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'''''It's Raining Gin''''' was the eighteenth short story exclusively published in ''[[The Curse of Fanfic! (anthology)|The Curse of Fanfic!]]'' charity anthology on [[2 August (releases)|2 August]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]] by [[Obverse Books]] in aid of [https://parkinsons.org.uk Parkinson's UK]. The story, written by [[Jon Arnold]], was an unofficial crossover between ''[[The Sooty Show (series)|The Sooty Show]]'' and the [[Iris Wildthyme (series)|''Iris Wildthyme'' series]]. | '''''It's Raining Gin''''' was the eighteenth short story exclusively published in ''[[The Curse of Fanfic! (anthology)|The Curse of Fanfic!]]'' charity anthology on [[2 August (releases)|2 August]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]]{{fact}} by [[Obverse Books]] in aid of [https://parkinsons.org.uk Parkinson's UK]. The story, written by [[Jon Arnold]], was an unofficial crossover between ''[[The Sooty Show (series)|The Sooty Show]]'' and the [[Iris Wildthyme (series)|''Iris Wildthyme'' series]]. | ||
== Summary == | |||
For the [[Episode (It's Raining Gin)|latest episode]] of the ''[[The Sooty Show]]'', [[Matthew Corbett (in-universe)|Matthew Corbett]] is taking [[Sooty]], [[Sweep]] and [[Soo]] to [[seaside (It's Raining Gin)|the seaside]]. After meeting [[Iris Wildthyme]], [[Panda]] and [[Soo]] take [[Celestial Omnibus|Iris's bus]] to [[Paris]] for a romantic meal. Arriving at the beach, everyone is accosted by mean clouds who rain on everyone, so Iris, Sooty, and Sweep use [[gin pistol]]s to get the clouds drunk and fall [[sleep|asleep]]. | |||
[[20 (number)|Twenty]] weeks later, Soo reveals to Matthew she had a child with Panda, whom she names [[Scampi]], after the [[meal]] they shared. | |||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
After welcoming [[Children (It's Raining Gin)|the children in the audience]], [[Matthew Corbett (in-universe)|Matthew Corbett]] explains that for the [[Episode (It's Raining Gin)|latest episode]] of the ''[[The Sooty Show]]'' — a special edition that lacks [[picture]]s as it would be too expensive to produce despite everyone saving up [[money]] all year, as the money has seemingly been lost — he's taking [[Sooty]], [[Sweep]] and [[Soo]] to [[seaside (It's Raining Gin)|the seaside]]. They arrive at the [[bus stop]], but as they see a bus approach, Matthew realises that its advertised location of [[Putney Common]] is a long way away from them. The driver greets them, and to Matthew's displeasure, having met her before, recognises her as [[Iris Wildthyme]]. She shouts out to Sooty and asks him for a [[hug]]. Sweep squeaks excitedly at seeing Iris, and she pulls out a [[gun]] and aims it at him. However, the gun is a [[glass]] [[gin pistol]], filled with [[Bombay Sapphire]]; she demonstrates its functionality by aiming it into her mouth and squirting, as Sweep frantically squeaked at being held at gun point. | |||
[[Panda]] then rakishly [[Flirting|flirts]] with Soo, surprising Matthew as the last time he met Iris, she was travelling with a (probably) human friend. He proposes to take her for [[lunch]] at "the most divine" [[French restaurant (It's Raining Gin)|French restaurant]] while leaving "these uncultured [[ruffian]]s to their own devices", extending a [[paw]] to Soo, and while she is reluctant to leave as she thinks Sooty and Sweep will get into mischief, Panda assures her Iris will look after them. Demurely, she accepts Panda's offer, and they enter the bus and leave, the [[engine]] spluttering before it completely disappears, as if it was removed between scenes. Sooty, Sweep, and Iris "conspiratorially" giggle, Iris telling them now they're going to have to some fun, and perhaps even make Matthew, who Iris thinks is a "misery guts", [[smile]]. Matthew then tells his viewers to imagine the [[advert]] break here while he plays the [[music]], so they'll have to imagine something they want, such as a [[toy]] or [[chocolate]]. | [[Panda]] then rakishly [[Flirting|flirts]] with Soo, surprising Matthew as the last time he met Iris, she was travelling with a (probably) human friend. He proposes to take her for [[lunch]] at "the most divine" [[French restaurant (It's Raining Gin)|French restaurant]] while leaving "these uncultured [[ruffian]]s to their own devices", extending a [[paw]] to Soo, and while she is reluctant to leave as she thinks Sooty and Sweep will get into mischief, Panda assures her Iris will look after them. Demurely, she accepts Panda's offer, and they enter the bus and leave, the [[engine]] spluttering before it completely disappears, as if it was removed between scenes. Sooty, Sweep, and Iris "conspiratorially" giggle, Iris telling them now they're going to have to some fun, and perhaps even make Matthew, who Iris thinks is a "misery guts", [[smile]]. Matthew then tells his viewers to imagine the [[advert]] break here while he plays the [[music]], so they'll have to imagine something they want, such as a [[toy]] or [[chocolate]]. | ||
