The Devil Made Me Do It
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| 413: The Devil Made Me Do It | |
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| Season | 1998 |
| Album | 32: Hidden Treasures |
| Aired | October 31, 1998 |
| Written by | Marshal Younger and Phil Lollar |
| Directed by | Phil Lollar |
| Produced by | Unknown |
| Sound Design by | Jonathan Crowe |
| Music by | John Campbell |
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[edit] General information
Theme: Temptation
| Scripture: | 1 Corinthians 10:13 | See more with this reference |
| Matthew 4:1-11 | See more with this reference |
Special Albums:Classics 05: Comic Belief
[edit] Summary
Using a variety of sketches, KYDS Radio airs a show about the devil and the way he tempts us.
[edit] Plot
We can defeat Satan by using Scripture. "Kid's Radio" talks about the Devil, Satan, and three ways he deceives believers. The first vignette is "Guilt-Trip Jeopardy," in which three contestants--Lewd Grimelord, Nasty Wormbucket, and Joey Niceworthy--answer questions about Joey's lies, selfishness, gluttony, and bad things Joey did in the fourth grade. With her sins exposed, Joey feels guilty and isn't sure God loves her. Connie, the host of "Kid's Radio," points out there is nothing we can do to separate ourselves from the love of God, and if we confess our sins, he will forgive us.
The next skit talks about how Satan uses temptation to entice believers to sin, but people don't have to succumb to it. This episode, "20/200," hosted by Bobbie Walker and Huge Gowns, investigates the case of Jerry Harry Larry Gary Perry, a thief who broke into homes and stole $100,000 worth of jewelry, video equipment, and cash. In court, Jerry pleads not guilty by reason of temptation, claiming that the devil made him do it. The "20/200" investigators go to the Garden of Eden to examine the devil's claims to have never tempted anyone. Adam and Eve blame their fall on the devil's suggestion to eat the forbidden fruit. The investigators then go undercover to catch the devil tempting Joe to steal a hot dog when no one is watching. It looks like Jerry's case will be successful until Melissa Markinson testifies that she and her friend, Carrie, were about to gossip about Patty, and she heard the devil tell her to go ahead and gossip, but she resisted the temptation. Hearing this new evidence, the jury finds Jerry guilty.
Finally, the last skit talks about the most powerful weapon against Satan: God’s word. The final story features the 2500th Annual Slimy Awards, honoring excellence in the demon industry where a lifetime achievement award is being given for Best Temptation. The show is ruined when the audience, who writhe in pain as the Slimy Awards experience technical difficulties, hears the words of Christ, resisting Satan’s temptation.
[edit] Discussion Questions
- Revelations 12:10 says the devil is the "accuser of the brethren." How do the demons accuse Joey?
- How does this verse apply to us when we accuse other people?
- How did Jesus fight the devil when he was in the desert?
- Why is it important for us to memorize Bible verses?
- What’s the best defense against something that tempts you?
- a) Flee from it.
- b) Stand firm near the temptation to prove how strong you are.
- c) Give in—then ask God to forgive you.
[edit] Cast
[edit] Notes
- "Guilt Trip Jeopardy" is a parody of "Jeopardy", "20/200" is a spoof of "20/20", and the Slimy Awards is a parody of the Academy Awards.
- The demon "convention" may have been inspired by Screwtape's speech in Screwtape Proposes a Toast.
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[edit] Quotes
- Stinky Pete-And the answer is: the number of doughnut holes Joey ate at her sister's birthday party. Buzzer Lewd?
- Lewd uncontrollable laughter - What is (laughter) Forty-Seven?
- Stinky Pete-Yes that's correct! What a pig Joey! Pig imitations or should I say 'Suuuuuey!'
- Joey-I told her I was sorry! I threw up all night and I got my punishment already!
- Stinky Pete-You've lied, you've cheated, you've smoked cigarettes-
- Joey-I don't smoke!
- Stinky Pete-Do you really think God could love you after all that?
- Bobbi Walker-I went to Virginia to ask hard-hitting questions; investigative questions, and to use my superior interviewing skills to make someone cry.
- Bobbi Walker-Mr. Perry?
- Jerry Harry Larry Gary Perry-O please, you know, you can call me Jerry Harry Larry Gary.
- Bobbi Walker-Mr. Perry, why did you do it?
- J.H.L.G.P.-The devil told me I should...the next thing I knew I was in somebody's house at midnight stuffing a VCR in my pants. I knew it was midnight cause the clock on the VCR kept blinking, you know, '12' '12' '12'.
[edit] Resources
The Devil Made Me Do It on whitsend.org
The Devil Made Me Do It on AIOHQ.com
The Devil Made Me Do It on AIO Soda Fountain
