(A man in black ambles slowly and deliberately onstage, possibly bearing roses.)
He seats himself in a chair at a table stage left. His name is James Douglas.
J: Everything's a fight these days. We've got to fight evil! Fight racism! Free the Tibetan monks! Help the Bosnians with money, blood, sweat and tears! I see kids walking around today wearing army jackets from some thrift-store, and you know it doesn't mean a thing to them. The kids aren't fighting; it's the Baby Boomers, that's who's at the heart of our modern malaise! They know damn well that they had it better than any generation in American history— no world wars and no AIDS. I, personally, identify with these kids today. But then, I'm young at heart. (violent knock at the door) Probably someone soliciting for some goddamned Mothers Against Drunk Driving- (James opens the door to find three men in nothing but boxer shorts— Elmer, Homer, and Omar)
E: Are you James Douglas?
J: Are you a homosexual?
E: No sir— we are Elmer!
H: Homer!
O: And Omar!
E, H, O: (in unison) We're a pseudo-quasi-ersatz-alterna-white-funk-Chili Pepper rip off band!
J: Chili Pepper wha...?
E: Could you please let us in, sir? We're freezing.
J: Why the hell should I let you into my humble abode?
E: Did you not hear us? We are Elmer!
H: Homer!
J: Alright, alright, come in. (they enter) Now what the hell are you doing here? I ain't givin any money to no charity!
E: We're from the Society for the Humane Treatment of Overused Undergarments, and if you don't clothe us, we'll have to shampoo you (holding up Pert-Plus bottle).
O: Have you ever witnessed an Oriental Shampoo attack? It isn't pleasant.
(E, H, O form a circle around James, shampoo their hands)
J: (nervously) Do you boys like paintings? I could give you one in lieu of clothes— I'm an artist too!
H: Really?
O: Far out! We can't shampoo this guy! (the circle disperses)
J: Alright, now get the hell outta here.
E: We're naked and it's freezing— have you no compassion?
J: No! I ain't got no come, and I ain't got no passion! (grabbing them) Now git! (slams shut the door) Y'know, they say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. They'll find clothes, and they'll be stronger for having suffered. Just between you and me, I know this is some artsy-fartsy play. I know you're watching me, and I don't like it. It's Orwellian. What do you want me to do, jumping jacks? (he starts doing jumping jacks) Now this is character development! This is transformation! I am in the moment! I am playing the lines! I am playing the lines! (he stops) Alright, now I'll sit here and wait. (violent knock at door) Probably another naked rock band...
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