Wednesday, September 27, 2023

WCC Forever: Episode 4 - The Social Network


Kendrick Stark
So what's up kid? Happy said you wanted to meet.
I don't have a lot of time.

Christopher Parker
Um, yeah. Thanks for meeting me on such short notice, Mr. Stark.
And I really appreciate you bringing me into the Fantasy League this year.
And the QB1 glasses, they're awesome.


Kendrick Stark
Don't mention it.
But please don't tell me you came here for Fantasy Football advice.

Christopher Parker
Umm... no.
I mean, I'm doing pretty well at 3-0, don't you think?
But anyway, I was thinking it's time I focused on something other than football stuff.
I don't know, I wanted to get involved with some major superhero projects.
And I was thinking about the Ultron Project.

Kendrick Stark
Oh? You mean my plan to save the world.
The one that backfired almost immediately
and nearly took out the entire planet?
That project?


Christopher Parker
Yeah, well. Yeah, that one.
I was thinking about it the other day and I was wondering,
do you think I could take a stab at it?
I know you've got a ton on your plate and never got a chance to revisit it.
Plus, I need a senior project for class at UC Davis.
Maybe you could use a fresh pair of eyes.

Kendrick Stark
So you think you can do better than I could?

Christopher Parker
No, of course not.
I'm just saying.. you know?


Christopher Parker
I mean, you're so busy with this Riddler thing.
I can help Mr. Stark.

Kendrick Stark
That's quite ambitious, you know.
And you're serious about this?

Christopher Parker
I am.


Kendrick Stark
I could pull some resources at Martha Industries.
Maybe kick some tires and see what I can do...
but I don't want you bullshitting around.
If you're in, you're in.
I want your word.
If you commit to something, you stick with it, kid.

Christopher Parker
Absolutely.
I understand this is a huge opportunity.
The attack on New York... Butker's Invasion.
You were right, we need Ultron.
And this is my chance to do something that a friendly neighborhood Spiderman can't.


Christopher Parker
And who knows... maybe if we get this right,
there won't be a need for a friendly neighborhood Spiderman anymore.
And then I can just go back to being a kid again.
Enjoying life, playing football.
The simple life.
And yeah, maybe you can stop being MarthaMan as well.


Kendrick Stark
You've thought about this a lot, haven't you?
Did you rehearse that speech?

Christopher Parker
Umm.. a little.

Kendrick Stark
If you do this, you have to be careful.
The way I messed up last time, we can't have that again.
If this falls into the wrong hands, it can get dangerous.
I'll tell you what.
You can come up with the plan and brainstorm some ideas,
but everything comes through me.
I have the final say on all major decisions.

Christopher Parker
Of course. You've got it, Mr. Stark.
You can count on me.

Kendrick Stark
Alright, great.
You start tomorrow.
Welcome to the team, kid.


Christopher Parker
Really?
Thank you so much, Mr. Stark!
I won't let you down.


WEST COAST COUSINS
FOREVER

Episode Four - The Social Network


Jordana Love
Logging onto Yahoo Sports now, brother.
Checking Week 3 results and.... it isn't good.
We only scored 89.50, losing 123.94 - 89.50.
It is our first loss of the season, and we are now in 5th place at 2-1.
Maybe if you had started me, I could've turned this around.

T'Vincent
C.J. Stroud played well in your stead.
It is a good idea to give him some reps, perhaps we can trade him down the line.
How is the rest of the team doing?


Jordana Love
All things considered, we are still in good position.
We may have found something in Tank Dell.
But I am growing concerned about Jonathan Taylor.
Will he play this season, brother?

T'Vincent
He is scheduled to come off PUP after Week 4.
Hopefully we shall learn more by then.


Jordana Love
Well if he doesn't, maybe I can start at RB since you love C.J. Stroud so much.

T'Vincent
Stop it..
I'll consider starting you again this week.


Chigoziem Okonkwo
My King. Jordana, you must come see this at once.


T'Vincent and Jordana walk out into the fields of Wakanda.

T'Vincent
What is it, General?

