This sketch centres around a man called Businessman John, who's all about his business and making potential deals no matter what the situation, be it talking to family or consoling troubled friends. Some people just never miss a business opportunity.
Int. In a personal office. Businessman John is sat behind his desk, and an old friend of his knocks on the door and lets himself in.
Old friend: John! Hi, how are you doing mate? You alright?
John: I'm doing greeeeeaaaat. But the important question is how are you doing my friend?
Old friend: I'm not great really if I'm being completely honest. Really hit hard times with my wife leaving me and being made redundant. Just need someone to talk to, you know?
John: That's fantastic. Do you want to be happy again?
Old friend: Well, yes, of course I do. I don’t think I could feel any worse.
John: That’s great, sir, great, because today I have a once in a lifetime offer for you. Are you happy with your car insurance?
Old friend: Erm…I guess so. Look mate can we just talk about my problems? I’m seriously depressed right now.
John: Oh I’m sorry, sir, I thought you said you weren't happy?
Old friend: I'm not but I don't have a problem with my car insurance.
John: But if you don't do something now then it'll become a problem later. Let me show you something.
John stands up and turns to a flip chart placed behind him.
Old friend: Please I'd rather not.
John: It's ok. Take a seat sir. We're just having a chat. Look at this chart and tell me you’re not impressed by these figures.
The Old friend sighs in frustration, gets up and walks out of the office. John shakes his head in disappointment.
John: Some people just don’t want to be happy.
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