Chapter 5: The World is Your Cartoon
*The screen cuts to Dot and her friends dancing and singing to the tune of the theme song of That 70's Show. In the screen, the credits of some Animaniacs staff members are seen in That 70's Show fashion. With each line in the song sang, the Animaniacs characters switch places in the limousine.*
CREATED BY:
Steven Spielberg
Tom Ruegger
WRITTEN BY:
Charlie Howell
Sherri Stoner
Earl Kress
Tom Ruegger
Randy Rogell
Kevin Hopps
STARRING:
Rob Paulsen
Jess Harnell
Tress MacNeille
Maurice LaMarche
Sherri Stoner
Nathan Ruegger
Nancy Cartwright
Frank Welker
John Mariano
Chick Vennera
Bernadette Peters
Jeff Bennett
Paul Rugg
Julie Brown
DIRECTED BY:
Kawasaki Martini
Tiki Torchi
Olli Olli Oxenfri
Moo Goo Gai Panini
Heebi Jeebi
Seeyu Nex Tuesdi
Itsy Bitsy Teeni Weeni Biniki
James Gandolfini
*A while later, the screen cuts to a room at a working office. It was the office of Warner Bros. Studios. The grown-up Warner brother Wakko is seen in a pink polo shirt, typing on the computer for "work", which is actually a Street Fighter IV game. His playing was interrupted by the appearance of Wakko's employer. Wakko quickly types the button on the screen, changing the monitor.*
Employer: Mr. Wakko, what are you doing?
Wakko: Hi, Mr. Weenie. I'm just… working on the… physical money tab chart.
Employer: You do know that Virtual Kitten Mark III launches TODAY!
Wakko: That's why I'm maximizing the entire month of February.
*The employer types the button, showing the Street Fighter IV game.*
Wakko: (in big trouble) Busted!
Employer: (sighs) You show up late, and when you do show up, you're playing this stupid game all day. I will keep paying you to waste my time. Pack your things. You're done here.
*As the employer leaves, a jealous Wakko drinks red hot sauce and attempts to fire a deadly dragon breath, but no fire. Wakko is dumbfounded. The screen cuts to the booth in the Warner Bros. office, where a woman attendant sees something going wrong.*
Attendant: Miss! Miss, you cannot come in here!
*A grown-up Slappy Squirrel appears out of nowhere, beating the two security guards with a back fist. She retains her original appearance in the show, though she is a little old. The screen now cuts to Warner Bros. CEO Jamie Kellner, holding his trademark iron balls while talking to the phone.*
Kellner: (talking to phone) The revival of the Animaniacs show is an opportunity, not an obstacle.
*A furious Slappy appears in his office.*
Slappy: (furious) 99 episodes, more than 15 episodes starting yours truly, a spin-off series, a direct-to-video movie-
Kellner: I'm gonna have to call you back. (closes phone, turns to Slappy)
Slappy: Give out the last of Spielberg's cartoon works, and you know what I'm doing?! I've beaten up every single Warner Bros. security just to meet the punk who's responsible for ruining cartoons' lives!
Kellner: What do you want, Slappy?
Slappy: What do I want? I'm here to remind you about how I can't stand modern life these days. After all, YOU'RE the one who cancelled our show.
Kellner: Oh, yes! Animaniacs. The greatest show in the 90's since Tiny Toons. The reason why it's cancelled is that the show… Scratch that, all cartoons in the world are violent, bad contented, and they absolutely made no sense! I mean, why do you have to start ranting about this stupid crud right now?
Slappy: Well, you've got no sense of humor. I mean, ever since the show was cancelled, me and the other bozos got nothing to live for. It's like we never got a new job in show business. We never got credit! That's expected of us because you call the shots!
Kellner: Oh, so that's what this is. You cartoons are feeling overlooked. Do you honestly believe that most people in the world feel like they get the credit they deserve? Too bad for you. Cartoons don't mean nothin'. (laughs)
Slappy: (extremely angry) Nothing?! Don't you have a heart, you sorry little puke?! Why in the heck do you have to make things worse? You may fool the other toons, but you can't fool me. I know you're responsible for this!
Kellner: For what?
*Slappy was filled with tears, and she screams in anger.*
Slappy: I KNOW YOU'RE THE ONE WHO KILLED MY NEPHEW SKIPPY! You took him away from me. He was like a son to me, and because of you, I can't sleep at night! I've waited for five years, FIVE YEARS, waiting for the day I would take down my nephew's murderer! And another thing…
*Slappy takes out a Keyblade from Kingdom Hearts from her purse, never knowing that two guards are appearing behind her.*
Slappy: You've violated the code that no one dies in cartoons! Now, I'm gonna do the same to you!
Kellner: (mocking) Oh, I'm sorry. I have nothing to do with your nephew's death. I didn't kill him, either. And hey, is that a Keyblade?
Slappy: (berserk) Not afraid, eh? THAT'S IT! I'M GONNA WRECK-
*Slappy was electrocuted and stunned by a guard's electrical taser and dragged away by the two guards.*
Kellner: "I'm gonna wreck" what now? I'm sorry, Disney's down the street.
