Shoulder Devil (sketch)

The shoulder devil is harder to carry than an angel.

The shoulder devil is even harder to carry than an angel. Watch as Jason tries to combat the evil influences of his temptation.

## Transcript

Jason: Dude, I don't know if I can do this, I've never stolen anything before.
James: Dude, just act natural, it's easy.
Jason: Yeah, I don't know.

Matt: Poof!
Jason: Who are you?
Matt: I am your Shoulder Devil, Jason. Here, allow me to just climb upon...your shoulder. Yeah, okay, okay, okay. I envisioned this going differently. Maybe your friend could help me? Rise above the difficulties! Lift me in a dignifying manner! Woo! I'm very slick.

Matt: Jason, thievery is fun. There are all kinds of things you can steal. Money, cars, dinner mints at fancy restaurants…
James: Are you gonna do this, or what, man? That Bit-O-Honey ain't gonna steal itself.
Matt: He's right, Jason. It's just a Bit-O-Honey. No one will even notice it's gone.
Jason: Well, I guess one time won't hurt.
Matt: It most certainly will- I mean, you're right.

Jason: Got it.
Matt: Well done.
James: Nice man. Okay, next time, we should do something bigger, like a bike! Or a turkey!
Matt: Yes. Your friend has the spirit of the- Did he say "a turkey"?
Jason: Guys, I'm not stealing anymore, this was a one-time thing.
James: Oh no, Jason, come on. It's easy- Oh hey, hey, that old lady just dropped a five-dollar bill. Go pick it up before she notices.
Matt: Yes.
Jason: Well, I don't- No, I'm not gonna steal from an old lady, that's messed up!
Matt: Oh come on, those are the easiest people to steal from! I'll help you, Jason, just move towards the lucre.

Matt: It's almost in reach. You have to want it! What's happening?! Oh! Sweet gluttony!
Mallory: Oh here, here. Let me help you. Oh, my dear boy. Did you fall while trying to return this money to me? How refreshingly honest! Here, you keep it, but remember: "Virtue is its own reward."
Matt: Who was that? The female Gandhi?
Jason: Wow, being honest has its benefits.
Matt: What? No! Jason, it was a fluke! That kind of thing doesn't even happen in Canada!

Whitney: Hey! I saw what you did for that old lady. That was really sweet of you. So here's my number, so call me… perhaps.
Matt: That's just not fair. Jason, I don't want you calling her, she's far too righteous. Give me the number!
Jason: But no, you can't make me do anything.
Matt: You're right, Jason, I can't. Give it to me! Where is it?! Where is the number?! I must have! Is this Bit-O-Honey? Delicious!
James: I don't know, Jason, maybe you're right about that honesty stuff.
Matt: No! Move to James. Shimmy. You are mine, James, you are mine. Ah!
James: What?
Matt: Behold the awesome power of temptation!

Jason: You know what? I'm starting to feel warm and fuzzy inside. Let's go pay for that candy.
James: Yeah, me too.
Matt: What? No! Boys, you just need to become more calloused. Quick, kill that dog!
Jason: What? No, we're not gonna kill a dog! That's messed up, man! Let's go pay for that candy, and move to Canada.
James: Yeah.
Matt: Fine, I'm sure there's someone else I can persuade… Hello, grandma.

Mallory: Get behind me, Shoulder Devil.

## Trivia

* This sketch was uploaded on the same day as the episode aired on BYUtv.
* This is the fiftieth sketch of Studio C.
* This is the last sketch of Season 1 Episode 8.
* This is the longest sketch of Season 1 Episode 8, based on duration.
	+ This sketch is 5:07 minutes long, which is exactly the same length as the last sketch of Season 1 Episode 7, Dinner Party.
* This is the first sketch to feature recurring character Shoulder Devil, but the second sketch in the Shoulder Angel-series, after Shoulder Angel.
	+ This is the second time a prequel and it's sequel have been featured in different episodes, after Generation Gap and Spencer Goes to Class.
* This is the fourth time a sketch gets a sequel, after The Doorstep (Part 1 / Part 2), Awkward Avoidance Viking (Grocery Store / Ex-Girlfriend / Grandma's House) and Spencer (Generation Gap / Spencer Goes to Class).