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In case any of you guys missed it this last sim. Found a copy of the transcript that might explain some things. Let me know if this is the right place to put it?
SGN BREWERS LEAGUE BASEBALL COVERAGE
The Twin Psychosis: Part III
Aired January 12, 1992
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM.
BILL FYSON, SGN BASEBALL EXPERT: Good evening, America. I'm former BLB Pitcher
Bill Fyson. Thank you once again for joining us. Today we conclude our three-
week series on The Twin Psychosis with an interview that is sure to shock you
and rock the nation.
In our previous weeks we covered the theories, truths and and the scientific
explanations behind a phenomena that has swept our beloved country.
People that pretend to be other people. Most notably, not just other people,
but their twin selves. Kids attending schools, taking tests, performing in
athletics with the aid of another me. An issue that raises concerns about
fatigue, competitive fairness and moral record.
Today we explore the professional realities of such an act. With me today I
have John and John Brabant. No need to reset your televisions. What you see in
front of you are two men. Yes, they both look the same. Dress the same. Act
the same. Even have the same names. But, I assure you, they are not one in the
same.
Good evening, gentlemen.
JOHN BRABANT: Evening.
JOHN BRABANT: Evening.
FYSON: Let's, well, let's start with the obvious question. How long have you
two been acting like the same person?
BRABANT: I think it all started -
BRABANT: It started when we were in high school, I believe.
BRABANT: Yes, that sounds about right. High school.
BRABANT: And I think we were in lunch.
BRABANT: No, it was first period. Very first minute we came into our new
school. Never would have gotten away with it if we waited till lunch.
FYSON: So you knew what you were doing?
BRABANT: Yes. We always knew.
BRABANT: We kept up with this for 35 years.
BRABANT: We knew what we were getting into.
FYSON: So, it was first period. The moment you both step into school?
BRABANT: Yes. If I remember correctly, you were skipping class?
BRABANT: Yes. Skipping class, but we had already decided on this.
BRABANT: That's right. We knew what we were getting into.
BRABANT: We decided over lunch.
BRABANT: That's it. That's why I thought lunch.
BRABANT: And we figured it would be a swell idea. We drew straws and John here
was the first to go.
BRABANT: That was rigged by the way. Never forget that.
BRABANT: It was him to go to school first. I was able to skip.
FYSON: And teachers never figured?
BRABANT: No one -
BRABANT: No one figured it out. They thought it was a clerical error.
BRABANT: A system error, probably. They just deleted John.
FYSON: Which one?
BRABANT: Does it matter?
FYSON: I suppose it does not.
BRABANT: At first we thought it would be swell to skip school. Take turns
skipping that is.
BRABANT: I think you had a few more days than me because you were sick.
BRABANT: That's not true, I'm sure.
BRABANT: I'm sure it is. Never forget it.
BRABANT: But in time we realized we could do more.
FYSON: When did it begin with sports?
BRABANT: (inaudible)
BRABANT: Come again?
FYSON: When did you two begin switching at sports?
BRABANT: Is that a serious question?
BRABANT: (inaudible)
BRABANT: We switched first day of school. That day forward there was only one
John Brabant. No one knew there were two. Not friends. Not teachers.
Definitely not our coaches.
BRABANT: One suspected.
BRABANT: He was never sure.
FYSON: Why did he suspect?
BRABANT: Something to do with John here.
BRABANT: I had been hit by a pitch. In the head that is.
BRABANT: It made it difficult for us. John never remembering too much.
BRABANT: I remembered enough that is.
BRABANT: Not enough.
FYSON: And he said to you?
BRABANT: Well, he asked me if I had a twin.
FYSON: I'm sorry. He asked if you had a twin?
BRABANT: Of course not. Why would he ask that question?
BRABANT: He knew something was up but could never pin us in the same room.
FYSON: Ok, let's fast forward now to the BLB. Who won the championship with
Maine?
BRABANT: I did.
BRABANT: We both did.
