ReBoot Blind Date #3- A Very Special Edition
(It's a beautiful cycle in Mainframe. In Floating Point park, Mike the TV is sitting in front of a red curtain facing an audience, with a solemn expression on his face.)
Voiceover: Today, on a very special Blossom...I mean, Mainframe Blind Date...
Mike: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, binomes and subroutines, to the episode of Mainframe Blind Date where we will go "inside the daters' studio", so to speak, for a special exclusive interview. My guests today are the only couple we've ever successfully matched up- Specky and Princess Bula! Now let's hear what enticing bits of gossip they have to tell us! Without further ado, heeeeere they are!
(Applause. Princess Bula walks out from behind the red curtain carrying Specky in her arms. She sets him down in an empty chair and sits next to him.)
Specky (a bit shy): Thanks for, uh, having us here- and for setting us up in the first place, Mike!
Mike: It just brings a tear to your viewscreen, doesn't it? (To Specky) Now tell our viewers, what did you think of this um...lovely binome when you first saw her?
Specky: Well, my luck with the ladies was never really great you know, so I came to Mainframe Blind Date-
Mike (interrupting): You mean, of course, that hit show on the Kits channel, hosted by none other than Mike the TV? The one that follows a pair of strangers around like a relentless leech, then shows the worst moments of their date to the unsuspecting public?
Specky: Yeah, that one. Anyway, I was hoping to find that special someone. When I saw Bula, my core-com skipped a beat. She was a vision in a loincloth and coconut shells. I kinda moved closer to her, and when she patted my head, it was instant love.
Mike: And Bula, what did you think when you first saw Specks?
Bula: He cute.
Mike (tearing up): That's beautiful! *sniff* I need a tissue! Let's cut to a commercial break!
(The crew looks at each other uncomfortably. A zero binome whispers something to Mike.)
Mike: Whaddaya mean we have no sponsors?! What will become of the show with no commercials? Is this the end of a broadcasting career for everybody's favourite appliance?
Audience: MIKE!
Mike (blinking): Ahem. And how did your date go?
Specky: We went to a spot near the data sea that has a great view, and I had packed a picnic, but uh, she brought her own food...
Bula: Web slugs good. Make you strong.
Specky: Then she brought me to the pirate ship to show me her collection of web creature skulls...
Bula: No worry. They all killed with mercy.
Specky: Then I read her a poem I wrote about her.
Mike: A...poem? (looks at the camera, grimaces)
Specky: Let's see, it went something like-
Bula, you're the binome I seek,
you're perfect for this binary geek.
I'll do whatever I can-o,
to see you every nano!
(Silence. An audience member coughs. Bula smiles and waves at the camera.)
Mike: How touching! Let's watch a clip from your date! Roll it!
(The red curtain opens. On a large screen, Specky and Princess Bula are shown sitting next to each other on a bench in Floating Point park. Bula leans over and tickles Specky, who giggles and squirms. The screen fades out.)
Mike: Now that's love, people! Tell us, what is in the future for you two youngsters?
Specky (adjusting his glasses): Hmm...When I get a raise at the Principal office, we can settle down. We have lots of fun together, so I hope that continues.
Mike: And what do you do for fun?
Specky: Well, Bula likes throwing me up in the air a lot. I think she likes to work out her biceps that way.
Bula: He light. Fun to toss.
Specky: And she's teaching me how to break boards with my bare hands.
Bula: He will break one one day.
Mike: Okay! Well, we're almost out of time! I'd like to thank our very special guests for being here, and for not suing us when a crew member's...er...weak stomach gave out during their date!
Specky: Oh, it was okay. It came out of my shirt in the wash.
Bula: I not give him web slug juice again.
Mike: And you, loyal viewer, join us next time for more of that fantabulous show that every sprite and their mother is talking about, Mainframe Blind Date! And now, stay tuned for "When Nulls Attack!" Goodowntime everybody!
(Applause and theme music. As it fades, the crew begins tearing down the set. Mike leans over to Specky.)
Mike (whispering rather loudly): Is she really a princess?
Specky (quietly): No, but don't tell her any differently.
Mike: Oh. Okay. Why?
