATHAN:
(To camera) “Well folks, that’s just another day in the life of Jonathan. Not much happened, but that’s how I like it. I’m not sure where this show is headed, but I have a feeling that it’s going nowhere – and fast.”

FADE OUT.