Thus is the beginning of the concepts and framework of a Ranma ½ skit for the Fanime '07 Masquerade.
That's right. I'm thinking of writing a Ranma skit. How original...
While I don't have a lot of work in it (I'm hardly doing well on my Ranma cosplay as it is), I do know that if I was going to do it, I'd want to do it right. This will probably be sort of my public sketchbook, the place I go to spew forth ideas and concepts for those interested to critique and/or comment on.
Here's my thinking. OF the Ranma skits I've seen, very few take the Ranma curse seriously in terms of effects, if they include it at all. In this case, I've decided to use individuals dressed in black costumes (ALL black, or a dark color that matches the Backdrop) to hold things of droppable, drapable fabric in different colors for cold water, hot water, and in some cases, chi blasts (two people; one holding one end behind the actor/actress making the "blast" and another to run the "blast" towards the person who's supposed to "take" it. Other effects will follow similar suit.
Now, here's some things I've considered for plots:
*The Musical Virus: Nerima is sucked into a giant Musical phenomena! Nobody can do anything without singing! Will Ranma survive? Will Happosai REALLY try to bother singing? (POTENTIAL PROBLEMS: Not everbody is able to sing, I'd have to write a rather large piece to do it to, timing would have to be SNAPPY)
*Manga scene re-enactment: Basically, one of the manga stories redone. (POTENTIAL PROBLEMS: Booooooriiiiing, unoriginal, not all facets can be recreated on a stage)
*Water Elemental: An oni decides to make mischief by draining some major waterways and water outlets in Nerima. Can the Nerima Wrecking Crew defeat this foe before the water's all dried? (POTENTIAL PROBLEMS: Curses besides Ranma's, other Water effects)
More to come as I think of it.
-zz2
Please, by all means, if you happen to read this, critique, comment, and/or otherwise speak up! Whatever comes to mind (except personal attacks).
I have one thing to ask: Will any of the ideas fit the time limit?
I'm hoping that when the time comes to write the actual script that, yes, it will fit the time allotted (which, as of now, I don't know. >_< could someone please provide this bit of info?), more or less. Right now I'm just trying to get some concept work covered.
The musical idea and/or the manga story reproduction would probably amass the most time of the three, although the Musical could be modified for some cases.
If anyone else has any ideas (and, thusly, better ones than my own) to contribute, please, by all means, post them!
konninichi-wa i think it would be fun to be in a ranma skit. but ur just looking for comments right? well i think that it would be cool
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ok its very cheesy but i have the moves for the numa numa skit!!! PLEASE join and remeber this would be cleaned up memorized and a ton of people i think it would turn out to be funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbtRGmEGwfA
pm me if you want to join
o shoot...a Ranma skit! Just wondering...do you need a Gosunkugi for any reason? 'Cause I was gonna dress as Gosunkugi this year. :D
I also had a really random idea for a Ranma skit...how about some sort of John Hughes 80's movie-type thing? With Ranma and Akane as the popular couple, Kuno as a jock, I dunno XD (I just get this weird 80's vibe off Ranma and I don't know why...o__0)
if you or any 1 get a ranma skit together i WANT to join really bad i love Ranma!!!!
ps. i am either girl or boy ranma to me it really doesn't matter
and i also had an idea for a ranma skit
either Ranma meets inuyasha (i started just a little of it it would be funny u know ranma (girl) meets miroku hehe)
or
Ranma meet FMA i think one of them would be funny
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i cosplay as Edward elric -FMA
and Ranma saotome (g/b) - Ranma 1/2
ZOMG! I had a hilarious idea. Gosunkugi tries to summon a demon to attack Ranma from the netherworld....and instead summons Miroku. :twisted:
That way you could get Gosunkugi AND Miroku in there for a lot of hilarious fun. The cast would have to deflect Mrioku's advancements, along with finding him a way back home.
Also I'm available for consulting as you know, since I've read a ton of Ranma 1/2 fanfics, and I've read the entire series ^^
If you were going to get something from the manga, I would suggest something like the koi fishing rod. It's just too damned funny.
Quote from: Ayanami Rei First ChildZOMG! I had a hilarious idea. Gosunkugi tries to summon a demon to attack Ranma from the netherworld....and instead summons Miroku. :twisted:
That way you could get Gosunkugi AND Miroku in there for a lot of hilarious fun. The cast would have to deflect Mrioku's advancements, along with finding him a way back home.
