1 00:00:01,084 --> 00:00:04,046 [ Video playing indistinctly on cellphone ] 2 00:00:04,046 --> 00:00:04,796 [ Children giggling ] Clarence. 3 00:00:04,796 --> 00:00:06,131 Here. Tiffany. 4 00:00:06,131 --> 00:00:07,549 Present. Raheem. 5 00:00:07,549 --> 00:00:09,051 Mimimimimi. 6 00:00:09,051 --> 00:00:10,928 [ Class laughs ] 7 00:00:10,928 --> 00:00:12,346 What was that, Raheem? 8 00:00:12,346 --> 00:00:14,306 I don't think that was even English. 9 00:00:14,306 --> 00:00:16,725 But as a polyglot, I am open to expression in any language. 10 00:00:16,725 --> 00:00:18,602 Mr. C, you must be moss, 11 00:00:18,602 --> 00:00:21,104 'cause clearly, you live under a rock. 12 00:00:21,104 --> 00:00:22,814 Well, I actually live over an ALDI, 13 00:00:22,814 --> 00:00:25,275 but, uh, wha-- what do you -- what are you talking about? 14 00:00:25,275 --> 00:00:26,860 It's "The Silly Sock Show." 15 00:00:26,860 --> 00:00:29,655 You know, it's a family of socks, and they do funny stuff. 16 00:00:29,655 --> 00:00:31,615 It's everywhere. 17 00:00:31,615 --> 00:00:33,617 [ Cellphone beeps, upbeat music plays ] 18 00:00:33,617 --> 00:00:36,036 This is Jim, the gym sock. He sings. 19 00:00:36,036 --> 00:00:38,163 That's Toeseph and -- Toesha. 20 00:00:38,163 --> 00:00:39,706 They're twins. 21 00:00:39,706 --> 00:00:43,252 [ Sock puppets speaking gibberish ] 22 00:00:43,252 --> 00:00:45,254 I don't get it. It's just a bunch of socks 23 00:00:45,254 --> 00:00:46,588 saying gibberish. 24 00:00:46,588 --> 00:00:48,882 I'll show him. My sock's already off. 25 00:00:48,882 --> 00:00:50,801 Mi-mi-mi-mi-mimimi. 26 00:00:50,801 --> 00:00:53,136 [ Class laughs ] 27 00:00:53,136 --> 00:00:54,972 That is spot-on Toesha. 28 00:00:54,972 --> 00:00:57,599 Wait, what? You know this sock show? 29 00:00:57,599 --> 00:00:59,518 Of course. I've survived every trend -- 30 00:00:59,518 --> 00:01:02,479 "Spongebob," "Adventure Time," Gangsta "Looney Tunes." 31 00:01:02,479 --> 00:01:03,981 Now there's a silly sock show. 32 00:01:03,981 --> 00:01:05,941 I speak fluent Sock. Watch this. 33 00:01:05,941 --> 00:01:08,652 Mi-mi-mmi-mi-Mi-mimimi. 34 00:01:08,652 --> 00:01:10,195 [ Class laughs ] 35 00:01:10,195 --> 00:01:12,823 Hey, what did -- What did he say? 36 00:01:12,823 --> 00:01:15,617 He said, "This white fool don't know his socks are mismatched." 37 00:01:15,617 --> 00:01:17,286 Shameful. 38 00:01:17,286 --> 00:01:20,289 Class: Mimimimimimimi. [ Laughing ] 39 00:01:20,289 --> 00:01:23,959 [ Maker's "Hold'em" playing ] 40 00:01:23,959 --> 00:01:31,508 ♪♪ 41 00:01:33,385 --> 00:01:34,761 I hope this isn't another assembly 42 00:01:34,761 --> 00:01:36,305 about a new e-mail system. 43 00:01:36,305 --> 00:01:39,474 I am not doing two-step verification. 44 00:01:39,474 --> 00:01:40,851 They can just hack me. 45 00:01:40,851 --> 00:01:42,561 They did hack you. 46 00:01:42,561 --> 00:01:44,438 Remember when your account sent out all that pornography? 47 00:01:44,438 --> 00:01:45,605 I do not. 48 00:01:45,605 --> 00:01:46,898 Okay. 49 00:01:46,898 --> 00:01:49,401 Hey. Is that seat taken? 50 00:01:49,401 --> 00:01:51,445 'Cause I can stand. It builds chair-acter. 51 00:01:51,445 --> 00:01:53,989 [ Janine and Gregory laugh ] 52 00:01:53,989 --> 00:01:55,907 It's been a couple of days since the teachers' conference 53 00:01:55,907 --> 00:02:00,537 where Gregory and I... got caught up in a moment, 54 00:02:00,537 --> 00:02:01,997 which was nothing. 55 00:02:01,997 --> 00:02:02,998 But now, you know, we are so good. 56 00:02:02,998 --> 00:02:05,125 It's, like, not weird at all. 57 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:07,711 [ Laughs awkwardly ] 58 00:02:07,711 --> 00:02:10,130 It's actually not taken, but it could be taken. 59 00:02:10,130 --> 00:02:11,965 By you, if -- if you wanted to take it. 60 00:02:11,965 --> 00:02:12,716 Yeah, 'cause there's nowhere else to sit. 61 00:02:12,716 --> 00:02:14,051 So, yeah. Right. 62 00:02:14,051 --> 00:02:15,052 Okay. Okay, so. So that's, um... 63 00:02:15,052 --> 00:02:15,802 Sit down, Janine. Okay. 64 00:02:15,802 --> 00:02:17,304 Everyone settle down. 65 00:02:17,304 --> 00:02:18,930 I have a very important announcement to make 66 00:02:18,930 --> 00:02:20,265 in a short amount of time. 67 00:02:20,265 --> 00:02:21,308 My Postmates is around the corner. 