The Starving Games

Kantmiss Evershot practices archery in the forest, but her boyfriend, Dale, surprises her; the arrow accidentally hits The Wizard of Oz. They return to District 12, where children afraid of getting picked for the Games deliberately injure and mutilate themselves to avoid selection. Harry Potter, Ron, and Hermione are seen being forcibly removed from District 12. Kantmiss gives her younger sister, Petunia a golden pin with a “courageous bird” on it. The pin turns out to be a chicken which Petunia then injures herself with and crashes into a house. At the Gathering for the 75th Annual Starving Games, President Snowballs explains his reason for separating America into districts as well as ridiculous prizes for winning, including a half eaten pickle. During the drawing for District 12’s contestants, the hostess draws several gag names (“Hugh Janus”, “Phil Mahooters”, and “Dean Gulberry”) to no avail. Petunia, has her name drawn, but manipulates Kantmiss into volunteering by crying fake tears, so she can eat Kantmiss’ pet hamster if she doesn’t return.

Dale tries volunteering as well, but the town idiot, Peter Malarkey beats him to it. Kantmiss and Peter are taken to the Capitol, where they attend a televised interview in front of a live audience. Kantmiss wears a dress that catches on fire and burns her when she spins in it during her interview. Peter reveals in his interview he has a crush on Marco, a fellow contestant.