After the break, Matthew states that the normal bus arrived and had taken them to the seaside. As he speaks about the lovely [[weather]], noting there isn't a [[cloud]] in sight, it immediately goes foul and begins to [[rain]]. They enter [[chippy (It's Raining Gin)|a chippy]] to escape the rain and to get [[fish and chips]], only to find, after they sit at a [[table]] to begin eating, a black cloud has followed them inside and is raining exclusively over their heads. [[owner (It's Raining Gin)|The owner]] of the shop isn't impressed at the steady flooding of the shop, and Iris climbs on the table and starts scolding the cloud and gesturing to it in ways inappropriate for a family show, although Matthew cannot tell what she is saying due to the [[thunder]]. Sooty and Sweep hide under the table, and Matthew states that soon, they'll be getting the paddle they wished to have in the [[sea]]. Iris reprimands the cloud, for ruining people's fun, every [[summer]], but the cloud seems to respond with a pleased rumble, but as she continues to glare at the cloud, the thunders begins to sound like a [[laughter|laugh]]. | After the break, Matthew states that [[number 73|the normal bus]] arrived and had taken them to the seaside. As he speaks about the lovely [[weather]], noting there isn't a [[cloud]] in sight, it immediately goes foul and begins to [[rain]]. They enter [[chippy (It's Raining Gin)|a chippy]] to escape the rain and to get [[fish and chips]], only to find, after they sit at a [[table]] to begin eating, [[Cloud (It's Raining Gin)|a black cloud]] has followed them inside and is raining exclusively over their heads. [[Chippy owner (It's Raining Gin)|The owner]] of the shop isn't impressed at the steady flooding of the shop, and Iris climbs on the table and starts scolding the cloud and gesturing to it in ways inappropriate for a family show, although Matthew cannot tell what she is saying due to the [[thunder]]. Sooty and Sweep hide under the table, and Matthew states that soon, they'll be getting the paddle they wished to have in the [[sea]]. Iris reprimands the cloud, for ruining people's fun, every [[summer]], but the cloud seems to respond with a pleased rumble, but as she continues to glare at the cloud, the thunders begins to sound like a [[laughter|laugh]]. Matthew observes that everyone else has left the chippy, only to have had more little [[rainstorm]]s find and drench them despite their best efforts to remain dry. | ||
Sooty gets Iris's attention and whispers his plan to Iris; she rummages inside [[Iris Wildthyme's handbag|her handbag]] to retrieve the gin pistol while Sooty pulls out [[Sooty's magic wand|his magic wand]], which he uses on the gin pistol with the children in the audience singing "[[IZ-ZY WHI-ZZY, LET'S GET BUSY]]". Iris starts squirting the cloud with "[[gay]] abandon", making it more and more drunk with each hit; the cloud rains [[gin]] for a moment before collapsing to the ground, falling [[sleep|asleep]]. Iris leads Sooty and Sweep outside, both of them now also armed with gin pistols through magic, making all the clouds outside drunk. Matthew notes that this is inappropriate for [[teatime]] viewing and would annoy the [[commissioning editors]], so he "draws a [[veil]]" over this part of the episode. The duo returns, successful in their endeavour, and after Matthew tells them they'd have to deal with anyone who spoils their day, they squirt him with gin, causing them and Iris to laugh. Matthew cleans himself up while a [[montage]] of the boys' activities plays. | |||
