Did you hear that?
See? There's that sound again.
You know, Jeremy, if you just said something,
Mom and Dad would have loaned you the money
to buy a real car.
Grandpa offered me this car.
I couldn't just say no. She knows that.
She was there.
Wait, what's that noise?
Where's that noise coming from?
Okay, look, Jeremy, you're a really nice guy,
but you don't want to be too nice,
because then the world just sees a doormat.
I'm not too nice.
Oh, I should hold this door.
Ah, these girls are walking really slow.
Thanks, Matt.
She called me Matt.
I am a doormat.
Okay, they're not done. They're not done.
All right. Go ahead. No problem, guys.
Don't worry about it. Oh! All right. Yep.
Just go. Just go to your right.
Oh, is that fist bump for me?
No, it's not. All right, cool.
I'll just scratch my eye. Okay, go.
Ah, Corinne Spruce.
d Ooh, dream weaver d
d I believe you can get me... d
Okay, just walk up and say hi.
Today's the day. Today's the day.
d Ooh, dream weav... d
Nope, I can't. I'm not doing it.
I'll say hi tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the day. Are you okay?
Aah! Milly, what's up?
What's up? Um, how long were you sitting there?
Pretty much the whole time you've been standing there,
staring at Corinne. Staring at Corinne.
Um, yeah, no, I wasn't doing that.
I wasn't staring. That's weird.
I was looking at the, um...
I was looking at the...
You're doing it again. No, I'm not.
Ah, I totally was.
Now, we all know people
who invoke the First Amendment,
which means what again?
It's freedom of speech.
Everybody knows that. Freedom of speech.
Itchy. Is underwear supposed to be itchy?
But there are limits, of course.
Wait, maybe I'm allergic to elastic.
Ah, I should talk to my mom about this.
Obviously, we can't say whatever we want all the time.
All right, okay.
Who's sitting behind me?
Ah, Shannon Jenky.
I can't scratch my butt in front of Shannon Jenky.
Jeremy, what do you think?
I want to, but I can't.
Jeremy. I can't scratch...
...scratch my butt. Jeremy.
Jeremy, hang on.
Oh, hey, sorry about that.
It's fine. Listen,
you seem like you have a lot to say,
but you're always so quiet.
I think it would be great if you participated more.
Oh, she thinks I'm a total weirdo
and now she's waiting for me to say something.
Say something.
Okay.
You ever think about running for class president?
Me, run for class president against Richie Capris?
dd
Look at the way everyone fawns over him.
Pathetic.
Hey! Who, me?
It's Jerry, right?
Is he talking to me?
How does he know my name... almost?
So, I'm so glad I ran into you.
First of all, how are you doing?
Uh, yeah, I'm good. Awesome. Great, great.
You're in my history class, right?
You got the highest score on the midterm?
Uh, yeah, I guess I did.
Hey, man, good job. That's a real tough class.
I mean it. Way to go, man.
Okay, I guess I can see the appeal.
He is kind of charming, up close.
So, Jer-bear...
Really charming.
Things are kind of crazy for me right now,
you know, with the election coming up and everything.
Football practice...
His eyes are like
looking into a sunbeam.
And since you're killing it in history class
and you know we have that big term paper
coming up next week,
I was wondering if maybe that, uh...
You...?
I was...
You know. Uh...
you want me to write your paper for you?
Oh, man, if you're offering, I...
What? No, I'm not offering.
No, no, no. Say no. Say no.
Don't look directly into the sunbeam eyes.
Yeah. Yeah, I'll do... Yeah, I'll do your...
I'll write your paper for you. Dude!
Thanks a lot, man. I really appreciate it.
All right. Well, let me know when it's done. Ciao.
Can we make this quick?
I have a paper to write, twice.
Okay, it's the biggest dance recital of my life.
Hey, you can't rush fashion. Wait, wait, wait.
I thought you already had an outfit.
Well, yeah, I do, but I need an accessory.
Something like big but simple, okay?
Classy but still really fun.
Something like...
Leave me.
Are you serious? Where am I supposed...?
All right, I'm just gonna go.
Is your reality getting you down?
Do you ever catch yourself zoning out, drifting off,
or staring into space?
