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The Bicycle Shop

(The scene begins with three players on their hands and knees, in a row, as bicycles.)

Shop Owner :
Well, there we are, three brand new bicycles all set up for sale.

Customer :
(Entering) Hi. I'd like to buy a bicycle.

Shop Owner :
Sure thing. Why don't you try them on for size ? (Customer sits on the first bike and it falls down. The second is too big, while the third is too small.)

Customer :
I sure like the first one, let me try it again.

Shop Owner :
Why not ? (Setting up bike again) There you are, it's all set up again. (Customer sits on it, and again it falls down.)

Customer :
I don't know. I really like this one but it keeps falling down. I'm afraid it's not made well enough.

Shop Owner :
Our bicycles are all very well made. It was just assembled this morning, and it may need a little adjustment. Let me get some help.

(A volunteer is chosen from the audience, who is instructed to hold one 'wheel' of the now upright bicycle.)

Customer :
(Sitting on the bike) That's perfect now. What was the problem ?

Shop Owner :
Oh, we just need a big nut to hold it together !

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Last updated: September 5, 2008