The Pit story
Martial artists Felix Johnson and Aaron Scott recount how their latest bout in the ring ended in a draw. While they are accepting of the draw and of each other, their domineering managers and trophy wives, former fighters Aubrey and Andrea, absolutely despise one another, and take their anger out on their respective husbands. Fight promoter Wink Barnum hears about the intense rivalry both women have, and settles an agreement to enlist their husbands in a televised, no-holds-barred fight to the death. Felix and Aaron, not fond of the idea, hatch a plan of their own. Directed by: John Harrison. Story by: John Harrison.
13 total · 1 choice · 7 major · 5 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| female-female rivalry | choice | Although ostensibly about Felix and Aaron, the real focus in the story was on Aubrey and Andrea's vociferous loathing for one and other. Each wife could not stand to be outdone by the other. In the end they ended up fighting each other in a Malaysian rules death match. |
| agent and client | major | The martial arts prizefighters Felix and Aaron hit on a plot to rid themselves of their controlling managers, who happened to be their wives as well. |
| combat sports | major | The story concerns two female and two male martial arts experts. The end goal was to have the two men compete in a (more or less) Malaysian rules death match that would end only with surrender or unconsciousness. In a surprise plot twist, the two women were made to fight in place of the men. |
| controlling partner | major | Felix and Aaron were under the thumbs of their domineering and aggressive wives, Aubrey and Andrea. |
| greed for riches | major | Aubrey and Andrea were eager to endanger the lives of well-beings of their respective husbands when the prospect of money and fame was dangled under their noses. |
| husband and wife | major | Felix and Aaron were under the thumbs of their domineering and aggressive wives, Aubrey and Andrea. But in the end they managed to turn the tables on the two women. |
| the desire for fame | major | Aubrey and Andrea were eager to endanger the lives of well-beings of their respective husbands when the prospect of money and fame was dangled under their noses. |
| what if I had to fight to the death | major | Felix and Aaron were friendly with each other and did not relish having to face off in "Malaysian rules death match", which practically meant weapons allowed and anything-goes until only one man is left standing. Although death was not an inevitable outcome, it was clear that they both recognized the career ending peril of such a competition. |
| Christmas traditions | minor | In his sketch, the Crypt Keeper sang pun-filled Christmas carols as he decorated his Christmas tree. |
| equal career opportunities for women | minor | Aubrey or Andrea were discussing why they had given up their own careers in order to live off their husbands. One of them mentioned that their own earnings prospects would be a third of that of their husband. |