Or maybe the world around you
isn't as exciting as the one in your head?
Well, you're in luck, consumers.
Step right up to the latest advances
in virtual reality.
You there!
You seem like the type of man or woman
who is desperately trying to escape the confines
of their own reality.
Come change that!
Uh...
Is it free?
Oh, we're just going for it? Okay. Uh...
Whoa. Okay, this is pretty legit.
So, uh, what do I do now?
Just visualize. Fantasize.
Open your mind
and your wildest dreams will materialize.
Okay, okay, okay.
Open your mind.
Visualize. Fantasize.
Wildest dreams.
Whoa.
Is-- Is that Corinne?
It is!
It really works! Kid,
you've got five free minutes.
I'm gonna hit the food court.
This is amazing.
Um, hi, Corinne. I'm Jeremy.
We go to school together.
I know you're just a simulation
and I know you probably don't know who I am, right?
Don't be silly.
I know exactly who you are, Jeremy.
You do?
And I was wondering...
Oh! I feel silly.
We hardly know each other.
No, no, no, no, no.
No, don't hold back.
I mean, don't deny the way you feel.
Jeremy, will you dance with me?
Well, I mean, I'm a little rusty,
but if you insist.
Oh! Whee!
Oh! Ah! Ooh!
Jeremy, you're such a good dancer. Whee!
Whoo!
Ooh! Whoo!
Oh! Whoa.
Whoa! Wait. What's going on?
Where did Champs-Elysees come from?
Get out of that fountain!
You're gonna get the gear all wet!
Uhh! Corinne!
The sea monster's grabbing me!
It's so realistic!
Out of the water, kid!
This is sensitive equipment!
Jeremy! Oh, no!
Jeremy! Jeremy! Don't worry, Corinne!
I won't let you down!
Seriously, you're gonna get me fired!
I'll never let go, Corinne.
I'll never let go.
Aah! Aah!
Yeah, this is weird, this is weird!
Mayday, mayday!
Oh! Uhh! Get it off! Please, please, please, no!
Please! No, no, no, no, no, no!
No, no, no, please! Please, please, no!
Aah! Aah! Get it off, get it off, get it off!
Aah! Get it off! Aah!
So, that unit right there
is on sale for a special price
of only $897.
Should I start the paperwork?
Uhh!
Awake. Another day.
What's today?
A weekend or a school day?
School day.
Oh, my head hurts.
My mouth tastes like a pumpkin fart.
That's, uh...
that's a good one. I really need to...
Wait. Why am I saying these things out loud?
All right, hold on.
Take a deep breath, take a deep breath.
Knock it off, knock it off.
Okay, I'm ready to start the day,
and I'm still thinking out loud.
Wow! Okay. All right. Why can't I stop?
Come on. Bl-bl-bl-bll!
All right, all right, all right.
I'm awake, I'm awake,
and I'm still thinking out loud,
but this strange condition...
Morning. Hey, Victoria.
Oh, I'd better not get too close,
'cause Victoria's morning breath
is even worse than mine. Excuse me?
Hmm? Oh, no, I, uh...
Sorry, I didn't mean that.
Oh, my God, it's so bad. I'm so sorry.
Listen, you've got your real voice
and you've got your inside voice,
and right now,
you're giving your inside voice
a little too much airtime, okay?
Wait. Wait, wait.
Wait a minute, wait a minute.
The, uh, the helmet.
The... the, uh, the fountain.
Okay, what if that whole virtual reality disaster
fried my brain and now I can't control myself?
Jeremy, are you in there?
Uh, yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, Dad.
Um, I'm gonna be out in a second,
right after I'm done having this nervous breakdown.
What? Nothing, nothing!
Be-- be-- be quiet! Ah! Stop talking!
Hey, hello, family members. What's up?
I can tell that you guys are really concerned
about me right now, but I just want to say
that I am completely fine.
But the truth is, is I'm just saying that
to make you feel better and I'm totally going crazy
and my body is scaring me right now.
Getting ready for school.
Okay, all right. You're okay. You're fine.
You're fine, Jeremy, you're fine.
It's really hot in here. It's really hot in here.
Is it hot in here? Are you hot? No.
