Get a Job (1985) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A frustrated job seeker navigates surreal rejections in a dream before receiving unexpected success.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Urban Arrival and Initial Rejection

Bob Dog enters the city to begin his employment search but faces immediate setbacks. He encounters singers and experiences his first failures before returning home discouraged.

Key Events

• Bob Dog Enters Town — Bob Dog arrives in town seeking employment. Location: Town street
• Singer Encounter — Bob encounters three singers while starting his job search. Location: Town street
• Initial Rejections — Bob's initial attempts to find work backfire and he is booted out. Location: Town
• Return to Apartment — Discouraged, Bob goes back to his apartment and watches TV. Location: Apartment

Dream Sequence and Escalating Failures

Bob falls asleep and enters a surreal dream where singing pigs repeatedly grant him chances. Each attempt ends in violent or absurd rejection by hostile bosses and attendants.

Key Events

• Return to Apartment — Discouraged, Bob goes back to his apartment and watches TV. Location: Apartment
• Divorce Program — Bob watches a program about a couple getting divorced. Location: Apartment
• Falling Asleep — Bob dozes off and begins to dream. Location: Apartment
• Dream Singers — In his dream, Bob encounters singers about jobs. Location: Dream city
• Resume Handoff — A trio of singing female pigs gives Bob his resume. Location: Dream city
• City Navigation — Bob strolls into the city, dodging traffic with his resume. Location: City street
• Building Entry — Bob enters a building scheduled for resume appointments. Location: Office building
• Angry Crowd — Bob enters a room filled with angry people staring at him. Location: Office hallway
• Attendant Rejection — The attendant calls Bob's name and instantly kicks him out. Location: Office
• Pig Intervention — The singing pigs reappear to offer Bob another opportunity. Location: Office
• Muscular Transformation — Bob becomes aggressive, grows muscular, and barges into the boss's office. Location: Office

Street Humiliation and Awakening

After being discarded in a trash can, Bob faces public mockery from street cats. He screams in frustration before abruptly waking up in his apartment.

Key Events

• Muscular Transformation — Bob becomes aggressive, grows muscular, and barges into the boss's office. Location: Office
• Boss Assault — Bob attacks the boss and throws him into a wall. Location: Boss office
• Elevator Crash — The boss grabs Bob, kicks him out, and crashes into an elevator. Location: Boss office
• Third Chance — The pigs once again give Bob one more chance. Location: Street
• Trap Door Incident — Bob enters with instruments attached, and the boss uses a trap door. Location: Office
• Trash Can Landing — Bob finds himself out on the streets inside a trash can. Location: Street
• Cat Taunts — A group of street cats taunt Bob about his job failures. Location: Street

Paternal Call and Resolution

Bob's dream ends as his phone rings. His father calls to confirm he secured the job, transforming his earlier despair into pure delight and concluding the short.

Key Events

• Cat Taunts — A group of street cats taunt Bob about his job failures. Location: Street
• Screaming Outburst — Bob screams in frustration while the cats continue to mock him. Location: Street
• Awakening — Bob suddenly wakes up from his dream with the TV still on. Location: Apartment
• Phone Rings — The telephone rings and Bob answers it. Location: Apartment
• Job Offer Call — Bob receives a call from his dad announcing he got the job. Location: Apartment
• Cartoon Finale — Bob's delight resolves the narrative, ending the cartoon. Location: Apartment

Story Breakdown

• Urban Arrival — Bob Dog enters the city to begin his employment search.
  • Town Entry — Bob Dog walks into town seeking work.
  • Singer Encounter — Bob meets three singers on the street.
• Dream Initiation — Discouragement leads Bob into a vivid dream state.
  • TV Watching — Bob watches a divorce program at home.
  • Sleep Transition — Bob dozes off and enters his dream.
• Surreal Interviews — Dream sequence features repeated job hunting attempts.
  • Resume Handoff — Singing pigs provide Bob with a resume.
  • Traffic Dodging — Bob navigates city streets to reach appointments.
• Office Confrontations — Bob faces hostile environments and aggressive bosses.
  • Attendant Rejection — An attendant instantly kicks Bob out.
  • Boss Attack — Bob grows muscular and assaults a boss.
• Escalating Failures — Rejections become increasingly physical and absurd.
  • Trap Door Incident — A boss uses a trap door on Bob.
  • Trash Can Landing — Bob ends up discarded in a street trash can.
• Street Humiliation — Bob faces public mockery from local animals.
  • Cat Taunts — Street cats ridicule Bob's job failures.
  • Screaming Outburst — Bob screams in frustration at the cats.
• Awakening and Call — Bob wakes up and receives a life-changing phone call.
  • TV Still On — Bob wakes with the television still playing.
  • Dad's Phone Call — Bob's father calls to announce he got the job.
• Resolution and Joy — The narrative concludes with Bob's success.
  • Job Confirmation — Bob learns he successfully secured employment.
  • Cartoon Finale — The short ends on a delightfully positive note.

Directed by

Brad Caslor

Key Cast

• Al Simmons — Bob Dog (voice)
• Bob Washington — Commercial Announcer (voice)
• Jay Brazeau — (voice)
• Francine Kirsch — (voice)
• Annis Kozub — (voice)