A Stranger’s Offer

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“A Stranger’s Offer” is the debut episode of the 2022 object show Give Me That Money, titled on YouTube as “GIVE ME THAT MONEY 1 - A STRANGER’S OFFER”.

### Plot

##### Narrated Introduction

The episode starts off with an introduction into the universe that GMTM is set in. A narrator, voiced by A-Yan, explains how this universe is inhabited with anthropomorphic objects, with a variety of different personalities, hobbies and interests. Various objects are shown on screen going about their daily lives, illustrating this narration. On top of this, they also describe how one object will disrupt the "numb and motionless" status quo of object society. The focus of the narration is then turned onto Notebook, who is described as having the "mind of a machine", "intelligent but can be mentally incoherent". Notebook is shown sitting down and leaning on a tree as she writes in a(n inanimate) notebook.

##### Introducing the Characters

Notebook gets frustrated after commotion from nearby distracts her from her studies. Pot proceeds to enter the scene from behind the tree, which further agitates Notebook. Pot apologies for disturbing her studies, before telling her about the mysterious appearance of a stage in the middle of the field. Notebook agrees to come with them to check it out in order to get it over with and presumably get back to studying.

The scene then cuts to a sign, likely written by Famous Painting, that proposes a competition for a million dollars, as well as a request to not wreck anything while this "future host" is away getting supplies. Collar is shown to be looking at it. He says that he can't read it, to which Scrunchie rudely replies, explaining that it is some kind of competition. Collar expresses his interests and says that he loves competitions. Pen cap is also interested, excited at the prospect of doing some exploring. Scrunchie is not amused at this idea, as this supposed exploring might make her get dirty. Ice Bucket responds to this, stating that they are all technically dirty. They express their interest in a potential murder mystery challenge, to which everyone awkwardly looks away from him for. Bubble Blower dismisses this idea, calling Ice Bucket creepy. Upset by this, Ice Bucket frowns until Triangle Ruler reassures him that they find him to be pretty cool. Notebook comments on the handwriting of the sign, asking Pot if the handwriting seems familiar. Pot apparently doesn't and expresses concern over Notebook's questioning.

Away from the stage, Collar spots Ball Tube and Clay and approaches the, asking what the duo are up to. Clay explains that they were taking a walk through the woods to give Clay a break from maths, until they saw the stage. Collar then proceeds the ask the two what is going on with the stage, to which Clay says he believes it to be a competition that he wishes to join. Ball Tube butts in, arguing that this set up is clearly a scam, but Clay dismisses his claims and asks Collar if he is joining as well. Collar agrees to join, wanting to get some information first. He gets angry after Ball Tube jokes about him not being able to win a prize of that size.

Meanwhile, Ice Bucket describes its interest in collecting rocks to Triangle Ruler and asks her if she's likes collecting them. They respond with uncertainty. Proceeding to show her his rock collection, Ice Bucket comments on how he's collected so many rocks, pushing one over to Triangle Ruler. The camera then zooms out to Notebook and Pot, the latter asking the former whether they are okay. Notebook explains that they are nervous around over objects, to which Pot gives her permission to continue her studies as they just wanted to scope out the area. Notebook expresses uncertainty about the set up, saying that someone has to investigate it.

##### Explaining the Competition

As the camera points toward the stage, an explosion of smoke appears. All the contestants turn toward this as the smoke dissipates, revealing Famous Painting who chokes on the smoke and attempts to waft it away with their arms. They try to introduce themselves however this falls flat so they go to try again, to which Scrunchie remarks about them trying to look cool to Collar. Famous Painting introduces herself, explaining how they're looking for contestants to compete in their show. They proceed to explain to Pen Cap that they thought they stage would look cool when he asks about it. Pen Cap reassures them that Famous Painting is doing good when Famous Painting asks. Scrunchie also has a question, asking where the money is, to which Famous Painting explains that the contestants will be competing for it. Ice Bucket agrees with Scrunchie to get on with episode, breaking the fourth wall by stating that the script is 590 words long at this point (this plot summary is now 790 words at this point). Everyone appears concerned at Ice Bucket's words, however Famous Painting gives the answer. Ball Tube asks if the competition is a scam, to which Famous Painting assures him it isn't. Scrunchie announces that she is interested, confident that nothing bad will happen to the contestants. Collar also announces his interest, but more excitedly. The rest of the contestants erupt into chatter, marvelling about the competition and its prize. Famous Painting quiets them down, before materialising two modern style houses, one for each prospective team. He goes onto to explain that they are cabins for the teams, requesting that two teams of five are formed.

