Things that rub me the wrong way: Bored People, Page 2

PANEL 1

Sparrow looks at Rachel expectantly. Rachel continues working.

RACHEL: "Don't you have anything better to do?"

SPARROW: "No."

SPARROW: "Aren't you ever bored?"

PANEL 2

Rachel turns to face Sparrow, still typing.

RACHEL: "No. Unlike you, I am never bored."

RACHEL: "I have a life and interests."

SFX: tak tak tak

RACHEL: "And a plan for world domination."

PANEL 3

Sparrow demands attention while Rachel pushes her away.

SPARROW: "Entertain Me!"

RACHEL: "No!"

RACHEL: "Leave me alone!!"

PANEL 4

Rachel gestures while lecturing Sparrow.

RACHEL: "Maybe, instead of whining that you're bored all the time, you could try doing something to grow a personality!"

PANEL 5

Rachel continues her lecture, looking exasperated.

RACHEL: "Volunteer, read a book, ride a bicycle, get a hobby, learn a language, yeesh!"

RACHEL: "I can easily think of a dozen things I would love to do if I just had the time."

PANEL 6

Rachel gestures dramatically toward a starry sky with Earth visible. Tuna floats in space.

RACHEL: "The world is huge and full of things to do and learn! Look around you!"

RACHEL: "There is a bounty of things to do and see!"

I have often stated that I wish I could buy bored people’s unused time and use it to my own ends. If only.