As [[the Sun]] begins to set, Soo and Panda return in Iris's bus, and she tells Matthew what a lovely time she had. Iris enters the bus, giving Panda a "[[Paddington Bear]] stare", and soon depart, the bus vanishing like "the cheapest possible [[special effect]]". Sooty and Sweep squirt Matthew with their gin pistols, making him wetter than even the cloud did, so before it gets further out of hand Matthew asks the audience to say goodbye. | |||
[[20 (number)|Twenty]] weeks later, Soo has a surprise for Matthew; she reveals that had a child with Panda and that she is naming him after the meal they shared — [[Scampi]]. | |||
: "''Well, it could have been worse I suppose.''" | |||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* [[Matthew Corbett (in-universe)|Matthew Corbett]] | * [[Matthew Corbett (in-universe)|Matthew Corbett]] | ||
* [[Children (It's Raining Gin)|Children]] | |||
* [[Dave (It's Raining Gin)|Dave]] | * [[Dave (It's Raining Gin)|Dave]] | ||
* Mr [[Tonibello]] | * Mr [[Tonibello]] | ||
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* [[Iris Wildthyme]] | * [[Iris Wildthyme]] | ||
* [[Panda]] | * [[Panda]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Cloud (It's Raining Gin)|Cloud]] | ||
* [[Chippy owner (It's Raining Gin)|Chippy owner]] | |||
* [[Donkey (It's Raining Gin)|Donkey]] | |||
* [[Donkey owner (It's Raining Gin)|Donkey owner]] | |||
* [[Scampi]] | * [[Scampi]] | ||
=== Referenced only === | === Referenced only === | ||
* [[Catherine Deneuve]] | |||
* [[Paddington Bear]] | * [[Paddington Bear]] | ||
* [[Calamity Jane]] | |||
* [[Gene Kelly]] | |||
* [[Commissioning editors]] | |||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Language === | === Language === | ||
* Dave, the producer of ''The Sooty Show'', [[swearing|swore]] when he said they couldn't afford pictures, but Matthew, upon quoting him, said "bloomin'" instead, to keep it child friendly. | * Dave, the [[producer (job)|producer]] of ''The Sooty Show'', [[swearing|swore]] when he said they couldn't afford pictures, but Matthew, upon quoting him, said "bloomin'" instead, to keep it child friendly. | ||
=== The seaside === | === The seaside === | ||
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* Iris mentions that the cloud always ruins people's fun after they get themselves ready for "a quick dip, an ice cream and a few tatty [[souvenir]]s". | * Iris mentions that the cloud always ruins people's fun after they get themselves ready for "a quick dip, an ice cream and a few tatty [[souvenir]]s". | ||
* Iris thinks the cloud has ruined her [[Cigarette|ciggies]]. | * Iris thinks the cloud has ruined her [[Cigarette|ciggies]]. | ||
* Well-prepared [[British]] [[holidaymaker]]s carry [[umbrella]]s, according to Matthew. | |||
* The clouds follow the holidaymakers, swooping underneath whatever object they try to shelter under, whether it be an umbrella, [[newspaper]], or a [[door]]way. | |||
* Matthew suggests purchasing a [[Kiss Me Quick hat]]. | |||
=== Species === | === Species === | ||
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=== People === | === People === | ||
* Dave is the [[producer]] of ''The Sooty Show''. | * Dave is the [[producer (job)|producer]] of ''The Sooty Show''. | ||
* Mr Tonibello works behind scenes of ''The Sooty Show''. | * Mr Tonibello works behind scenes of ''The Sooty Show''. | ||
* Matthew thinks Iris is an "daft old [[bat]]". He also thinks that someone her age shouldn't leap down the bus's steps, as it is undignified. | * Matthew thinks Iris is an "daft old [[bat]]". He also thinks that someone her age shouldn't leap down the bus's steps, as it is undignified. | ||
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* Matthew recalls that last time he met Iris, she was travelling with a human companion. | * Matthew recalls that last time he met Iris, she was travelling with a human companion. | ||
* Panda thinks that Soo looks as divine as [[Catherine Deneuve]] in ''[[The Umbrellas of Cherbourg]]''. | * Panda thinks that Soo looks as divine as [[Catherine Deneuve]] in ''[[The Umbrellas of Cherbourg]]''. | ||
* Sooty gives Matthew a stare, when it begins to rain, which he compares to that of [[Paddington Bear]]'s. | |||
** Later, Iris gives Panda a "Paddington Bear stare" after he returned with Soo. | |||
* Panda is wearing a [[smoking jacket]] and a "fetching" [[red]] [[scarf]]. | * Panda is wearing a [[smoking jacket]] and a "fetching" [[red]] [[scarf]]. | ||
* As the cloud rains on Iris, Matthew thinks Iris looks like a [[drowning|drowned]] [[rat]], or rather [[leopard]], with [[Iris Wildthyme's hats|her hat]] dropping down by her [[ear]]s. | |||
