Sitting Race

INT - Room

There is a row of chairs, and 4 CONTESTANTS stretching by them. All are dressed in running clothes. A JUDGE stands by, checking his watch and holding his whistle.

Judge: Im sure you've all read the rules, but just to reiterate, you have to complete six miles of sitting, and the fastest time wins. We'll be starting in three, two...

He blows his whistle, and the contestants all sit down.

Contestant 1 is sitting completely still, but starting to twitch.

Contestant 2 keeps kicking one of his legs out, unable to stop it.

Contestant 3 has sweat pouring down his face.

Contestant 2 jumps to his feet, and the Judge whistles several times.

Judge: No standing! That's a 45 second penalty!

Contestant 2: Whoa! I couldn't help it, I was pushed!

Judge: I didn't see anything of the kind, 45 second penalty!

Contestant 4 falls off his chair, and writhes on the ground, clutching his thigh.

Judge: We need some medical help, here!

(to Contestant 4)

It's going to be all right, it's going to be all right.

Contestant 4: Am I going to be able to finish the race?

The Judge looks at his spasming leg.

Judge: It doesn't look good.

A SPECTATOR walks by, handing all the contestants paper cups of water, which they drink and chuck behind them .