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An uncompromising look at the world of bland adolescent dating rituals. Woody wants to take Ann to the “Hi-Teen Carnival,” but may only do so under the strictest of conditions. Asking her to go with him, for example, is not permissible. Apparently it is an unforgivable offense to ask a girl a direct question. The date does take place, against all odds, and the teeners attend a rave more wild and debauched than anything the denizens of Zion could imagine.* Urban legend holds that this short was written by Ed Wood, though I’d say it’s far too well plotted.
*Zion here refers to the lame fictional city of the Matrix Trilogy, not the Promised Land of God’s chosen people in the Old Testament. Consult a physician.
A true gem
I'm starting to understand why my parents are so bland. They were herded like cattle into an assembly hall to watch shorts like this. One question: Why the hell do people in the 1950s shorts look greasy and unappealing? By today's standards, they'd be either on America's Most Wanted or in a southeast Ohio trailer park. Thank you for giving us such a hilarious short. I'm looking forward to more.
All The Best,
James Heath Lantz
Keeper Of The Riff Vault
Could be my Favorite
After seeing this, I am glad I did not have to date in the 1950s.
This might be my all-time favorite.
I just love space carnivals.