In waltz Sister and Cousin.  The kids have already performed a couple of songs for their adoring family audience and having tasted fame come back prepared with another.  This time they declare they each need a microphone.  Cousin will sing lead and Sister will be the backup.  The song begins (a stirring rendition of “Jingle Bells, Batman Smells”)  Sister leans forward, mic in hand, ready and waiting but as the song ends she’s uttered not a single note.

“Weren’t you going to sing too?” the audience queries.

“No,” replies Sister.  Seeing our puzzlement she explains, “I was the Backup singer …. in case he forgot the words.”