"Based on the generously vague prompt "old-fashioned," day 5 of our #quarantunechallenge brings you a cautionary tale and an old-timey newsreel for modern ears about why you should stay home from Spring Break this year."
lyrics
Listen up, gals and gents, because we've got the info to keep you in the know! COVID-19 is still spreading, but you can help stop it, ain't that the bee's knees! Just take the very simple steps of washing your hands frequently, coughing into your elbow, keeping your mitts off your face, maintaining distance from others, and staying home as much as possible. Say, you there!
Jason: "Who, me?"
Yes, you! I see you're your way to a Spring Break beach party
Jason: "I sure am!"
Well then I've just got one question for ya: what's wrong with you?
Jason: "Huh?"
I said what's wrong with you, you some kind of sociopath?
Jason: "look here, Jack, no virus panic is gonna stop me from living my life!"
"I mean you really can't classify it as a panic at this point and really, it actually might do that; it might LITERALLY stop you from living your life. Because you'd be dead; this is all very straightforward information coming from very smart peop-
Jason: "Applesauce to you, old man; I'm gonna shake, rattle & roll till this all blows over, now who wants to share a drink from the same cup?
Alright, ya know what *noises that indicate I'm leaving the mic and picking something up*
Jason: "hey, what's the big ide- *starts getting hit repeatedly w/bat
Ya know what keeps me at a safe distance? This Louisville Slugger!
Jason: "gahhh, my knees."
*returns to mic, breathing heavily* Well, that about covers it for today. Remember to stay home, stay healthy, and listen to smart people. Please.
credits
from #QuarantuneChallenge,
released May 1, 2020
Andrew Norman: Piano
Peter Ellis: PSA, Percussion
Jason Pluemke: Spring Breaker
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