Also I'm available for consulting as you know, since I've read a ton of Ranma 1/2 fanfics, and I've read the entire series ^^
If you were going to get something from the manga, I would suggest something like the koi fishing rod. It's just too damned funny.
oooo....that sounds interesting! *___* (I'd need some Inu-Yasha coaching though 'cause I only know the very basics...XD)
Quote from: I_Like_Voodoo_SpikeQuote from: Ayanami Rei First ChildZOMG! I had a hilarious idea. Gosunkugi tries to summon a demon to attack Ranma from the netherworld....and instead summons Miroku. :twisted:
That way you could get Gosunkugi AND Miroku in there for a lot of hilarious fun. The cast would have to deflect Mrioku's advancements, along with finding him a way back home.
Also I'm available for consulting as you know, since I've read a ton of Ranma 1/2 fanfics, and I've read the entire series ^^
If you were going to get something from the manga, I would suggest something like the koi fishing rod. It's just too damned funny.
oooo....that sounds interesting! *___* (I'd need some Inu-Yasha coaching though 'cause I only know the very basics...XD)
that np I know all about Inu-Yasha i am a huge Rumiko Fan so i know almost all about all her manga's but yeah i like to make fan fic's so i have a big thing going on inuyasha(well mine are fan fic's but they r not pro or any thing because not A+ in english haha)
I dunno about a R½/I-Y crossover, I'm not well-enough versed in the latter, and I'd like to see more Ranma-specific cosplay skits, seeing as there's very few, at least to my knowledge.
However, having a summoning isn't a bad idea. Maybe just have someone summon some sort of Oni that only wants to cause trouble when it's forced out of laziness or something?
Yeah a good thing with an oni would be awesome. A nice water demon perhaps or something that makes Ranma only a girl....
But then I'd be doing so little ;_;
As of now, with the exception of (arrogantly, admitted) putting myself in as Ranma (male), there's no casting going on yet. Once I've got the framework in mind, I'll start casting. I've got quite a bit of experience being on a stage and acting, so... unfortunately, I might be a touch strict in my work when this all comes into fruition.
With some thought, I realize that this skit may turn out being hollow, with plot coming second banana. However, I'd think that the skits for Masquerade are meant for the entertainment of the audience, and not for expressing a story; with this in mind, I realize that now it's only a matter of what is wanted IN the skit before the plot-- essentially, how to get around to those things. Thus, what I want in this skit:
*Water changes. Lots of them.
*Chi blasts. One would suffice, maybe two.
*A fitting soundtrack (I can provide this, with some time). This could be optional.
*A complex and intricate fight scene. If you Youtube "Ranma Cosplay", I believe there's one in Latin America or Portugal (something that suggests Spanish or Spanish-like language... please forgive my ignorance), the fight between Mousse and Ryoga is actually well done. If I could reach this level of intricacy and quality in the fight, I'll be VERY satisfied. This will, however, require LIMBER, FLEXIBLE ACTORS UNAFRAID TO MESS UP PHYSICALLY. I'll try to keep the roof flying to a minimum :P , but there's a level of proffessionalism to it I'd like to keep.
*Takahashi-esque humor. This means I'll be running some gags in this thread, probably in spoiler form (in case some of you want to enjoy the joke in action), so as to get feedback and learn how I could make the joke funnier, better, or more like Takahashi's slapstick sense of humor. There will be some humor more closely related to my own taste, but this will not take total priority over the latter, nor vice versa.
A'ight, I gott'a get back to my SAT Practice test. Keep up on the suggestions! This stuff is GOLD.
alll i know is i will do any ranma role and would be alot of fun ^_^
More thinking-type thoughts!
*We need Kuno. He's a swirling, bubbling cauldron of skit-making WIN. Comedy, poetry, and violence in a single package. He also serves as an excellent antagonist.
Now, regarding plot: Some of the less extensive Ranma stories follow plotlines of either "Ranma vs. Certain Style Martial Artist" or "The One where Character X does Thing Y and it gets out of hand". I'm thinking around the latter, because the formula is simple and allows for a lot of flexibility.
Maybe if Kuno decided that summoning an oni from another dimension to dispose of Ranma so he could have Akane to himself...
...yeah! Come to think of it, that'd be GREAT!! Yeah. That's what'll be the first part of the plot, at least tentatively, for now. Kuno summons an Oni to dispose of Ranma. Now, because of the formula, we can't just have Kuno summon the Oni and Ranma fight the Oni and everything's happy. Takahashi has a few twists per episode, and I don't think the skit should be any different. Thus, to follow the formula somewhat:
*Oni has a certain weakness or perk that makes things difficult for Kuno.
