Batman tries a different line of work
You know those script classes where you write a scene in which Batman is forced to retire from his vigilante work and work in a nightclub? You know those classes?
DC owns the rights to Batman, not me. I have done zero research in this. I wrote this because it made me laugh, and I'm posting it for the same reason.
EXT. NIGHT CLUB ALLEY – NIGHT
BATMAN, cape and all, is furiously pacing by the dustbins
out the back of the club.
BATMAN
I’m Batman. I’m the Batman.
I’m the Bat Man. I fight the scourge
of Gotham, protect the innocent, the
people who cannot protect themselves.
I’m Batman. I’m the Batman.
I’m the Bat Man. I fight the scourge
of Gotham, protect the innocent, the
people who cannot protect themselves.
I
protect the-
The door BANGS open and a small, red faced man in a tattered
three piece suit storms up to Batman, getting in his face. This is the Cockney
Manager.
MANAGER
What the bloody ‘ell d’you fink you’re
What the bloody ‘ell d’you fink you’re
doin’?
BATMAN
I’m Batman!
I’m Batman!
MANAGER
Not tonight you ain’t. Tonight you’re
Not tonight you ain’t. Tonight you’re
‘elpin’
tape Magenta’s penis back so
she don’t fall out.
she don’t fall out.
BATMAN
Liars are the mud of Gotham.
Liars are the mud of Gotham.
MANAGER
I told you you’d be ‘elpin’ our
performers.
I told you you’d be ‘elpin’ our
performers.
BATMAN
With fists! And skill! Not masking
tape!
With fists! And skill! Not masking
tape!
MANAGER
Don’ fink of usin’ your fists wif my
girls or I’ll ‘ave the boys take your
suit to the docks.
Don’ fink of usin’ your fists wif my
girls or I’ll ‘ave the boys take your
suit to the docks.
BEAT. Batman stares, confused, trying to figure out the
threat.
MANAGER
(CONT’D)
Wiv you innit!
Wiv you innit!
BATMAN
I’ll do their jobs! Rid the club of
liars and thieves. I’ll find where the
drugs are coming from, I’ll protect
I’ll do their jobs! Rid the club of
liars and thieves. I’ll find where the
drugs are coming from, I’ll protect
and
save.
MANAGER
You knob ‘ead. I don’t even fink you
can fight. You’re all just words.
You knob ‘ead. I don’t even fink you
can fight. You’re all just words.
Batman launches at the Manager who gently steps aside.
MANAGER
Now get inside and star' tapin’.
Now get inside and star' tapin’.
The Manager holds out a roll of medical tape to Batman who
takes it, shoulders slumped, defeated. Batman shuffles past the Manager and
into the club.
MANAGER
(CONT’D)
Try anyfing again and I’ll ‘ave you
for assault!
Try anyfing again and I’ll ‘ave you
for assault!
The Manager lights a cigarette and adjusts his trousers
before marching back into the club.
END
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