Script

(The scene opens with a smooth, upbeat instrumental track playing in the background. The credits roll as we follow Gabe, a mid-30s, slightly disheveled but relatable everyman, walking out of his car and into his house. He grabs a mug that says "{Something}" and heads to his home office. The camera pans to his computer, which is clearly broken—the screen is flickering, and error messages are popping up. The title card **"CUSTOMER SERVES"** appears in bold, quirky font as Gabe sighs dramatically.)  

Scene 1: The First Call  

(Gabe sits at his desk, dialing customer service. The hold music is an absurdly cheerful tune that loops endlessly. Gabe taps his fingers impatiently, muttering to himself.)  

Gabe:(sarcastic) "Oh, I love this song. It’s my favorite. Really sets the mood for my impending mental breakdown."  

(Finally, a rep answers. The rep, *Linda*, sounds overly chipper and robotic.)  

Linda:"Thank you for calling Customer Serves! My name is Linda. How can I help you today?"  

Gabe: (trying to stay calm) "Hi, Linda. My computer’s broken. It’s doing this weird thing where it doesn’t work. Can you help?"  

Linda: (cheerful) "Oh no! That sounds frustrating. Let me just pull up your account. Can you please confirm your mother’s maiden name, your first pet’s name, and the last thing you ate?"  

Gabe: (confused) "What does my lunch have to do with my computer?"  

Linda: (still cheerful) "It’s for security purposes, sir."  

Gabe: (sighs) "Fine. It’s Smith, Fluffy, and a sad turkey sandwich."  

Linda: "Thank you! Now, have you tried turning it off and on again?"  

Gabe: (deadpan) "Wow. No. I called you because I love sitting on hold for 20 minutes. Of course I tried that!"  

Linda: (unfazed) "Hmm, okay. Let me transfer you to our tech specialist. They’ll be able to help!"  

(The hold music starts again. Gabe groans.)  

Scene 2: The Beach Rep  

(The screen [Phone turns on Face Call] cuts to a sunny beach. The next rep, Chad, is lounging in a beach chair, wearing a suit jacket with swim trunks. He’s sipping a coconut drink with a tiny umbrella.)*  

Chad:(relaxed) "Hey, dude. What’s up?"  

Gabe: (stunned) "Are you… at the beach?"  

Chad: (grinning) "Yeah, man. Working remotely. Living the dream. What’s the issue?"  

Gabe: (frustrated) "My computer’s broken. Can you help?"  

Chad: (shrugs) "Oh, dude, I’m not a tech guy. I just handle… vibes. Let me transfer you to someone who can help."  

Gabe:(incredulous) "Vibes? What does that even—"  

(Before Gabe can finish, Chad transfers him. The hold music starts again, but this time it’s a reggae version of the original tune. Gabe looks like he’s about to lose it.)

 Scene 3: The Mustache Rep  

(The screen cuts to a dimly lit” office”. The final rep, *Carl*, is sitting at a desk. He’s wearing a fake mustache and glasses, but it’s clearly Linda from the first call.)  

Carl: (deep voice) "Hello, sir. This is Carl. How can I assist you today?"  

Gabe: (squinting) "You sound… familiar."  

Carl: (nervously adjusting mustache) "Uh, no, sir. I’m Carl. Definitely not Linda."  

Gabe: (suspicious) "Are you sure? Because you sound exactly like Linda."  

Carl:(sweating) "Nope! Totally different person. Anyway, about your computer… have you tried turning it off and on again?"  

Gabe:(exploding) "YES! I’ve tried that! Why does everyone keep asking me that?!"  

Carl: (awkward) "Uh… okay. Let me transfer you to someone who can help."  

Gabe: (yelling) "NO! Don’t transfer me! I’ve been transferred three times already! Just help me!"  

Carl: (panicking) "Sorry, sir! It’s company policy!"  

(The screen cuts to Gabe’s face as he hears the hold music start again. His eye twitches. The camera zooms in on his fist clenching as he’s about to punch the screen. Just as he’s about to hit it, the screen freezes, and the title card "CUSTOMER SERVES" appears again. The hold music continues to play as the screen fades to black.)  

End Credits  

(The credits roll over the hold music, which gets progressively more distorted and chaotic, mirroring Gabe’s descent into madness.)