*Ranma or Akane are vulnerable against something the Oni can inflict.
*Ranma either defeats the Oni by using its unique weakness, or comes to a compromise with it somehow (much to Kuno's dismay)
--*After this exchange, Kuno tries to attack Ranma, who just strikes him and leaves him alone
Also, Takahashi knows that, to make a good Ranma story, nothing can be simple enough. The Oni can't just be a lean, green, killing machine--or, at least, not without displaying some bizarre and hilarious tweaks or problems. Otherwise it'd just be any other Oni. This oni needs to be SOMEWHAT memorable, and so it shall be.
Possible Oni perks (one or a few may apply):
*Only summonable through large bags of Halloween candy or some sort of edible novelty
*Caffeine addict
*Only works Union hours (Which, for onis, are later at night)
*Likes teddy bears/some other cuddly object
*Hates men (other than whomever summoned him)
*Can mimic some housepets (Goldfish, Ferrett... CAT.)
*Part-time Otaku who doesn't know that it's really fighting Ranma
--*When it does, it refuses to fight Ranma, hoping instead to gain his signature... which annoys Ranma FAR more than fighting it.
*Nocturnal (Sleeps in the day)
*Allergic to something in Chi (Or some other allergy)
BTW, none of this is set in stone yet. If someone can cook up a better story than I, which is pretty likely, please post it up! Whatever would make this skit great, should be spoken (typed?) into existance for all involved to hear (see?).
I like where this is going. More later.
Quote from: zoupzuop2More thinking-type thoughts!
*We need Kuno. He's a swirling, bubbling cauldron of skit-making WIN. Comedy, poetry, and violence in a single package. He also serves as an excellent antagonist.
Now, regarding plot: Some of the less extensive Ranma stories follow plotlines of either "Ranma vs. Certain Style Martial Artist" or "The One where Character X does Thing Y and it gets out of hand". I'm thinking around the latter, because the formula is simple and allows for a lot of flexibility.
Maybe if Kuno decided that summoning an oni from another dimension to dispose of Ranma so he could have Akane to himself...
...yeah! Come to think of it, that'd be GREAT!! Yeah. That's what'll be the first part of the plot, at least tentatively, for now. Kuno summons an Oni to dispose of Ranma. Now, because of the formula, we can't just have Kuno summon the Oni and Ranma fight the Oni and everything's happy. Takahashi has a few twists per episode, and I don't think the skit should be any different. Thus, to follow the formula somewhat:
*Oni has a certain weakness or perk that makes things difficult for Kuno.
*Ranma or Akane are vulnerable against something the Oni can inflict.
*Ranma either defeats the Oni by using its unique weakness, or comes to a compromise with it somehow (much to Kuno's dismay)
--*After this exchange, Kuno tries to attack Ranma, who just strikes him and leaves him alone
Also, Takahashi knows that, to make a good Ranma story, nothing can be simple enough. The Oni can't just be a lean, green, killing machine--or, at least, not without displaying some bizarre and hilarious tweaks or problems. Otherwise it'd just be any other Oni. This oni needs to be SOMEWHAT memorable, and so it shall be.
Possible Oni perks (one or a few may apply):
*Only summonable through large bags of Halloween candy or some sort of edible novelty
*Caffeine addict
*Only works Union hours (Which, for onis, are later at night)
*Likes teddy bears/some other cuddly object
*Hates men (other than whomever summoned him)
*Can mimic some housepets (Goldfish, Ferrett... CAT.)
*Part-time Otaku who doesn't know that it's really fighting Ranma
--*When it does, it refuses to fight Ranma, hoping instead to gain his signature... which annoys Ranma FAR more than fighting it.
*Nocturnal (Sleeps in the day)
*Allergic to something in Chi (Or some other allergy)
BTW, none of this is set in stone yet. If someone can cook up a better story than I, which is pretty likely, please post it up! Whatever would make this skit great, should be spoken (typed?) into existance for all involved to hear (see?).
I like where this is going. More later.
hey thats a great idea i have either another idea or too add in we should do somthing that has
kuno fights Ranma (boy type) and Ranma (girl type) should come out like both of them at the same time or somthing
just have 2 Ranma's like when Ranma had the both sides out at the same in that ep when happousia puts that smelly stuff to bring out Ranma's girl side
idk if any of this even made any sence but if u get what im saying it might be funny i mean kuz kuno wanting to kill Ranma but loving girl side idk
or Kuno FINALLY gets that girl and boy Ranma are the same (that would be funny 2
Quote from: ranma12hey thats a great idea i have either another idea or too add in we should do somthing that has
kuno fights Ranma (boy type) and Ranma (girl type) should come out like both of them at the same time or somthing
just have 2 Ranma's like when Ranma had the both sides out at the same in that ep when happousia puts that smelly stuff to bring out Ranma's girl side
idk if any of this even made any sence but if u get what im saying it might be funny i mean kuz kuno wanting to kill Ranma but loving girl side idk
or Kuno FINALLY gets that girl and boy Ranma are the same (that would be funny 2
I think I get it.
