Funny Business
Class Clown Help Quest
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The teacher turns on a TV mounted in the corner of the room, broadcasting a video from the student body office...
Danny: Looks like it’s time for the morning announcements video.
Nishan: What are you smiling about? Have you even listened to the show?
Julian: Thanks to Yangchen’s stupid jokes, I can hardly wait for the show to end and algebra to start. And you know how I feel about algebra.
Nishan: Don’t take this out on algebra! This is Yangchen’s fault. Every joke is about Yangchen’s stupid cat! Oh great. Looks like the video is starting now.
Yangchen: What’s up, buttercups? It’s me, Yangchen with the news of the day! To cut down on our heating bill, the staff is asking for outside doors to be closed at all times. Ha! Anyone who was there for the ‘Great Kitty Escape of 2011’ knows I ALWAYS make sure to close the front door! Man, my cat was in so much trouble! Am I right?
Julian: These jokes are lamer than a lame guy selling lamesauce to an even lamer guy!
Later, in the hallway...
Yangchen: ...
Danny: Everything okay, Yangchen?
Yangchen: No one at this school seems to get my jokes. I don’t understand. This material KILLS with my little sister!
Danny: Maybe the problem is that no one at this school has ever met your cat. It’s basically an ‘in’ joke that only your family would understand.
Yangchen: Are you saying I should bring my cat to school?
Danny: Actually, I was thinking you need to get to know your audience! If you spend some time with the other students here, you can make up some jokes that actually connect with them.
Yangchen: Not a bad idea... I could always use some non-feline material. Let’s give it a try!
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Danny: Everyone, this is Yangchen. Yangchen, this is everyone.
Yangchen: Nice to meet ya! Wow. I’m more nervous than my Uncle Randy at a termite convention! Uh, see. He has a wooden leg, and... never mind.
Danny: I’m sure that joke would have been hilarious if we actually knew your uncle! Trust me, spend a day hanging out with these three, and you’ll have all KINDS of material that actually relates to them!
Calivin: I’ll teach you all about sports!
Greyson: And I’ll take you to the mall!
Zayn: And I’ll show you my hand-painted, pewter, dark elf miniatures!
Danny: Good luck, Yangchen. By the time you get back, you should have tons of joke ideas that the other students will love!
Time - 18 hours
Yangchen gets to know the other students...
Calivin: Okay, so in football, the quarterback tries to throw to his receivers before the other team sacks him...
Yangchen: Maybe the other team lent him a quarter... and now they want to get the quarter back?
Calivin: Heh. That’s actually pretty funny.
Zayn shows Yangchen how to play Dungeons and Dragons...
Zayn: So in D&D, id you roll a 20, you get a CRITICAL HIT.
Yangchen: Unlike the Dungeons and Dragons movie, which was a CRITICAL DISAPPOINTMENT.
Zayn: Ha! That’s FUNNY and TRUE!
Greyson takes Yangchen shopping at the mall.
Greyson: Oh wow! Looks like there’s a sale at Banana Republic!
Yangchen: Banana REPUBLIC? Am I allowed inside without a passport?
Greyson: Ha! Come on! No ID required.
And later...
Danny: How’s it going, Yangchen?
Yangchen: I’m awesome like a possum! I feel like I really understand my audience now! I feel like an NFL quarterback... a level-99 mage... a fashion model!
Danny: Even better, you’ve been talking for thirty seconds, and I haven’t heard a single joke about your cat!
Yangchen: Thanks for the help, Danny, but I think I need one more favor... See, the morning announcement videos are great and all... But I’ve got my eye on something even bigger... getting into the Comedy Showdown at the Chuckle Shack.
Danny: I’ve heard of that! A bunch of comedians compete, and the winner gets invited back for a paid gig!
Yangchen: To get into the competition, I have to send over an audition tape featuring my best jokes! If I’m going to git the big time, I’ve really got to make sure my delivery is perfect, and my stage presence is top-notch!
Danny: Sounds like you need to study someone with some serious charm... and I think I know just the person!
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Danny: There’s Eric over there. Watch and learn.
