I think people are looking too much into where it could fit into bla bla bla.

It's all about the script. I think the writer has made a good job of it as it is, why change something when it's not broken? The copyright thing is what it is, a joke in the script , not something to make people aware of ©.

It's not about a Corporatocracy... this story in no way gets that deep. The story is about copyright infringement. You can't play anything in a public place these days without having to pay.

Yeah... he is. It's just a joke. An exaggeration. For me, it was just an obvious one, and maybe bordering on too obvious for adult tastes. Upon saying that I have found myself laughing along with my kids when they've read something particularly funny in one of their books. Kids love comedy... and it's the best way to get them to respond to TV, film or novels. It's also a huge market, and kids have a massive appetite. In other words, the shit sells.

Look at 'Step Brothers' 'Old School' 'The other guys'  or any other Will Ferrel movie, Superbad, 40 year old virgin, Bad Santa, adult comedy at its best IMO. There's no need to change over the childrens market when you don't have to. There's plenty of space in the adult zone.  

Oh I forgot 'Deuce Bigalow' with Rob Schndeider. One of fav comedies. It's as stupid as shit, not mature on any level but that's what makes it so good.  

Quoted from DustinBowcot It's not about a Corporatocracy... this story in no way gets that deep. The story is about copyright infringement. You can't play anything in a public place these days without having to pay.

Exactly my point. You don't seem to understand the satire very well.

It's satirizing the law putting the interests of corporations over the people. Not copyright. That's why there is an emphasis on police corruption at the end. That's why the story is called Corrupt.

I may have to concede... I didn't know the Birthday Song was owned by somebody... which is where part of my argument rested. As a corporation could not be blamed for a public domain song... which is doubtless where the this story stemmed from. The birthday song is owned by somebody and it is copyright infringement to play it in a public place, ergo against the law.

Hey guys. This is my script. I guess I should have established that it's a comedy sketch. Not trying to establish any characters here. Definitely not a kid. My style is just absurdist.

It is complete satire. Meant for an SNL type thing as someone pointed out above. Hopefully shooting this soon. I only right sketches so I'm a little foreign to how to proper format scripts so I know the vibe isn't completely clear. I'll show it to you guys when its shot!

A little back story... I work as an editor for a reality TV series and on multiple occasions we have not been able to use segments because of the singing of the happy birthday song which is copyrighted and not in the public domain. I thought that was silly and wrote a silly sketch exaggerating the seriousness of using the happy birthday song.

Quoted from Joshua Braddock A little back story... I work as an editor for a reality TV series and on multiple occasions we have not been able to use segments because of the singing of the happy birthday song which is copyrighted and not in the public domain. I thought that was silly and wrote a silly sketch exaggerating the seriousness of using the happy birthday song.

You're right it is silly. I had no idea till earlier that the Happy Birthday song is copyrighted.

Nice one Joshua, I get it. PM me it when you shoot it incase I miss it  

Did Joshua manage to get this shot?