He Said She Said
1980s-present
Also known as He Said While She, Directed Scene
Two players alternate speaking; after each line they narrate an action the other must perform: 'She said, while [tying her shoes].' Partner executes before delivering their own line plus endowment.
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- Teaches endowment through physical action, not words.
- Actions must be do-able and active — thinking is banned as non-performative.
- Variants: four-player (two speakers + two directors) or three-player (one director, two speakers).
- Comedic payoff comes from endowments partners impose on each other.
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