Behind the Scenes at the Supermarket: the story they didn't want us to tell. Filmed in cementascope.
“Behind the Scenes at the Supermarket (short)”
In this episode: Tom Servo (10), Narrator (7), Crow T. Robot (6), Emily (6)
I'm the manager of the supermarket...
CACrow [as the Narrator]
And also the town undertaker.
... and this is my son, Johnny.
SAServo [as the Narrator]
It's his birthday, and he gets to spend two hours in the candy aisle.
A supermarket is like many little markets or departments all brought together into one big building. Each department sells a different kind of food.
SAServo [as the Narrator]
Putting all the smaller family owned markets out of business, thus ensuring that capitalism continues its nonstop roll toward oblivion.
[as Johnny and the manager open a rear bay door]
EAEmily [as the manager]
That's the sun, Johnny. It's our friend. It keeps the zombies at bay.
[as Johnny helps unload a truck]
EAEmily [as Johnny]
Dad, how is this going to help us find my sister?
Ooh, sad...
[during a shot of a storage shelf]
Hmm, I see beef stew, ravioli, Star Kist tuna, surplus DVDs of Jerry Maguire, they've got it all!
[as a butcher pushes hanging meat into a refrigerated room]
EAEmily [as Johnny]
Dad, is this legal?
SAServo [as the manager]
Come on in, Johnny. I'd like you to meet my good friend, David Lynch.
In this room, packages of meat are made ready for selling. Since food must be kept very clean, the packages are carefully wrapped and labeled. They're covered with cellophane, and then sealed with a hot iron.
EAEmily [as the Narrator]
And a fresh slice of provolone.
CCrow
You know, this is how Coldstone Creamery got started. They just reversed the process.
Each package is weighed, and the weight and price are marked on the label.
[as a butcher writes on a label] "Help, I'm being held captive in Mayfair Market."
Meanwhile, I check on some signs needed for tomorrow's sale.
CACrow [as the manager]
Have you seen my son?
I tell my sign maker what the sale price will be. The signs will be used in the windows of the market.
SAServo [as the Narrator]
I linger a bit longer to take in the smell of benzene.
This is my secretary...
CACrow [as Johnny]
Mom???
Now Johnny, how would you like to open the market? Just push this buzzer...
[Johnny presses the buzzer]
SAServo [as the Narrator]
...and the bees will be released! [evil laugh]
CCrow
This work is all performed by silent robots.
Hmmm, must be nice.
CSCrow and Servo
Hey!
Johnny and his mother have completed and paid for their shopping. Today, Johnny's learned that a great many things go on behind the scenes at a supermarket.
CCrow
Guys, I cannot wait for the next installment where they get bought out by a Trader Joe's.
Ooooh... pumpkin spice.
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