Chigoziem Okonkwo
Something came through into the atmosphere.
Landed on our land and destroyed your father's monument.
It came crashing down like lightning had struck.
It was very quick, very loud.


Chigoziem Okonkwo
The Dora saw it come falling from the sky.
We think it came from space.
When it landed, it was as if there was an explosion, my King.

T'Vincent
And our defenses?

Chigoziem Okonkwo
It broke through.
Washington Defense wasn't very good.


T'Vincent
Let's see what we have here.


Derrick 'M'Baku' Henry
Ah finally, the King has arrived.
It belongs to the God-man and it is real.
The hammer cannot be lifted.


Derrick 'M'Baku' Henry
I know this, because I have tried.
But now that the Black Manager is here...
we can all bare witness to see if he is truly worthy.


Chigoziem Okonkwo
You don't have anything to prove, my King.
He just wants to embarrass you in front of your Fantasy Team.

Derrick 'M'Baku' Henry
He has everything to prove.
To be a worthy King and a worthy Fantasy Manager,
he should be able to lift the hammer.


Chigoziem Okonkwo
Stay out of this, M'Baku.
He is your King, your Black Manager.

Derrick 'M'Baku' Henry
And I would respect him more, if he showed us he is worthy.

T'Vincent
Enough.
Thor will be arriving soon to collect his belongings.


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T'Vincent's Week 4 Objective:
Lift Thor Rocksinson's Hammer
(Have the Highest Score Among All Managers in Week 4)
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Derrick 'M'Baku' Henry
And until he does, we have plenty of time for an honest challenge.
Do we not?
Are you worthy, T'Vincent? Let us find out.
Lift the hammer.

*Commercial*


*Commercial*


Mark Andrews
President Joe Biden.
What were you thinking?


Captain Covfefe
I didn't do it, Mark.
I didn't shoot the President.
I was waiting in the green room when it all happened.
You have to believe me, I saw it live on TV like everybody else.


Mark Andrews
The evidence says you did.
They have it on camera.

Captain Covfefe
I don't care what they have on camera.


Captain Covfefe
I know where I was and I know what I saw.
I didn't do it.
I have no idea how they have me on camera.
Maybe with today's AI technology?
I don't know.



Mark Andrews
Swear to me.


Captain Covfefe
I swear to you, Mark.


Mark Andrews
But then how did they get it wrong?
The courts, the appeals.
It was the fastest trial in American history.

Captain Covfefe
I don't know.
All I know is someone is trying to set me up.
And whoever it is, they want me in the ground as quickly as possible.


Captain Covfefe
Listen, Mark.
Forget about this.
Whatever this is, I'll handle it.
This isn't on you.

Mark Andrews
You know I can't do that.
You drafted me onto your team, Cap.

Captain Covfefe
Mark, I thank you for your loyalty.
But I'm going to release you from the team.
The team is 0-3, we've had some bad luck and we're in 11th place.
It's not looking good.
You deserve a Fantasy Manager that isn't in prison.


Mark Andrews
I'm applying for the can't cut list.

Captain Covfefe
You can't do that.

Mark Andrews
Yes, I can.
I just need to score a few more touchdowns and Yahoo will put me on there.


Captain Covfefe
I won't let you do it.
I'll find a suitable trade partner.
Just let me know where you want to go.

Mark Andrews
Let's talk about it next week.

Captain Covfefe
Actually, they're transferring me to a State Penitentiary next week.
A place called Fox River.

Mark Andrews
Fox River?


Captain Covfefe
Yeah, why?

Mark Andrews
Nothing...

*Commercial*


*Commercial*


We cut to Martha Industries.


Quentin Beck
What do you mean, restructuring?
Are you serious?
You've got to be freaking kidding me!


Quentin Beck
After everything I've done for this company.
This... this is bullshit.
I want to speak to him directly.
You aren't gonna hear the last of me, you hear me?
This isn't over!


Quentin Beck storms out of a conference room.

Christopher Parker
Oh, hey. 
Hi. I'm Christopher.
Christopher Parker, it's my first day at Martha Industries.
I was supposed to meet someone regarding the Ultron Project?


Quentin Beck
Oh... yes.
Right! Of course, the Ultron Project.
Christopher Parker, I'm Quentin Beck, I'll be your direct supervisor.