68 00:02:21,308 --> 00:02:23,518 It's about damn time, José L. 69 00:02:23,518 --> 00:02:25,270 Who are you again? 70 00:02:25,270 --> 00:02:27,314 They're Mural Arts -- Mural Arts Philadelphia. 71 00:02:27,314 --> 00:02:29,358 Oh, right. Welcome Mural Arts, 72 00:02:29,358 --> 00:02:31,985 who we like and are excited for. 73 00:02:31,985 --> 00:02:33,945 Right? Yeah. 74 00:02:33,945 --> 00:02:36,323 So, Mural Arts has a program that goes from school to school, 75 00:02:36,323 --> 00:02:38,450 creating these amazing, 76 00:02:38,450 --> 00:02:40,661 inspiring murals with the students. 77 00:02:40,661 --> 00:02:43,955 I've been applying for years, but they are finally here now, 78 00:02:43,955 --> 00:02:45,957 and best of all, the mural is going 79 00:02:45,957 --> 00:02:47,501 right outside my classroom. 80 00:02:47,501 --> 00:02:49,961 We're so excited to be at Abbott. 81 00:02:49,961 --> 00:02:53,632 We'll be here for one week. 82 00:02:53,632 --> 00:02:56,259 These murals are about legacy. 83 00:02:56,259 --> 00:02:57,636 And we're excited to work with you all to figure out 84 00:02:57,636 --> 00:03:02,099 what represents legacy for Abbott Elementary. 85 00:03:02,099 --> 00:03:03,850 See? You guys get to talk with your classmates 86 00:03:03,850 --> 00:03:04,685 and put on for the school. 87 00:03:04,685 --> 00:03:06,019 Can't wait, Mr. C. 88 00:03:06,019 --> 00:03:08,271 Alright. 89 00:03:08,271 --> 00:03:09,648 You know, if y'all need to warm up, 90 00:03:09,648 --> 00:03:11,066 my apartment could use a fresh coat of Benjamin Moore. 91 00:03:11,066 --> 00:03:12,693 Uh, we only paint murals. 92 00:03:12,693 --> 00:03:15,404 Okay, then paint a eggshell blizzard on my wall. 93 00:03:15,404 --> 00:03:17,072 [ Indistinct conversations ] 94 00:03:17,072 --> 00:03:19,241 Oh, hey, you. [ Chuckles ] 95 00:03:21,326 --> 00:03:23,745 Damn. You in the classroom right next to him, 96 00:03:23,745 --> 00:03:25,080 and you dating his best friend? 97 00:03:25,080 --> 00:03:27,457 Erica, there are children around. 98 00:03:27,457 --> 00:03:29,876 Anyway, I think I'm going to break up with Mo. 99 00:03:29,876 --> 00:03:31,253 Oh, to get with Gregory. 100 00:03:31,253 --> 00:03:33,130 No. No, no, no. No, no. 101 00:03:33,130 --> 00:03:35,215 No, it's just that, you know, the kiss made me think 102 00:03:35,215 --> 00:03:37,342 if I'm kissing other guys, then how much do 103 00:03:37,342 --> 00:03:39,469 I really want to be with Mo? Right? Mm. 104 00:03:39,469 --> 00:03:40,637 So, I'm gonna tell him everything that happened -- 105 00:03:40,637 --> 00:03:42,305 Ah, ah, ah. What are you talking about? 106 00:03:42,305 --> 00:03:44,141 Mo is not your husband. 107 00:03:44,141 --> 00:03:45,767 All he did was take you out on a couple dates 108 00:03:45,767 --> 00:03:48,603 and buy you a reasonably priced bag that you don't even like. 109 00:03:48,603 --> 00:03:50,730 But I do, and my birthday is coming up, so... 110 00:03:50,730 --> 00:03:54,651 Look, you are in the clear for some extracurricular activities. 111 00:03:54,651 --> 00:03:57,154 I just feel like I owe him an honest conversation. 112 00:03:57,154 --> 00:03:59,489 You don't owe him details. 113 00:03:59,489 --> 00:04:01,908 Look, all that's going to do is hurt his feelings 114 00:04:01,908 --> 00:04:04,119 and potentially ruin his friendship with Gregory. 115 00:04:04,119 --> 00:04:06,538 Maybe you're right. 116 00:04:06,538 --> 00:04:08,748 Are you two done gossiping? Can we go now? 117 00:04:08,748 --> 00:04:11,585 Oh! Keep me updated. 118 00:04:11,585 --> 00:04:13,795 This is the type of excitement I need in my life. 119 00:04:13,795 --> 00:04:15,797 You a dork, but you messy, girl. 120 00:04:15,797 --> 00:04:18,008 [ Laughs ] 121 00:04:19,593 --> 00:04:21,720 Barb. Oh, my God. This e-mail I just got. 122 00:04:21,720 --> 00:04:23,972 No, not the porno again. 123 00:04:23,972 --> 00:04:26,224 No, I was looking into what Kristen Marie said 124 00:04:26,224 --> 00:04:28,185 about Legendary trying to turn Abbott charter, 125 00:04:28,185 --> 00:04:30,145 and she was right. There's an online petition 126 00:04:30,145 --> 00:04:31,772 a couple of our parents started 127 00:04:31,772 --> 00:04:35,692 to "make Abbott part of Legendary Charter." 