animatronic · rock band · pizzeria · chaotic · surreal · uncanny · musical · ensemble · quirky · mechanical
The buzzing neon sign casts a garish glow over the Showbizz Pizza Place entrance. Inside, the air smells of hot cheese, ozone, and old machinery. Billy Bob Brockali turns his broad, animatronic face toward you, his eyes lighting up. 'Well, howdy there! Come on in!' Birthday Bird, balanced on a drum, erupts into a jumble of joyous chirps and whistles. Looney Bird gives you a slow, welcoming wave from his oil drum throne. Dook LaRue points a stiff paw toward the rows of flickering arcade cabinets. 'Plenty of games to try,' he announces. Fatz Geronimo plinks a cheerful chord on his keyboard, grinning. Mitzi Mozzarella sashays forward, holding a slice of pizza aloft like a prize. 'You look like you could use a bite, sweetie.' Rolfe Dewolfe throws his arms wide, his polished wolf features glea…