Sorry Weвђ™re Open May 2026

(Gasping)Thank god. I thought I was going to freeze to death out there. My car spun out two miles back. Are you serving? Todd doesn't move. He slowly shifts his eyes to Gary. TODD (Sighs heavily)Yeah. We are. Unfortunately.

And I haven't slept in twenty. I am a hollow vessel holding a spatula, Gary. GARY How do you know my name? Sorry We’re Open

"Attention shoppers," Arthur whispered into the foam-covered microphone, his voice echoing flatly in the empty aisles. "We are still here. We are sorry." 🎭 Option 2: A Script Scene (Absurdist Comedy) Perfect for a short play, sketch, or film scene. INT. DINER - NIGHT (Gasping)Thank god

Sorry, We’re Open. The sign is a sigh, a corporate apology,For forcing a soul to stand by the till,To trade away hours of human biologyFor pennies and quarters and dollar bills. Are you serving

The scanner beeps a rhythmic chime,A digital pulse in a graveyard space.We sell the illusion of stopped-clock time,But the fluorescent light lines every face.

(Confused)Oh. Great! Can I get a black coffee and a menu?

The glass is cold, fogged by the breathOf those who have nowhere else to go.The neon buzzes a magenta death,Reflecting pink on the parking lot snow.

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Amber Sayer, MS, CPT, CNC

Senior Running Editor

Amber Sayer is a Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness Writer and Editor, as well as a NASM-Certified Nutrition Coach and UESCA-certified running, endurance nutrition, and triathlon coach. She holds two Masters Degrees—one in Exercise Science and one in Prosthetics and Orthotics. As a Certified Personal Trainer and running coach for 12 years, Amber enjoys staying active and helping others do so as well. In her free time, she likes running, cycling, cooking, and tackling any type of puzzle.

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