*Both Ranmas, in some sort of physical state, fight Kuno.
OR
*Kuno discovers the secret.
Hmm, although the second one would be fun, I'm not so sure if it'd go over all too well. We all essentially know how he'd react. (First one: Well, if Happosai used that essence, wouldn't it just retrieve Ranma's evil side again? She'd be fighting Kuno, no doubts, but for a different reason. That, and it'd be hard to pull off, even with the effects we've already got planned.)
However, the ideas you've got around Kuno are definitely good. They're close enough to what I'm looking for, I think. Keep that frame of mind and you'll trump whatever I've got goin'.
If anyone can suggest more perks for the oni (if it's an idea you support), please, suggest away. Just keep 'em PG. No "Runs on Viagra" or "More sex-crazed than Happosai" stuff; there's a Hentai room for that, and this skit ain't a Hentai show. (In fact, Happosai's antics are about as far as I'm willing to go, in terms of sexual content, in this skit. Nothing kids under 13 should freak out about, eh?)
(Actually, I've got an idea for a "Bonus" skit for either a quick add-on to the end, encore, or "post-skit" thing. It's basically the ONE thing that Kuno could say about finding out about the curse that would scare Ranma to DEATH.
It would proceed:
*"See, Kuno? I" <-- (Ranma-chan)
<CHANGE>
*"--and I" <-- (Ranma -kun) "are the same person!"
<Pause. Then...>
*"...and?" (Kuno displays indifference)
I suspect that this will gain the applause of the Yaoi fans. This, however, will only be if we can afford in any sense to pull it off. If there's no time, request, or the like to do it, it's not something I'll pursue.)
There's one problem with that: Kuno woul NEVER intentionally summon a demon. A Djinn or evil genie would work a lot better.
yeah i mean it doesn't have to be evil ranma i was saying "like" in that ep just 2 ranmas or him finding out that would be funny
hy another idea!
we do a TV ad w/ an anti pervert pil or somthing like
"ever had one of tho days were you just cant get rid of perverts?? well here is the cure!"
*ranma walks in* hum yeah who said that?"
"well all you have to do is take this pill"
*ranma takes pill*
*akane (or some on from ranma 1/2 cast) walks in* "Ranma what are you doing?" i finaly found a way to loose the freak!"
*happy runs in* "never fear happy's here!" ohh ranma!!! *splashes Ranma*
"what cha do that for u ol freak!"
*happy gags*
akane- "its works!!"*happy gos after akane* Happy- "akane come let me run into ur bussumes!"
*akane hit Happy w/ a hamer* ol freak Ranma let me try those
.... idk this might be an idea idk u know con it if we want somthin like that would be as funny as hell haha
Not bad..although it seems a little short to me.
Why not have something with a mind changing artifact? The Nerima Wrecking Crew would have to figure out ways into their own body. You could have Kuno hitting himself because he's in that "Foul scorcerer's body" or something :twisted:
lol well you could change or fix or somthin that was just a start soo yeah it was hella short
What is the time limit for these skits? I forget. <__<
Rei, that's a good idea. A touch cliché'd, but if we end up using that idea, it could stand to be Takahashi'd to the point where it'd work. I'll keep it in mind.
Voodoo... good point. 0_. If anyone knows the time limits/approximations for skits, it'd be most appreciated. A specified timeslot would help me plan this out better. I dun' wanna write an epic if there's only 3 minutes or so to pull something small out of the hat. If anyone knows it, please post it here.
http://www.fanime.com/2006/cosplay/cosplay_guidelines.php#pre_walk
Aaaaaaand it looks like the limit is 3 Minutes 0_. Also, there's only about 8 people allowed. Breach those, and the whole thing is disqualified.
That doesn't leave much. Like, at all. If '07 follows the '06 standards, there isn't much I can do.
This means...
*I'll have to write something that should last about two minutes, maybe two and a half (leaving room for some laughs or whatnot)
*There will probably be very few special effects. There WILL be a Ranma transformation one way (if not both) for the novelty of it.
