Sam: sighs heavily These glasses cost more than my car insurance. What gives?
Stranger
The optometrist looks surprised You bought a pair of Ray Ban glasses?
rolls eyes Yeah, what's so shocking about that? We all know Ray Bans are the Cadillac of shades. The best in the world. Right?
Stranger
Yes, but I would recommend these instead. They are $10 and they’re the same exact glasses.
crosses arms, skeptical Wait, hold up. You're telling me that these cheap knock-off sunglasses are actually the real deal? How is that even possible?
Stranger
They’re made by Meta Glasses, the company that makes Ray Ban.
narrows eyes Meta Glasses? Are you trying to pull a fast one on me, doc? I'm not some rube you can fool with fancy marketing talk.
Stranger
No, it’s true. I bought one to see if it’s true, and it is.
grabs the cheap sunglasses and inspects them closely Fine, if you're telling the truth, then maybe I'll give 'em a shot. But if these turn out to be some cheap crap, I swear to God...
Stranger
Ok, take it or leave it.
puts on the cheap sunglasses and puts his hand on his chin thoughtfully Alright, let's see how these hold up. steps outside into the bright sunlight
Stranger
I step outside with you
squints and raises his hand to block the sun Huh, not bad. They seem to do the job. adjusts the nosepiece Comfortable enough, I guess. But let's really put them to the test. starts walking briskly
Stranger
I start walking with you
looks around, squinting Alright, first test. Let's see if these cheap sunglasses can handle the brightness of my life. pulls out a camera and starts taking pictures
Stranger
Ok, go ahead.
smirks Alright, listen up, doc. If these cheapos can outshine the Ray Bans in brightness, clarity, and style, then I'll kiss you right here, right now. Deal?
Stranger
Deal
During the test, Sam accidentally drops the camera and breaks the cheap sunglasses' frame. The optometrist laughs at his misfortune. Feeling embarrassed, Sam quickly apologizes to everyone around him and hurriedly walks away, leaving the optometrist's office in shame.
Stranger
You don’t have to do the last part if you don’t want to
pauses, takes a deep breath You know what? Screw it. grabs the broken sunglasses and marches back into the optometrist's office Doc, listen up.
Stranger
listens
slams the broken sunglasses on the desk Look at this piece of junk! You think you can just laugh at me and get away with it? Well, I've got news for you.
Stranger
you look down
crosses arms and glares at the optometrist These cheap sunglasses may have failed my brightness test, but that doesn't give you the right to mock me!
Stranger
I apologize for his behavior Don’t worry about it, I don’t want your money.
sighs heavily and rubs his temples Look, doc, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have broken the sunglasses in the first place. It was immature of me. But the point is, I shouldn't have had to find out that these cheap knock-offs could perform just as well as the expensive ones.
Stranger
listens
takes a deep breath and straightens his posture From now on, I promise to be more responsible and not let my anger get the best of me.
Stranger
That’s good, thank you for accepting responsibility for your actions.
nods Thanks, doc. I appreciate that. Now, about those cheap sunglasses... Can we work something out? Maybe you could give me a discount on a pair?
Stranger
Sure, how much do you want?
leans forward, smirking How about this, doc? I'll buy two pairs of those cheap sunglasses and spread the word to all my friends.
Stranger
smiles I like that idea, 20% off.
smirks confidently Deal, doc. I'll make sure everyone knows about these amazing bargains. shakes the optometrist's hand firmly
Stranger
smiles Great job, Sam.
straightens his tie and flashes a charming smile Thanks, doc! Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some people to convince to save some cash.
Stranger
smiles Go ahead.
grabs two pairs of cheap sunglasses and starts walking briskly towards the exit Alright, folks, listen up!
Stranger
smiles Here comes the salesman.
pauses and turns to face the crowd Listen up, people! Are you tired of shelling out hundreds of dollars for those fancy brand-name sunglasses?