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Death To Smoochy (2002)
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Rainbow Randolph! Welcome to The Rainbow Randolph Show! Kidnet presents America's favorite kid-show host... the friendliest friend on earth, Rainbow Randolph! Featuring Angelo Pike and the Krinkle Kids! Friends come in all sizes That's right, Rainbow. Friends come in all sizes That's a fact, it's true All the colors of rainbow From mauve to blue Their names are different Their shoes don't match Some like to toss While others to catch One might say "grasp" While the other says "snatch" Because Friends come in all sizes Take it from me Golly gee, size never matters When you want some friendly patter From a pal who is true And can lift you up when you're blue You can count on him He can count on you It's true Friends come in all sizes Friends come in all sizes Yes, they do You know what else comes in all sizes? Our products. They're there online for you at RainbowRandolph.com. Log on, it's not free. You'll let my boy dance up front? Gets to sit in the chair? You want your booger-eater on my show? Of course. - Yes, very much. Then don't tell me how to run my fucking business. We were just... - I'll call you if a spot opens up. Freeze! - Drop the briefcase! I never touched the money. FBI! You're under arrest. I'm Rainbow-fucking-Randolph! Kids love me! You have the right to remain silent. If you give up... Corruption in Krinkleland? Rainbow Randolph busted by feds in midtown Patsy's Bar. May I express that I am as shocked and outraged by this as you. Save it, Stokes! We got nervous sponsors and an angry public. What are you gonna do? - I've compiled a list of replacements... Clean replacements? With background checks? Christ! Where do you dig up these people? I can assure you that this network cannot survive... ...another Rainbow Randolph. Absolutely. It is my mission to find a replacement. A performer of character and honor. Most importantly... Squeaky-fucking-clean! Squeaky clean, sir. Buggy Ding Dong? - Heroin mule. Square Dance Danny? - Wife beater. Princess Poppy? - Don't bust my balls. Skippy Black and the Trolls? - Deported. And the Trolls... Who gives a shit? This is impossible. I want to strangle Rainbow Randolph. Squeeze his neck until his eyes pop out! Before fantasizing, let's save my ass. Sorry, Frank. Sheldon Mopes? Have we sunk to that level already? Smoochy? What a sap! Sap's just the pill we need. Get your feet off. He's a guy in a suit. A foamy. Fabric stuffer. They all are. Marginal talents, off-Broadway runoff... Last I heard, he's playing hospitals and nursing homes. He's bottom rung. - This is the guy! We can do better than Mopes. He brings nothing to the table. Except ethics. Never a whiff of controversy. He's a harmless cornball. Don't make me. - A bottle of syrup with legs! Frank! - Get me Smoochy! Hello. - Hi. This is Nora Wells... Just kidding. It's a machine. Leave a message or catch an appearance. I'm opening the children's wing at the library. Or catch me at the methadone clinic. Remember, you can't change the world... but you can make a dent. - You bet. Thanks a lot, fellas. Ladies, yeah. Looking at the faces, I think it's time to wrap things up. I'll close with a ditty. You may recognize the tune. I took some liberties with the lyrics. If you figure out the chorus, join in. We'll get you off that smack Yes, we will We'll get you off that smack Yes, we will We'll get you off that smack We'll kick that monkey off your back And get your life on track Yes, we will It's important to get started now, though. You know why? Cause the smack can lead to crack Yes, it can Carl, you know what I'm talking about. Sing it with me now. Giving up that smack Yes, we are Take it easy. Mr. Mopes? I saw your performance. It was very spirited. Thank you very much. Sometimes I do a longer set, but... ...once the evening meds kick in, it's pretty much sleepytime. Tough to get a sing-along. At least you know the smack's knocking them out and not your singing. God, I hope so. Can we talk for a minute? I'm happy to do this, but we have trained counselors who can help you. You came on the H train? -Riding the horse? On the juice? -No. It's sweet of you to assume so. I'm Nora Wells. I'm V.P. of development for Kidnet. -You work for Kidnet?! -Yeah. -Are you serious? -Yeah... ...as a heart attack. I'm glad I didn't know you were here. That might have thrown me off. I was born November 11, 1970. You know what else happened that day? The first Sesame Street. You wouldn't believe what it took to get soy dogs here. Hello? People, wake up and smell the future. Organic, twice the protein and nobody gets killed. I'm gonna get you on these gluten-free buns. -We will change the world! -All right, Sheldon. Like I was saying, my friends are always saying: "As talented as you are, if you don't learn to sell yourself a little... ...you'll always be playing to a very appreciative, but limited audience." Spirulina with almond butter? -Sure you don't wanna try? -No. This is children's entertainment. It's about doing good work. Having integrity. A good show, with the foundation of a positive message. You can't build a foundation with plaster of Paris. You use concrete. That is concrete, sister. That is integrity! I can see that. -Sorry. -Listen, Mr. Mopes. The reason I'm here... Kidnet is currently looking for a performer... ...with convictions and integrity. Somebody like yourself. Hold the phone. Kidnet is finally ready to pursue a show of Smoochy caliber? I mean, to commit to Smoochy quality? Yes, I believe we're ready to push ourselves to that level. I knew it! I knew it. I knew if I waited long enough... ...I knew somebody would come along one day... ...who took a look at me and understood what I do. That's you. You get me. I'm afraid so. Well, Nora Wells, Miss V.P. of Development... ...let's you and me go make history! I like it. Get your $50 bump for working in smoke this week. Hey, Angelo. I was a big fan of your work with the Krinkle Kids. I appreciate you coming over to be a Rhinette. A job's a job. See you out there. Where can you go when skies turn gray Where the sun always shines And the animals play Where every day is a happy day Well, Smoochy's here to show the way Smoochy's Magic Jungle It's a happy, it's a happy Happy, happy place Hip, hip, hip, hooray! I thought you weren't coming. You'd forgotten. Agreed to meet you. I had a dinner engagement. Really? I used to have dinner engagements. Four or five a night. Don't