128 00:04:35,692 --> 00:04:39,112 The audacity! Mm-hmm. 129 00:04:39,112 --> 00:04:41,323 Now, what would make them do something like that? 130 00:04:41,323 --> 00:04:43,283 Well, they probably got schmoozed by Legendary. 131 00:04:43,283 --> 00:04:44,910 They have a pretty good rep. 132 00:04:44,910 --> 00:04:47,996 There's got to be something we can do to stop this. 133 00:04:47,996 --> 00:04:49,623 There's a phone number 134 00:04:49,623 --> 00:04:52,334 that we can call to talk about the petition. 135 00:04:52,334 --> 00:04:54,002 Well, maybe we should call. 136 00:04:54,002 --> 00:04:56,213 You know, pretend like we're interested parents. 137 00:04:56,213 --> 00:04:57,547 Yeah, I th-- You know, I should do it, 138 00:04:57,547 --> 00:04:59,257 'cause I do the best character work, like, 139 00:04:59,257 --> 00:05:00,759 [Heavy New York accent] "Hey, youse guys, 140 00:05:00,759 --> 00:05:03,929 we're interested in going Charter over here." 141 00:05:03,929 --> 00:05:05,305 Okay, Robert De No-No. 142 00:05:05,305 --> 00:05:07,140 [ Laughs ] 143 00:05:07,140 --> 00:05:08,225 Maybe I should do it. 144 00:05:10,769 --> 00:05:12,437 Oh. 145 00:05:12,437 --> 00:05:14,022 [ As Mrs. Doubtfire ] 'Ello, dearie. 146 00:05:14,022 --> 00:05:15,690 Yes. 147 00:05:15,690 --> 00:05:18,985 You know, I'm interested in receiving some information 148 00:05:18,985 --> 00:05:22,072 about turning Abbott charter. 149 00:05:22,072 --> 00:05:24,074 Yes. 150 00:05:24,074 --> 00:05:26,493 [ Normal voice ] It's working. 151 00:05:26,493 --> 00:05:28,370 [ Jamaican accent ] Yeah, man. I said go. 152 00:05:28,370 --> 00:05:30,997 You just go and send me the information like that? 153 00:05:30,997 --> 00:05:33,333 Bye-bye. 154 00:05:33,333 --> 00:05:35,460 I'm not going to lie, Barb, that was pretty fricking good. 155 00:05:35,460 --> 00:05:37,337 Barb, I had no idea you were this talented. 156 00:05:37,337 --> 00:05:38,797 You a damn genius. 157 00:05:38,797 --> 00:05:40,841 We are going to need all the genius we can get, 158 00:05:40,841 --> 00:05:45,470 because the damn Legendary is coming for us. 159 00:05:45,470 --> 00:05:46,680 [ Normal voice ] Legendary is coming for us. 160 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:48,682 [ Clears throat ] We got it. Yeah. 161 00:05:48,682 --> 00:05:49,766 Janine. Oh, good. 162 00:05:49,766 --> 00:05:53,186 Get off my floors. 163 00:05:53,186 --> 00:05:55,313 My students are with Mural Arts, 164 00:05:55,313 --> 00:05:57,858 deciding their legacy, like as we speak. 165 00:05:57,858 --> 00:05:59,401 Talk about the room where it happens. 166 00:05:59,401 --> 00:06:00,819 Oh, wow. 167 00:06:00,819 --> 00:06:02,320 Can't wait to see what they pick. 168 00:06:02,320 --> 00:06:03,363 Wait, why aren't you in there with them? 169 00:06:03,363 --> 00:06:04,906 Well, I removed myself 170 00:06:04,906 --> 00:06:07,200 because I don't want to influence their decision. 171 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:09,202 I still remember the mural we did on my school. 172 00:06:09,202 --> 00:06:10,537 Think about it every time I drive by. 173 00:06:10,537 --> 00:06:12,581 Oh. Yeah, exactly. See? 174 00:06:12,581 --> 00:06:15,208 You were a part of a legacy that will not be forgotten. 175 00:06:15,208 --> 00:06:17,252 Legacy is important. That's why my picture's 176 00:06:17,252 --> 00:06:18,837 hanging on the Wall of Flame for eating 177 00:06:18,837 --> 00:06:21,047 50 spicy chicken wings at Wing Bowl. 178 00:06:21,047 --> 00:06:23,550 Wait a second. That is you up there? 179 00:06:23,550 --> 00:06:24,801 I always thought that was Michael Jordan. 180 00:06:24,801 --> 00:06:26,428 I get that a lot. 181 00:06:26,428 --> 00:06:28,305 The only difference between that MJ and this MJ 182 00:06:28,305 --> 00:06:31,266 is I can hit a curveball. 183 00:06:31,266 --> 00:06:33,435 Mr. Hill, your students have made a decision. 184 00:06:33,435 --> 00:06:35,645 Remember this moment -- Oh, oh. 185 00:06:35,645 --> 00:06:37,188 Because history certainly will. 186 00:06:39,608 --> 00:06:41,443 Impressive. 187 00:06:41,443 --> 00:06:43,361 We had a great discussion. 