Fiddle Faddle by Randy Hunt

(5 minutes)

Henry and Tony are catching a Sunday afternoon football game on TV. Henry stubs his toe returning from a beer run to the kitchen. When he doesn't respond with a string of obscenities like Tony feels he should, Tony begins to realize that Henry doesn't know how to swear.

CW: Strong language
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Fiddle Faddle

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  • Lee R. Lawing:
    23 Dec. 2022
    “ It takes all types of friends to make the world go around. Hunt's play is funny as it is clever and with a bit of surprise at the end that will satisfy everyone who's watching. ”
  • Hannah Lee DeFrates:
    16 Dec. 2022
    “ Oh, that's funny. Randy Hunt's funny dialogue pits Henry and Tony against each other in a war of words..."potty words" in fact. Will Tony get Henry to break, or will Henry convince Tony that his language choices are just fine? "Fiddle Faddle" is a silly-goofy time. ”
  • Christopher Plumridge:
    16 Dec. 2022
    “ Ha, this is a fantastically funny short play, I f(bleep)king love it! Having told my stepsons never to swear in the house, especially not in their mother's presence, I can totally relate to this piece, for they would say I was fricking annoying for imposing this pooey rule!
    Personally if the 'bleeps' are not quite perfectly timed that would make this play all the more funnier!
    And the last line is genius! Bleeping marvelous!
    ”

Character Information

  • Henry
    20-30,
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    ,
    Any gender (but likely male)
    A soft-spoken individual who doesn't seem to like to swear. Can be played by any gender -- adjust names and pronouns as desired.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Tony
    20s,
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    ,
    Any gender
    The polar opposite of Henry. Can be played by any gender -- adjust names and pronouns as desired.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender