Spec Jokes

The concept of the "spec script" is a futile one.  Writing an unsanctioned script for a television show already on the air is a losing proposition.  The show already has a writing staff.  Why waste your time sending them a script?  Okay, maybe if you're that invested in a show; but it amounts to little more than fan-fiction.  So, I've come up with the concept (Registered, TM, Pat. Pend.) of the "Spec Joke."  You see, you don't write the entire script.  You just write a scene, out of any sort of context, with just the funny bit!  Pop it in the mail and get your check ($100.00 per word sounds reasonable...).  Here's my first Spec Joke for The Goldbergs (although it could work for most any sitcom that has a grand-parent or maid living with the family):

FADE IN ON:
The Goldberg's kitchen.  Murray and Pops are sitting at the kitchen table as Beverly tosses a salad at the counter.
The front door flies open and Adam comes rushing in, excited and out of breath.

ADAM:  Hey everybody, guess what?
BEVERLY: What schmoopy?
ADAM: I've got a new girlfriend! And she just won the school's award for Most Accomplished Philatelist!
MURRAY: They give awards for that now?
BEVERLY: No son of mine is going to date a girl who does that!
MURRAY: Collect stamps?
BEVERLY: Oh.  Right.
Adam turns to Pops and shakes his head.
POPS: Is she a cunning linguist too?
Everyone but Adam laughs.  Freeze frame.  Cut to commercial.

And that'll be $5000.00 please.