Eric: What’s up, Julian? How’s the arm treating you?
Julian: Strong as ever!
Eric: Hey there, Mia. New shoes?
Mia: They are new!
Eric: There she is! Payton! Looking good!
Payton: Hee hee!
Yangchen: Incredible! People laugh at Eric’s lines even when they aren’t funny!
Danny: It’s all about charm and delivery... and Eric has both in spades. Hey, Eric! Would you mind hanging out with Yangchen today?
Eric: You got it, Danny! Come on, Yangchen. Walk with me.
Time - 20 hours
And after a couple hours of hanging out with Eric...
Yangchen: There’s the man! Big Julian!
Julian: ‘Sup, Yangchen.
Yangchen: What’s up, Mia? I think I saw someone else wearing those earrings... Selena Gomez!
Mia: Heh. I guess I do dress like a celebrity.
Danny: Nice delivery on that line, Yangchen!
Yangchen: It’s all thanks to Eric.
Eric: I just gave you the key to unlock your inner cool.
Danny: Okay, Yangchen. Now you’ve got the material and the charm. Ready to make that audition tape for the Comedy Showdown?
Yangchen: Almost... but maybe you could help me with one last thing? I’m working on a final, killer joke... Can you help?
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Yangchen: Okay, how about this? A jock, a nerd, and a hipster walk into a salad bar...
Danny: And then...?
Yangchen: I don’t know the punchline. That’s all I’ve got.
Danny: Hmmm...
Yangchen: I’m really struggling to figure out this last joke!
Danny: Okay. Let’s try a different one. You tell me the setup, and I’ll give you the punchline.
Yangchen: Right on! Here it goes... What did one hat say to the other hat?
Danny: Stay there, I’ll go on a head!
Yangchen: I get it! A head... ahead! I’m loving the pun! Thanks, Danny. The audience is going to love this!
Yangchen: Okay, Danny... I think I’m ready to make that audition tape. You, uh, don’t happen to know anyone who could help, do you?
Danny: I think I know just the right people for the job...
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Contessa: And... action!
Yangchen: A bear walks into a restaurant and says, ‘I’d like to order a burger... ...and a side of fries.’ The waiter is like, ‘What’s with the big pause?’ The bear just shrugs, holds up his paws, and says ‘I was just born with them.’
Zander: Haha! I get it. ‘Pause’ and ‘paws!’ Outstanding delivery! That was your best take yet!
Yangchen: So you think the video is looking good?
Danny: It’s looking amazing! Nothing to do now but submit it to the Chuckle Shack and wait!
Time - 16 hours
Yangchen: Good news, Danny! The Chuckle Shack loved my video! That means they’re inviting me to tonight’s Comedy Showdown!
Danny: You did it!
Yangchen: Correction. WE did it!
Zander: It was out pleasure to work with a true comedic talent!
Contessa: Let us know if you ever need help with those morning announcements.
Yangchen: That would be awesome! For now, though, I’ve got a comedy competition to go win!
Yangchen: I can’t believe the show is coming up so fast... I’m starting to get nervous. Would you mind tagging along? You know, for moral support?
Danny: I wouldn’t miss it! I’ll even find someone to give us a ride over!
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Outside the comedy club...
Yangchen: Look at this line! Are ALL of these people really going to be in the audience?
Danny: You bet! This is a huge deal, Yangchen!
Yangchen: Urp.
Danny: What’s wrong?
Yangchen: Before, I was telling my jokes in front of a camera. Now there’s a huge live audience. What if they don’t like me? I’m freaking out!
Yangchen takes a step away... and then takes off running!
Danny: Wait! Yangchen! Come back!
Berry: Good thing I brought my running shoes...
Time - 22 hours
After a few minutes, Danny and Berry catch up to Yangchen!
Danny: Feeling any better?
Yangchen: Not really... I never realized how terrifying it would be to walk out in front of a hundred strangers!
Berry: Maybe that’s what we need to fix...
Danny: I think I’ve got an idea. You head inside and start getting ready. We’ll be right back with reinforcements!
Yangchen: ‘Reinforcements?