I'm a little hot. I'm gonna roll down the window.
My car. I'm rolling down the window.
You're being so weird.
What? I am?
Are you, like, going through puberty?
What? Ew! No! Victoria!
No, I'm not!
I already did, almost a year ago.
Worst time of my life. Why am I telling you this?
The junkyard's that way.
Junk... Oh.
Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
My, uh... My car,
it's pretty ugly...
kind of like that face you're making.
Ooh! Oh.
No, no, no, I didn't mean it like that.
I didn't mean it like that. I was...
You know, you're actually way more interesting this way.
And those ten amendments
are now known as the Bill of Rights.
Does anyone remember
when those ten amendments were ratified?
I think it's 1791,
but I'm not gonna say that 'cause that's something
a great big nerd would say,
and I don't want to come across too smart.
I want to be, like, kind of smart,
like... like a cool kind of smart.
You know, it's not cool to be too smart,
so I'm just gonna stay in, like, a nice gray area,
kind of like, ooh, mystery man.
That's correct, Jeremy. 1791. Hmm?
So...
1791. That was a long time ago.
It's older than me.
I wonder how old Mrs. McCann is?
She's looking a little rough these days.
Hmm?
No, I didn't... I didn't mean, like you're...
I didn't mean like you're rough,
like you're old. You look so young.
Like, how are you so young? Like, that's crazy
that you were born in... Uh, yeah. You're aged,
like, in a good way. Like you're worn in,
like you're like a worn in...
like a good, worn-in glove
that you like to wear,
like you've got a lot of... You're well-worn.
So, like, how old are...? Uh, like...
So stupid.
I did see some gray hairs, though.
Ooh, those were not looking good.
Jeremy. Yep?
The other day, when I asked you
for more participation,
this is not what I had in mind.
Yeah. I'm gonna be honest with you.
I don't even know what I'm saying.
Okay, so the Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791.
I gotta pee...
or I'm just nervous. Oh, no, it's both.
I've gotta pee and I'm nervous.
Can I go pee, please?
Yes, Jeremy, yes.
I'm gonna go.
Oh, not mystery chili again.
This stuff goes right through me.
Um, I mean, yeah, it looks great.
Yeah, great for constipation.
I know where I'm gonna be in 40 minutes
and it ain't math class.
Move.
Is that his breath or his shorts
that smell so bad?
Oh, no.
Aah!
No, no, no, no, no!
Oh, yeah, definitely the shorts.
Okay, I'm walking, walking, walking,
minding my own business, not looking at anyone.
Oh! Oh!
Oh, I'm sorry.
Sorry.
d Ooh, dream weaver d
d I believe you can get me d
d Through the night d
Corinne Spruce.
Wow, even after hours
of staring at her picture in the yearbook,
she still turns my legs into jelly.
What?
What? No, no, no. Oh, this is awful.
No, you're-- not you. You're not awful.
You're hot. What?
Did I just say that out--?
Yeah, uh, I'm gonna go,
so I'll see you-- I'll see you later.
Uh, uh-huh.
I'd be better off losing my voice.
Wait a second.
Maybe I can lose my voice.
dd
Dude, that's hot sauce!
Ew! Don't do that!
Ah, hot.
dd
Check, baby. One, two, three.
Uhh!
Still there.
dd
Victoria! I need your help, I need your help!
I'm freaking out!
Everything I think, I say,
and I've tried everything and nothing works,
and I even told Corinne Spruce
that she turns my legs into jelly.
Want to run that one by me again?
Okay, I know this sounds crazy,
but the other day at the mall
with the whole virtual reality fountain incident,
yeah, I think that screwed up my brain,
and now every little thing that comes through my mind
comes out of my mouth and I can't control it.
She thinks you're crazy. She thinks you're crazy.
She's not following any of this.
Okay, just because I'm not buying it
doesn't mean that I'm not following.
Look, Vic, my whole life,
people have been telling me to speak up,
spit it out, don't be afraid to express yourself.
That's what they would say.
And now I am, but I can't stop.
I'm scared.
Okay. Have you tried going back to the mall?
Maybe the virtual reality thing,
it has, like, a reset button.
Of course. Why didn't I think of that?
