“Never judge a man’s actions until you know his motives.”
— Vikas Swarup
A Short Skit
Characters: Good Samaritan, Old Lady
Scenario: A Good Samaritan stopped to help an old lady with her car troubles.
Conflict: Throughout the dialogue, the Good Samaritan is helpful and attentive; however, a shocking revelation will be uncovered.
Dialogue
Good Samaritan:
“Hello, ma’am, how are you today?!”
Old Lady:
“Not good!” She sighed.
Good Samaritan:
“I’m sorry to hear that. So, what happened?”
Old Lady: “I’ve got a flat tire.”
Good Samaritan:
“Oh no! Bummer, huh?
Old Lady: “Mm-hmm.”
Good Samaritan:
“Can I be of some assistance?”
Old Lady: “Yes, please!”
Good Samaritan:
“Okay, no problem.”
Old Lady: “Ah, you’re so kind.”
Good Samaritan: “Yes, that’s why I stopped. I’m here to help.”
Old Lady: “Now I must warn you; it’s pretty bad.”
Good Samaritan: “Alrighty then, let’s take a look at it. {Clears throat}
Good Samaritan: Whoa-ho-ho, it’s really flat.”
Old Lady:
”Toldja so. It’s as flat as a pancake?”
Good Samaritan: “I know, right?”
Old Lady
: “Well… have you ever changed a tire, young man?”
Good Samaritan: “Well…I-I-I-.” He stuttered.
Old Lady: “Well, have you!?” She asked sternly.
Good Samaritan: “Uh, yep!” He stated hesitantly.
Old Lady: “Are you sure?”
Good Samaritan: “Why, yes, ma’am. Of course, I have.”
Old Lady: “Can you take care of it for me?”
Good Samaritan: “Uh-huh.”
Old Lady: “Thanks a lot.”
Good Samaritan: “Sure thing.”
Old Lady:
“Oh...alright then.” She stated, hesitantly.
Good Samaritan:
“I've gotta admit it’s been a long time, but I’ll give it a shot.”
Old Lady:
“Awesome! My car jack and spare tire are in here." She stated, while opening the trunk.
Good Samaritan:
“Gotcha!” I'll jump right on it.
Note: He started to change the flat tire, but suddenly, there was an abrupt interruption
Old Lady:
“Wait a minute!”
Good Samaritan:
“Hold on, ma’am!”
Old Lady:
“Where on earth are you going? I told you the car jack, and spare tire was in the trunk.”
Good Samaritan:
“Oh yeah, I know.”
Old Lady:
“So, where are you going?”
Good Samaritan:
“To my car.”
Old Lady:
“What for?”
Good Samaritan:
“To tell my wife to record.”
Old Lady:
“Record?!”
Good Samaritan:
“Yeah, from my smartphone.”
Old Lady:
“Wha- Whaaatt!!!
Good Samaritan:
Ha-ha. Ha-ha. Ha-ha. He stated, laughing uncontrollably.
Old Lady:
So, that’s why you?---”
Good Samaritan:
“Yes, ma’am.”
Old Lady:
“The nerve of you!” "Why, you little!"
Good Samaritan:
“Movie star?”
Old Lady:
“Wha-in-the-?”
Good Samaritan:
“Yes, ma’am, and guess what?
Old Lady:
"What?"
Good Samaritan:
"It’s going viral.”
Old Lady: “What's going viral?”
Good Samaritan: “The video. "Do you know what that means?”
Old Lady: “No, I’m afraid I don’t.”
Good Samaritan: “Lady, it means I’m going to be famous.”
Old Lady:
“You're a fraud." She stated, with much angst.
Good Samaritan: "
No. No, I'm not. I just want to be rewarded for an act of kindness."
Old Lady:
"Unbelievable!"
Good Samaritan
: "Have a nice day, ma'am!"
Was there a hidden motive in the Good Samaritan’s volunteerism?
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