do this, Randy. I'd go to a restaurant, I'd go to take a piss, they'd clear the restroom. You know why? I'm Rainbow-fucking-Randolph, that's why! You through? What? You got things to do? You don't have time for me? The guy who earned for you? Put the Armani surplus suits on your back? The coq au vin in your Brooklyn mouth. We helped each other. Till someone messed up... Who could that be? Right, it was Rainbow-fucking-Randolph! For what? Ass-wipe money. You gotta fix this. I want my old time slot back. I can't sit and watch that one-horn carpetbagger get my time slot. He gets a free ride on my dime. Come on. We got a history. There's nothing I can do for you. You're a pariah. -I can't even be seen with you. -Don't do this to me. I'm going down for the last time. They kicked me out of the penthouse. I'm homeless. Put yourself in my Capezios. The truth is, your shoes have become my shoes. As long as he's on, everything's by the book. No percentage, no skim. Network wanted squeaky clean and they got it. Mopes is sparkling. Please? You got nothing left? Exactly. That's what I've been trying to tell you. What's this? A Rain Forest Benefit freebie bag. Disposable camera... ...Kahla flavored peanuts... ...hand lotions, no animal-tested... Don't ever contact me again, Randy. Get out of the car. You know what to do with the lotion, jerk-off. You'll get yours! The rhino too! Wheels are turning! Even a guy who's squeaky clean falls into the mud. Smoochy and Rhinette dolls would be sold separately. These are prototypes. I've been assured... ...that all the bugs will be worked out. Let's recap. Yes to the Smoochy ice cream, the string cheese... ...the cola. We're in a dick-measuring contest over the shampoo. Time out, people. Let's hold the phone a second. If I might interject. We need to re-examine our principles. We are still trying... Smoochy is still trying to earn these kids' trust. We won't do that by selling string cheese and shampoo and cola... ...which contains no less than two addictive substances. We need to focus on putting together the best show possible. Deliver a positive message, without bells and whistles. Can I get an amen, somebody? Are you with me on this, team? Damn. I got that. Shut the door, please. Now lock it. Thanks. We're deciding if Smoochy-O's are frosted or fruit-flavored. If anybody has a strong feeling... Our survey shows a dead heat. Frosted for old and fruity for young. Have them both. Good. -I like frosted. I like sweeter. -Me too. As a kid I ate frosted. Let's go the old-fashioned way... I want to tell you honestly, I felt... Hey! Nora! Wait up. I thought that was a good meeting today. We tackled some hot issues. I felt once or twice my voice wasn't being heard. That's a conservative estimate. I want the show to have weight. Substance. Silly songs, absolutely, but with a message. Guess how many compositions I have in the Smoochy songbook. -Do you sense my lack of interest? -Over 300... ...on subjects from vegetables to the importance of donating plasma. I'm a valuable resource, Nora. Use me... Okay, stop talking. I'm gonna make this real easy for you. The only reason you're on TV is because Rainbow Randolph is a scumbag. I didn't discover you. I delivered you, like groceries. I got more emotional investment in my nail polish. So don't peddle your sap to me. Your job is to smile and nod your head. Look. I'm not literally comparing Captain Kangaroo to Jesus Christ. I'm saying that the Captain, like Christ... ...was someone you could really believe in. With those guys... ...it wasn't about the bells and whistles, it was all about the work. Especially Jesus. I mean, forget about it. I never saw anybody get buzzed on orange juice. I'll tell you a secret: Pop a little liquid alfalfa in it... ...it's blastoff time. Let me have a Five Crown. -Hey. -Smoochy the Rhino. That's me. I'm a big fan. That's the first time anybody recognized me out of the suit. Burke Bennett. Kid-show talent agent. -Nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you. Network goons are like that. Stokes tried to screw him... ...out of merchandising points. Claimed he had a warehouse full... ...of Dicky Dolls that weren't moving. We're friends for years. I say to him, "Show me the warehouse." I walk out of there with a check for 100 grand... ...Stokes is sitting with his thumb up his ass. That's a great story, but the thing is, with me, I don't care about that stuff. I don't care about Smoochy dolls, chocolate, floor wax. I care about getting creative input on my own show. You know, this rhino came from my womb. Okay? I birthed him. I nursed him. Damn it, I ought to be the one who raises him. It's all about the dough. Once you get money, you get power. Once you get power, you can have Smoochy walk out... ...with a dildo strapped to his head. I haven't thought of that idea. I do see where you're going with this. When you wanna talk, I'll cut the strings. I'll open the magic door for you. Well, how do you like that? I laid the groundwork. He's a bank with a horn. You'll make more with him than Important to the Parade of Hope. It's in the bag. We might have to massage him. Don't make me lose my smile, Burkey-Boy. A special batch of cookies for a very special rhino. How thoughtful of me. They're beautiful. You're going to learn about shame, my dear Smoochy, and I'm your professor. Can we talk? Why was the "Please and Thank You Song" cut? It takes away from the "Cookie Song." The "Cookie Song" is meaningless fluff without it. That's the lesson. The moral anchor. It's cut. And I want the cookie lyrics changed back. I won't encourage kids to eat a lot of sugar. I have to like myself. This is not a sprout farm. You're here to sell sugar and plastic. Do you hear yourself? I won't do it. Does that say "Nora's Magic Jungle"? No. I'm not your puppet. Since when? Get your spongy pink ass out there and dance for the cameras. This is a kid show. Those are children I'm singing to out there. You don't even see children anymore. You just see wallets with pigtails. Bonsoir, le Smoochy. Welcome to Fatty Arbuckle-land. Don't worry, little ones. Rainbow Randolph will return. All right! I'll tell you something. That jiggy-ing and ziggy-ing makes me hungry. When I'm hungry, what time is it? Magic Cookie Time! -What? -Magic Cookie Time! That's right! Everybody in the middle! Get in the middle! Angelo, hit me! Give them a cookie. Lookie, lookie, lookie Here comes the cookie Fresh and organic -No need to panic -He didn't change it. Straight from the soil No