Danny: Okay... Yangchen is nervous about performing in front of strangers...
Berry: So it’s up to us to make sure the crowd’s packed with a few familiar faces!
Danny: Time to head back to the school and spread the word about Yangchen’s performance!
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Danny: Okay, Yangchen... NOW are you ready to go on?
Yangchen: Whoa! All of these people showed up... just to see me?
Danny: Yep.
Yangchen: In that case... I’d better get on stage and make them laugh!
Yangchen heads on stage and starts telling jokes. Some jokes are kind of dumb...
Yangchen: Why was Cinderella kicked off the soccer team? Because she ran away from the ball!
There’s some ‘observational humor...’
Yangchen: Have you ever noticed how jocks drive like THIS.... And preps drive like THIS...
Danny: Haha! That’s SO true!
...there’s even a story about Danny!
Yangchen: ...so I’ve got this friend Danny who founded a high school. Who does that, right?
But the best part of the act comes at the end.
Yangchen: One last joke before I take off. What did one hat say to the other hat? Stay there, I’ll go on a head!
The audience bursts out laughing.
Yangchen: Thanks so much, and good night!
A few minutes later, you meet up with Yangchen backstage.
Yangchen: I can’t believe it! I won!
Danny: Believe it. That was an awesome show, Yangchen!
Yangchen: I couldn’t have done it without you.
The next day in class...
Danny: Looks like it’s time for the morning announcements video.
Yangchen: What’s up, everyone? Thanks to all of you who made it out to see my show! Now, who’s heard the one about the guy from Hearst High, the poodle, and the water balloon?
And a few minutes later...
Nishan: I’ve got to admit Yangchen’s gotten funnier... But this routine has gone on for 20 minutes now! When’s algebra going to start?
Julian: Shh... quiet, Nishan. Just let this happen.
- Have a Class Clown
The teacher turns on a TV mounted in the corner of the room, broadcasting a video from the student body office...
Danny: Looks like it’s time for the morning announcements video.
Nishan: What are you smiling about? Have you even listened to the show?
Julian: Thanks to Yangchen’s stupid jokes, I can hardly wait for the show to end and algebra to start. And you know how I feel about algebra.
Nishan: Don’t take this out on algebra! This is Yangchen’s fault. Every joke is about Yangchen’s stupid cat! Oh great. Looks like the video is starting now.
Yangchen: What’s up, buttercups? It’s me, Yangchen with the news of the day! To cut down on our heating bill, the staff is asking for outside doors to be closed at all times. Ha! Anyone who was there for the ‘Great Kitty Escape of 2011’ knows I ALWAYS make sure to close the front door! Man, my cat was in so much trouble! Am I right?
Julian: These jokes are lamer than a lame guy selling lamesauce to an even lamer guy!
Later, in the hallway...
Yangchen: ...
Danny: Everything okay, Yangchen?
Yangchen: No one at this school seems to get my jokes. I don’t understand. This material KILLS with my little sister!
Danny: Maybe the problem is that no one at this school has ever met your cat. It’s basically an ‘in’ joke that only your family would understand.
Yangchen: Are you saying I should bring my cat to school?
Danny: Actually, I was thinking you need to get to know your audience! If you spend some time with the other students here, you can make up some jokes that actually connect with them.
Yangchen: Not a bad idea... I could always use some non-feline material. Let’s give it a try!
Requirements
- A Jock Except Danny (Calivin)
- A Nerd Except Danny (Zayn)
- A Prep Except Danny (Greyson)
Danny: Everyone, this is Yangchen. Yangchen, this is everyone.
Yangchen: Nice to meet ya! Wow. I’m more nervous than my Uncle Randy at a termite convention! Uh, see. He has a wooden leg, and... never mind.
Danny: I’m sure that joke would have been hilarious if we actually knew your uncle! Trust me, spend a day hanging out with these three, and you’ll have all KINDS of material that actually relates to them!
Calivin: I’ll teach you all about sports!
Greyson: And I’ll take you to the mall!
Zayn: And I’ll show you my hand-painted, pewter, dark elf miniatures!
