Don't Rock the Boat

"How can you be so calm?" you ask Jake, your voice rising. "Doesn't it bother you in the least that you're a prisoner in this world?"

Jake shrugs his broad ursine shoulders. "It did at first," he admits, "but then I realized: I've been trying to break into show business for years. Now I have a real chance. So what if I have to wear a fur coat and gain a few hundred pounds? Dr. Lengths is offering me a nationwide audience, and I'm not about to turn it down."

"And the rest of the 'band'?" you persist. "I suppose they all feel the same way?"

"Pretty much," replies the portly bruin. "In fact, Vaughn's gotten quite a kick out of being an otter." Jake leans further back, straining his seat to the breaking point. "You know, I think you and your friend should just lighten up and enjoy the ride. Being a cartoon character can be loads of fun if you don't fight it."

You shake your head in disbelief. Are you and Fred the only ones here who appreciate the gravity of the situation?

Written by Funny Animal (edited by phaedrus)

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