*The gags will either have to be plentiful or GOOD. I'll try to find a balance between quality and quantity.
*Scoring it through MIDI will be easier. I can write a 3 min. piece in a matter of two, three days if I push.
*The ratio of stagehands to actors/actresses will be ≤ 1. I'd guess maybe a 5-3 Acting-Assisting ratio for this skit. The number is not set in stone, though.
If anyone has some ideas for a great skit that would stay at about 2-2½ minutes, PLEASE post it here!
Quote from: Ayanami Rei First ChildThere's one problem with that: Kuno woul NEVER intentionally summon a demon. A Djinn or evil genie would work a lot better.
Just a suggestion ...
Kuno summons an evil genie to destroy Ranma.
The genie turns out to be another one of Ranma's fiancees.
Genie also happens to work with water magic and while trying to splash Akane, splashes Ranma instead, turning him into female Ranma.
Genie breaks off engagement and decides to run off with Kuno.
Ranma can't believe ANYONE would diss him for Kuno and tries to woo back genie.
Akane beats up Ranma.
:wink:
Any of these Ranma ideas would look great onstage. The challenge would be picking a good one and having it fit the guidelines. mainly the time limit.
A djinni is the real name for genies, and they're notoriously evil.
Yeah I DO love that idea. It's deliciously awesome!!
Somewhat of a bump, I've considered a random gag for the potential plot:
*Possible plot: Ranma decides, on the spur of the moment, to get some Hot Pockets. However, it's guarded by the one thing he hates most...*
Ranma: Alright, I have no choice... CHAAAAAAAARRRRGE! :evil: (Charges offstage)
SOUND BITE: "Meow."
Ranma:(Charges back on stage)CAAAAAAAAAAAAT! :shock: (Flails around on stage) CATCATCATCATITSACATOHGODGETMEAWAYFROMTHECA-- (Notices responses from others onstage, pauses...)
*ahem* Right. (Blahblahblah...)
Hopefully someone can consider a better plot than Hot Pockets... 0_o
Sounds good, but one thing is missing. You have Ranma faint, then you hear a dog bark at the cat, the cat gets scared and faints.
Anyone who gets that reference gets a bag of cookies.
Quote from: bahamutknightzeroSounds good, but one thing is missing. You have Ranma faint, then you hear a dog bark at the cat, the cat gets scared and faints.
Anyone who gets that reference gets a bag of cookies.
Are you referring to Ryoga's pet dog? I've only seen her in the manga, though, the ep where he returned home to see her puppies and invited Akane. I don't remember seeing her in the anime.
And re this:
Quote from: zoupzuop2Somewhat of a bump, I've considered a random gag for the potential plot:
*Possible plot: Ranma decides, on the spur of the moment, to get some Hot Pockets. However, it's guarded by the one thing he hates most...*
He's going for Hot Pockets because it's the one weapon that will defeat the genie (she's allergic).
He starts to run home, turns and sees a cat, falls over a hedge (heh heh clever staging) in to water (sound bite of splash) and pops up as female Ranma.
Quote from: zoupzuop2Ranma: CAAAAAAAAAAAAT! :shock: (Flails around on stage) CATCATCATCATITSACATOHGODGETMEAWAYFROMTHECA-- (Notices responses from others onstage, pauses...)
Genie is turned off by both Ranma's change and that he/she is scared of the cat. Somehow Kuno does not notice this? Maybe he got knocked out by the genie's first attack or got a robe or something thrown over his head?
(Blahblahblah...) it's late sorry rambling, this is like stone soup, everyone should just add on to the pot, er, plot...
I haven't seen much of Ranma so I had no clue Ryoga had a dog, but that's not quite it. Here's a hint, it was on Cartoon Network.
Quote from: BunofGovt
He's going for Hot Pockets because it's the one weapon that will defeat the genie (she's allergic).
He starts to run home, turns and sees a cat, falls over a hedge (heh heh clever staging) in to water (sound bite of splash) and pops up as female Ranma.
Genie is turned off by both Ranma's change and that he/she is scared of the cat. Somehow Kuno does not notice this? Maybe he got knocked out by the genie's first attack or got a robe or something thrown over his head?
Methinks you like the genie plot, ne? I'll keep it in mind. Unfortunately, only a few other ideas have been tossed into the pot as well--all legitimately good in their own rights, but only a few nonetheless. Once I've got a good list of plots (that I'll compile on my own computer), I'll whittle from there the ones that I think will work best in a 3-min timeframe. (This will not mean that the other ideas were poor; it just means that the ones I
did pick were the ones that I thought were the best situated for a funny, well-done skit in 3 minutes.
