Mar'08
26

Plotline Ideas

I was thinking of having the group start from the MHC center and race to one common place (perhaps someone’s campus, or maybe the Grad Center) and taking different modes of transportation. There would be this pre-game where the winner gets to choose their method. The amazing race had some odd things (like eating a whole ostrich egg) but I’m sure we can find something easier. Maybe a game of Where’s Waldo? Anyways, the first winner would have the first pick. If we start at the same time, then viewers can easily compare the whole length of the race (especially with a 24 themed clock).

Since we have five people, the methods can be car, train, bus, bike (this might be too dangerous… but we don’t have to race furiously. It’s all for the message), and walking/running. After we receive the “next assignment” from Professor Peters with our show’s logo on it (there should be ceremonious ripping of paper…), we dash out of the MHC center with our respective modes of transportation and begin. Cameras would follow parts of the race, focusing on our themes such as congestion and safety in the urban environment. We will also be shouting our comments along the way, voicing our frustration with public transportation or the congestion we face in our automobiles.

There can be some “fatal” errors that cost us valuable time on the race such as missing the bus (or even that famed old lady who drops her purse and rummages through it for 5-minutes) that shows themes such as Dwell Time.

Some shows have a “confession room” where the contestants just rant about their actions and give hints as to what is happening before it happens. We could incorporate that if we feel there isn’t enough dialogue.

In the end, the winner would reach the destination. There could be this insane 180 degree turn-and-park, with screeching of tires, that you see in the action movies. The driver jumps out and dashes to the marked spot. Then, “Eye of the Tiger” would play in the background and he/she would be jumping up and down like Rocky. Too corny? Yes, I think so too.

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