Victoria, you're a genius!
I could kiss you!
Well, not on the lips.
Not like that. That's-- that's weird.
Not like that. Like... like, uh,
like on the cheek or on the forehead.
You know, like a brotherly kind of love,
like a platonic... Okay, just stop.
I know how this is gonna be a problem.
Let's go. I've got to change.
I'll meet you at the car.
Hey! Hey, buster!
Yeah. Your machine thing?
It broke my brother's brain.
My brain, which I need
for thinking and talking and stuff.
Okay, listen. He used to be, like,
a total lip zipperer,
but now he says every little thing
that just pops into his head.
A burrito is like a sleeping bag for meat.
See what I mean?
You're the kid from the other day.
I was afraid this was gonna happen.
Okay, look, everything's fine.
The, uh, the machine
brings your deepest desires to life, right?
You wanted to speak up more.
There's been a little... a little glitch,
and that's okay. Um, you can counteract that glitch
by, uh, learning to speak up for yourself.
No, you don't understand. That's exactly
what I'm doing, okay? And I can't stop.
How do I shut it off?
No, no. Don't-- Don't shut it off.
Um, you need to learn to-- to take control of it, okay?
You can take a public speaking class
or join a choir or, uh, run for class president--
something like that. Run for class president.
Yeah, you sound exactly like my teacher.
I still don't understand
how almost getting electrocuted in a shopping mall
gave me diarrhea of the mouth.
Kid, if I knew for sure,
I wouldn't be making $8 an hour.
So, if you can't shut it off,
then you need to control it.
Don't just blurt things out.
Control the blurt.
Blurt. That's a funny word. Blurt.
That sounds like you just blurt... blurt things...
Jeremy? Braunschweiger!
It's like bologna, but German.
Uh... Oh, no, she's looking at me funny.
She probably thinks I'm crazy. Blurt.
I guess I couldn't help but notice you blurting.
She's gonna ask me to run for president again.
Just run. Yes, you should run.
No, I mean, like I should run.
Like I should-- like I should get out of here.
Like I should leave because I can't run for president.
Or can I? Maybe I can. Maybe I should.
Here. Our first election meeting is this afternoon.
Just think about it, Jeremy.
Just think about it?
I can't just think about it.
I'm gonna start singing the national anthem.
d Oh, say, can you see d Oh, God.
No, I can't run for President, okay?
With my mouth oozing nonsense.
I'm gonna humiliate myself.
Or maybe it'll be good for you.
You know, Richie Capris is unbeatable.
I mean, he's like a charming, teenaged unicorn.
Uhh! Do you hear me? I'm telling you,
the last thing I need is a microphone.
Okay, Richie Capris is not unbeatable.
I mean, think about all those kids
who don't use their voice,
kids who never speak up for themselves.
You'll be their champion.
My sister is oddly smart sometimes.
It really sneaks up on you. Hey, Jerry!
Oh, look. Here comes your competition.
Be cool.
I've been looking everywhere for you.
Oh, no, it's Richie. I'd better go tell him...
So, uh, did you do that little, uh,
thing we were talking about, or...?
What's that, dude? Like...
I can't understand you because of, you know,
your hand.
No. I didn't do your papers, okay, Richie?
And I'm not going to.
What? Dude, I thought you were cool.
No. You're cool, Richie,
and I'm a nobody,
but that doesn't give you the right
to dump all your work on other people.
Dude, if you're gonna get all touchy about it,
man, you don't... I'm not being...
I'm not being touchy, okay?
You're being touchy, sunbeam eyes.
I'm sorry. I'm... I'm so sorry.
Yeah, that's a good one, buddy.
Like I'd ever let somebody do one of my papers...
Jerry.
It's Jeremy.
What's that?
My name is Jeremy Martin,
and I'm running for president.
Yeah, well, good luck with that, Jerry.
This interaction was scary but weirdly empowering.
Need more tape. Hey, uh, do you mind?
Uh, the tape?
Thanks.
What's this for?
Oh, um, well,
I'm Jeremy Martin,
and I'm gonna be running for class president.
Isn't that Richie Capris' job?
Yes, but I'm going to be running against him.
I like it even better 'cause he wins those things.
