Lily and the producer appear behind the Curmudgeon to inform him that the commercial is about over. The producer asks whether he should go to a public service announcement. Why don't they just pop in a tape of a previous show? The Curmudgeon sighs, which apparently rouses the plucky guitars. They kick it as he flies into his office, leaving a bewildered Lily and producer standing there. The producer scrambles to cover the dead air screaming, "Ten seconds!" while Lily goes in search of the Curmudgeon. A split second later, the Curmudgeon plows into the booth, toting an old-school microphone. He arranges himself as Lily stands awkwardly off to the side, still carrying his soup. He orders the producer to put a caller through, and mutters, "Hell, it's not rocket science." Famous last words, clearly.