A high-class social event is being held hostage by the Joker. Joker: HAHAHA! Run, run, run! Batman jumps in from the shadows and lands a punch on the Joker, knocking him to the ground. Batman: This has gone on long enough Joker, time to put you back in the madhouse. Joker: I'm already here (laughs maniacally) The two get into a fight while the socialites look on. One of socialites steps forward. Socialite: Sorry, I - (Batman gets the Joker in a headlock) I was just wondering if - (Batman starts viciously beating the Joker) I was just wondering if I could have a go at him? The two pause to look at him. The Joker is still in a headlock. Joker: You?! (maniacal giggle) What are you going to do? TALK me to death?! HAHAHA! Socialite: Well, actually - Batman: If you've got an idea go ahead. (releases Joker from the Headlock) Socialite: (to the Joker) Look, it's just that I GET you. I get why you're funny. Batman: What? Joker: Haha! I like you. I think I'll shoot you last. Socialite: You see, I'm a professor of comedy at Gotham University, and I've been analysing your humour. You're basically just the antithesis of the order and civility Gotham City exemplifies. Joker: Yeah? Batman: I'm confused. Socialite: Remember when you burned that big pile of money? Well that was meant to be a symbol parodying your nature as a crime lord, your rejection of the stereotypical reward for your actions showed Batman that the two of you did fit into any hero/villain paradigm like he had previously assumed. Masterfully satirical. pause Batman: Ohhh. I get it now. Yeah, I guess that is pretty funny. It dawns on the other socialites too. They all start agreeing with the professor's explanation. Joker: Well when you put it that way... The Joker falls over, dead. Everyone looks on in puzzlement. Batman: You KILLED HIM?! (grabs Socialite by the collar) WHAT DID YOU DO?! Socialite: Well, the Joker's whole existence was one big joke. I ruined him by explaining it. Batman: You killed the joke by explaining it? Socialite: Yes. long pause Socialite 2: I get it! Lights Down |
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