188 00:06:43,361 --> 00:06:45,322 Lots of incredible ideas being thrown around 189 00:06:45,322 --> 00:06:46,990 about what they want their legacy to be. 190 00:06:46,990 --> 00:06:49,534 And we finally landed on something pretty special. 191 00:06:49,534 --> 00:06:51,661 Ooh, let me guess. John Coltrane? 192 00:06:51,661 --> 00:06:53,204 Will Smith? 193 00:06:53,204 --> 00:06:54,706 Oh, my God. It's not me, is it? 194 00:06:56,750 --> 00:06:59,210 [ Inhales sharply ] 195 00:07:05,300 --> 00:07:06,968 [ Laughs ] 196 00:07:06,968 --> 00:07:08,637 Okay, yeah. 197 00:07:08,637 --> 00:07:10,513 You got me. 198 00:07:10,513 --> 00:07:11,806 Boo-yah. 199 00:07:11,806 --> 00:07:13,933 Wow. I love a good prank. 200 00:07:13,933 --> 00:07:15,518 Seriously, though, what, um... 201 00:07:15,518 --> 00:07:16,936 What did you decide? 202 00:07:16,936 --> 00:07:20,273 Can you not see those socks? 203 00:07:20,273 --> 00:07:22,525 This is what everyone wanted? 204 00:07:22,525 --> 00:07:24,736 Class: Yes. 205 00:07:24,736 --> 00:07:25,904 Finally, a voice of reason. 206 00:07:25,904 --> 00:07:27,322 Clarence, talk to me. 207 00:07:27,322 --> 00:07:29,866 Mr. C, on behalf of all the class, 208 00:07:29,866 --> 00:07:31,368 I'd like to say... 209 00:07:31,368 --> 00:07:34,037 Mimimimimimimiiii. 210 00:07:34,037 --> 00:07:35,288 [ Class laughs ] 211 00:07:37,957 --> 00:07:41,169 Okay, I am processing this. 212 00:07:41,169 --> 00:07:42,712 It's just that we came up 213 00:07:42,712 --> 00:07:45,173 with so many great ideas in the room before. 214 00:07:45,173 --> 00:07:46,508 So I'm a little thrown off here. 215 00:07:46,508 --> 00:07:48,551 Did they even mention legacy? 216 00:07:48,551 --> 00:07:51,680 They did. Then someone called legacy "leg-assy." 217 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:53,056 Then everyone laughed. 218 00:07:53,056 --> 00:07:54,808 But then they came up with the sock show idea, 219 00:07:54,808 --> 00:07:56,518 and that seemed to engage them the most. 220 00:07:56,518 --> 00:08:00,480 Could you possibly give us one more day to land on a subject? 221 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:03,024 Sure, but remember, we leave Friday. 222 00:08:03,024 --> 00:08:04,734 We're on a strict schedule. 223 00:08:04,734 --> 00:08:06,611 The arts aren't going to mural themselves. 224 00:08:06,611 --> 00:08:08,655 Mm, well said. Thank you. 225 00:08:08,655 --> 00:08:10,115 I appreciate it. Of course. 226 00:08:10,115 --> 00:08:12,283 Of -- Oh, by the way, they showed me the show. 227 00:08:12,283 --> 00:08:14,077 It's hilarious. 228 00:08:14,077 --> 00:08:18,331 You see that one where Toeseph said, "Mi? Mi mimimi Mimi"? 229 00:08:18,331 --> 00:08:20,125 [ Laughs ] 230 00:08:20,125 --> 00:08:21,668 What won't he say? 231 00:08:24,254 --> 00:08:27,006 We need to show Legendary that we mean business. 232 00:08:27,006 --> 00:08:29,259 Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. There's power in numbers. 233 00:08:29,259 --> 00:08:32,679 I need to write my congregation for a letter of support. 234 00:08:32,679 --> 00:08:36,266 Or I could write a note to Draemond, the untraceable kind. 235 00:08:36,266 --> 00:08:38,309 Get my kids to cut out letters from a magazine. 236 00:08:38,309 --> 00:08:39,686 That'll be fun. 237 00:08:39,686 --> 00:08:41,104 You know, me and Iggy been re-watching 238 00:08:41,104 --> 00:08:42,605 those "Star Wars" movies, and resisting 239 00:08:42,605 --> 00:08:44,691 a massive evil empire seems like a lot. 240 00:08:44,691 --> 00:08:46,317 Are we positive we don't want to be a charter school? 241 00:08:46,317 --> 00:08:47,819 Because I don't get what's so bad. 242 00:08:47,819 --> 00:08:50,822 They don't even require all their teachers be certified. 243 00:08:50,822 --> 00:08:52,699 Yet they take our funding. 244 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:55,493 Not to mention, the private money from wealthy donors 245 00:08:55,493 --> 00:08:56,911 with ulterior motives. 246 00:08:56,911 --> 00:08:58,496 Hello. Weird cash swirling around? 247 00:08:58,496 --> 00:09:00,248 Don't threaten me with a good time. 248 00:09:00,248 --> 00:09:02,459 Oh, you know, not every student in the neighborhood 249 00:09:02,459 --> 00:09:05,295 could count on attending Abbott if we turned charter. 