| The Car Dealership February 14, 1994 Transcribed by Heather (Vice President of SBR) B - (to car salesman) : Don't insult me. So what's the electrical like on this? (She's looking at a dark green Jaguar) . Salesman - Fine. B - Well, yeah, I know it used to be a problem but since they changed the system a few years ago. Salesman - No,no, no, no...we get very few complaints. I bet you're wondering where the battery is. B - It's in the trunk. The salesman slams the hood down and there is Sonny looking at them. S - You underestimate the young lady's expertise. B - Uh..it happens all the time. S - So...you seriously thinking about buying this car? B - Very seriously S - Mmmm.... B - I mean, anyone with any intelligence knows that this is one of the finest automobiles in the world. Salesman - Will you excuse me for a minute? I have a call. S - Sure. It certainly is a beauty. B - Yeah - You know I always wanted to be the kind of woman to get one of these for a Valentine's Day gift and now I am. (as she gets into the passenger side of the green Jaguar) S - Isn't the uh..the gentleman here to help you pick it out? B - No. S - You know, a boyfriend? B - No, I don't have one. S - Oh....you must have a very generous Daddy. B - No, he's dead. S - Sorry, I'm a little lost. Ummm...you said this was a Valentine's day gift? B - Yeah, from the person who loves me most, ME!" (smiling) S - Right. (smiling) B - Yeah, why not? S - That's a hefty chunk of change to be laying down for a girl such as yourself. B - Yeah but I've earned every penny of it. S - Do I want to know how? (both smiling A LOT now) B - (laughs) I'm a professional....model. S - Yeah right....perfume. B - Yeah, Deception, you've seen the ads? S - Very nice, very nice indeed! B - Well I figured since I've worked so hard, I deserve a special Valentine's but it seems I'm a little short on sweethearts this week, so I guess I'll have to buy my own little trinket. S - And a hell of a trinket it is! So, why this model? B - Look at it. I mean, it's the sexiest car on the road. This car has been my fantasy forever. S - No kidding. B - Mmmhmmm... S - And how do you determine sex appeal? B - Power is very important. I mean, 12 cylinders pumping under the hood is about as good as it gets. And there is the physical appearance. S - "Appearance counts right?" B - Oh yeah, it helps to look good. I mean, have you looked at this car? (Brenda starts stroking the car) Have you looked at the way the roof blends into the window and the window kind of flows right into the back? (Brenda stroking the window). S - Wow! B - It's definitely a turn on. S - So, this is a little laid back for you? B - Noooo, this is a classic. I mean this car reminds me of Zelda Fitzgerald or Isadora Duncan, you know the Great Gatsby? Another place and time. Sometimes I think I was born too late. S - Let's hope not. B - Excuse me? S - Do you have a color in mind? B - There's only one color for this car honey, British racing green! S - I'm starting to get a sense of commitment here but its kind of interesting, because its not how I imagined you at all. B - Go on. S - That is you. (pointing out to Brenda the bright red Porsche) B - Is it? S - It's sleek, racy, very, very uh..... B - Red. S - Exotic and if you're nice, I might let you try it. B - You're buying this? I might have guessed. S - Meaning? B - Well, it's um.....I don't know, it's flashy. I mean, there's nothing subtle about this car, no offense. S - It's definitely blatant. But see that's kind of like, the appeal. B - I see what you mean. S - I never saw a beautiful brunette (he opens the car door of the Porsche and Brenda gets in the passenger side) , in a red convertible that I did not want to get to know better. B - Well, that may be but....they're still like night and day. I mean..it's like the difference between old money and new. S - Obviously, one is stuffy and formal and full of rules and restrictions, and the other is basically out looking for a good time, but they're both right on a lot of juice. B - Yeah, but that one (looking at green Jag) has prestige. S - Yeah, they'll love it at the country club, the Quartermaines will be beside themselves! B - And what's wrong with that? S - Well, nothing, if that's the crowd you want to move in. B - Yeah, well it wouldn't hurt you any, I mean a man in your position, you know? S - Hmmm..yeah, what would I need with that crowd? B - (getting out of the car) : The Quartermaines just happen to pull a lot of strings around here and you just never know when they might come in handy. S - Yeah, I'll remember that. B - They'd definitely be good for your reputation. S - That's what its all about, isn't it? Developing a reputation which feeds into an image and suddenly you create a whole new reality. B - You want to talk about image? I sell perfume in the pages of a magazine. S - None of that scratch 'n' sniff for you, huh? B - No, I do it all with my eyes. S - Yeah, I've noticed. How old are you Brenda? B - Old enough to make up my own mind. S - No doubt. B - I'm 18, you have a problem with that? S - Not even a little. You're only young once sweetheart, don't waste it. Sonny walks away and the salesperson walks by. Brenda grabs the salesperson's arm. B - Excuse me, I need to find out about financing. Can you write up the papers for me? Salesman - Absolutely. You will adore this car. (pointing at the green Jaguar) B - No, the red one. (grinning) Salesman - The convertible? B - Shhh ....I don't want the gentleman to know. I'll be back later. Salesman - Of course. Brenda walks, picks up her coat and walks up to Sonny who is studying the red Porsche. B - Bye. S - Happy Valentine's Day Brenda, see ya on the golf course. Sonny walks up to the salesperson after Brenda leaves the showroom. S - It's your lucky day pal. Two big ticket items in the course of an hour. Salesman - Oh sir, but if you are referring to the convertible.... S - No, no, no, that one. (pointing to the green Jaguar) Salesman - Oh, do you know which color? S - Do I know *which* color? There's only one color for this car. (grinning as he looks on at the green Jaguar) . |