*Meanwhile, Wakko celebrates winning his Street Fighter IV match, never hearing Slappy's screaming and ranting while being dragged by guards in the background. A while later, the screen shows us Slappy standing on the street, holding a pen and crossing out a few lines in her paper.*
Slappy: I guess this is gonna set me back a whole day. Maybe I'll drop the bomb like I did to those dumb movie critics.
*Suddenly, a familiar limousine drove faster and immediately hits Slappy on the shoulder, sending her flying in the air and into the ground. Despite the big hit, however, Slappy slowly recovers.*
Slappy: Ouch! When did you learn to drive? On a camel?
*Wakko appears, concerned for Slappy's safety.*
Wakko: Hey, old lady, do you need CPR?
*When Wakko sets Slappy, the two immediately recognize each other.*
Slappy: Wakko…?
Wakko: Slappy! The crankiest of creatures in the whole wide world!
Slappy: Eh, I remember the old times already.
*The limousine's doors open, revealing all the Animaniacs characters inside. Both Wakko and Slappy are surprised.*
Wakko: Holy Mary Mother of Pearl.
Five Days Later…
*In a different location, the screen shows Dot dressed in a glittery gown. She smiles as she sees hundreds of Animaniacs characters standing in line.*
Dot: Hello, Animaniacs!
Animaniacs: Hello, Princess Angelica Contessa Louisa Francesca Banana Fanna Bo Besca the Third!
Dot: But you can call me Dot. Call me Dottie, and you die. And I bet all of you are wondering why I gathered you here. It's to fulfill our dream of reviving the greatest animated show in the 90's!
*The Animaniacs cheered.*
Dot: And now, the second order of business: I've spent $2.5,000,000 to build this large studio independent from Warner Bros. Studios at the center of Burbank so that we'll have free time between production. The time has come to prepare, Animaniacs.
Rita: Hey, where are the others?
Brain: Skippy is dead.
Slappy: Yeah… (sheds a tear) I know.
Pinky: And Runt smashed me all over with wrestling moves!
Dot: And Buttons? I don't know what happened to Mindy's ex-dog.
*The studio's doors opened and closed, revealing the Goodfeathers.*
Bobby: Hey, guys!
Squit: Did you miss us?
Dot: I'm sorry, parrots. This is a private meeting.
Bobby: Hey, it's us! The Goodfeathers! Remember? We're stars of Animaniacs, too. And for the record, we're pigeons, not parrots.
Squit: And we're the best of three fine-feathered friends, trying to earn respect from other birds or people and stuff. Me, Bobby and Pesto.
Pesto: Whadaya mean by that? You mean I'm from France? You mean I'm some kind of French bird flying like Ratatouille, here to cook food for you? Is that what you're sayin'?!
Squit: No, I'm just saying that we're fine-feathered friends. And Ratatouille's not a bird. He's a-
Pesto: THAT'S IT!
*Pesto beats up Squit in yet again another pulp for making fun of him, and Bobby laughs at this expense. At the same time, the Animaniacs remembered the Goodfeathers. A while later, the meeting resumes.*
Dot: Okay, now that that's out of the way, let's continue on our goal. The scheduled programming of the show is in three weeks, so we can't afford to lollygag! All of you need to work together, reawaken the zaniness in you, and hone your cartoony powers. My fellow Animaniacs… Today, the world is your cartoon show!
*The Animaniacs cheered. As the clock ticks before programming of the show, the main cast begins their training and practice, with the song "World is Yours" by Boom Boom Satellites playing. First, the production team is setting up the props, locations, camera and lights. Second, Rita cleans up her clothes with her claws and drinks lemon juice to enhance her singing voice. Third, Slappy returns to the retirement home to open her closet and reveal a stash of ACME products. That way, she takes out an iron hammer and flattened an old man into a pancake. Fourth, Pinky and the Brain are constructing world domination devices. Fifth, Mindy was buying a make-up kit to dress up as the new Minerva Mink. Mandy falls off a cliff, only to be rescued by Mindy, but not before Mindy falls on the lake. Sixth, the Goodfeathers are playing catch with a bomb that explodes in front of Squit, which leaves a young girl in shock. Seventh, the Hip Hippos are dancing while listening to their iPhones, to that extent even smacking a man. Eighth, Dot purchased a bone-stretching system, allowing her to flex her body and rearrange it, restoring her ability to walk, in her delight. Finally, with two kids acting zany in the background due to Zany Potion No.9, Rita and Wakko are walking together in the park.*
Wakko: (sad) I have a confession to make.
Rita: What's that?
Wakko: (depressed) I can't… use my zaniness anymore. I tried and I can't. It's like my body has gotten cold or something.
Rita: (concerned) You'll get it back. You just have to find something that you want. Something worth fighting for.
*A beeping sound of a car was heard, and the screen shows Runt standing near his fancy car.*
Runt: Rita! Baby, let's go!
Wakko: (confused) Is that… Runt?
Rita: (smiles) That's my boyfriend.
*Rita kisses Wakko by the cheek before she leaves with Runt.*
Runt: We're gonna be late to see The Hobbit movie!
*As the car leaves, Wakko is left alone, pondering what to do, until a zany kid throws a blueberry pie at his face.*
Wakko: Pie in my face! Pie in my face!
*The kid who threw the pie, concerned about Wakko, comes to his aid as he removes the pie from his face. Wakko just shoos the kid away.*
Wakko: (angry) Get outta here, would you?!
*The kid just ran away.*
