Sofa Logic

I arrived at church today and promptly began to dress down for the comedy sketch.  To play the part of the comfortable Christian, I had to go way beyond the norm for me.  I donned pink sesame street pyjama bottoms, a flowery blue gown, and a sponge Bob flannel shirt.  To finish off the hideousness of the outfit, I borrowed a pair of pink and white “bunny” slippers from Amy.  I teased my hair and placed some random curlers in it — believe me, this is a look that I would NEVER do normally.  Ah, the sacrifices we make for comedy, eh?

The sketch is about the person who has become comfortable and “settled” for less in life.  This person is the one who doesn’t want to get off the couch to get involved in anything. 

Unfortunately, we had a technical glitch with the video, so I didn’t get the complete sketch, but here’s a recap and video of the ending:

– I walk in slowly as the “comfortable Christian” carrying a bowl of popcorn, soda, chips, and coffee cups. 

– I plop on the sofa, turn on the TV, and begin to munch on food.

– At this point, I take large handfuls of popcorn and spill most of it on myself as I’m eating and chewing gum (gum and popcorn are not a good mix, btw).  I’m a total slob.  I spill soda all over myself and use a spoon to eat everything off my lap.

– Three angels watch the situation and try to intervene.

– The angels use all sorts of tricks to get me off the couch — invite me off, pull me off, pry me off with a crowbar, tip the couch — but nothing works. 

– I ignore their efforts and continue to watch tv and munch on food (spilling it all over myself as I go).

– Finally, the angels try to lure me off with pizza.  That almost works, but then I take the easy route and start eating popcorn again. 

– The angels’ last resort is to pull out jumper cables and “shock” me off the couch. 

Check it out…

We performed the sketch in both services, so I had to go through my “make under” a couple of times.  I can’t tell you how many people at church were cracking up just seeing my appearance, especially those who know me well.  They know how out of character that is.  It was really fun, though.  And, it was probably the most comfortable I’ve ever been at church — ugly, but comfortable.  Haha!