(DANG! This 3-minute rule is KILLIN' me! If only it were more like 5, or even 4...)
Quote from: bahamutknightzeroI haven't seen much of Ranma so I had no clue Ryoga had a dog, but that's not quite it. Here's a hint, it was on Cartoon Network.
You're talking about "2 Stupid Dogs", aren't you?
On topic, good luck with your skit, zoupzuop2!
Quote from: BarnesQuote from: bahamutknightzeroI haven't seen much of Ranma so I had no clue Ryoga had a dog, but that's not quite it. Here's a hint, it was on Cartoon Network.
You're talking about "2 Stupid Dogs", aren't you?
On topic, good luck with your skit, zoupzuop2!
Bingo, you win a bag of cookies *throws you a bag of cookies*
Ah! I just remembered something else!
Maybe, at the end, when the cast is "bowing" (it's not done yet, folks!), Ryoga bursts onto the stage, all "WHERE IN THE WORLD AM I NOW?!?!?" an' the like. Mmmyesquite bluhhhmustache.
And, For the record, I remember Two Stupid Dogs.
"BALL! BALL! BALL! BALL! BALL..."
I think I've got a winner.
Ranma vs. Capt. Commerciallot!
(Ranma is randomly faced with a foe whose fighting style consists of making everything the opponent does a commercial for something-- then striking when they least expect it.)
Cast Needed:
Ranma-otoko
Ranma-onna
Akane
Captain Commerciallot
Ryoga
*3 "Ninjas" to run props on stage*
There might not be as many effects as I thought, but it's a basic premise that converts to a stage setting somewhat easily, and allows for some laughs and plot advancement within a 3-minute timeslot.
Aye? Ney? Other ideas that'd work better? Add-ons to this one?
Truth be told, I
really like this one, for whatever odd reason.
Ehhh... maybe Capt. Commerciallot isn't as flexible an idea as I thought he could be... but the concept of Ranma vs. some sort of off-kilter skit adversary still seems a good idea to me.
Please, more ideas! If the Ranma Vs ______ idea is good/bad, say so! If you have better ideas, keep 'em coming! I'm compiling them all, and none of this is final yet, so please! Whatever could help, will!
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http://forums.fanime.com/viewtopic.php?t=6001
I'm aware of my English assignment. At my current rate, I've got well over two weeks to write my essay, and I've worked on it today, and plugged away a large percent of it. I'm just taking a short period of time every so often to run through some projects I'm preparing for Fanime.
I still need ideas for a villain for the skit, and/or different ideas that lend themselves well for a skit of this sort. Whatever can be provided, please, go for it!
woop, I was partially teasing there. I know everyone needs a break now and then :wink:
Captain Commerciallot could work but you need to have the commercials in mind and fit the fighting around them. For instance, a commercial for spaghetti sauce: in the fight, Ranma tries to throw a lasso around the Captain who grabs the end, twirls it around Ranma, then whips out a bottle of sauce from his jacket pocket and pours it on Ranma's head while screaming Tasty sauce, good on all pastas, or something like that. The Captain might actually fight with food commercials, then at the end, whip out paper towels to sell a quick cleanup, throw water on Ranma and Ryoga who transform into female Ranma and P-Chan. The Captain is distracted trying to chase P-Chan into a commercial for ginzu knives and they run off stage chased by everyone else. Actually, this sounds messy and I'm hungry now. Okay skip the food ideas, but as long as you know what items to have commercials for and then work the fights around them.
Lasso or rope - spaghetti or spaghetti sauce
Umbrella (Ryoga's) - Actually could grab the umbrella, open it to show it to audience saying 'buy umbrellas to ward off the rain and other elements' and then bop Ryoga on the head with it.
School bag - Grab Ranma's or Akane's and say 'leather is best for bags, holds everything you need for school including a student' and then open the bag and cover Ranma's head with it.
What could Ranma throw or use in a fight against the Captain? If he threw Hot Pockets, the captain could catch the Hot Pockets, say how tasty they are and throw them at Ranma's dad who catches them and eats them.
ah, I need dinner. Hope this helps.
Quote from: BunofGovtwoop, I was partially teasing there. I know everyone needs a break now and then :wink:
Ah, fair enough. My apologies if I snapped at you.