Danny: Good luck, Yangchen. By the time you get back, you should have tons of joke ideas that the other students will love!
Time - 18 hours
Yangchen gets to know the other students...
Calivin: Okay, so in football, the quarterback tries to throw to his receivers before the other team sacks him...
Yangchen: Maybe the other team lent him a quarter... and now they want to get the quarter back?
Calivin: Heh. That’s actually pretty funny.
Zayn shows Yangchen how to play Dungeons and Dragons...
Zayn: So in D&D, id you roll a 20, you get a CRITICAL HIT.
Yangchen: Unlike the Dungeons and Dragons movie, which was a CRITICAL DISAPPOINTMENT.
Zayn: Ha! That’s FUNNY and TRUE!
Greyson takes Yangchen shopping at the mall.
Greyson: Oh wow! Looks like there’s a sale at Banana Republic!
Yangchen: Banana REPUBLIC? Am I allowed inside without a passport?
Greyson: Ha! Come on! No ID required.
And later...
Danny: How’s it going, Yangchen?
Yangchen: I’m awesome like a possum! I feel like I really understand my audience now! I feel like an NFL quarterback... a level-99 mage... a fashion model!
Danny: Even better, you’ve been talking for thirty seconds, and I haven’t heard a single joke about your cat!
Yangchen: Thanks for the help, Danny, but I think I need one more favor... See, the morning announcement videos are great and all... But I’ve got my eye on something even bigger... getting into the Comedy Showdown at the Chuckle Shack.
Danny: I’ve heard of that! A bunch of comedians compete, and the winner gets invited back for a paid gig!
Yangchen: To get into the competition, I have to send over an audition tape featuring my best jokes! If I’m going to git the big time, I’ve really got to make sure my delivery is perfect, and my stage presence is top-notch!
Danny: Sounds like you need to study someone with some serious charm... and I think I know just the person!
Requirements
- Yangchen
- A Homecoming Classmate (Eric)
Danny: There’s Eric over there. Watch and learn.
Eric: What’s up, Julian? How’s the arm treating you?
Julian: Strong as ever!
Eric: Hey there, Mia. New shoes?
Mia: They are new!
Eric: There she is! Payton! Looking good!
Payton: Hee hee!
Yangchen: Incredible! People laugh at Eric’s lines even when they aren’t funny!
Danny: It’s all about charm and delivery... and Eric has both in spades. Hey, Eric! Would you mind hanging out with Yangchen today?
Eric: You got it, Danny! Come on, Yangchen. Walk with me.
Time - 20 hours
And after a couple hours of hanging out with Eric...
Yangchen: There’s the man! Big Julian!
Julian: ‘Sup, Yangchen.
Yangchen: What’s up, Mia? I think I saw someone else wearing those earrings... Selena Gomez!
Mia: Heh. I guess I do dress like a celebrity.
Danny: Nice delivery on that line, Yangchen!
Yangchen: It’s all thanks to Eric.
Eric: I just gave you the key to unlock your inner cool.
Danny: Okay, Yangchen. Now you’ve got the material and the charm. Ready to make that audition tape for the Comedy Showdown?
Yangchen: Almost... but maybe you could help me with one last thing? I’m working on a final, killer joke... Can you help?
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- Level Yangchen
Yangchen: Okay, how about this? A jock, a nerd, and a hipster walk into a salad bar...
Danny: And then...?
Yangchen: I don’t know the punchline. That’s all I’ve got.
Danny: Hmmm...
Yangchen: I’m really struggling to figure out this last joke!
Danny: Okay. Let’s try a different one. You tell me the setup, and I’ll give you the punchline.
Yangchen: Right on! Here it goes... What did one hat say to the other hat?
Danny: Stay there, I’ll go on a head!
Yangchen: I get it! A head... ahead! I’m loving the pun! Thanks, Danny. The audience is going to love this!
Yangchen: Okay, Danny... I think I’m ready to make that audition tape. You, uh, don’t happen to know anyone who could help, do you?
Danny: I think I know just the right people for the job...