That's not true, because I bring a lot
of different things to the table
that Richie doesn't.
What makes you different?
Well, um, first of all,
I'm a hard worker
and Richie is kind of lazy
and he's very popular
while I'm socially awkward
and he has snappy clothes
while I just kind of wear
whatever my mom picks out for me.
Why am I telling your this?
And Richie has probably kissed a girl,
while I am still practicing on my hand.
You know what? That gives me an idea.
I'm gonna do something I should have done
a long time ago.
I'm so excited that we have more
than one candidate this year.
This is going to be a really fun race.
Oh, here's a copy of your schedule.
Hey, man. Hmm?
What gives?
Why are you running against me?
What's with the tape? Is that, like,
a political statement or some sort of gimmick?
'Cause, either way, it's dumb.
So, to begin, I need all three of you
to review the campaign rules.
Uh, three?
Whoa! Where did you come from?
I've been here the whole time.
Over the next couple of days,
I'd encourage all three candidates
to meet with different clubs and organizations,
hear their concerns, discuss your positions.
Uh, is that, like, a mandatory thing?
Well, it'd certainly help your chances.
I think I'll be okay.
Ah... Now, Jeremy,
I really admire the duct tape statement.
Great example of non-verbal protest.
Very subversive. Hmm?
But, you do know, at some point,
you're gonna have to talk.
Hmm?
I'll see you on the campaign trail, bro.
Hey, I just wanted to say
I think the tape is a great touch.
Simple but powerful.
Hmm.
I mean, that's the whole reason
I even talked myself into running--
to give a voice to the voiceless
and maybe find my voice too.
I love it. Fight the power.
Hmm.
Voice to the voiceless?
I like that. Maybe I can win.
Hey, vote for Jeremy! Vote for Jeremy!
Vote for Jeremy!
Vote for Jeremy! Do you want to vote for Jeremy?
Here you go. Vote for Jeremy.
Yeah. He'll be a great president.
Hi. Would you like a button?
Hi. Would you like to discuss the problems with the gym?
Do you have any issues? We could talk about 'em.
Who wants pizza?
Whoo! Get in here!
Vote for Richie! Vote for Richie!
Jer-bear, come on! Grab a slice!
First of all, um, I would like to say
that I am a great admirer of the drama club.
When I become president, I'm going to ban
all uses of the words "drama geeks"
and "drama nerds" because I think
it's very offensive and, frankly,
very inaccurate.
Chess is a game that requires intense focus,
mental dexterity.
It seems like a pretty peaceful environment.
Oh, giant robot baby! What the heck is that?
Relax. It's the basketball team's new scoreboard.
Bienvenido, Jeremy.
Why should the Spanish club vote for you?
Well, I really think
that we can... Uh-uh-uh!
Hmm, do I have to? Mm-hmm.
Okay. Yoga club.
Oh, you guys are so Zen. I like it, I like it.
All right. Nice pants. All right, let's do this.
Yes, you in the...
What is that? Like, a pirate jacket?
Uh, we have our big fall musical coming up,
but the auditorium is double-booked
with the flamenco dance club.
What can you do to fix that?
Wow, get a little bit of power,
and even the drama nerds want a piece of you.
Uh, totally inaccurate. Totally inaccurate.
Gracias.
Well, I'm sure if we put our brains together,
we could...
That's a little distracting.
Just a little bit.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Please don't fart, please don't fart.
Come on, don't fart. Don't fart.
Hold it in, Jeremy.
Yo! Good luck, Jeremy. You got our vote.
Who wants pizza?
Vote for Richie!
Oh, yeah, get in here. Don't be shy.
The man's a political genius.
Look, why don't I talk to the dancers
and we'll see if we can reschedule something,
try to make it work.
dd
No way. We booked it first.
Those drama nerds need to find a different venue.
First of all, that's offensive, all right?
You guys wouldn't want to be called dan...
You wouldn't... uh, what's the comparison
word for dance geeks? Dance nerds?
Flamina... Flamaniacs? Flamaniacs?
I'm gonna go with dance geeks.
You wouldn't want to be called dance geeks.
Where'd you guys come from?
I don't know what that means. Out!
