Friday, January 28, 2011

So ideas if you want 'em

I may or may not do something with these--if any of this inspires you, feel free to do something with it. Just let me know if it does so I can keep an eye out for whatever you do!

(I picture this as more of an episode of Law and Order or something.) A huge pop star--like Lady Gaga or somebody like that--is staying incognito at a hotel. A favorite aunt or someone is in a nearby hospital having surgery and she wants to be there--she is really hiding, not pretend hiding, because she doesn't want her family bothered by all the hooplah. She's just idly staring out of the window and witnesses a murder. Not just part of it--she sees the entire thing, including a good look at the killer. She's the only one who actually saw it, and she is able to give an extremely detailed description of the suspect. Hell, maybe she's an amateur artist and can provide her own sketch of him. Think about that--Lady Gaga testifying at a murder trial! Especially just as a witness--she has no connection with anyone in the case.

(A buddy film or tv show)--two guys, cops (natch). One is hot--when he walks into a room all the women turn to check him out. Unfortunately, he knows that, and while he's not a bad guy, he's really into himself and most women get really tired of listening to him talk about himself while he checks out his hair using any reflective surface in the vicinity. His partner, however, while not an ugly man by any means, isn't the type to get many second looks. He is, though, highly intelligent, witty, well traveled, and a really nice guy. So, most women when they go out start with the first guy and wind up with the second. First guy can't figure it out. Second guy has several women who have fallen hard for him and he hates having to hurt their feelings, something else the first guy doesn't get. Story is the first guy is in love with this woman they met during a case--she liked him, too, for a time, and considers him a friend, but she's really into the second guy--and he's into her, too. They both want to keep their relationship a secret because it would just devastate the first guy, but during the course of the show they get outed. Hijinks ensue.

A fun-for-the-whole-family thing--what if your dad was cooler than you? Say he's a music journalist--he works for MTV and routinely interviews all the hot recording artists in rock, pop, hip-hop, whatever. What's more, he actually listens to and appreciates the music, and a lot of the stars consider themselves a buddy of his. He can score tickets (and usually back-stage passes) to damned near any show you want to see. Rock stars, producers, whatever, can be found hanging out at your house.Your classmates will love your dad. You'll hate him. 

If any of that inspires you let me know--I'd love to see what you come up with!

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