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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 29, 2016 2:19:03 GMT -5
"Make this about Christmas or I'm scrapping the subplot!" The director screamed.
"Uh...uh... I mean, remember when you were growing up? Your 4th Christmas, you were so thrilled when you got that hot wheels firehouse set. And then years later with your first GI Joe. And I'll never forget that one Christmas when you got so angry because Aunt Margaret sent you a My Little Pony, so you threw it across the room and broke a picture frame. And don't even get me started on when you destroyed that Bratz doll you once got." Riley's Dad replied.
"Better..." the director said to himself
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Dec 29, 2016 2:25:31 GMT -5
"But I f**king hate Bratz, they're so stupid. No, Steffi is the way to go."
"And remember that time you got overalls? You poured gasoline on them and lit them on fire. The next year you got a dress and was so happy with it." Said her mom.
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 29, 2016 2:32:37 GMT -5
""And yet when you received panties for Christmas, you took scissors and cut them up! And then when you got boxers that year you could not thank me enough" said his Dad. "And remember when you refused to play those CDs your uncle sent" he added
"Well, yes of course. I HATE boy bands!" Riley said "they're all the same damn thing and sing the exact same kinds of songs!" Riley fumed
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Dec 29, 2016 2:35:06 GMT -5
"Still, my idol will always be Kim Deal."
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 29, 2016 2:39:02 GMT -5
"Why, I remember your first Christmas. You looked so cute in your blue pajamas when you opened your first present" Riley's Dad said, looking at a picture on the wall
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Dec 29, 2016 2:41:47 GMT -5
"But that was because you forced her into them. When we were shopping she picked out pink pajamas."
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 29, 2016 2:53:02 GMT -5
"Of course I also chose to play with hot wheels, GI joes and toy tools of my own free will so who cares?" Riley pointed out.
Since this was getting nowhere, back to the main plot.
......
"So what can I do to help?" D11 asked.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Dec 29, 2016 2:57:17 GMT -5
"Stay out of the way."
"Wait what?"
Meanwhile, the rest of the gang...
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 29, 2016 3:05:58 GMT -5
Were inspired by watching The Christmas Truce recreation, and headed over to D11's grandparents house to help them celebrate it.
But because Germany wis a Germanic nation, in keeping with the Christmas theme, suddenly there was a visitor.
Emerging from the chimney, it was a horned demon... The Krampus!
"I'm here for you D11... You've been a naughty boy!" He declared.
"No! No!" D11 screamed as the Krampus came ever closer.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Dec 29, 2016 3:11:50 GMT -5
"Wait what? That's not how I celebrate Christmas in Germany!" said Diesel 11.
"You don't?" said Frank.
"No! The Weihnachtsman (Santa) comes on Christmas Eve, and then we spend the 25th and the 26th with friends and family. At least that's what we do here in Saxony."
"Oh."
(To set the record straight, my grandparents live in, and my mom grew up in, Freiberg in Saxony.)
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 29, 2016 13:44:39 GMT -5
(Sorry D11; it was a documentary I saw on The history of Christmas; in Germanic nations there is this legend of the Krampus, who would drag naughty children to hell around Christmastime; sorry for any confusion)
"What about me?! It took me five HOURS to get this make up and prosthetics on!" The Krampus actor fumed.
"We'll figure it out later; but for now, back on track" the director said.
Back in the scene, the friends decided to help make the house more Christmasy
"So... Are Christmas trees also a thing in Germany?" Frank asked, not sure where to start
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Dec 29, 2016 14:10:10 GMT -5
(Yeah, I knew it had to come from somewhere among your archives of trivia but where my family lives it's pretty normal and basic. So basic we don't even celebrate Walpurgisnacht I mean what even.)
"Yes, they originated in Germany 'far as I know."
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 29, 2016 14:38:47 GMT -5
"Well, then what are we waiting for, let's get started!" Frank said, as he began reaching into hammerspace.
A few minutes later, Frank was surrounded by a bunch of Christmas stuff.
