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The Pre-Natal Pageant

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A darkly satirical sketch about a beauty pageant for unborn babies still in the womb. Bob Odenkirk plays the desperate, sweaty organizer of the pageant who is constantly assuring everyone "it's gonna go good" despite mounting evidence to the contrary. David Cross appears as one of the contestants performing a song. The sketch brilliantly parodies beauty pageants and reality show culture, predating shows like "Toddlers and Tiaras" by years. Features absurd elements like pregnant women competing on behalf of their fetuses, with commentary on the exploitation and commercialization of children in pageants taken to an extreme logical conclusion. The sketch showcases Odenkirk's genius physical comedy and delivery, particularly his increasingly desperate reassurances that everything will work out fine despite obvious chaos.

It's gonna go good
Liter-AIR-ily a miracle
Old baby loves 'em
Do I think I'm a pioneer? Yeah I think so... I didn't ask that...
The banners cost us a little bit more than we expected.
Then ah ah also...I have ma tawlet on hwheels business!
Gawwwed, I am so sorrye

PersonRole
Bob OdenkirkBob OdenkirkWriter
David CrossWriter
Scott AukermanWriter
John MoffittDirector
Valerie FarisDirector