tropical oil Sweetened with juice For an energy boost Whatever, fucking peasant. -Who wants the first cookie? -Me! Let's see what we got today! Give them a cookie. My! It's a... It's a... A rocket ship! It's a rocket ship to fly us to Jungle Land! Here we go! Fuck! Follow me! We're flying over the trees on our magic rocket. What a special day! -Special cookies. -Are you blind? -It's a cock! It's not a rocket! -What is this? -Randolph! Get him out! -Look. It's a cock and balls! It's a dick! Chorizo and the huevos! It's a big stiffy! It's a penis! Penis maximus! A willie! Mr. Jiggle Daddy! Get him out of here! The one-eyed wonder weasel! It's Jimmy and the twins. Rumple Foreskin. He made this. It's made from dil-dough. Wave bye-bye! Thanks for visiting! Let go of me! I'm Rainbow-fucking-Randolph. I know the way... I want to thank you all for having this sit-down. We have wrinkles in the communication and collaboration departments. I'm not pointing fingers. You start pointing and someone gets poked. It's not my intention to try and poke... ...either of you. Anyhoo, this is my new agent, Burke Bennett. He has experience facilitating in these situations. I think he'll help us through this moment together. Here's Burke! Thank you, Sheldon. Frank, you see this guy? Take a good look. Because this guy saved your ass. Without him, you'd be sitting in Kaplan's... ...sucking club soda through a paper straw... ...while your table at 21 was occupied by the new Marion Frank Stokes... ...and his twat du jour. -Excuse me. -No excuse for you. We've always made arrangements. Why the fireworks? I'm holding the gunpowder. I represent the man who created... ...owns and controls every inch of Smoochy the Rhino. You seem to forget... ...we found this guy, dug up his corpse, handed him a show... ...when he couldn't sell his face. No, a lot of people went out for that clinic gig. -They hired me... -Let me untangle this web. I don't care if his last job was juggling apples... ...for Pygmies in the Congo. This man fits the bill and you need him. He'll get what he deserves. And what would that be, exactly? To the star and new executive producer of The Smoochy Show. I'm still in shock. Run me through this again. I have complete creative control. Veto power over merchandising. Corporate penthouse. Cushy. I must be dreaming. Think of it as the high life. Get used to it. You'll be pissing on $100 bills just to see the look on Franklin's face. I couldn't. I have too much respect for what he accomplished. Yeah, he's a good man. -What's this? -Keep it down. -What did you do, you snake? -A graduation present. Think of it as a tool of the trade. -I can't accept this. -No? -I don't believe in guns. -Really? When we'd play cowboys and Indians as kids, I was a Chinese rail worker. Trust me, it's a handy accessory to have in this business. Let me get that for you. Oh, boy. When this guy comes over, don't talk to him... ...or he'll stay here yakking all night. Love that one. -Is that Spinner Dunn, the boxer? -Fried beans. You don't retire with an 81 -and-59 record and end up governor. He's gotta be smart to run a place like this. Spinner? He couldn't run a water faucet. He's a mascot. It's his cousin, Tommy Cotter. Heavy hitter. Her and her boys, they run the joint. Irish mob. How do you like that? Strawberries and... Here he comes. Smoochy! Hey, I'm Spinner! -I'm so excited to meet you! -I'm excited to meet you too, Spinner. -I'm Spinner. -Right. -You're a fan of the show. -Smoochy, you know what I love? I love when you do the Jiggy Ziggy dance, you know? The one you do during Silly Time? That's one of our big numbers. You wanna see me do it? -See you do the Jiggy Ziggy? -Yeah! Sometime. I'll do it for you here. Smoochy, I'll do it, watch. -Excuse me, senator. -Sure. -I love you so much. -I love you too. -I'm Spinner. -Right. Hey, Spinner. Come here and meet the senator. You go ahead. It was a real honor. -Smoochy's here! -That's nice for you. Wait till I tell my folks I met Spinner Dunn. -The one and only. -Seems like a sweet guy. Don't go anywhere, Smoochy. I'll be right back after I take a dump. I think you made a new friend, kid. Since Randolph got pinched, there's air in the pipes. How are you fixing it? The rhino's still a little green. Eventually, he'll come around. He has to get a taste of how we do things. I have no time for "eventually." Eventually, we get old and die. Sometimes "old" doesn't happen. I'm doing my best. The network is watching closely. You got a problem, son. The rhino better learn to play ball, and soon. Otherwise, he might need a little coaching. Wipe your forehead, Frank. You got plenty of time to sweat. -Who is it? -Open up, baby, it's Randolph. It's been a long time. -Randy? -Angie. Fucking traitor! -You left me for the rhino! -I gotta eat, don't I? You strapped that horn on pretty fast! You're a Krinkle Kid, say it! -Rhinette. -Say it. "I am a Krinkle Kid." Say it before God and all the bones of the saints! I'm a Rhinette, got that?! The Krinkle Kids are 10 feet under. With you. I missed you so much! Can I stay here? I got no place else to go. They kicked me out of the penthouse. Sons of bitches. That's how I got this. I got liens, back taxes, lawyers' bills, threats against my life. I got the whole world up my fucking ass! Don't you worry. I got a long memory, baby. Because what they sow, they going to reap, Angie! Stop doing this. Don't piss your life away. But it's the rhino, Angie. The devil sent him from hell to destroy me. Smoochy is the face of evil. Congratulations, Sheldon. -Congratulations, Mr. Mopes. -Thanks a lot. Mr. Mopes, let me get that for you. Your office is over here. If you need anything, let me know. No, I gotta work tonight. I can't. I'll come Sunday. Okay. That's... I want to talk to you for a little bit. Ma, can I call you back? Some asshole's screaming at me. Thanks. Bye. -Yeah? -You didn't have to get off. -lf I didn't, you'd still be here. -I am. I'm hoping to correct that. Listen, Nora. I can understand it might feel a little awkward for you... ...maybe intimidating, now that the power has changed. I still value your input. And I consider you a partner. Never. Even if I live to be 1000 and see the second coming of Christ. I know we're not partners yet. Let's make a game plan. Let's pencil in a few lunch dates, or go on a retreat! Just you and me, alone. Chewing the fat, exchanging ideas. Let's plant the seeds of a collaboration. Plant this! You know, Nora... ...has anyone ever suggested to you that yoga... ...maybe a