“The IM” (2m:31s)
About BTY
BathTubYoga is a blog. And a videoblog. Get it? Mark and Henry have just moved from London to New York City, where they are trying to live the dream as professional bloggers. BathTubYoga is their blog -- it's about social life on the Internet and the new technology that's become a part of our lives. Read what Mark and Henry have to say, every day, and then watch eps about them a few times a week.
Credits
Satya Bhabha as Mark
Stefano Theodoli-Braschi as Henry
Lacy Gattis as Sarah
Austin Allen as Everyone Else
Written and Directed by
Kai Hasson, Robert Spiro and Daniel Abrams
Blogged by
Robert Spiro as Mark
Nathaniel Houghteling as Henry
Created by
Robert Spiro and Kai Hasson
Contact the BathTubYoga team at
[X] Mark (view Henry's profile)
Name: Mark Akaky
Age: 24
Hometown: London, England
Current Residence: NYC
Job: Professional Blogger
A little bit about me: One year ago I was sitting in a posh office in downtown London, about to start my life in the business world. And then catastrophe struck: I downloaded an MP3 onto my computer at work. Harmless, don't you think? Two days later I found myself fired, fined, and jailed. Collateral damage of the digital age.
So here I am, living to New York City with my childhood friend Henry, making a go of it in the blogosphere. Enjoy the posts, and feel free to drop me a line!
[X] Henry (view Mark's profile)
Name: Henry Scott
Age: 23
Hometown: London, England
Current Residence: NYC
Job: Professional Blogger
A little bit about me: Hello, Internet! It's me, Henry Scott. You've probably heard of me. If not, here's a primer. I've been a stand-up comedian in London for the past few years, before I realized my true calling: blogging. I didn't like the comedy world much anyway. Too many agents. I hate agents. In November 2005 me and my best buddy Mark packed up for New York City, and here we are, proud parents of BathTubYoga. What else? I like Ginkgo Biloba and Ginseng, and women love me.
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[X] “The IM” Script
Henry looks over Mark's shoulder as Mark looks at pictures on some girls Friendster profile.
HENRY
Is it the same girl?
MARK
Yes
HENRY
Well, did she post any new pictures?
MARK
Yes. This one's new. God, she's lovely.
HENRY
I'm telling you Mark, just IM her, there's nothing to fear.
MARK
Not call?
HENRY
And put yourself out like that? No, have you learned nothing?
MARK
I don't know, it seams like fate. The fact that she's also on Friendster.
HENRY
She's got the same zipcode.
An IM pops up - "Ebay4FunSarah: Hi"
MARK
Oh my god, she just IMed me.
HENRY
How does she know your screenname?
MARK
Friendster, Friendster! What do I say?
HENRY
Well, say Hi back.
MARK
Alright.
Mark writes back - "MarkAKAKY81: Hi"
MARK
What should I do, do you think I should ask her out?
HENRY
Wait, calm down.
Back on the screen - "Ebay4FunSarah: Do you like my pics?"
MARK
What do I say?
HENRY
Just be smooth. Tell her that you like the pictures.
MARK
Alright. (As he types-) they make me happy.
HENRY
Playing the sexually prepubescent schoolboy, huh? Very nice.
The girl responds - "Ebay4FunSarah: thx..."
The guys laugh. Another IM chime.
MARK
What?
On screen- "Ebay4FunSarah: Fucking stalker pervert!!!"
HENRY
Oh shit!
MARK
(as he types - ) No, I am not a pervert, I am just curious.
HENRY
That works.
She responds - "Ebay4FunSarah: You've checked my pics 15 times in the last 10 day!"
MARK
What do I say? What do I say?
HENRY
I've got nothing.
She continues - "Ebay4FunSarah: You're sick! I bought a
gun. If I find you I'm gonna blow your fucking head off!"
She signs off.
HENRY
The Internet's anonymous, there's no way she'll ever find out who you are. We're ok. We're ok.
MARK
My screenname is MarkAKAKY81.
HENRY
Ah.
MARK
We have to move.
HENRY
Yup. Immediately.
A knock at the door. Sarah pops her head in.
SARAH
Hi.
The guys stare. To be continued...
Viewer Comments (5)






jason
November 21st, 2005
that chick is not austin.
ZipRik
November 21st, 2005
hey -
can i get that girl's im screename?
bathtubyoga rocks
November 21st, 2005
you can't censor me. i speak the truth! bathtubyoga is boring.
Dave
November 22nd, 2005
Haha. Good episode. =D
brynne
December 3rd, 2005
this episode is amazing! good thing the internet is anonymous! i heart stef!!!