"Ok, got Ornaments, candy canes, tree lights, garland, a Christmas tree base, a star topper, a wreath... But where did I put that Christmas tree?" Frank asked, confused. (Laugh track)
"Just keep the Nativity set off screen though, apparently the network said its "not appropriate" anymore" Tug said with a shrug.
"I don't see the problem with it but whatever" Frank conceded, before just staring coldly at the network heads in the audience. (Laugh track)
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Dec 29, 2016 14:52:45 GMT -5
"Not appropriate? Hell, I'm an atheist and even I think something's wrong with that," said Toz. *laughtrack*
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 29, 2016 15:17:31 GMT -5
And so, they started decorating the house to bring Christmas to life. While D11 called Aunt Angie to make sure she got to her Sister's house ok.
"Oh yes, the car ride was wonderful and it is great to see my sister again. I'll be back in three weeks. Merry Christmas"
"Merry Christmas; enjoy Pennsyltucky Aunt Angie" D11 said as he hung up.
"So is Aunt Angie and her sister on the same side of your family as your... Wait, are these you maternal or paternal grandparents?" A confused Frank asked.
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Post by Biblically Accurate Angel on Dec 29, 2016 15:25:58 GMT -5
"Mom's side."
"Aha."
(BTW Aunt Angie is a fictional character, but all other members of my family that appear / will appear are based on the real ones.)
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 29, 2016 15:53:04 GMT -5
(Got it)
"Now that that's cleared up... Anyone want to get some authentic German beer?" Tug asked (laugh track)
"I think even in Germany we're too young" Toz deadpanned (laugh track)
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Post by Toz76 on Dec 29, 2016 23:19:28 GMT -5
"You know, I could have sworn we were in Germany the whole time... I could see the Brandenburg Gate from my bedroom." Toz added, putting up a menorah behind the nativity scene *laughtrack*
"Not the "what city do we live in" gag again!" Everyone moaned.
Meanwhile, back at the house, TGC was just sort of sitting there when the doorbell rang.
"Riley? What are you doing here?"
"Trying to get away from my family. They're arguing over my gender again."
"...wouldn't they be the most likely people to know?"
"They didn't get an X-ray before I was born, then the power went out so no one could see me, and the only person who ever changed my diapers was a mute nurse who died long ago. And that's assuming I'm not trans!"
"... are you?"
"Maybe."
"...why are you like this?"
"Why not?"
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Post by frankthetriviaman on Dec 30, 2016 0:15:13 GMT -5
"Ok, let's keep score" Frank said in a cutaway, now in a referee outfit, standing in front of a chalkboard
"In support of the Riley is a boy argument, we have:
Sings with a baritone voice Went to Brennanville High School (All boy's school) Played with GI Joes, toy tools and hot wheels as a kid Hates Barbie, Bratz and My Little Pony Wears Boxers Is "completely flat and has no curves" Described himself as a drag queen once Hates boy bands
"And in support of the Riley is a girl argument we have:
Played with Steffi dolls and dressed up and played mommy as a kid Went to Agricola College, an all girls University Wore pink pajamas at one point Kim Deal is her idol Loved the dress she got for Christmas
"Yea... it looks like Riley is a boy is winning by a long shot" Frank said, tallying the score
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Post by Toz76 on Dec 30, 2016 0:44:15 GMT -5
"Except there are variations of boxers for girls, plenty of girls hate MLP, plenty of girls hate boy bands, etc." Toz popped in. "I think only Riley can definitively say."
"Hey, this is my cutaway!" Frank said.
"There's only one way to be sure. TGC, you must seduce Riley!" D11 said, wandering into the cutaway.
"Wait, what?" TGC asked, also wandering in.
"You know what, if you're going to take over my cutaway, I'll just leave." Frank snapped, throwing off his referee hat and stopping out.
"Hey, no one seduces my friends but me!" Toz yelled.
"Did someone say anime?"
"No, Tug." *laughtrack*
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