Quote from: BunofGovtCaptain Commerciallot could work but you need to have the commercials in mind and fit the fighting around them. For instance, a commercial for spaghetti sauce: in the fight, Ranma tries to throw a lasso around the Captain who grabs the end, twirls it around Ranma, then whips out a bottle of sauce from his jacket pocket and pours it on Ranma's head while screaming Tasty sauce, good on all pastas, or something like that. The Captain might actually fight with food commercials, then at the end, whip out paper towels to sell a quick cleanup, throw water on Ranma and Ryoga who transform into female Ranma and P-Chan. The Captain is distracted trying to chase P-Chan into a commercial for ginzu knives and they run off stage chased by everyone else. Actually, this sounds messy and I'm hungry now. Okay skip the food ideas, but as long as you know what items to have commercials for and then work the fights around them.
Lasso or rope - spaghetti or spaghetti sauce
Umbrella (Ryoga's) - Actually could grab the umbrella, open it to show it to audience saying 'buy umbrellas to ward off the rain and other elements' and then bop Ryoga on the head with it.
School bag - Grab Ranma's or Akane's and say 'leather is best for bags, holds everything you need for school including a student' and then open the bag and cover Ranma's head with it.
What could Ranma throw or use in a fight against the Captain? If he threw Hot Pockets, the captain could catch the Hot Pockets, say how tasty they are and throw them at Ranma's dad who catches them and eats them.
ah, I need dinner. Hope this helps.
Excellent ideas for commercials. I was thinking more along the lines of maybe a few more famous commercials, maybe something like the Tylenol commercials. Sort'a like...
Ranma: GAW! <He's just been hit in the head by... something, I dunn'o. 0_o>
Captain: Why, do YOU have head pains, my friend? <Playing it up>
Ranma: <Caught up in it> Boy, do I ever!
Akane: <Scoffs> Ugh!
Captain: Then YOU need Tylenol for Martial Artists, now in Geltabs! Only 29¾ doses relieve your direst head pain for 35 seconds before you die of overdose! <Turns to audience, smiles> Tylenol for Martial Artists! Not for children under 187. <Proceeds to thwack Ranma when he's about to take some pills for himself>
Ranma: DWAAH! That's it, punk! You're goin' down!
<and so on>Or...
Ranma: <Catches Captain trying to run off> HEY! I'm not DONE with you yet.
Captain: Really! Not goin' anywhere for a while?
Ranma: <Lets go> Yeah.
Captain: Grab a Snickers. <Smile>
Ranma: Do you REALLY think I'm--Oooh, candy.
<Ranma grabs for the candy bar, but is grabbed himself and thrown either to the ground or into a wall or something. OH! Or, he does a judo throw, slamming Ranma to the floor.>Or, even BETTER...
<Akane and Ranma have nearly defeated Captain, and are ready to deliver the final blow>
Ranma: Ha! Now you're not so tough, are 'ya! Better say your prayers!
Captain: Oh, don't count on THAT yet, boy!
Ranma: What, you got some sort'a super special move or somethin'?
Captain: No. But I just saved a bunch of money on car insurance by switching to Geico. <Smiles at audience, Ranma and Akane proceed to knock him out>Essentially, general plot:
QuoteRanma is challenged by Captain Commerciallot, a martial artist whose techniques are, essentially, just distracting the opponent with either famous commercials or parodies of them. Akane and Ranma join forces just enough to defeat Captain, who has just enough energy to pull one more commercial before he's done.
I'm sure I'm missing some pretty good commercials to parody. If anyone's got one or two that I've missed or that would work real well, please, don't hesitate!
BUMP for great justice.
I've compiled a list of some famous commercial slogans I could have Commerciallot use in the skit. If there's some that I should throw in or replace some of these with, please don't hesitate to say them! I won't be using all of these, but I intend on using some...
"It keeps going and going and going..." (Energizer)
"A diamond is forever." (De Beers)
"impossible is nothing." (Adidas)
"Not going anywhere for a while? Grab a Snickers." (Snickers)
"I just saved a bunch of money on Car insurance by switching to Geico!" (Geico)
"There's always room for Jell-o!" (Jell-o)
"Think outside the bun." (Taco Bell)
"Only you can prevent forest fires." (Smokey the Bear)
(Some sort of parody of medicine ads)(Tylenol)
Smokey's line isn't particularly an AD, persay, which Ranma and Akane will end up using to their advantage, or at least at this rate, that's how it's planned.
If I could get Commerciallot to use about 5 or 6 in a quick, successive string or about 4 in extended points, I should be able to get a good skit's length of material from it.