* Matthew thinks Iris is like a "low [[rent]] [[Calamity Jane]]". | |||
* When Iris [[dance]]s in the raining gin, Matthew thinks she's like [[Gene Kelly]], which he tells the audience to ask their grandparents about. | |||
=== Food and drink === | === Food and drink === | ||
* Matthew couldn't even make up the lack of pictures in the latest episode with an [[ice-cream]] for Sooty, but there weren't any left in the studio. | * Matthew couldn't even make up the lack of pictures in the latest episode with an [[ice-cream]] for Sooty, but there weren't any left in the studio. | ||
* When Sweep squeaks excitedly, Matthew thinks to himself that the last time he squeaked like that was when he was at [[Butchers Sausage Fun Park]]. | * When Sweep squeaks excitedly, Matthew thinks to himself that the last time he squeaked like that was when he was at [[Butchers Sausage Fun Park]]. | ||
* Iris also gives Sweep a string of [[sausage]]s that is disproportionate to the size of her [[ | * Iris also gives Sweep a string of [[sausage]]s that is disproportionate to the size of [[Iris Wildthyme's handbag|her handbag]]. | ||
** Iris later explains that [[Dimensional transcendentalism|the inside and the outside don't always match up]]. | |||
* Soo tells her friend she'll be back in time for [[dinner|tea]]. | * Soo tells her friend she'll be back in time for [[dinner|tea]]. | ||
* During the break, Matthew guesses that the audience made a [[cuppa]]. | * During the break, Matthew guesses that the audience made a [[cuppa]]. | ||
* Matthew worries the meal Soo and Panda shared was [[Peking Duck]]. | |||
* Soo names her child after [[scampi (lobster)|scampi]]. | |||
=== ''The Sooty Show'' === | |||
* An episode of ''The Sooty Show'' had Sooty and Sweep drink [[ginger beer]], which caused trouble. | |||
* In the montage, the boys [[paddling|paddle]] in the sea until they get knocked over by the [[wave]]s, they ride on [[Donkey (It's Raining Gin)|a donkey]] until Sweep runs off after scares it, and they get ice creams, but Sweep trips over and his ice cream lands in Matthew's face. | |||
** Matthew later mentions he'll get his [[revenge]] on them. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* ''It's Raining Gin'' was excluded from the ''[[Bafflement & Devotion: Iris at the Edges (anthology)|Bafflement & Devotion: Iris at the Edges]]'' charity anthology — a collection of then-obscure ''Iris Wildthyme'' short stories — as it was only released a few months prior, although writer Jon Arnold considered it good possibility for inclusion in a second volume.<ref>[https://twitter.com/obversebooks/status/1336662531247575040 @obversebooks on twitter.com]</ref> | * ''It's Raining Gin'' was excluded from the ''[[Bafflement & Devotion: Iris at the Edges (anthology)|Bafflement & Devotion: Iris at the Edges]]'' charity anthology — a collection of then-obscure ''Iris Wildthyme'' short stories — as it was only released a few months prior, although writer Jon Arnold considered it good possibility for inclusion in a second volume.<ref>[https://twitter.com/obversebooks/status/1336662531247575040 @obversebooks on twitter.com]</ref> | ||
* This story is a technically two episodes of ''The Sooty Show'' and ''[[Sooty & Co.]]'', although [[Paul Castle]] (the editor of ''The Curse of Fanfic!''), in the behind the scenes epilogue to the story, seemed to conflate the two; he explained that the story is a prequel to an episode wherein Soo became pregnant — ''{{iw|sooty|Soo's Babies}}'' — but for the sake of the story, in particular the continuity between them, hoped that the readers had not actually ''seen'' that episode. However, ''Soo's Babies'' was first broadcast in 1994 and Soo only ''pretended'' to be pregnant, while Scampi debuted in the 1990 episode ''{{iw|sooty|Little Cousin Scampi}}'', thus meaning that ''It's Raining Gin'' is rather a prequel to that story. | |||
* It isn't really explained how Panda conceived a child with Soo — being explicitly circumvented to remain "suitable" for the diegetic audience of children — so how Panda, a sentient stuffed bear presumably copulated with Soo, who diegetically is a bear even though she is depicted in the series with a puppet, is left unclear. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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