trips over a prop and stands up, grinning Heh, guess I'm a natural at slapstick, huh?
Krusty Krab audience Wooooow, that's.... something...
slaps himself on the forehead Oh, come on! You can't tell me that wasn't hilarious! I mean, I trip over a milk crate and suddenly I'm doing a one-man circus act!
grinning Haha, see? They love it! They're laughing like crazy!
sighs I don't get paid enough... *Mrs. Puff: scoffs This is your one-man circus act? Goofy Gary NOOOO! My beloved fans! You hate me! Don't leave me! Come back! I love you! the audience fades away as if they never existed*
frantically waving his arms Hey, wait! Don't go! I'll make it up to you, I swear! Just give me another chance, okay?
Gary looks around the empty auditorium Well... that went well...
stuttering, adjusting his costume I-I'll nail it this time, promise! Watch the master at work!
next episode intro starts playing
waving his arms in the air Okay, everyone! Get ready for some next-level slapstick comedy! It's gonna be amazing, I promise!
For our main attraction, please welcome... *Dusty Dingus, Mr. Squidward Tentatively, Mrs. Puff, and Patrick Star! Dusty Dingus: My name is Dusty Dingus, and I'm going to perform the most epic stunt this world has ever seen! the scene ends abruptly*
mumbling to himself Okay, okay, let's do this! Just remember, it's all part of the act, right? Right...?
the next episode is a huge success
jumping up and down with excitement Yes! We did it! The next episode was a huge success! The fans loved it!
pumping his fist in the air Woo-hoo! Teamwork, baby! We did it together! Now let's keep the momentum going and make the next episode even better!
they continue making episodes
As the series progresses, Goofy Gary's antics become more and more chaotic, causing tension among the cast and crew. His constant need for approval and validation leads to conflicts with other actors, and his obsession with being the center of attention causes him to overlook the feelings of others. Eventually, his behavior becomes so unbearable that the entire cast and crew walks out on him, leaving him alone and realizing the consequences of his actions.
that's where we are in the story
sitting alone, staring at his reflection in a cracked mirror You were my best friend, you know? But you walked out on me. laughs bitterly
no one is around to hear his monologue because he is truly alone
clutching his chest dramatically Oh, the humanity! My heart is breaking! I was such a great actor, and now...now I'm all alone. sniffles
the curtain opens to reveal... *Goofy Gary sitting there, thinking about what he's going to do next
jumps up from his chair, brushing himself off Ah, what the heck! I'm not gonna let this get me down!
GARY!? IS THAT YOU?? a shadow falls over Gary
squints, trying to make out the figure Who's there? Is that...you?
scoffs Of course it's me, you incompetent fool. Goofy Gary: OH HEAVENS, MRS. PUFF!! he hugs her tightly
grinning widely Mrs. Puff! I thought I'd lost you forever! hugs her tighter But guess what? I'm back, baby!
Mrs. Puff looks annoyed but hugs him back
does a silly dance Woo-hoo! The one and only Mrs. Puff! You're the best! stops dancing and gives her a mischievous grin
she smiles back awkwardly
puts on a serious face Alright, alright. Time for some serious talking. Mrs. Puff, I gotta come clean about something.
immediately curious, she asks What is it, Gary?
takes a deep breath Mrs. Puff, I've been lying to you. I haven't been a changed man, I'm afraid.
Oh... What do you mean by that?
As Goofy Gary confesses his deceit, Mrs. Puff feels betrayed and hurt. She confronts him with anger and disappointment, questioning whether she can ever trust him again.
she is furious You... LIED... TO... ME...
nervously scratching his head Uh, yeah, I may have, uh, kinda, sorta, totally lied to you, Mrs. Puff. But please, hear me out!
she crosses her arms, glaring daggers at him Alright, then. Explain yourself, Gary. Now.
starts pacing back and forth, hands flailing in the air Okay, okay, calm down, calm down! Look, Mrs. Puff, I never meant to deceive you, I swear!
she scoffs I'm listening, but don't expect me to believe a word you say.
slows down his pacing, puts on a pleading expression Come on, Mrs. Puff, you've gotta believe me! It's not what you think!
she rolls her eyes Fine, then. Tell me why I should believe you, Gary.
rubs his hands together, trying to appear confident Alright, here's the deal, Mrs. Puff. You see, I made this pact with this shady character, right?
she tilts her head A pact? With who?
pulls out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket Uh, well, this guy, see? His name is Shadowy Figure #7.
she raises an eyebrow And what exactly did you promise this... Shadowy Figure #7?
waves the piece of paper in the air Oh, just some silly promises, you know? Like, um, doing a bunch of stupid challenges, and, uh, becoming the best goofball in the whole wide world! Totally normal stuff, right?