S04E11 · SCENE 3/20 · 02:39
The Contest · Monk's Cafe
Monk's: The Contest Begins
The group bets on who can go longest without masturbating; Elaine joins at 2-to-1 odds.
02:39→04:08
in the episode · 1m 29s · S04E11
What happens
02:39–04:08Inspired by George's declaration to stop altogether, the four friends establish a contest of self-denial with a $100 buy-in; Elaine negotiates 2-to-1 odds, putting up $150, and they agree to the honor system.
Key lines
from this scene03:00GEORGE: Care to make it interesting?
03:10 · ★ iconicJERRY: You? You'll be out before we get the check.
03:56I'm sure we'll all feel comfortable within the confines of the honour system.
04:03All right. Come on.
Scene DNA
weights 0–1rapid back and forthcoined phrase
Beats
03:03Contest bet initiated
03:49Elaine joins at 2-to-1 odds
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