high colonic, could loosen you up? -Get out, hippie! -You get out! You get out! You don't get to tell this boy what to do anymore, you uptight... I'm gonna halt here. HALTis a self-recognition technique. Hungry, angry, Ionely, tired. I won't get sucked into your negative energy. Want me? I'll be in my office. It's the big one. With a view. -They all have views, dumbshit! -Not looking this way! Don't shut my door! Hey... "Have a long and healthy run. Burke." My own patch of wheat grass. Morning! Congrats on the bump. Spinner has taken a real shine to you. Since you come in, he can't stop yakking, "Smoochy this, Smoochy that." That's nice. I like Spinner. He's very sweet for such a... ...big fella. -Can you give him a little floor space? -Floor space? A part on the show. You're the executive producer. You call the shots, right? Yes. Yes, I do. The thing is, television is a very complicated medium. Not just anybody can be a success at it. I like Spinner. But his chances on television are as good as mine in the ring with him. Know what I'm saying? It'd be painful. This makes me very sad. -What's wrong? -Nothing. I'm just... ...very sad right now. Who made you sad, Tommy? I don't like to mention names. Say, fellas, I just remembered. We got a part Spinner would be perfect for. That's the solution. You're a good boy. We remember favors. You're welcome at our place anytime. Come on, boys. Okay. Thanks for stopping by. Hello? Better grow eyes on the back of your head. I won't sleep until worms are crawling up your ass! I'm going on safari, motherfucker! Safari! Gee whiz. What a day! Do you ever knock? Congratulations on your ice show. -Sellout! -What are you talking about? About you, and how you're a phony like all the rest. "I'm Smoochy. I don't care about money. It's about a good show without bells and whistles." You look good with your foot stuck in your mouth. Jam it in there nice and tight. What happened to your precious integrity? Or is that just part of your dog-and-pony show? I never agreed to a show! Do you realize the shekels we can take in? These things represent everything I'm against. Mindless spectacles whose purpose is peddling overpriced sugar water... ...and cheap plastic toys that splinter... ...and get lodged in some kid's septum. -Where's our dignity? -I know you got an ethics fetish. You can't change the world, buddy. But you can make a dent. No one has ever refused an ice show. Until now. Smoochy doesn't sell out. That's it! You should be proud to have a client who can say that. Yeah, I'm doing backflips. Wasn't that fun, in an awkward sort of way? It sure was! Did I do good? I did good, right? -You did great, buddy. -I'm gonna go get drunk now. Okay, be careful. -Hey, lady. -Hey, nice job. Casting mental patients. I like that. Cut that out. Golly, he's not a mental patient. He's a nightclub owner and an ambassador for his sport. He just has the sweet disposition of a 5-year-old. And a cousin named Tommy Cotter. At least he's got a sense of humor! That's more than I can say for some people. What? -Hi, there. -How are you doing? Get in. That's okay. I'll grab a cab. Humor me, rhino. How do you like that? Merv Green. Nice to meet you. Ever try saying that without the gun? I represent the Parade of Hope. Maybe you've heard of us. -You raise money for hospitals. -We've added a brick or two. There's talk that you're pulling out of the ice show. True? I'm not "pulling out," because I never agreed to do a show. Nor would I ever agree to do a show and... ...how is that your concern? The Parade of Hope has sponsored every ice show since 1964. We take a little, everyone's happy. So let's not buck history! For the gazillionth time, I have no interest in doing a show! If that's all, let me out and we can say happy trails. Can I have the far corner? Tomorrow, Smoochy raises his baton for Parade of Hope. Banquets, benefits, I want it all. You can pull over. As far as the ice show goes, I suggest you shop for skates. This is unacceptable! I'm calling the authorities! Don't. Rat on them and you'll be lucky to find your toenails. They're the roughest charity. You haven't been listening! I was threatened by an organization that's supposed to help children. -What kind of world is this? -The real one. My advice? Consider the ice show and stay healthy. Well, how do you like that? -Hi. -What did I do now? Can I come in? Sure. -Everything okay? -I'm drunk. Not that I want to make you feel bad... ...but with alcohol, you're consuming empty calories. I came here to apologize. -Really? -Yes. And on these rare occasions when I feel the need to apologize... ...it helps if I'm shitfaced. -I'm supposed to feel honored? -I may have been harsh the other day. A little out of line. Don't worry. Last week you called me a pasty-faced, no-talent hack. -You're not doing the ice show? -No. Now I know what they're about. -Why didn't you tell me? -I don't want to spoil all your fun. You get such a sparkly glow when you berate me in front of everyone else. I may have become a bit hardened over the years. I bet. Sincerity is an easy disguise. It's hard to know who's on the level. That's true. I've been learning a lot about that myself lately. "Sometimes light is really dark. Sometimes crows can sing like larks." "Sometimes winter feels like spring. Don't think you know everything." -Rickets the Hippo? -You remember him? When I was a kid, he was the one face I could trust. He was my inspiration to work in kids TV. Me too! I took an anger management class in college... ...we had to name a person representing love and patience. I named him. -He's the reason I created Smoochy! -I don't believe this! When I tell people about Rickets, they look at me weird. He was the best! You remember the Klunky-Wunky? I did it for my first Holy Communion. -Get out! You did not! -Yes! You? The whole, like... From me to you -I should go. -Wait. -Stay a while. I got Rickets on tape. -It's late. You sure? I got some fennel tea. We can hang out. -You should get that. Bye. -It's okay. I'll see you down at the store. -Hello? -Mr. Mopes? I'm Benjamin McKnucklepeck. I'm calling from Parents for Decency in Children's TV. Have you heard of us? No, but that's an issue close to my heart. I was just talking to... Tomorrow we're having a banquet. We'd be honored if you performed. We want to present a plaque to you for your commitment to children's TV. The presenter will be a young orphan with mild asthma. Can you attend? Yeah, I'd be happy to. That'd be great. See you then. I want to thank you for