250 00:09:05,295 --> 00:09:07,714 Now, what if only half of these students 251 00:09:07,714 --> 00:09:10,675 got to come here next year? Which half? 252 00:09:10,675 --> 00:09:14,137 Ava, charter schools write your lesson plans for you. 253 00:09:14,137 --> 00:09:15,889 Well, I don't ever plan on reading those, 254 00:09:15,889 --> 00:09:18,099 but that sounds great. It's not! 255 00:09:18,099 --> 00:09:19,601 You lose all your individuality. 256 00:09:19,601 --> 00:09:21,394 Kristen Marie told me that they sit there 257 00:09:21,394 --> 00:09:23,897 and make sure that you use their exact words. 258 00:09:23,897 --> 00:09:25,065 Well, you two need to work on your pitch, 259 00:09:25,065 --> 00:09:26,399 because it sounds like Abbott 260 00:09:26,399 --> 00:09:28,193 might be on the cusp of a glow-up. 261 00:09:29,569 --> 00:09:32,572 Oh. He lives. 262 00:09:32,572 --> 00:09:34,741 Hey, yeah, man. I'm still kicking. 263 00:09:34,741 --> 00:09:37,035 Tell that to the group chat, bro. You been MIA. 264 00:09:37,035 --> 00:09:38,536 That's because you create a new group chat 265 00:09:38,536 --> 00:09:39,913 every time you can't find the old one. 266 00:09:39,913 --> 00:09:42,248 I can't keep up with all 57. 267 00:09:42,248 --> 00:09:44,918 Whatever. I'm just here to surprise Janine with lunch. 268 00:09:44,918 --> 00:09:46,586 Hopefully she likes surprises. 269 00:09:46,586 --> 00:09:48,213 And lunch. 270 00:09:48,213 --> 00:09:50,507 Me and Maurice are fine. We're totally fine. 271 00:09:50,507 --> 00:09:52,300 I mean, we're friends. Why wouldn't we be? 272 00:09:52,300 --> 00:09:54,260 That wasn't an awkward interaction. 273 00:09:54,260 --> 00:09:57,555 You're awkward. 274 00:09:57,555 --> 00:10:00,016 Oh, well, hey, Maurice. Hello. 275 00:10:00,016 --> 00:10:02,936 I wasn't, uh, expecting to see you at my place of work. 276 00:10:02,936 --> 00:10:04,562 Your MoDates has arrived. 277 00:10:04,562 --> 00:10:06,106 Oh. Get it? 278 00:10:06,106 --> 00:10:08,691 It's like Postmates, but I'm Mo and we're dating. 279 00:10:08,691 --> 00:10:11,194 Oh. [ Laughs ] Aww, thank you. 280 00:10:11,194 --> 00:10:12,779 Five stars. [ Laughs ] 281 00:10:14,322 --> 00:10:17,909 So, um, you want to hang out tomorrow? 282 00:10:17,909 --> 00:10:19,536 Um, yeah. 100%. 283 00:10:19,536 --> 00:10:21,329 I would love to. Yeah. 284 00:10:21,329 --> 00:10:23,748 Maybe we can go someplace quiet, where -- 285 00:10:23,748 --> 00:10:26,042 where we could talk. Wow. 286 00:10:26,042 --> 00:10:28,545 You trying to go to Bone Town? 287 00:10:28,545 --> 00:10:30,088 Philly's Bone Town? The rib joint. 288 00:10:30,088 --> 00:10:32,507 Oh, yes. Yes, yes, yes. 289 00:10:32,507 --> 00:10:33,925 I -- I would love to go to Bone Town with you. 290 00:10:33,925 --> 00:10:35,844 Cool. Alright. 291 00:10:35,844 --> 00:10:38,346 [ Sighs ] 292 00:10:38,346 --> 00:10:42,225 Okay. Today is the day that we pick a meaningful, 293 00:10:42,225 --> 00:10:44,310 compelling mural that you will remember 294 00:10:44,310 --> 00:10:45,728 for the rest of your life. 295 00:10:45,728 --> 00:10:47,021 What was wrong with "The Silly Sock Show"? 296 00:10:47,021 --> 00:10:48,481 Class: Yeah. 297 00:10:48,481 --> 00:10:50,775 Alright, class, uh, how about we go on 298 00:10:50,775 --> 00:10:52,902 an imaginary ride with your boy? 299 00:10:52,902 --> 00:10:54,404 It's 20 years from now. 300 00:10:54,404 --> 00:10:56,489 Your boo-thing is sitting shotgun, 301 00:10:56,489 --> 00:10:58,116 and your little one's in a car seat 302 00:10:58,116 --> 00:10:59,617 that you have trouble strapping in. 303 00:10:59,617 --> 00:11:01,995 You pull up to Abbott, and you look out the window. 304 00:11:01,995 --> 00:11:03,705 Wait. I thought the mural was going to be inside. 305 00:11:03,705 --> 00:11:06,166 Why am I spending my time cruising by a school? 306 00:11:06,166 --> 00:11:07,417 Yeah. That's creepy. 307 00:11:07,417 --> 00:11:08,751 Okay. You're -- You're inside, 308 00:11:08,751 --> 00:11:10,128 dropping your little one off. 309 00:11:10,128 --> 00:11:11,671 I'm not sending my kids here. 310 00:11:11,671 --> 00:11:14,090 Yeah. What has gone so wrong in my life 311 00:11:14,090 --> 00:11:15,466 that I have to send my kids to Abbott? 