Two raggedy farmhands modeled after the characters from John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. Barney sits stroking a rabbit in his lap explaining to George that he can’t drive a standard transmission in a Volkswagen. Tracking shot as they walk and George explains the concept of automatic transmission. They arrive at a Beetle parked among a small flock of chickens. Close up of doubtful Barney. Medium shot of George inside car coercing Barney. Interior from passenger side over George’s shoulder. Exterior through windshield of both characters. Car drives out of frame. Return to shot through windshield, characters laughing. Car driving away into sunset.
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