BRABANT: I'd been in the batter's box that night, I'm sure.
BRABANT: We shared time.
BRABANT: You are asking who was there that night.
FYSON: Yes.
BRABANT: I was.
BRABANT: We both were.
BRABANT: You were in the stands wearing one of those silly mustache with
glasses souvenirs.
BRABANT: It's not a souvenir. It's a novelty disguise.
BRABANT: It was silly.
FYSON: Did anyone in the league ever suspect there were two of you?
BRABANT: Never.
BRABANT: We had by that time become better that is.
BRABANT: What John means is, we were better at switching.
BRABANT: He knows what I mean.
FYSON: So no one suspected the two of you. You both aged remarkably similar.
Played similar-
BRABANT: No.
BRABANT: No.
FYSON: Please explain.
BRABANT: John was a better power hitter. Always had this ability to line up
the bat with the ball just about right. I was a bit more aggressive, but a
better hitter.
FYSON: Was there a time either of you played more one season than the other?
BRABANT: 79.
BRABANT: In Dallas.
BRABANT: John did not like Dallas. Honestly, I did not like it much as is,
myself that is.
BRABANT: I let my brother play most of the games. It was a disaster. Nearly
had us gone from the league.
FYSON: I think worse would have happened if they figured you both were playing
for each other?
BRABANT: Nothing -
BRABANT: Nothing would have happened.
BRABANT: (inaudible)
FYSON: Why do you say that, John?
BRABANT: It was. They were. I rather not talk about it.
BRABANT: The league was young. Lots of manuevering. New faces. General
Managers that spent more time at the local pub than handling their teams.
FYSON: And today?
BRABANT: What about today?
FYSON: The league is stronger than ever. What would they do today?
BRABANT: Ask them.
BRABANT: I don't think any of them mind so much to have us on their squads.
FYSON: Neither of you seem the least bit remorseful or concerned.
BRABANT: We shared one paycheck.
BRABANT: I made my $4 million.
FYSON: And you both will continue to make more. We will back with more.
(Commercial Break)
SGN BREWERS LEAGUE BASEBALL COVERAGE
The Twin Psychosis: Part III
Aired January 12, 1992
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM.
BILL FYSON, SGN BASEBALL EXPERT: Good evening, America. I'm former BLB Pitcher
Bill Fyson. Thank you once again for joining us. Today we conclude our three-
week series on The Twin Psychosis with an interview that is sure to shock you
and rock the nation.
In our previous weeks we covered the theories, truths and and the scientific
explanations behind a phenomena that has swept our beloved country.
People that pretend to be other people. Most notably, not just other people,
but their twin selves. Kids attending schools, taking tests, performing in
athletics with the aid of another me. An issue that raises concerns about
fatigue, competitive fairness and moral record.
Today we explore the professional realities of such an act. With me today I
have John and John Brabant. No need to reset your televisions. What you see in
front of you are two men. Yes, they both look the same. Dress the same. Act
the same. Even have the same names. But, I assure you, they are not one in the
same.
Good evening, gentlemen.
JOHN BRABANT: Evening.
JOHN BRABANT: Evening.
FYSON: Let's, well, let's start with the obvious question. How long have you
two been acting like the same person?
BRABANT: I think it all started -
BRABANT: It started when we were in high school, I believe.
BRABANT: Yes, that sounds about right. High school.
BRABANT: And I think we were in lunch.
BRABANT: No, it was first period. Very first minute we came into our new
school. Never would have gotten away with it if we waited till lunch.
FYSON: So you knew what you were doing?
BRABANT: Yes. We always knew.
BRABANT: We kept up with this for 35 years.
BRABANT: We knew what we were getting into.
FYSON: So, it was first period. The moment you both step into school?
BRABANT: Yes. If I remember correctly, you were skipping class?
BRABANT: Yes. Skipping class, but we had already decided on this.
BRABANT: That's right. We knew what we were getting into.
BRABANT: We decided over lunch.
