The Troll Toll


INT. JERRY’S APARTMENT – DAY

Kramer bursts into Jerry’s apartment with an urgent expression, catching Steve off guard as he’s engrossed in his phone.

KRAMER: Whoa, Steve, the social media team is getting pretty edgy.

Steve looks up from his phone, bewildered.

STEVE: (perplexed) Edgy? What are you talking about, Kramer?

KRAMER: The tweet, Steve! The one about the troll toll.

STEVE: (alarmed) Troll toll? I have no idea what you’re talking about.

ELAINE:  Oh, isn’t that from “It’s Always Sunny”? You know, “The Nightman Cometh“?

JERRY: (nodding) Oh, that show. Four losers hanging around doing nothing.

ELAINE (sings the lyrics): You gotta pay the troll toll, if you wanna get into that boy’s hole

JERRY:  Benes, what on earth are you singing?

ELAINE:  The Troll Toll.  The Nightman Cometh episode.  The one in which Charlie..you know….

STEVE: (frustrated) I didn’t authorize that tweet! How could they do this?

INT. STEVE’S OFFICE – DAY

Steve sits behind his desk, furrowing his brow at his computer screen as David enters.

STEVE: David, come in. Close the door.

David steps inside, a proud grin on his face, holding a document in his hand.

DAVID: Hey, Steve! You’ve got to check this out. We unveiled the new lightshow for Edwin Diaz. It’s going to be a game-changer for our bullpen marketing.

STEVE: (raising an eyebrow)  That seems… a bit much, don’t you think?

David’s smile falters slightly, but he quickly recovers, still enthusiastic about the project.

DAVID: Oh, trust me, Steve. This is going to be huge. We’re talking next-level fan engagement here.

STEVE: (leaning back in his chair) But David, it wasn’t even a save situation. Why are we putting so much emphasis on Diaz?

David takes a deep breath, clearly ready to defend his idea.

DAVID: I get what you’re saying, Steve. But think about it from a strategic standpoint. The win probability of a scoreless 9th inning jumps to nearly 60%!.

STEVE: (skeptically) But David, let’s not forget one crucial detail here. We lost.  In fact, we haven’t won a single game yet this season.

DAVID: Oh, that reminds me, we have 4000 leftover rugby shirts from the giveaway. Looks like we didn’t get to 15,000 fans.  Should I give the extras  to Father Michael for charity?

STEVE: (nodding) I’ll take care of it.

INT. CITI FIELD CHAPLAIN’S OFFICE – DAY

STEVE: (enters, holding a box of rugby shirts) Father Michael, I’d like to donate these 4000 extra rugby shirts. Seems we have some leftovers.

FR. MICHAEL: (frosty) No thank you.

STEVE: No thank you?

FR. MICHAEL: Steve, if your social media team is going to tweet things about little boys, I don’t think I can associate with you anymore.

Steve’s expression changes from confusion to realization as he recalls the controversial tweet.

 

INT. GROCERY STORE – DAY

Kramer pushes his cart down the aisle, scanning the shelves for his favorite snacks. Suddenly, he spots Pete in the produce section, engrossed in a playful game of tossing oranges into his shopping cart.

Kramer stops in his tracks, his eyes widening in disbelief as he watches Pete’s antics.

KRAMER: (under his breath) What in the…

He stands there for a moment, utterly bewildered by the sight of the Mets player goofing off with fruit. After a beat, he shakes his head, chuckles to himself, and continues on his shopping journey, leaving Pete to his citrus-based shenanigans.

INT. METS FRONT OFFICE – DAY

Steve strides purposefully through the bustling office, heading straight for the desk of the Social Media Intern, a young man named Chad, who’s fervently typing away on his computer.

STEVE: (clearing his throat) Chad, we need to talk.

Chad looks up, a bright grin on his face, eager to receive feedback from the boss.

CHAD: (excitedly) Hey, Mr. Steve! What’s up?

STEVE: (serious) I saw that tweet about the “troll toll.” It’s a bit… too much.

Chad’s grin fades, replaced by a look of confusion.

CHAD: But Mr. Steve, it’s edgy! It’s what the fans want!

STEVE: (shaking his head) Not our style, Chad. The Mets have an upstanding reputation to uphold. Our values are a little more restrained.

Chad nods reluctantly, understanding the feedback.

CHAD: Okay, got it. So, what do you think about this instead?

Chad swiftly navigates to another image on his screen, this time revealing a series of provocative photos featuring the new Mets dance team in sultry poses.

STEVE: (alarmed) Whoa, whoa, whoa! Not that either, Chad!

Steve recoils slightly, trying to shield his eyes from the risqué images.

CHAD: (sheepishly) Oh, right. Maybe a bit too… spicy?

STEVE: (firmly) Definitely too spicy. We’re promoting a family-friendly environment here, Chad. Let’s keep it professional.

CHAD: (nodding fervently) Understood, Mr. Steve. I’ll find something more suitable.

Chad quickly closes the inappropriate images and scrolls through his files, searching for a more appropriate option.

CHAD: Okay, got it. So, what do you think about this instead?

Chad presents a new graphic on his screen, this time featuring a wholesome image of Mets fans enjoying a day at the ballpark, cheering on their favorite team.

STEVE: (smiling) Now, that’s more like it, Chad. Nice work.

Steve gives Chad an approving nod, pleased with the change in direction.

CHAD: Thanks, Mr. Steve! I’ll make sure to post this one right away. I just need to add a few tweaks.

STEVE: (smiling) You do that.  Good work.

INT. JERRY’S APARTMENT – NIGHT

Jerry is playing on his phone reading the Mets twitter account when he sees Chad’s new image of a group of Mets fans holding a banner.

JERRY: (sitting on the couch, engrossed in his phone) Oh boy.

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