312 00:11:15,466 --> 00:11:16,801 Class: Mm-hmm. Look, okay, 313 00:11:16,801 --> 00:11:18,970 you are an adult here, 314 00:11:18,970 --> 00:11:22,599 speaking for Career Day, and you see a mural -- 315 00:11:22,599 --> 00:11:25,768 the mural you worked so hard on with your classmates. 316 00:11:25,768 --> 00:11:27,854 Your legacy. 317 00:11:27,854 --> 00:11:29,564 Now, in your mind's eye, 318 00:11:29,564 --> 00:11:32,817 is that mural really the Silly Sock family? 319 00:11:32,817 --> 00:11:34,652 -Of course. -Yes. 320 00:11:34,652 --> 00:11:38,448 All I am saying is you like "The Silly Sock Show" now, 321 00:11:38,448 --> 00:11:41,701 but you might not even remember it in 20 years. 322 00:11:41,701 --> 00:11:43,369 But you told us that we're all going to be dead 323 00:11:43,369 --> 00:11:44,704 in 20 years from climate change. 324 00:11:44,704 --> 00:11:46,539 I said, "Unless we act now." 325 00:11:46,539 --> 00:11:48,625 We're in school now. How are we supposed to act? 326 00:11:48,625 --> 00:11:51,461 Look, w-we are not doing "The Silly Sock Show," okay? 327 00:11:51,461 --> 00:11:54,047 You came up with a bunch of other ideas. 328 00:11:54,047 --> 00:11:55,757 Pick one of those. Any of those. 329 00:11:55,757 --> 00:11:58,218 Mimimi. 330 00:11:58,218 --> 00:12:02,055 Class: [ Sadly ] Mimimimimi. 331 00:12:07,518 --> 00:12:09,229 [ Knock on door ] 332 00:12:14,734 --> 00:12:16,861 Hey, co-worker. Hey. 333 00:12:16,861 --> 00:12:19,989 So, I ran into Maurice earlier, and it's bothering me, 334 00:12:19,989 --> 00:12:22,909 what happened at the teachers' conference. 335 00:12:22,909 --> 00:12:24,369 I feel like I've been a bad friend to both of you. 336 00:12:24,369 --> 00:12:26,412 There's no need to feel bad. 337 00:12:26,412 --> 00:12:29,374 Look, even without what, you know, happened, 338 00:12:29,374 --> 00:12:32,126 something still wasn't quite clicking with Maurice. 339 00:12:32,126 --> 00:12:34,629 I mean, if it was, then I wouldn't have... 340 00:12:34,629 --> 00:12:38,132 kissed you, right? Right. 341 00:12:38,132 --> 00:12:41,761 I'm going to go to Bone Town with Mo, 342 00:12:41,761 --> 00:12:45,348 and then I'm going to break up with him. 343 00:12:45,348 --> 00:12:47,517 Wow. Okay, well, that feels like too much information 344 00:12:47,517 --> 00:12:49,060 and also kind of cruel. 345 00:12:49,060 --> 00:12:50,687 I know, but I figured if I got to do this, 346 00:12:50,687 --> 00:12:53,523 I might as well be full of meat and covered in sauce. 347 00:12:55,316 --> 00:12:56,943 [ Sighs ] 348 00:12:56,943 --> 00:12:58,903 Oh, you mean the, um -- the barbecue restaurant. 349 00:12:58,903 --> 00:13:01,572 Yeah. Oh. Oh. Okay. 350 00:13:01,572 --> 00:13:03,366 Um, well, Maurice is still my friend, 351 00:13:03,366 --> 00:13:06,494 so I should be the one to tell him about the kiss, 352 00:13:06,494 --> 00:13:07,870 since you're going to break up with him, anyway. 353 00:13:07,870 --> 00:13:09,539 Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. Like... 354 00:13:09,539 --> 00:13:10,957 I was talking to Erica, and she said 355 00:13:10,957 --> 00:13:13,042 I really shouldn't get into details. 356 00:13:13,042 --> 00:13:14,794 Well, I still want to be cool with Mo. 357 00:13:14,794 --> 00:13:17,046 I don't want this weighing on my conscience. 358 00:13:17,046 --> 00:13:20,300 Well, if he's going to find out, then I should be the one to tell him. 359 00:13:20,300 --> 00:13:21,634 You didn't want to tell him at all, and now you want to tell him first? 360 00:13:21,634 --> 00:13:23,636 Because I didn't want to hurt him. 361 00:13:25,930 --> 00:13:27,932 Alright, look. I guess the only solution 362 00:13:27,932 --> 00:13:31,352 is for us to go to Bone Town, together, 363 00:13:31,352 --> 00:13:34,522 and we apologize to him. That's the only way. 364 00:13:34,522 --> 00:13:36,232 Fine. Together. 365 00:13:36,232 --> 00:13:37,025 Okay. 366 00:13:39,861 --> 00:13:41,446 A-ha! Okay. 367 00:13:41,446 --> 00:13:44,741 Thank you so much for your patience. 