BRABANT: That's it. That's why I thought lunch.
BRABANT: And we figured it would be a swell idea. We drew straws and John here
was the first to go.
BRABANT: That was rigged by the way. Never forget that.
BRABANT: It was him to go to school first. I was able to skip.
FYSON: And teachers never figured?
BRABANT: No one -
BRABANT: No one figured it out. They thought it was a clerical error.
BRABANT: A system error, probably. They just deleted John.
FYSON: Which one?
BRABANT: Does it matter?
FYSON: I suppose it does not.
BRABANT: At first we thought it would be swell to skip school. Take turns
skipping that is.
BRABANT: I think you had a few more days than me because you were sick.
BRABANT: That's not true, I'm sure.
BRABANT: I'm sure it is. Never forget it.
BRABANT: But in time we realized we could do more.
FYSON: When did it begin with sports?
BRABANT: (inaudible)
BRABANT: Come again?
FYSON: When did you two begin switching at sports?
BRABANT: Is that a serious question?
BRABANT: (inaudible)
BRABANT: We switched first day of school. That day forward there was only one
John Brabant. No one knew there were two. Not friends. Not teachers.
Definitely not our coaches.
BRABANT: One suspected.
BRABANT: He was never sure.
FYSON: Why did he suspect?
BRABANT: Something to do with John here.
BRABANT: I had been hit by a pitch. In the head that is.
BRABANT: It made it difficult for us. John never remembering too much.
BRABANT: I remembered enough that is.
BRABANT: Not enough.
FYSON: And he said to you?
BRABANT: Well, he asked me if I had a twin.
FYSON: I'm sorry. He asked if you had a twin?
BRABANT: Of course not. Why would he ask that question?
BRABANT: He knew something was up but could never pin us in the same room.
FYSON: Ok, let's fast forward now to the BLB. Who won the championship with
Maine?
BRABANT: I did.
BRABANT: We both did.
BRABANT: I'd been in the batter's box that night, I'm sure.
BRABANT: We shared time.
BRABANT: You are asking who was there that night.
FYSON: Yes.
BRABANT: I was.
BRABANT: We both were.
BRABANT: You were in the stands wearing one of those silly mustache with
glasses souvenirs.
BRABANT: It's not a souvenir. It's a novelty disguise.
BRABANT: It was silly.
FYSON: Did anyone in the league ever suspect there were two of you?
BRABANT: Never.
BRABANT: We had by that time become better that is.
BRABANT: What John means is, we were better at switching.
BRABANT: He knows what I mean.
FYSON: So no one suspected the two of you. You both aged remarkably similar.
Played similar-
BRABANT: No.
BRABANT: No.
FYSON: Please explain.
BRABANT: John was a better power hitter. Always had this ability to line up
the bat with the ball just about right. I was a bit more aggressive, but a
better hitter.
FYSON: Was there a time either of you played more one season than the other?
BRABANT: 79.
BRABANT: In Dallas.
BRABANT: John did not like Dallas. Honestly, I did not like it much as is,
myself that is.
BRABANT: I let my brother play most of the games. It was a disaster. Nearly
had us gone from the league.
FYSON: I think worse would have happened if they figured you both were playing
for each other?
BRABANT: Nothing -
BRABANT: Nothing would have happened.
BRABANT: (inaudible)
FYSON: Why do you say that, John?
BRABANT: It was. They were. I rather not talk about it.
BRABANT: The league was young. Lots of manuevering. New faces. General
Managers that spent more time at the local pub than handling their teams.
FYSON: And today?
BRABANT: What about today?
FYSON: The league is stronger than ever. What would they do today?
BRABANT: Ask them.
BRABANT: I don't think any of them mind so much to have us on their squads.
FYSON: Neither of you seem the least bit remorseful or concerned.
BRABANT: We shared one paycheck.
BRABANT: I made my $4 million.
FYSON: And you both will continue to make more. We will back with more.
(Commercial Break)
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