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Justin Case
written by: Jean-Philippe Arcand


Justin Case.....Brad Garrett
Mark Manning.....Chris Parnell


(opens in an airport. Justin Case and Mark Manning are sitting, waiting for their plane.)

Mark Manning: (speaking to himself) My flight is late. I wonder what's keeping it.

Justin Case: It's probably because it crashed in a building.

Mark Manning: (confused) That's quite improbable. But why are you thinking so negatively?

Justin Case: Well, it's just in case it happened for real. Because if it did, I would be less shocked.

Mark Manning: Oh...I see...

Justin Case: Let me introduce myself. I'm Justin Case.

Mark Manning: Pleased to meet you. I'm Mark Manning. (they shake hands)

Justin Case: It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Manning. (takes out a large hat from his suitcase and puts it on his head)

Mark Manning: Why are you wearing a hat? Do you think it's gonna rain in the building? (laughs)

Justin Case: No, it's just in case the roof would fall and everyone got killed. That hat is made of pure titanium. It's very convienient if something falls on your head.

Mark Manning: Yes, I suppose.

Justin Case: You should be careful too. Why don't you buy yourself one? I know a great place where you can find some.

Mark Manning: No thanks. I don't think I'll need it often.

Justin Case: You're not very careful. You should buy one, just in case something like a plane would crash right on your head.

Mark Manning: I may be careless, but you are too careful.

Justin Case: We're never careful enough. In fact, I'm so careful everyday I irradiate my food so I'm sure I won't become a mutant.

Mark Manning: Why do you even think about doing such a thing?

Justin Case: Well, just in case a radioactive parasite found its way into my sandwich and if I swallowed it, it would eat my stomach and spread a toxic fluid in my veins.

Mark Manning: (stunned, eyes wide open) I'm sorry Mr. Case, but I think you are insane.

Justin Case: Not at all, I'm just careful.

Mark Manning: You're WAY too careful.

Justin Case: Don't worry, Mr. Manning, you'll learn eventually. I think at some college they give a Be Careful 101 course. Maybe you should try it, just in case something bad happened to you.

Mark Manning: I don't think I'll ever have time to go back to college. I'm already fed up with work.

Justin Case: You should take a break. You know, just in case you had a heart attack.

Mark Manning: My health is fine. And I'm no Dick Cheney.

Justin Case: I know that.

(a radio announcement is heard)

Radio Voice: All passengers on Flight 738 for Milwaukee are pleased to check in at Gate 4C.

Mark Manning: Oh, it's my flight. Don't wanna miss it.

Justin Case: It's mine too. What's your seat number?

Mark Manning: (checking on his ticket) Ummm...25A

Justin Case: What a coincidence! I'm 25B. We can finish our discussion on the plane.

Mark Manning: Sure. But it's possible that I'll listen to my walkman during our chat.

Justin Case: Why is that?

Mark Manning: Well, JUST IN CASE you're boring! (both laughs)

Justin Case: Great, you're progressing. Keep up the good work. Just in case you would get tired. (both laugh. They leave for the gate)

(screen fades)


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