The Jerky Boys, album 3
Title: Balloon Rides
Characters: Frank Rizzo
Summary:
In this humorous skit, Frank Rizzo calls a balloon ride service inquiring about taking a balloon ride. The conversation starts with the caller expressing interest in the experience and seeking information on how to go about it. The representative (Voice 1) explains that they have their own launch ports and balloon facilities.
As the conversation progresses, Frank Rizzo shares a comical anecdote about a previous balloon ride where they were scolded for jumping around in the basket. Voice 1 reassures them that jumping is allowed, as long as the balloon is not damaged. The caller then humorously proposes the idea of bringing things on the balloon to throw down at animals, such as rocks or apples. The representative, unsure about the legality, hesitates, but Frank suggests doing it discreetly.
The conversation takes a more absurd turn when Frank asks if they can bring their own parachute, expressing concerns about the balloons going down frequently. The representative jokes that their balloons are made in America, unlike French balloons that allegedly keep going down.
The skit concludes with Frank stating they’ll call back to see if they can bring their wife along and jokingly mentions wanting to eject her from the balloon. The representative agrees, and the call ends with laughter.
Overall, the skit revolves around the humorous and exaggerated ideas the caller has about balloon rides, turning a simple inquiry into a lighthearted and entertaining conversation about jumping, throwing things from the balloon, and ejecting passengers.
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