Well, you think about it. Okay, I'm gonna go.
I'm going, I'm going.
When did you get so fluido?
Well, I wish I could say
that I've been studying really hard, but really,
I'm just obsessed with a Mexican soap opera
where the actress looks kind of like Corinne Spruce,
who I'm secretly infatuated with.
So, are you guys gonna vote?
I think I just farted, but not to worry,
'cause it was silent.
Perfect crime.
dd
Yo! Different day, same jackets!
d Bah bah bah bah d
Send that to me.
Richie, losing votes but still handsome.
What is going on?
There she is. What a woman.
How did I do that?
Did that just happen?
I talked and she smiled.
It's like 1,000 love songs
playing in my head at once.
I know your struggles because I was there too.
I know what it's like to not be able to speak up.
I know what it's like to clam up
and to want to shrink away when that really pretty girl
or that big kid or that scary janitor
looks in your direction.
Pizza time! Who's hungry?
Shh! Shh!
I know what it's like to be so nervous
when the teacher calls your name
that-- that your hands are sweaty
and your face is numb,
but I'm here to help you guys
find your voice, to give you a voice
and to give you a voice. Everybody gets a voice!
Dear Diary, I still haven't learned
how to control my inside voice,
but people actually like what I have to say.
I've made so many new friends
and Corinne smiled at me again today.
I have narrowed down our future wedding songs to three options.
Which one of these do you think I should wear
to my dance recital? What are you doing? Get out! Privacy!
Come on! You do know that we can hear you
"writing" in your diary
from every room in the house, right?
Mental note-- when I become president,
my sister gets the lowest possible security clearance.
Jeremy, if you win, you know it's not
just about popularity, right?
You have a real job to do.
I like the blue bow.
That's the one I'd go with...
if I was a girl.
Um, thanks.
I-- I didn't...
Okay, listen, I'm really excited for you
and everything, but just remember that
popularity corrupts.
I could totally rock that bow.
President Jeremy Martin.
Mr. Martin, your secretary is on the line.
Hold it. I'm busy. Hey, there.
That's a girl's voice.
Hey.
Jeremy, I know we've gone
to the same school for a long time now,
but I've never really noticed you
until recently.
That's actually very good news.
It means she doesn't remember me pooping my pants
in the first grade on the seesaw.
You're too much.
Yeah, yeah. Yeah, yeah.
Yeah. Yeah, mm-hmm.
This is an awkward silence.
I should say something. I should ask her out.
What? No. Stop! Stop talking! Stop! It's okay.
You can ask me out. Really?
Yeah.
Um, do you want to go out with me?
I'd love to.
Yes! You're the best! Thank you! Thank you!
Is this actually happening? Yes!
How about Cafe Diem, today after school?
Cafe Diem.
That's where all the cool kids go
to take pictures of their food.
Highly exclusive. Yes.
Uh, wait. Today? Yeah.
My sister has a dance recital at 5:00.
Oh, well, if you'd rather do that
than go out with me... No, it's fine.
I'll-- I'll do both.
Okay. Okay.
I'll see you there. Awesome.
Okay. Okay, bye.
So, you know, if you win the election,
the class president gets final say
over the yearbook.
So, if I, like, oh, I don't know,
wanted my very own yearbook page... Oh.
Is that something you'd be open to discussing?
Uh, yeah!
Hi, Jeremy. Yeah.
Oh, hey,
what are you doing here?
Oh, you know, just passing out fliers,
practicing for the debate tomorrow.
Are you ready? For the debate?
The debate. Yes, I'm ready.
I'm prepared.
I am so not ready. I have no idea
what I'm gonna do about the flamenco dancers
and the chess club with the scoreboard.
You know, I've actually been looking
into the whole double-booking thing.
I think if we can get the flamenco club
to perform during the drama club's intermission,
they'd sell twice as many tickets
and everybody wins.
Wow, that's...
That's a great idea.
And the chess club thing is tricky,
but here's what I came up with-- speed chess.
Maybe we could get the chess club players
to use the scoreboard buzzer to keep time
while playing rounds of speed chess.
Are you running for president too?
Yeah. Would you like a flier?
It sums up all my points and how...
But why?
