Whats the Deal....

Original:Friday, October 12, 2007
Whats the deal.....
A few weeks ago, during UN week, there was a slew of diplomats in and around New York City. For those that have to deal with NYC traffic, Im sure it was awful, even for those that commute. I think, though, that if you looked at it comedically, it probably was the best episode of every sitcom you have ever seen.
For example, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Iranian president who has hinted toward believing things like there was no Holocaust, or that there are no homosexuals in Iran, is the funniest script written by accident. I think SNL or any other sketch comedy show should have eaten that up. Here is a sketch I wrote in my head.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gives his speech, stirring up all different types of reactions. Then he excuses himself and heads towards the restroom, with some of his body gaurds to go number 2. He sits in the middle stall, with body gaurds in the stalls to the left and the right of him. This is where the awkward silence is broken, by Ahmadinejad trying to re-enact the Seinfeld where Elaine runs out of toilet paper and needs help from the stall mates.
"Cant you spare a square?" he says in a thick accent followed by a heartly laugh. " I love that show."
I have never seen an actual UN convention meeting, but I have seen clips on TV. You never see in real life the ethnic garbs that certain shows and movies have mocked. I would love to see the lederhosen or samurai outfits, maybe even the African tribal wear.
I think to spice it up and ease tensions, each country should follow their speech with a cultural presentation, like International Day at St. Francis Prep.
" Esteemed collegues, we must end the war!!! " finishes off a speech with clenched fists pounding on the podium..... "And now for your enjoyment, we have Hans and Lars on the Glockenspiel"
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