The Fat Yoshi Show - TV Pilot Script

Logline: A lovable, overweight Yoshi navigates the hilarious challenges of his fast-food-fueled life and his intense video game addiction, all while trying to maintain his friendships and avoid the judgmental stares of his overly-healthy neighbors.

Genre: Comedy (TV-PG)

Characters:

• Fat Yoshi: A cheerful, slightly naive Yoshi with a voracious appetite for fast food and a passion for video games. He's good-natured but often clumsy and impulsive.
• Skinny Yoshi: Fat Yoshi's best friend, a perpetually healthy and slightly judgmental Yoshi who constantly tries (and fails) to get Fat Yoshi to eat healthier.
• Princess Peach (Cameo): A recurring character who occasionally interacts with Fat Yoshi, often offering him healthy snacks he politely refuses.
• Bowser (Antagonist): A recurring antagonist who constantly tries to sabotage Fat Yoshi's video game sessions and steal his fast food.

Episode Title: "High Score Hunger"

Act I:

(Scene 1: Fat Yoshi's Apartment - Day)

Fat Yoshi wakes up surrounded by empty fast-food containers. His apartment is cluttered with video game paraphernalia. He checks his high score on his favorite game, "Super Mushroom Mayhem," and groans in frustration. Skinny Yoshi bursts in, carrying a basket of fruits and vegetables. A comedic argument ensues about healthy eating versus the joys of greasy burgers.

(Scene 2: Fast Food Restaurant - Day)

Fat Yoshi indulges in a massive burger and fries combo. He encounters Bowser, who tries to steal his food. A slapstick food fight ensues.

(Commercial Break)

Act II:

(Scene 3: Video Game Tournament - Day)

Fat Yoshi participates in a local video game tournament. He initially excels, fueled by his fast-food energy, but his stamina begins to wane. Skinny Yoshi offers him a protein bar, which Fat Yoshi reluctantly accepts.

(Scene 4: Fat Yoshi's Apartment - Night)

Fat Yoshi, exhausted but victorious, celebrates his win with a smaller (but still substantial) meal. Skinny Yoshi tries to convince him to celebrate with a healthier option, leading to another humorous disagreement. Princess Peach makes a brief cameo, offering a fruit salad.

(Commercial Break)

Act III:

(Scene 5: Fat Yoshi's Apartment - Day)

Fat Yoshi wakes up feeling surprisingly energized. He realizes that a balanced approach – a little bit of everything – might be the key to happiness. He decides to try a new strategy: incorporating some exercise into his routine alongside his beloved video games and fast food.

(Scene 6: Park - Day)

Fat Yoshi attempts a light jog, interspersed with comical stumbles and falls. Skinny Yoshi joins him, offering encouragement and (slightly condescending) advice. Bowser appears again, attempting to disrupt Fat Yoshi's workout, leading to a final, lighthearted chase scene.

(Ending Scene: Fat Yoshi's Apartment - Night)

Fat Yoshi enjoys a smaller portion of his favorite fast food, alongside a small side salad. He plays video games, feeling content and energized. He reflects on the day's events, realizing that balance is key, even for a Yoshi who loves fast food and video games. He ends the episode with a satisfied sigh and a high-five with Skinny Yoshi.