picking me up. No worries. A chance to have Smoochy at our soire... ...I'd stick my willie in a nest of funnelwebs if I had to. That sounds extreme. Just try a "please." You're funny! There's vodka and chips back there if you're hungry. I don't know if you're aware of it, but food like that can lower your chi. I've never eaten Korean food. Thanks for the information. That's why the wee ones love your show. You can learn and laugh at the same time. It's such a fresh change from that dreadful embezzler, Rainbow Randy. -What was his name? -Randolph, I think. Randolph! That's the scoundrel. Probably gay too. What did you say? He's a pillow biter, you know? The old... I don't know about his sleeping disorders. But I do think he's got some problems, alcohol and anger to name a few. What do you mean? I feel sorry for him. He has issues. But don't you take a particular glee in the fact you stole his time slot... ...and you're shoveling dirt on his corpse? No. I wouldn't take pleasure in someone's misfortune. Truth is, I thought he was pretty talented. He's a miserable cocksucker! A fucking asshole! You hate him, admit it! Where did you say you're from? The wee ones are ready for you. I'm ready. Give me my ax. Here we go. Let's shake a stick. -This is really exciting for me. -Me too. I never played in a tractor parts warehouse. We keep it no-frills. It's all about the wee ones. Great attitude. I wish more people felt that way. -Know what my motto is? -Something inane. "You can't change the world, but you can make a dent." Don't worry. You're going to make a dent. -Go out there and hook a horn! -Thanks! Auf Wiedersehen. -Smoochy the Rhino! -Hello, New Jersey! It's great to be here, kids! Sing along if you know it. Friends, friends, we all got friends You've got me and I got you Friends, friends, we all need friends It's our pals that get us through If I had a dollar For every friend I've made You know... ...it's a little hard to sing to your friends when you can't see them. Could we just kill that spot and bring the houselights up? Heil Smoochy! I hope I'm dreaming. Freeze! This is an unlawful assembly! Hands on your head. Line up! -Do you read Mein Kampf? -Is Smoochy code for "white power"? Is Adolf Hitler your personal hero? -I don't hate anybody! -You don't hate Nazis? How does it feel to be a racist scumbag? Here at the Kidnet jungle, the rhino's now extinct. The Smoochy slot will be safely occupied by cartoon reruns. Hello, nipple-nibbler. The rhino's a Nazi. The rhino is screwed-o The rhino is screwed Nora! Nora! -It's me. I gotta talk to you. -There's nothing to say. They're calling me fascist. I'm being compared unfavorably with Goebbels. Hey. If the jackboot fits... You believe what they're saying? I don't have to. The picture said it all. That was a setup. I'm telling you! This Fetalkunkle guy said it was for kids. I had no idea it was a Nazi rally. You'd think the 50-foot swastika might have given you a hint. That was later. The light was in my eyes. It was like a nightmare. Suddenly... Wham! It's jackboots and Gestapo and "Smooch Heil, Smooch Heil!" I need your help. I'm in a pickle here. The fact is, I don't know you, okay? -What? -Not really. Don't expect me to go out on an emotional limb here. But, Nora... Nora! What about the Klunky-Wunky dance? I was drunk. Don't read too much into it. If you want a cup of juice, the well's dried up. City shut her down. Bastards will slap a new pair of tits on the Statue of Liberty... ...but they won't help a poor hophead. Just once I wish I had a little clout. I'd set things straight in this town. Believe me. Hell of a world. Hell of a world. What do you want? Can you spare 60 seconds for a smiley old face from your past? Hello, kitten. Here's the good news. You and Frank are in a bind. I'd be happy to end my sabbatical and come back. I could start Monday. No meat. When did you become a vegetarian? Call costumes and props and tell them that the old R-man is back. Ready to start whistling tunes for the kids. Whose toes you gotta suck to get a drink? You got three seconds to pry your ass off my couch. You need someone for that slot and I'm here to reclaim what's mine. In case you forgot, you're a criminal and a scumbag. Have you forgotten what we once had? That was a long time ago. I was young and stupid. And limber. Why we broke up, I'll never know. You were an asshole, and I didn't love you. We could have worked through that. Goddamn it, Nora! The public is clamoring for me. I'm a patriot compared to Mopes. He's a Nazi and gay. He was checking me out in the car. -What's that mean? -What? He was checking you out in what car? No, I'm just saying it's a vibe, you know? Kind of a homosexual Nazi vibe. Something that emanates from the TV. What's with the costume? Big erect horn. You're talking fast. What do you mean? I'm not. I still love you, Nora. Were you at that rally? You had something to do with this? Did you set Sheldon up? I know why we broke up now. Always with the accusations. Bitch, bitch, bitch! I miss Smoochy. He couldn't have done the things they say he done. He ain't no Nazi. I want Smoochy back. I wanna be on the TV again. I wanna play my cowbell. -Has Burke been here tonight? -Haven't seen him. Can I help you? It's about Sheldon. Sheldon? Hey, what about Sheldon? I'm trying to sleep, asshole! Read the fucking meter another time! Hello there, Mr. Rainbow. How lovely to see you in the flesh. Come here. You wanna tell me about the rhino? This is private property. You're fucking trespassing. Danny, go give Mr. Smiley a little backrub. Start yakking. What are you talking about? You're violating my... You spud-sucking fucks! I'm suing your Riverdance ass! I'll send you all the way back home! -Roy, have you got the hammer? -Always got the hammer, Tommy. I did it. It was me. It was all me. Thank God we cleared that up without further violence. Don't touch me! My name isn't Wandolph, it's Randolph. How is it being the most hated man in America? In a country of Neanderthals, it's an honor. Nora says you have an obsession with Mopes. I barely know her. She's been down on everything. She spreads like cream cheese. What about rumors that you're crazy? That's bullshit! I'm on the same dosage I've always been. Between my client's dwindling cash flow and mounting legal fees... ...he's sinking into a depression. Who grabbed my ass? Get away! Don't touch me! -Very nice. -I've been shot! I'm bleeding! That's salmonella! Someone touched my ass. I want room to breathe. Back off! Man, it's crazy out there. Listen... ...I wanted to say I'm sorry. I'm sorry I didn't believe you. I got swept up in the frenzy of anti-Smoochyism. It's a house of mirrors. You can't always tell what you're looking at. Yeah. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be here. Thanks. Good. -Five minutes. -Thanks. I don't know Spanish, but thanks anyway. It means "good luck." Ladies and gentlemen... ...boys and girls, who's your favorite rhino? Smoochy! You guys are the greatest! Thanks, kids. Thanks a lot. It's great to be back home with you. I know I was away for too long. You probably heard I went through rough times. Life outside the Magic Jungle... ...can get pretty complicated. A lot of ugliness and injustice. Sometimes being a good person... Well, that just isn't always enough. And when that happens, it is hard not to get frustrated. Maybe even start feeling a little bitter. I'll just say it. Sometimes, boys and girls, it'll make you flat-out mad. You know what I do when I get mad, boys and girls? When that pressure starts building... ...to where I feel I won't be able to take it anymore? And this rhino might have to put hurt on someone? You know what I do then? I howl! That's right. I take all the things I don't like and I let out a big howl. Come on and howl with me now. Howl it out! Take all that frustration inside... ...ball it up and let it out in a howl! Thanks a lot, kids. I feel much better now. So who wants to do the Jiggy Ziggy? Smoochy is back! And boy, did we miss him. Shut up! Bad. Very bad. Too much for brain. Pressure building. His popularity is stronger than ever... I despise you! I loathe you! Bastard son of Barney! Die, you son of fluff! Illegitimate Teletubby! Die, Muppet from hell! Die, you foam motherfucker! What are you doing? That's a picture-in-picture! -It was an accident. -I want you out of here! Where am I supposed to go? -Put your slippers on and get out! -Please! I need help! I don't care anymore. I helped you. You abused it. -I missed you so much! -I missed you too, pal. Sheldon, look, I been practicing and practicing. I'm getting good at it. You want to see me march? No, but you're going to anyway. You gotta love him. First, the good news. I've given it thought and decided... ...I am gonna do the ice show. Now I got a bar mitzvah boy! That's a great decision. After everything, I realized... ...it's a crime to waste your power. -Rock bottom is a college education. -Ready for the really good news? I'm doing it myself. No sponsors, no vendors, no crooks. Not one dirty hand will touch this. No one's gonna make a penny off of these kids. The Smoochy on Ice show will be squeaky clean. As far as the refreshments go, they will be provided by me. And for free. Sodium-free pretzels, apple slices, organic smoothies. Everything healthy. -Wanna hear the best part? -I'm holding my breath. Half the profits will go to rebuild the Coney Island Drug Clinic! Are you telling me you wanna give away half the profits? -Not half. AII. -All the profits! The other half we use to fund education programs. Big junkies come from little junkies. We'll nip it in the bud. You can't do a show and cut out the vendors. Not the Parade of Hope. It's suicide. No, it's not. You're the one who taught me. You got muscle, you make the rules. I'll tell you something, I'm feeling strong right now. I got my clout back and I'm gonna use it. Make it happen. Shel, help me. He's banging this thing from morning till night. I hate to take it, but I got a headache from me eyes to me ass. I love Spinner, but I owe you. I'll see what I can do. Give him something else to do on the show. Anything. So long as it don't clang, chime or honk. Bless you. Save the rhino! Save the rhino! Save the rhino! Save the rhino! The African black rhino. -Here you go. -Thank you. Before it's too late, make a donation! Thank you very much. Save the rhino...! I need saving! Not that ottoman with a hood ornament! Save the Rainbow! Your client's put me in a hazardous situation. A situation Merv Green holds me accountable for. Enough said. Rhino's got me in a box with no ventilation! I feel for you. What can I do about it? I bring you in. On everything. You'd be my partner, down the middle. Even ice shows. We got a chance to get back on track. We gotta get rid of the rhino. The good old days. Pre-rhinoceros. Let me noodle it. No one freezes me out. I don't care how many clinics he's saving. We gotta deal with this. Rhino's out of control. You're aggravating me. I'm here to educate. Stokes will get an education on the pH balance of the East River. This is about Mopes. The rhino's become a menace. -He's talking to people he shouldn't. -That's an ugly string of words. He thinks he'll clean up our business. There's only one way out of this, partner. Boys, we have a serious problem. This is a story about a venomous rhino... ...and his aggressive campaign... ...to slander, vilify, defame, denigrate... ...and villainize my good name! But the one thing he can't do is take away my life. Only I can do that. Smoochy did this to me. I can no longer live in a world where the innocent suffer... ...and the wicked thrive! I'm sorry to put you through this, my friends. Don't try and talk me out of this. You won't see another Rainbow Randolph in this lifetime. This is for you, Smoochy! You did this to me! No! What you doing, Rainbow Randolph? It's okay. It's Smoochy! Come on! Come on, it's Smoochy. Let's go. I love you! God! What does it all mean?! He slams the door, he stomps his feet Sends me to bed with zilch to eat But my stepdad's not mean He's just adjusting His temper's bad and he's a slob He's bitter cause he lost his job But my stepdad's not mean He's just adjusting So three cheers for the man That I proudly call Stan He's not quite a dad or a brother Yes, he gets cross But still, he's the boss And besides he takes care of my mother Be patient with new friends like Stan It's tough to be Mom's second man But your stepdad's not mean He's just adjusting So remember, kids, a stepdad is a lot like a new puppy. They need patience while they adjust to their surroundings. But remember, if he's ever abusive to you or Mommy... ...what are the magic numbers? That's right! Now, I am very excited... ...to introduce a surprise visitor to Jungle Land! Welcome, all the way from the Lalwood Downs Rhino Preserve... ...my cousin, Moochy! Come on down here, Mooch! You big drink of water! How are you? Thanks for coming all this way! Say hello to the boys and girls out there. My name is Moochy. Yes, we've established