368 00:13:44,741 --> 00:13:47,577 Uh, my students and I have come up with a new idea 369 00:13:47,577 --> 00:13:49,370 that will knock your socks off. 370 00:13:49,370 --> 00:13:51,039 [ Students groaning ] 371 00:13:51,039 --> 00:13:53,207 Did you get those paint samples that I sent you for my bedroom? 372 00:13:53,207 --> 00:13:54,584 I'm thinking sexy, but dangerous. 373 00:13:54,584 --> 00:13:57,420 Again, uh, we do not do private residences. 374 00:13:57,420 --> 00:13:58,629 We're a non-profit. 375 00:13:58,629 --> 00:14:00,381 Who said I was gon' pay you? 376 00:14:00,381 --> 00:14:05,219 Our mural is a sycamore, with each root representing 377 00:14:05,219 --> 00:14:07,430 a different part of West Philly, 378 00:14:07,430 --> 00:14:10,391 coming together to form our sturdy community. 379 00:14:10,391 --> 00:14:13,311 Great. Let me gather my crew. We'll get right to work. 380 00:14:13,311 --> 00:14:14,562 Why y'all so sad? 381 00:14:14,562 --> 00:14:15,730 Wait, is it Monday? 382 00:14:15,730 --> 00:14:17,857 We wanted to paint "The Silly Sock Show," 383 00:14:17,857 --> 00:14:20,318 but Mr. C said we couldn't. 384 00:14:20,318 --> 00:14:23,446 Okay, um, when I said the kids and I came up with a new idea, 385 00:14:23,446 --> 00:14:27,366 I will admit I -- I steered them in a certain direction. 386 00:14:27,366 --> 00:14:29,911 Well, if it ain't the white man making decisions for everybody. 387 00:14:29,911 --> 00:14:31,537 So, that's not how this works. 388 00:14:31,537 --> 00:14:34,373 The goal of Mural Arts is to do it with the kids 389 00:14:34,373 --> 00:14:36,084 and have them be the drivers of the mural. 390 00:14:36,084 --> 00:14:37,710 Yeah, no, yeah. We were all driving. 391 00:14:37,710 --> 00:14:39,087 Well, they were in the car. 392 00:14:39,087 --> 00:14:40,421 Not by choice. 393 00:14:40,421 --> 00:14:42,048 Dang, Jacob. I thought you thought 394 00:14:42,048 --> 00:14:43,007 you was one of the good ones. 395 00:14:43,007 --> 00:14:44,592 I am. I am. 396 00:14:44,592 --> 00:14:46,135 We can't, in good conscience, 397 00:14:46,135 --> 00:14:48,262 paint a mural the kids aren't fully behind. 398 00:14:48,262 --> 00:14:49,931 Unfortunately, since you and your students 399 00:14:49,931 --> 00:14:51,808 can't come up with an idea, we're out of time. 400 00:14:51,808 --> 00:14:53,226 No, no. 401 00:14:53,226 --> 00:14:54,268 We'll just come back next year. 402 00:14:54,268 --> 00:14:56,020 We won't be here next year! 403 00:14:56,020 --> 00:14:57,814 Yeah. Thanks a lot, Mr. Hill. 404 00:14:57,814 --> 00:14:59,899 [ Class complaining ] 405 00:14:59,899 --> 00:15:02,151 Well, looks like your schedule just cleared up. 406 00:15:02,151 --> 00:15:03,986 What do you think about mauve in a vestibule? 407 00:15:05,988 --> 00:15:08,533 Mimimimimi. Mimi. 408 00:15:08,533 --> 00:15:09,700 [ Melissa laughs ] 409 00:15:09,700 --> 00:15:11,452 I don't get it. 410 00:15:11,452 --> 00:15:13,788 This stupid show means more to the kids than air. 411 00:15:13,788 --> 00:15:15,623 What, were you born without a funny bone? 412 00:15:15,623 --> 00:15:18,292 It's called a humerus. And yes. 413 00:15:18,292 --> 00:15:19,961 Why are you like this? 414 00:15:19,961 --> 00:15:22,505 Look, I loved "Ed, Edd n Eddy," but that was elevated. 415 00:15:22,505 --> 00:15:24,090 You know, there are entire subreddits 416 00:15:24,090 --> 00:15:26,592 dedicated to the subtext of that show. 417 00:15:26,592 --> 00:15:30,012 They're friends with a plank of wood with a face drawn on it. 418 00:15:30,012 --> 00:15:31,514 It's nostalgia. It's important. 419 00:15:31,514 --> 00:15:33,015 You can't take that from the kids. 420 00:15:33,015 --> 00:15:34,267 Yeah, I know, but I just think 421 00:15:34,267 --> 00:15:36,018 the mural should represent something more. 422 00:15:36,018 --> 00:15:38,354 Like Janine. She said every time she goes by the mural 423 00:15:38,354 --> 00:15:40,022 she made in elementary school, 424 00:15:40,022 --> 00:15:42,024 she is filled with a sense of pride. 425 00:15:42,024 --> 00:15:43,359 Oh, no. No, no, no. 426 00:15:43,359 --> 00:15:45,444 I remember it because it was super embarrassing. 427 00:15:45,444 --> 00:15:49,157 It was Spongebob with a durag on, cape out and all. 428 00:15:49,157 --> 00:15:51,492 Yeah. Really wish we'd made some different choices. 