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(Coming up on tonight's episode of Atypical Dialogues: Our troubadour friend finds himself contemplating his doom Upon noticing patterns of mental illness in his family) (Stay tuned for the next episode of Atypical Dialogues! Viewer discretion is advised) In this episode I reflect; I grow introspective Are these writers trying to cut me off? The black dog trope So overused But Chekhov approves If it runs in the family, it's running after me We're only on the air 'cause we're hanging from this cliff face We're too comfortable there to create suspense (What a calamity!) I'm seeing the trends, they're hogging the gags, I feel like an extra Write me a spin-off show, cast them a Christmas cameo Maybe we've jumped the shark, maybe we've already plateaued These characters never stick around The writing staff A bunch of hacks I used to love this show The CEO or someone apropos has got to go (Haha! The episode is all yours, pal) I'm going on strike Work out the issues in your individual life Before handing them down to another generation You can free your line I'm going on strike Work out the issues in your own life (Well... they were promised a show) Before handing them down to another generation Let's force the network into syndication Don't let them be next (Haha! That was stiffer than the Scotch on my upper lip) Don't let us be next Come to terms with what your family is Make efforts not to echo any traits which may be cruel Trace the trauma, separate it from you — free your line Free your line Free your line I ask: 'Depersonalisation — is that the same as ego death?' They say: 'Won't you please just stick to your lines?' This family tree Its roots run deep But heart rot in me Is art wrought in me I've made my peace (Talk about atypical dialogues — Isn't that the fourth wall you've broken today? We ought to get a better set designer) I'm going on strike Work out the issues in your individual life Before handing them down to another generation You can free your line I'm going on strike Work out the issues in your individual life Before handing them down to another generation Will you free your line? (Thank you for watching Atypical Dialogues. Our show has regrettably and resentfully been canned and cancelled. Good bye.)