Police Officers standing at attention holding assault rifles.
“The firing squad is a classic choice! It brings with it an element of chance because you never know which bullets are responsible for bringing the evildoer to his Absolute Judgment! Remember, in keeping with tradition, one of the officers’ rifles contains only blanks!”
The spotlight moved to a sterile-looking white operating table containing hand and leg restraints. An oversized hypodermic needle rested on a tall metal tray beside it. The camera zoomed in on the needle while the announcer continued his enthusiastic oration.
“And for those of you with a gentle turn of mind, we have the mercy of lethal injection. Our compassionate government realizes that not all crimes are the same, and there are some lawbreakers who deserve mercy! For them, we give a quick, painless Absolute Judgment!”
The announcer paused dramatically and began again.
“Next, we have the ever popular medieval punishments, which are reserved for the most despicable lawbreakers! First, there’s the ever-painful rack! Guaranteed to straighten out the most heinous criminals!”
The camera focused on a medieval wooden torture rack complete with ropes and pulleys.
“And finally, for the worst of the worst….”
The camera focused on the far end of the immeasurable stage where four massive black horses had been drawn together in a rough circle facing outwards. Ropes attached to the horse’s saddles stretched from their backs to the arms and legs of a human mannequin. A loud whistle followed and the four powerful horses began tugging in opposite directions, stretching the mannequin’s limbs. The doll’s plastic limbs tore off like brittle tree branches in a storm.
“This ancient punishment from medieval England ensures the worst-of-the-worst a fitting Absolute Judgment, which will literally have them falling apart with guilt!”
The audience cheered. Rayne almost threw up.
“And for our final punishment,” the announcer began solemnly as the camera panned to the far right of the stage, revealing an old-style movie projector. “A chance to appear on the popular television show, You Bet Your Life ! Ladies and gentlemen, the fact is that there are some rare criminals who demonstrate the traits of courage and ingenuity, who deserve a second chance. These intrepid evildoers get a chance to bet their life on America’s number one television show, You Bet Your Life !”
The announcer gestured to a large movie screen, which had lowered behind the black stage. The screen lit up with a scene from ancient Rome. It showed a replica of the interior of the famous Roman Coliseum. The camera zoomed in on two armored gladiators doing battle in the center of the arena with ancient weapons.
A helmeted gladiator brandished a net and a trident, while the other swung a Roman short sword. The camera zoomed in on the gladiators as their weapons clashed in a flash of sparks. The camera panned right to show the raucous cheering of the packed Coliseum audience in the impressive stands surrounding the battle arena. The announcer continued his oration as the gladiator scene continued.
“As most of you know, You Bet Your Life is the show that gives some lucky convicts a second chance by allowing them to compete for their freedom and a cash prize of ten million dollars! Inmates who volunteer for the program are asked to sign a waiver, where they agree to risk their life in the arena for a chance at freedom and ten-million-dollars! You Bet Your Life also accepts courageous contestants from the general public! Brave and desperate people who are willing to risk their lives for the prize money! It’s been done before! Bob Smith of Kansas City, Kansas was one of the average citizens who volunteered for the show. As most of you know, he made it through all ten rounds of fighting to achieve the title of Weekly
“The firing squad is a classic choice! It brings with it an element of chance because you never know which bullets are responsible for bringing the evildoer to his Absolute Judgment! Remember, in keeping with tradition, one of the officers’ rifles contains only blanks!”
The spotlight moved to a sterile-looking white operating table containing hand and leg restraints. An oversized hypodermic needle rested on a tall metal tray beside it. The camera zoomed in on the needle while the announcer continued his enthusiastic oration.
“And for those of you with a gentle turn of mind, we have the mercy of lethal injection. Our compassionate government realizes that not all crimes are the same, and there are some lawbreakers who deserve mercy! For them, we give a quick, painless Absolute Judgment!”
The announcer paused dramatically and began again.
“Next, we have the ever popular medieval punishments, which are reserved for the most despicable lawbreakers! First, there’s the ever-painful rack! Guaranteed to straighten out the most heinous criminals!”
The camera focused on a medieval wooden torture rack complete with ropes and pulleys.
“And finally, for the worst of the worst….”
The camera focused on the far end of the immeasurable stage where four massive black horses had been drawn together in a rough circle facing outwards. Ropes attached to the horse’s saddles stretched from their backs to the arms and legs of a human mannequin. A loud whistle followed and the four powerful horses began tugging in opposite directions, stretching the mannequin’s limbs. The doll’s plastic limbs tore off like brittle tree branches in a storm.
“This ancient punishment from medieval England ensures the worst-of-the-worst a fitting Absolute Judgment, which will literally have them falling apart with guilt!”
The audience cheered. Rayne almost threw up.
“And for our final punishment,” the announcer began solemnly as the camera panned to the far right of the stage, revealing an old-style movie projector. “A chance to appear on the popular television show, You Bet Your Life ! Ladies and gentlemen, the fact is that there are some rare criminals who demonstrate the traits of courage and ingenuity, who deserve a second chance. These intrepid evildoers get a chance to bet their life on America’s number one television show, You Bet Your Life !”
The announcer gestured to a large movie screen, which had lowered behind the black stage. The screen lit up with a scene from ancient Rome. It showed a replica of the interior of the famous Roman Coliseum. The camera zoomed in on two armored gladiators doing battle in the center of the arena with ancient weapons.
A helmeted gladiator brandished a net and a trident, while the other swung a Roman short sword. The camera zoomed in on the gladiators as their weapons clashed in a flash of sparks. The camera panned right to show the raucous cheering of the packed Coliseum audience in the impressive stands surrounding the battle arena. The announcer continued his oration as the gladiator scene continued.
“As most of you know, You Bet Your Life is the show that gives some lucky convicts a second chance by allowing them to compete for their freedom and a cash prize of ten million dollars! Inmates who volunteer for the program are asked to sign a waiver, where they agree to risk their life in the arena for a chance at freedom and ten-million-dollars! You Bet Your Life also accepts courageous contestants from the general public! Brave and desperate people who are willing to risk their lives for the prize money! It’s been done before! Bob Smith of Kansas City, Kansas was one of the average citizens who volunteered for the show. As most of you know, he made it through all ten rounds of fighting to achieve the title of Weekly
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