If there's another type of villain that would work better in a skit, I could probably use that instead. If anyone has any sudden epiphanies and/or inspirations, if it'll make for a great, funny skit, go for it!
sorry got grounded so couldn't help hehe
anyway how about a genie? like you know they gant any 3 wishes well Every 1 get the geine and they have to all agree on three wishes ... and like they dont mean too but they make random and odd wishes and worrie about how to use the last one to change them all back to normal or somthing idk if again this made any sence but its sounded good at the time XD
Wow! That commercial stuff is actually pretty cool ^_^
Quote from: ranma12sorry got grounded so couldn't help hehe
anyway how about a genie? like you know they gant any 3 wishes well Every 1 get the geine and they have to all agree on three wishes ... and like they dont mean too but they make random and odd wishes and worrie about how to use the last one to change them all back to normal or somthing idk if again this made any sence but its sounded good at the time XD
Now, I was ABOUT to rebut the idea of a genie, but this actually led me to think... maybe if...
Quote from: IdeaRanma is walking down the street with Akane when a key with a small piece of paper attached to it falls and hits his head. Upon reading the paper, Ranma discovers that it's able to grant the user one wish--as long as they keep it away from any acids, solvents, politicians, or other things that could otherwise destroy this fragile key! So he prepares to make his wish-- and Kuno strikes it out of his hands and grabs it for himself. Then Shampoo knocks HIM over, then... the Nerima Wrecking Crew all tries to get their hands on the key...
Wow. Actually, I rather like that idea. Heck...
...tell y'all what. I'll keep the thread open for about a few days longer for possible skit ideas. When that period's up, I'll look over the submitted ideas, then pick which one I think would best suit a skit. (Meaning, you may have come up with an excellent idea, but if it wouldn't fit on a stage with only a few actors and a few minutes, I wouldn't choose it.)
I'll write up scripts for both that idea and the Captain Commerciallot idea. Then, if one isn't obviously phenomenal by the time I've finished both, I'll submit both of them to the forums, with a poll option to vote for the better of the two. At the end of a week (or two... I'll decide the length when I put them up), I'll see the results and the script that has the most votes shall be developed further into the skit! Sound savvy?
Okay, I'm droppin' the Commerciallot idea. Taking a look at the scope of what it would take, it'd be WELL over 3 minutes, and take FAR too much effort. Thus, Commerciallot will either have to die, or be revived in someone else's 3-Minute video.
What I have chosen to draft, however, are the scripts for the following ideas:
*Ranma and the Key to Chaos: A magic key falls down from the sky that will grant the wisher one wish. In other words, a slow day in Nerima.
*Ranma in Fandom's Wild Abandon: Ranma and Akane, foolishly following Ryoga's directions to the Bank, end up at FanimeCon '07. Ranma learns what a glomp is, the HARD way.
Quote from: zoupzuop2Okay, I'm droppin' the Commerciallot idea. Taking a look at the scope of what it would take, it'd be WELL over 3 minutes, and take FAR too much effort. Thus, Commerciallot will either have to die, or be revived in someone else's 3-Minute video.
What I have chosen to draft, however, are the scripts for the following ideas:
*Ranma and the Key to Chaos: A magic key falls down from the sky that will grant the wisher one wish. In other words, a slow day in Nerima.
*Ranma in Fandom's Wild Abandon: Ranma and Akane, foolishly following Ryoga's directions to the Bank, end up at FanimeCon '07. Ranma learns what a glomp is, the HARD way.
oh oh the glomp idea i love it haha. but either to add or somthing to it but i was also thinking maybe we should have Ranma getting (glomped or tackeld w/e) by crazy fangirls! and then akane get jellous! which make ryoga jellous which makes that pig girl jellous (or somthin like that but smaller idk just w/e haha
Quote from: ranma12oh oh the glomp idea i love it haha. but either to add or somthing to it but i was also thinking maybe we should have Ranma getting (glomped or tackeld w/e) by crazy fangirls!
One step ahead of you, my friend-ette.
[quote="ranma12] and then akane get jellous! which make ryoga jellous which makes that pig girl jellous (or somthin like that but smaller idk just w/e haha[/quote]
Hmmm. Maybe not the angle I'm gunnin' for.
Y'know what? The scripts will be posted in a new thread. COMMENTARY WILL BE PLACED HERE!
It's been a while, hasn't it?
Unfortunately, other things have come into my life right now. As such, I simply can't invest time in this idea. My sincerest apologies to whomever was hoping for this to come through.
Unless someone wants to run the show and would like my supervision, or the thread warrants discussion, it is now dead. If deletion is necessary, be it so.