Requirements
- Yangchen
- A Filmmaker (Contessa)
- An Actor (Zander)
Contessa: And... action!
Yangchen: A bear walks into a restaurant and says, ‘I’d like to order a burger... ...and a side of fries.’ The waiter is like, ‘What’s with the big pause?’ The bear just shrugs, holds up his paws, and says ‘I was just born with them.’
Zander: Haha! I get it. ‘Pause’ and ‘paws!’ Outstanding delivery! That was your best take yet!
Yangchen: So you think the video is looking good?
Danny: It’s looking amazing! Nothing to do now but submit it to the Chuckle Shack and wait!
Time - 16 hours
Yangchen: Good news, Danny! The Chuckle Shack loved my video! That means they’re inviting me to tonight’s Comedy Showdown!
Danny: You did it!
Yangchen: Correction. WE did it!
Zander: It was out pleasure to work with a true comedic talent!
Contessa: Let us know if you ever need help with those morning announcements.
Yangchen: That would be awesome! For now, though, I’ve got a comedy competition to go win!
Yangchen: I can’t believe the show is coming up so fast... I’m starting to get nervous. Would you mind tagging along? You know, for moral support?
Danny: I wouldn’t miss it! I’ll even find someone to give us a ride over!
Requirements
- Danny
- Yangchen
- A Classmate (Berry)
Outside the comedy club...
Yangchen: Look at this line! Are ALL of these people really going to be in the audience?
Danny: You bet! This is a huge deal, Yangchen!
Yangchen: Urp.
Danny: What’s wrong?
Yangchen: Before, I was telling my jokes in front of a camera. Now there’s a huge live audience. What if they don’t like me? I’m freaking out!
Yangchen takes a step away... and then takes off running!
Danny: Wait! Yangchen! Come back!
Berry: Good thing I brought my running shoes...
Time - 22 hours
After a few minutes, Danny and Berry catch up to Yangchen!
Danny: Feeling any better?
Yangchen: Not really... I never realized how terrifying it would be to walk out in front of a hundred strangers!
Berry: Maybe that’s what we need to fix...
Danny: I think I’ve got an idea. You head inside and start getting ready. We’ll be right back with reinforcements!
Yangchen: ‘Reinforcements?
Danny: Okay... Yangchen is nervous about performing in front of strangers...
Berry: So it’s up to us to make sure the crowd’s packed with a few familiar faces!
Danny: Time to head back to the school and spread the word about Yangchen’s performance!
Requirements
- Have 10 Guy Classmates
- Have 10 Girl Classmates
Danny: Okay, Yangchen... NOW are you ready to go on?
Yangchen: Whoa! All of these people showed up... just to see me?
Danny: Yep.
Yangchen: In that case... I’d better get on stage and make them laugh!
Yangchen heads on stage and starts telling jokes. Some jokes are kind of dumb...
Yangchen: Why was Cinderella kicked off the soccer team? Because she ran away from the ball!
There’s some ‘observational humor...’
Yangchen: Have you ever noticed how jocks drive like THIS.... And preps drive like THIS...
Danny: Haha! That’s SO true!
...there’s even a story about Danny!
Yangchen: ...so I’ve got this friend Danny who founded a high school. Who does that, right?
But the best part of the act comes at the end.
Yangchen: One last joke before I take off. What did one hat say to the other hat? Stay there, I’ll go on a head!
The audience bursts out laughing.
Yangchen: Thanks so much, and good night!
A few minutes later, you meet up with Yangchen backstage.
Yangchen: I can’t believe it! I won!
Danny: Believe it. That was an awesome show, Yangchen!
Yangchen: I couldn’t have done it without you.
The next day in class...
Danny: Looks like it’s time for the morning announcements video.
Yangchen: What’s up, everyone? Thanks to all of you who made it out to see my show! Now, who’s heard the one about the guy from Hearst High, the poodle, and the water balloon?
And a few minutes later...
Nishan: I’ve got to admit Yangchen’s gotten funnier... But this routine has gone on for 20 minutes now! When’s algebra going to start?
Julian: Shh... quiet, Nishan. Just let this happen.