You're not even popular.
Uh, okay. Maybe I'm not very popular,
but I'm running for president
because I believe
every voice deserves a platform,
not just the loud ones.
Good luck tomorrow. Thanks.
Wow. That was kind of mean.
Corinne is kind of stuck-up and snotty.
How come I've never
noticed this before?
It's probably because she's hot.
Jeremy. Hmm? Yep?
A little free advice. Mm-hmm.
If you're gonna be president,
don't make friends with the competition.
Wait. You really think I could win?
Oh, honey, with my help, you've got this thing
wrapped up with a bow on top.
Anyway, my yearbook page...
I was thinking... Bow on top.
...pink, and then I've got this...
My sister's dance recital.
Um... Oh, I'm sorry. It's already 5:00.
Uh, I have to go. What? Now?
I've got to go. I'm sorry.
This is important. I know.
I'll see you at school.
I'm sorry!
d D-d-d-d-d-d-dance d
d If you're gonna say it say it say it d
d Just to hear their own voices d
d But I keep playin' playin' playin' d
d Cookin' up my good choices d
d I'm keeping my friends 'cause I'm loyal d
d Treat 'em real real nice like a royal d
d So you never can say I'm spoiled d
d Yeah I'm livin' my life d
d If they're comin' at me I'll say no d
d Tell 'em I don't want to deal no more d
d Wrap it up tie it up with a bow d
d Oh oh eh oh d
d I don't want to get goin' too fast d
d I want to make these good times last d
d I can whip my hair like that d
All right.
Okay, it's already started.
Where are they? Hey, quiet!
Sorry. Yeah, I know.
d Just want to d-d-d-d-dance d
Hey, Mom! Mom! Dad!
Get over here!
It's me, Jeremy!
I'm late!
d Hold the drama d
dd
I'm coming to you guys.
Sorry. Yeah. Sorry, I need to get...
I need to get right through there.
Thank you. Sorry. Yeah, I know.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Sorry I'm late.
Super late. Now my butt's in this guy's face.
Ha ha! That rhymes.
dd
Ow! Ow!
I sat right in the middle. Shh!
I'm sorry. Yeah, I know.
I know. I know! She's doing great.
Doing great! Yeah, yeah, right.
Guys, guys, everyone be quiet.
I love you, sis! Don't blow it!
Oh!
Look out!
Victoria, will you just...
Will you hang on a second? Will you stop? No.
Don't close the door, don't close the...
I'm so sorry.
V!
I'm just gonna keep knocking
until you answer.
I messed up, okay?
I'm sorry.
Hey, there you are.
Hey, you've avoided me all night
and you've avoided me all day.
Will you please just let me apologize?
I... I know your brain is broken
and I know your inner voice is an outie now.
I know, but I'm trying to control my stupid mouth.
Well, did your mouth make you late for my recital?
Were you too busy chasing Corinne
and being popular?
Look, are you coming to the debate?
Of course I am. I have to figure out
who I'm gonna vote for.
Hey, there. Are you ready for today?
Hey, uh, yeah. I don't know.
My sister kind of hates me and I probably shouldn't
have eaten that mystery chili.
Don't worry. You'll do great.
I'll make sure of it.
What's that supposed to mean?
You're acting kind of sinister,
but your perfume clouds my judgment.
It means I want my very own page in the yearbook,
Jeremy, so when you become president,
don't forget who helped you get there, okay?
All right, here it goes.
Oh, man, that's a lot of people.
Okay. Maybe I can sneak out the back door,
hide in the dumpster,
live off the land for a while.
Okay, candidates,
gather 'round. It's show time.
So, the moderator will ask the questions.
Stay respectful and have fun.
Go. Go, go, go, go.
Oh! Ooh!
Brightside High!
Oh! Oh! I love you!
I love you! Oh, thank you.
You guys are so kind. Thanks.
You guys vote for Richie. I love it.
Come on, you guys.
Oh! Whoo! Oh!
Okay. Left foot, right foot,
left foot, right foot, left foot.
They have Corinne Spruce moderating this?
What are you doing? That's my podium.
Candidates, please take your podiums.
You're going down, Jerry.
Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome.
Our first question is for Richie Capris.