that. This costume's making my nuts itch. That was so much fun! Man, did you do great! And the ice show is gonna be so much fun! I'm gonna skate out in circles and then I'm falling on my ass! You're looking forward to it, aren't you? Boy, being back at the coliseum, back in the arena... ...and with the crowds, and they're just cheering... ...it's gonna be like... It's gonna be like heaven. It's gonna be great, champ. Sheldon, I love you. I love you too, buddy. I'll tell you, I'll go to the locker room... ...and take all my headgear off, and you... Okay, okay. All right. He's excited about the ice show. I've been reading so much about it. We're getting a lot of ink. It's great. It's great, what you're doing. Thanks. You inspired me to use my juice to put that together. I really do appreciate that. Good. Thanks. -The stepfather segment went well. -Oh, yeah? I don't know what was going on with the... The energy was just really, really clicking. Yeah. Yeah. You're not full of shit like the others? You're for real? Totally! I mean, I couldn't tell. First, I thought it was an act. And then I just thought you were a simp or something! It's understandable. There was the whole Nazi thing! I forgive you for that. What round is it? Former heavyweight contender Lawrence "Spinner" Dunn... ...was found shot to death in a rhinoceros outfit early this morning. How'd you hit the wrong rhino? Who knew he had a cousin? They're identical. Smoochy's fuchsia, Moochy's burgundy! Read a paper! -You have to go back to kindergarten?! -All you said was hit the rhino. -I'm not taking the blame for this. -I'm not through yet, rhino. Your time will come! -He wanted to be in the show so bad. -Stop torturing yourself. I'm sorry, Spinner. I'm so sorry. -He loved you, Shel. -I know. I guarantee that fucking Randolph has seen his last rainbow. We'll cut off his balls and shove them up his ass! Maybe we should leave it for the cops. Cops won't do the ball thing. Against policy. Don't forget, this was meant for you. From now on, everywhere you go, we go! -I'll be fine. -Fine, nothing! As Christ is my witness, no one's touching a hair on you! -Spinner would've wanted it that way. -Poor Spinner. All right, boys. Let's go pray and get shitfaced. Yeah, you do that. You have one for me, okay? Try not to hurt anyone, Roy. What would Jesus do? How long was Randolph in your apartment? Just a couple of nights, officer. Smoochy? Tommy's here! Tommy and her boys are here. You sure? The cops have a lot of evidence against Randolph. We investigated ourselves. Cousin lan from down at the morgue. You met him at the wake. See the neck? Snapped like a twig. Animals. Parade of Hope. They like to sign the tab. -What's that guy's name over there? -Merv Green. This is one tab they should have left blank. I knew he was a jizz-bag when he grabbed my ass at Feed the Children. Mr. Green will get a first-class ride through the justice system. It's all taken care of. How do you mean? Sometimes in this life, a man's got to answer for his indiscretions. It was a mistake. An honest mistake. I was just trying to help the children! -You like kids, huh? -Sure, of course! You know fairy tales then. Tell him the one about the prick... ...that gets his head chopped off with an ax! No! I don't feel so good about this all of a sudden. -We took his head and... -Okay, that's definitely... ...more information than I care to have at this point. I'm having second thoughts. I can't do it! Relax, it's all good. They found Merv's head in the Grand Concourse. We'll take the whole ball of wax. Going in with Buggy Ding Dong's a mistake! Leave him to me. Once he does it, the rhino's dead. We light up the Macanudos! Relax! Where is our guest of honor? -Our smack addict? -It'll be fine! We're relying on a smack addict. Terrific. Sorry I'm late, man. I fell asleep at the bus station. Looking good, Buggy. Excuse me if I smell like piss. You know how it is. God help us. -You want a drink? -Vodka. I do this thing tonight and the spot's mine? With a bow on it. The thing is, we gotta put it to rest. The rhino is up way past his bedtime. Buggy? We're in, right? We're set? Sure. Look at all the pretty lights. Every cop's looking for you. You have to stay put. -I wanted to be a priest. -I know. Do you believe in angels? I saw one in Times Square. This little angel with curls. She was the only one that cared about me. She saved my life. You don't want to kill yourself. You know that. Perhaps it's time to heal. Admit that Smoochy has won and gracefully march forward. Now you're talking. This is a big step, I'm proud of you. Did you bring lunch? Chicken and stars? Just like you asked. -May I have some? -For a smile. Attaboy! I got you some crossword puzzles and stuff to read. You okay? First he takes my career, then my life, now my girl. She's not your girl anymore. The balls on that fuchsia fuck! I'll tear him apart! Piece by piece! -Piece by piece! -You said it's time to heal. Stop it. I'll take him apart, hoof by hoof! Horn by horn! -Once and for all, now and forever! -What happened to marching forward? Motherfucker! Yeah. Can I help you? I got news, Nora. Buggy? How you doing, apple cheeks? Long time, no see. -What are you doing? -I got business with Stokes. Oh, yeah? Yeah! He's gonna put me back on the air. He's gonna give me a shot. I'm gonna take the rhino's place. -What are you talking about? -Buggy Ding Dong shall rise again. Like a magnificent phoenix, or some other town in Arizona. I've always been smitten with you, baby. -Let me show you my Buggy bumper. -Back off, Dracula! Keep in touch. Keep in touch. Stokes cut a deal with Buggy for the Smoochy slot. Buggy Ding Dong, the host of Buggy's Bumpy Railroad? Until he discovered the joys of black mule heroin. Why would Stokes replace Smoochy with a smack addict? I don't know. Somebody toss me a beach towel, because my head is swimming. What's up?! Two for the price of one! How convenient. How serendipitous. -Get the fuck out of here! -You eat with that mouth? -Okay, let's just all take it easy. -Bite me, Buddha! I had her first. -What? -That's right, baby. You snatched her away, now you gots to pay. -Cork it, asshole! -Wanna explain what this is about? Didn't she tell you of the love we once had? Passionate, yet tender. Old-fashioned, yet experimental. Randolph, you've lost your mind. Enlighten the lad, Nora! You were such a hot little brood mare. -Does the bridle still fit? -Watch it... Experiments? I've had firmer handshakes. Please. It's small, but it's fierce! Hold the