Man from Discovery wanted to shoot my son
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Yesterday morning we were minding our own business at the hospital when the Ward Nurse, Felicity, came to our room to have a discussion with us. Felicity: Morning Mr. and Mrs. Hartman, I have a man here from Discovery Health and he wants to shoot your son. He is specifically looking for a white boy to shoot. Me: He wants to shoot my son? Are you being serious? Felicity: laughs, no sir, he is here to do a TV advert for Discovery Health and wants to know if you’ll be willing to let them use your son for the advert. They will pay you of course. Hmm… I started to see a couple dollar signs. Colette: Could we get free medical aid? Felicity: laughs - I don’t know. Me: Ok bring him in. We can’t guarantee anything but we’re willing to chat. In steps Maurice, seemingly not from Discovery but rather the film crew involved in the Discovery advert. Maurice: Hi folks, congratulations on the birth of your new child. We’re shooting an ad for Discovery and we need a white, newborn baby to complete the scene. Me: What exactly would my son have to do? Maurice: Well the scene would involve having your son put into an incubator and then the tough-looking father comes in and touches his hand. Me: ok… Maurice: If you agree to let us use your son for the advert I’d have to drive to Pretoria so I can get him a work-permit. A work-permit? What for? Oh wait, he’s under 16… never mind that he’s less than 2 days old. Colette: When is the advert being shot? Maurice: Tuesday morning. Colette: That’s going to be a problem because Tuesday morning is when our son’s Bris is taking place. Maurice: Oh… Maurice: Can’t you change the date? My wife chuckles because a Bris has to be done 8-days after the baby is born. Colette: No. Me: Sorry Maurice, but we’re just not going to be able to do this. Thanks for your time and sorry! Maurice scampers off disappointed
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