The Procrastination Game

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Panel 1 : Int. Living Room – Day

Kevin sits on his couch, controller in hand, playing a video game. His bird sits next to him.

Kevin

Ugh. This game sucks.

Bird

Then why not play a game you like?

Panel 2 : Int. Living Room – Continuous

Kevin replies.

Kevin

Because if I play a game I like, I’ll get absorbed and won’t do the other things I have to do today.

Panel 3 : Int. Living Room – Continous

The bird ponders.

Bird

So why not do those other things first, then play a game you like?

Kevin

Because playing games is how I procrastinate.

Panel 4 : Int. Living Room – Continous

The bird looks concerned.

Bird

Wow, you’re all messed up, huh?

Kevin

My therapist calls me his “goldmine.”