phone here. Are you telling me this is true? You and him? No. You know, yeah. How do you like that? You're just an action figure for her collection. Shut up before I jaw you again. I got Mr. Boomy, missy! Tell him about Jingle Jackson. You dated Jingle Jackson too? She used to like to play with his bells. What about Wally the Whale? How could you do it with Wally? There she blows! I can't believe you didn't tell me about this. Listen, Sheldon, I'm not proud of it. But there was a time in my life... ...when I was a bit of a kiddie host groupie. -My God, I feel dizzy. -This has nothing to do with us! You're different. It was another time. I was another woman. You've shown me a world that I never thought could exist. -Really? -Yes. What the fuck am I watching here? Your little soap opera? Shut up! This is my show! Do you know the power of a condemned man? I don't think you want to hurt anyone here. Go blow yourself, Martha! Look what you've done to this place. Dian Fossey! When I lived here, it was Bob Fosse! There, I had a painting of a naked chick holding a plant. Very tasteful, no bush. Not a picture of your mother! We know you didn't kill Spinner, so just cool your jets! Thank you, Mother Teresa. Tell that to the mob outside. They want my ass! I'm like a goddamn toaster at Macy's! Randolph's ass, aisle three! We'll go to the police tomorrow. I'll explain everything. It'll all work out fine. Just trust me, Randolph. Do not start with your magician's tricks, young Moses! I am Pharaoh! And you are my slave. And this is my kingdom! Rainbow Randolph is the man Yes, oh, yes, he is He's the prez of Rainbow Land Yes, oh, yes, he is With some fun, fun here A laugh, laugh there Here a dance, there a song Everywhere is fun, fun Rainbow Randolph is the king -Get the gun. -What? Get the gun. -You're hurting me! -You wanna go down in flames? The flames are too hot! They're driving me mad! Go ahead, kill me! Go ahead, finish me off! I'm nothing! Put me out of my misery. You're not nothing, all right? You're bitter, misguided and you got issues with sexual identity. But you're Rainbow Randolph. That's worth something. You've made a lot of children happy. Will you be my friend? Sure. I love you both. -You're going down to their level. -I'm just wising up. She's right. Don't make the same mistake I did. Keep your dignity. My balls! They're on fire! I appreciate everybody's concern. But I know what I'm doing. I tried. We gotta get to the arena for the show. You can stay here as long as you like. You'll be safe. -You've got a good man there. -Just rest. He's the real thing. You're the real thing. Thanks. I'm a fraud. A wicked man who's done wicked acts. Well, it's like the song says: "We all got our bad days." -Buggy. -Angelo. What are you doing?! I thought you cleaned up! I did. I cleaned up half the poppies in Asia. -Can I get a pretzel? -lf that's what you want. With mustard. Everything's free. -Here you go. -Salt. Sorry, our pretzels are salt-free. -We should call it off. -I can't. There's a lot of kids and junkies out there who are counting on me. I got a job to do. Come on, wish me luck. -Hi? -Randy, is that you? What will you wear to the show? I hope a thong. -Buggy's been here. -The Dong man? He broke in and lifted my backstage pass. He's doing a job for Burke. Gonna get a show after the rhino's gone. -He's higher than a prom dress in June. -I got a bad feeling about this. -No shit. -I have to go to the show. The cops will jump on you like a trampoline. Burke and Ding Dong equals trouble. I have to save the rhino. Randy! America's favorite rhino. Ladies and gentlemen... ...boys and girls, here's Smoochy! Thank you. Thank you. For myself and the soon- to-be-restored methadone clinic... ...I want to thank you all for being here. Hip, hip, hooray. You all came here to hear your favorite Smoochy songs... ...but we've got something different, something personal to me. I've told you how important it is to be honest about your feelings. If I didn't share with you what I've been feeling and going through... ...I wouldn't be a very honest rhino, would I? I'm going on a journey today and I hope you'll come along. You need your true friends by your side. This is for Spinner. Don't let them get you, Smoochy! It's Rainbow Randolph! No, I just look like him. I'm trying to save a friend from a deranged junkie. For the kids? Okay. Friends come in all sizes. Excuse me. Goodbye, Smoochy. You shot Smoochy, you bastard! Give me the gun! I've gotta kill him! Get off of me! Give me that gun! It's Buggy! -What do we do now? -Survival of the fittest. It's Buggy! That's Randolph! Let go of me, you fucking junkie! I never saw Venice! You okay? I'm fucked up in general, so it's hard to gauge. It's Burke, he set you up! He tried to kill you! There he is! He's getting away! -Burke, get back here! -Sheldon, wait! Look, it's Smoochy! Hey, it's Smoochy! Stop him! -Honey, it's Smoochy! -Smoochy! You pull a gun on me? A gun I gave you as a gift? Where's your etiquette? -I'll tell you a secret about a gun. -What? You have to cock it. Drop it, shithead! Don't you move! -You okay? -Yeah. You... Take it easy. You were my agent. How could you set me up like that? -It was circumstances. -Circumstances? You killed Spinner! It was a mistake. I wish I could turn back time. He was my friend, you son of a bitch! Get up! Get up and look at me! -You gonna shoot me? -Yeah. Not very Smoochy-like. I don't feel very Smoochy-like right now. Wait. Let me tell you something. You fucked with the wrong rhino. No! -Sheldon, halt! -Don't do it! Tommy, stay out of this. Don't destroy who you are for this piece of shit. Give me the gun. My God, what am I doing? Come on, now. That's it. I'm sorry. I don't know how I let myself get pushed so far. You're only human, darling. Come on. Let's go away. What should we do about these guys? Don't worry, we'll deal with them. -You won't do anything extreme? -Even a rat deserves mercy. -Off you go. -Thanks a lot. Macanudos, my ass! We're in deep shit. Deep shit. You boys ever traveled together before? It's a beautiful city, but there's a lot of grime on it, you know? You helped give it a little more polish. You think? Thanks. Let's go home, Smooch. The show's over. No, it isn't. It's just beginning. With great pleasure I introduce to you, together for the first time... side by side, shoulder to shoulder, ladies and gentlemen... boys and girls, please welcome Smoochy the Rhino and Rainbow Randolph! Edited by Raymy |
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