Christopher Parker
Oh, great!
Sorry I'm a little late.

Quentin Beck
Oh no, you're fine.
You're right on time.


Quentin Beck
You know what?
Let me make a quick phone call and I'll be right with you.
Feel free to take a look around
and then I'll tell you everything you need to know about the Ultron Project.

Christopher Parker
Yeah, great. That is awesome.
This place is great.


Beck makes a phone call as he glances back at Christopher Parker.


Quentin Beck
Alright. We're all set.
Let's head on over to Meta.

Christopher Parker
Meta? Like Facebook - Meta?
Why are we going to Meta?

Quentin Beck
Oh? Has nobody told you yet?
We've actually been working on the Ultron Project for a while now.
We partnered with Meta last spring.
You know, with all of their resources when it comes to data and technology,
it only made sense for Martha Industries and Meta to work on this together.


Christopher Parker
Wow. I had no idea.

Quentin Beck
Yeah, well come on. Let's go meet him.

Christopher Parker
Meet... him?
Who?

Quentin Beck
Come on, kid. You know who.
Some people like to call him Mark.
But his friends, well, we call him Zuck.
Come on, we're late.


We arrive at Meta HQ with Christopher Parker and Quentin Beck.


Christopher Parker
Wow, Quentin. This is so cool.
I've always wanted to visit the Meta campus.

Quentin Beck
Oh, just wait. You haven't seen anything yet.
This floor is where all the peasants work.
Now the suite level... that's where the real magic happens.


Quentin Beck
Christopher Parker, meet Mark Zuckerberg.
Mark, this is Christopher Parker.
He's our new recruit on the Ultron Project.

Christopher Parker
Oh my God!
It's such an honor to meet you, sir.


Christopher Parker
This is such an exciting opportunity, you have no idea...



Christopher Parker-206
I'm really looking forward to working with you
and getting to know you better Mr. Zuckerberg.

Mark Zuckerberg
We're excited to have you.
I hear you're a brilliant student at UC Davis.
Here, have a seat.


Christopher Parker-206
Yes, of course.

Mark Zuckerberg
So, Chris. Can I call you Chris?

Christopher Parker-206
Sure.

Mark Zuckerberg
I heard a rumor about you.


Christopher Parker-206
About me?
Really? What kind of rumor?

Mark Zuckerberg
I heard that you do a lot of drugs.


Christopher Parker
What? No, I don't do drugs.
No sir, not at all.
Where did you hear that?

Mark Zuckerberg
I saw it on Threads.
Relax. This isn't an interrogation.
And I pass no judgement if you do.

Christopher Parker
But I don't.


Mark Zuckerberg
Good. Because I'm going to need someone
with a good head on their shoulders to get this done.
A straight shooter.
Kendrick's code. The one he worked on with Dr. Banner.
Do you have it?

Christopher Parker
Umm.. yeah, I think Mr. Stark uploaded it to my QB1 Glasses.

Mark Zuckerberg
QB1 Glasses?


Christopher Parker
Yeah, it's these crazy sunglasses that he wears for football.
It helps him find the open target or something,
but it also has some really cool stuff in there.
I haven't looked at it all, but I know Mr. Stark put the code in here.

Mark Zuckerberg
Great. May I take a look?


Christopher Parker
Ummm... maybe I should call Mr. Stark first?

Mark Zuckerberg
Oh, yes of course.
By all means, call Mr. Stark.
I'm sure he would love to hear that you're taking charge on the project.
Chris, can I be honest?

Christopher Parker
Of course.

Mark Zuckerberg
I am looking for a leader.
I am looking for ambition.
Someone who is really going to take the bull by the horn
and get the job done and get it done right.
Do you understand?


Christopher Parker

Umm... yeah, yeah. No, right.
I get it.
I'm your guy. I can lead.
We don't have to call Mr. Stark.
Here, give them a try.


Mark Zuckerberg
How do I look?

Quentin Beck
You look amazing, sir.
It really suits you.

Mark Zuckerberg
Chris, because of you,
we're going to change the world.... forever.