Specky: I tried once. How do you think my glasses got broken?
(It's a beautiful cycle in Mainframe. In Floating Point park, Mike the TV is sitting in front of a red curtain facing an audience, with a solemn expression on his face.)
Voiceover: Today, on a very special Blossom...I mean, Mainframe Blind Date...
Mike: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, binomes and subroutines, to the episode of Mainframe Blind Date where we will go "inside the daters' studio", so to speak, for a special exclusive interview. My guests today are the only couple we've ever successfully matched up- Specky and Princess Bula! Now let's hear what enticing bits of gossip they have to tell us! Without further ado, heeeeere they are!
(Applause. Princess Bula walks out from behind the red curtain carrying Specky in her arms. She sets him down in an empty chair and sits next to him.)
Specky (a bit shy): Thanks for, uh, having us here- and for setting us up in the first place, Mike!
Mike: It just brings a tear to your viewscreen, doesn't it? (To Specky) Now tell our viewers, what did you think of this um...lovely binome when you first saw her?
Specky: Well, my luck with the ladies was never really great you know, so I came to Mainframe Blind Date-
Mike (interrupting): You mean, of course, that hit show on the Kits channel, hosted by none other than Mike the TV? The one that follows a pair of strangers around like a relentless leech, then shows the worst moments of their date to the unsuspecting public?
Specky: Yeah, that one. Anyway, I was hoping to find that special someone. When I saw Bula, my core-com skipped a beat. She was a vision in a loincloth and coconut shells. I kinda moved closer to her, and when she patted my head, it was instant love.
Mike: And Bula, what did you think when you first saw Specks?
Bula: He cute.
Mike (tearing up): That's beautiful! *sniff* I need a tissue! Let's cut to a commercial break!
(The crew looks at each other uncomfortably. A zero binome whispers something to Mike.)
Mike: Whaddaya mean we have no sponsors?! What will become of the show with no commercials? Is this the end of a broadcasting career for everybody's favourite appliance?
Audience: MIKE!
Mike (blinking): Ahem. And how did your date go?
Specky: We went to a spot near the data sea that has a great view, and I had packed a picnic, but uh, she brought her own food...
Bula: Web slugs good. Make you strong.
Specky: Then she brought me to the pirate ship to show me her collection of web creature skulls...
Bula: No worry. They all killed with mercy.
Specky: Then I read her a poem I wrote about her.
Mike: A...poem? (looks at the camera, grimaces)
Specky: Let's see, it went something like-
Bula, you're the binome I seek,
you're perfect for this binary geek.
I'll do whatever I can-o,
to see you every nano!
(Silence. An audience member coughs. Bula smiles and waves at the camera.)
Mike: How touching! Let's watch a clip from your date! Roll it!
(The red curtain opens. On a large screen, Specky and Princess Bula are shown sitting next to each other on a bench in Floating Point park. Bula leans over and tickles Specky, who giggles and squirms. The screen fades out.)
Mike: Now that's love, people! Tell us, what is in the future for you two youngsters?
Specky (adjusting his glasses): Hmm...When I get a raise at the Principal office, we can settle down. We have lots of fun together, so I hope that continues.
Mike: And what do you do for fun?
Specky: Well, Bula likes throwing me up in the air a lot. I think she likes to work out her biceps that way.
Bula: He light. Fun to toss.
Specky: And she's teaching me how to break boards with my bare hands.
Bula: He will break one one day.
Mike: Okay! Well, we're almost out of time! I'd like to thank our very special guests for being here, and for not suing us when a crew member's...er...weak stomach gave out during their date!
Specky: Oh, it was okay. It came out of my shirt in the wash.
Bula: I not give him web slug juice again.
Mike: And you, loyal viewer, join us next time for more of that fantabulous show that every sprite and their mother is talking about, Mainframe Blind Date! And now, stay tuned for "When Nulls Attack!" Goodowntime everybody!
(Applause and theme music. As it fades, the crew begins tearing down the set. Mike leans over to Specky.)
Mike (whispering rather loudly): Is she really a princess?
Specky (quietly): No, but don't tell her any differently.
Mike: Oh. Okay. Why?
Specky: I tried once. How do you think my glasses got broken?
