1957
In a secret lab underneath Paris, we see two small figures illuminated by Tesla Coils and Jacob’s ladders.
ONE
I don’t get it! Gertrudestein’s Monster should be rising from the platform right now! I did everything Peter Cushing did!
TWO
Well. . .
ONE
Sure, I might have used a bit more puff pastry, but nonetheless!
TWO
Even the pastry didn’t rise!
ONE
It did a little!
TWO
Not enough to count!
ONE
A rise is a rise is a, well, you know.
TWO
Our boss is not going to find this funny!
ONE
You’re right. Alice be jokeless.