Richie, according to attendance records,
you were absent on March 7th of last year.
On that very same day,
somebody stole Tyler Healy's bike from the bike rack.
So, where were you really on March 7th?
Uh, what?
Is that a real question?
I was sick. I didn't steal anything.
The next question is for Jeremy Martin.
Jeremy, how are you today?
This close to throwing up. Thanks for asking.
I think the next question is Milly's.
Jeremy, it seems like
the flamenco dancers and drama club
have double-booked the auditorium
for the same three days.
How would you resolve this conflict?
The flamenco dancers could perform
during the drama club's intermission.
They'd sell twice as many tickets and everybody wins.
I'm sorry.
Milly, same question.
Uh, I agree with Jeremy.
Hmm. Mmh-hmm.
Sorry.
And Jeremy, the chess club
has been complaining about noise
from the basketball team's scoreboard.
How would you resolve this issue?
Uh...
You can't do this.
You can't steal Milly's answer.
What are you talking about? This is war.
What is this? This is the election.
This is everything you ever wanted.
I can't believe I'm losing to this guy.
Speed chess!
The chess players could use the noise
from the scoreboard
to play speed chess.
I'm sorry.
Milly, same question.
Um, I don't know what to say.
Same answer as Jeremy, I guess.
Interesting.
Richie, on November 14th,
you signed out of school early
and on that very same day,
Nicole Pecoro's dog was hit by a car!
Oh, come on!
You've got to be kidding me!
Do we really want a president
who hits people's dogs with their cars?
And you look silly in that tie, right?
It's my dad's tie!
Wait, wait, wait, wait!
I... I have something to say.
Oh.
All my answers...
they weren't mine.
They were Milly's.
She's got a lot of great ideas,
and there's three of us up here today,
but she's the only one doing it
for the right reasons.
Look, I've done a lot of talking
during this election, but I now realize
what having a voice is for.
It's for speaking up for what's right
and being honest.
I could stand here and tell you all the reasons
why Milly is the best president for you guys,
but you know what? She can tell you herself.
Thank you, Jeremy.
Well, that was all very inspiring,
but if little Milly Terkel
is done stealing all the thunder,
I think we can move on.
Uh, actually, Corinne,
I'm just getting started.
Next question.
dd
You! I'm so proud of you!
Really? You still think I'm cool
even if I didn't win the election?
Oh, no, don't be silly.
I never thought you were cool.
Oh, Jeremy!
That was...
You didn't have to do that.
Of course I did. You deserve to win.
Wow, I never really noticed this before,
but Milly's kind of cute. Wait. Whoa!
Did I just think that? I think I did!
And now I'm thinking this, in my head! I'm back, baby!
Yes!
I can scream whatever I want
at the top of my mind!
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you so much!
I got my inside voice back!
Wait, really? Yeah. Watch this. Uh...
I dropped your curling iron in the toilet
and I never even told you.
Wow! That's great!
I know, right? I know.
So, your brother, he's kind of cute.
He can be a little outspoken.
I have a filter!
I'm thinking weird stuff and nobody knows it!
What a day! Hey!
What an amaz-- Oh!
What is your problem?
I was handing you the election
and you blew it!
Oh, mercy, she smells good.
Maybe I should ask her out again.
No. You know what? Stop, stop. Corinne...
Actually, Corinne,
I don't need my inside voice to say this.
Look, you might be really cool and popular
and admittedly really pretty,
but if this is what being cool and popular is,
then I'd rather just be nice.
d Ooh, dream weaver d
d I believe you can get me through the night d
dd
Wait. He doesn't worship me anymore.
So, I guess everybody
does want their voice to be heard,
and together, we can all do great things.
I'm so proud of my brother.
He's 17 years old and he finally learned
how to speak up for himself,
and since I'm the one that dragged him to the mall
way back in the beginning, you might even say
that I'm the hero of this whole story.
Not like I need any big props
or anything, but, yeah, total hero.
Right now,
you're probably thinking, this is it,
the end of my story,
but then again,
the human mind is a great big chasm,
full of mystery and wonder,
so if you're wondering what comes next
or if we'll ever meet again,
all I can say is, get out of my head already.