Ball Tube is gobsmacked by Famous Paintings ability, asking how they did that. Clay ignores him, addressing both him and Pen Cap to be on his team. Ball Tube expresses his lack of trust in the competition, to which Pen Cap calls him a killjoy. Clay agrees, explaining that the competition is an opportunity to prove themselves. Ball Tube argues with Clay, saying that they only checked this out at Clay's discretion and that they have lives outside of the competition they must tend to. Pen Cap pleads Ball Tube to let them all compete together and Clay makes an offer to share the prize money if one of them wins to which Ball Tube reluctantly agrees.

Scrunchie approaches Pot and asks if they would like to be on a team with her. Pot presumably tries to look for Notebook, but she is indicated to have vanished from the point she was just a moment ago. Taking their non-answer as a yes, Scrunchie grabs Pot and walks away with them. Collar glances around the field in hopes of finding someone to be on a team with but to no avail. He gives in, asking Ice Bucket about his rock collecting in an attempt at ally-ship to which Ice Bucket describes the kind of rocks they collect. Triangle Ruler joins the two and offers Ice Bucket to be on a team together to which it agrees, inviting Collar to join. On the stage, Notebook attempts to investigate, sneaking off with a sample of what appears to be byproduct residue of the smoke bomb. Bubble Blower proceeds to approach her, offering to help her look for teammates together as she appears lonely. Believing that Pot is not interested in being on a team with her, Notebook accepts. Scrunchie requests to join Collar-Ice bucket-Triangle Ruler trio with Pot to complete the team and Triangle Ruler allows. Pot frowns when she sees the duo of Notebook and Bubble Blower from a distance, who join the Clay-Pen Cap-Clay trio after Ball Tube calls Bubble Blower over.

Famous Painting appears again via a smoke bomb, which gives them the same issues as before. They comment on not using them again. After telling Bubble Blower that they are aware the teams have been formed, they announce the first challenge, which is for the contestants to name their newly formed teams. He then attempts to disappear by using a smoke bomb trick, but this fails so they simply walk off, announcing the start of the challenge.

##### The Challenge

Clay suggests to his team that they should be called "The Homies", likely referring to him, Ball Tube and Pen Cap. Bubble Blower disagrees with this choice as her and Notebook are not part of that group. Pen Cap attempts to solve this issue but taking out the term "Homies" from the name, leaving just "The". As per post 2017 object show logic, this becomes the accidental name of the team, and an animated logo for it appears above the The's heads alongside a jingle. Notebook comments on the absurdity of the choice and Ball Tube expresses his frustration at the competition so far. Meanwhile, Collar tells his team that they should think of a name quickly. Triangle Ruler goes to give a suggestion, before Ice Bucket interrupts her, naming the team "Bread". A similar shot as with the The's is displayed, with a corresponding jingle. Ice Bucket explains that bread is like the size of rocks to Scrunchie when she's asks him to justify his choice.

Famous Painting is shocked by how quickly the challenge went and proceeds to judge the team names. Famous Painting first asks Pot what her team's name is, to which she responds with Bread. Triangle Ruler defends Ice Bucket when Scrunchie makes a snide remark about his choice, saying that they just have an interest that they wanted to express through the team name. Famous Painting thinks that the name is cute, and promptly gives the name an 8/10 rating, which Pot thanks them for. He then approaches the The's and asks of their name, to which Bubble Blower says its called The. Famous Painting believes the name to be incomplete at first, waiting for Bubble Blower to finish the name, to which she confirms the name is just The. Deeming the name to be improper, Famous Painting rates it 4/10, putting the Thes up for voting.

Pot gives Notebook a friendly glance when Notebook observes the other contestants conversing among themselves and not paying attention to the two, which Notebook returns.

##### Outro and Stinger

The episode ends with Famous Painting instructing the viewer on how to vote on the episode. They also state that the contestant with the most votes will not be eliminated, however will receive some form of punishment.

The stinger is set at night time in team The's cabin. Notebook is shown writing in her notebook whilst everyone else appears to be asleep. The camera points at the window, changing its focus so that the front of Bread's cabin is visible through the front window of The's cabin. Notebook expresses concern for, presumably, Pot's well-being to herself.