429 00:15:51,492 --> 00:15:53,494 At least tuck it in. See? 430 00:15:53,494 --> 00:15:55,121 This is what I'm talking about. 431 00:15:55,121 --> 00:15:56,914 I want to respect what they like, 432 00:15:56,914 --> 00:15:58,249 but I also want their future selves 433 00:15:58,249 --> 00:15:59,750 to be proud of what they did. 434 00:15:59,750 --> 00:16:01,586 Yeah, well, guess what. That's teaching, buddy. 435 00:16:01,586 --> 00:16:03,004 You got to respect their now 436 00:16:03,004 --> 00:16:04,046 while preparing them for the future. 437 00:16:04,046 --> 00:16:05,047 Mm-hmm. 438 00:16:05,047 --> 00:16:06,424 You're right. 439 00:16:06,424 --> 00:16:07,842 You're welcome. Oh, but it's too late. 440 00:16:07,842 --> 00:16:09,594 The mural people left already. 441 00:16:09,594 --> 00:16:11,804 Aww. You know what? 442 00:16:11,804 --> 00:16:13,181 You're pretty dang defeatist 443 00:16:13,181 --> 00:16:15,308 for someone who votes third-party. 444 00:16:15,308 --> 00:16:19,353 Come on. Let's go bully some sensitive artists. 445 00:16:21,939 --> 00:16:24,233 I need to see Principal Coleman. 446 00:16:24,233 --> 00:16:26,194 Well, if you want to serve her with a subpoena, good luck. 447 00:16:26,194 --> 00:16:28,905 She's got secret exits all over this place. 448 00:16:28,905 --> 00:16:31,282 Nicole! How's Josh doing at Addington? 449 00:16:31,282 --> 00:16:33,075 I need to re-enroll Josh at Abbott. 450 00:16:33,075 --> 00:16:34,452 They kicked him out. 451 00:16:34,452 --> 00:16:38,706 No, they did not. For what? 452 00:16:38,706 --> 00:16:41,626 "We regret to inform you that Joshua Richardson 453 00:16:41,626 --> 00:16:43,544 no longer reaches the standards required 454 00:16:43,544 --> 00:16:45,546 for our educational nourishment"? 455 00:16:45,546 --> 00:16:49,300 That's just BS-speak for he brought down their test scores. 456 00:16:49,300 --> 00:16:52,386 They don't see students. They see scores. 457 00:16:52,386 --> 00:16:55,264 I've never seen him so upset. Is there room for him? 458 00:16:55,264 --> 00:16:57,183 Are you kidding? He was the first one 459 00:16:57,183 --> 00:16:59,477 to call Jacob "Squidward." Consider Joshua re-enrolled. 460 00:16:59,477 --> 00:17:02,104 He's going to be so happy to be back at Abbott. 461 00:17:04,023 --> 00:17:05,691 Legendary Charter -- 462 00:17:05,691 --> 00:17:06,859 if anyone's going to take advantage 463 00:17:06,859 --> 00:17:08,152 of this school district, it's me. 464 00:17:08,152 --> 00:17:09,654 Now, you two need to get on board. 465 00:17:09,654 --> 00:17:11,155 Who do we need to fight first? 466 00:17:11,155 --> 00:17:14,325 Well, I am not sure about the journey there, 467 00:17:14,325 --> 00:17:17,161 but amen to the destination. 468 00:17:17,161 --> 00:17:19,413 Welcome to the team. 469 00:17:19,413 --> 00:17:21,540 I'll take the ribs. Thank you. 470 00:17:23,709 --> 00:17:25,044 What's up, Janine? 471 00:17:25,044 --> 00:17:27,463 And Gregory? You a Bone Bro, too? 472 00:17:27,463 --> 00:17:29,465 Hey, Maurice. We were hoping that we could talk. 473 00:17:29,465 --> 00:17:30,258 Yeah. 474 00:17:30,258 --> 00:17:32,134 Why so macabre, bro? 475 00:17:32,134 --> 00:17:34,178 We got jalapeño poppers on deck. 476 00:17:34,178 --> 00:17:38,182 Look, you know how much I value our friendship. 477 00:17:38,182 --> 00:17:40,726 I don't think I've ever heard you say that, but sure. 478 00:17:40,726 --> 00:17:43,854 And you know how much I value our, uh... 479 00:17:43,854 --> 00:17:45,356 Situationship. Yes. 480 00:17:45,356 --> 00:17:48,067 And you're really a -- a great guy. It's -- 481 00:17:48,067 --> 00:17:51,362 We got drunk and kisses at the confrontation conference. 482 00:17:51,362 --> 00:17:52,863 We kissed at the teachers' conference, 483 00:17:52,863 --> 00:17:53,864 but it meant nothing. 484 00:17:53,864 --> 00:17:55,533 Yeah. It meant nothing. 485 00:17:55,533 --> 00:17:57,535 Like, yeah, less than nothing, right? 486 00:17:57,535 --> 00:17:58,911 You know, like, what -- what -- what would you say 487 00:17:58,911 --> 00:18:00,663 would be something that's less than nothing? 488 00:18:00,663 --> 00:18:01,747 Negative nothing. 489 00:18:01,747 --> 00:18:03,249 Yep. That. 490 00:18:03,249 --> 00:18:04,792 We are so, so sorry. 491 00:18:04,792 --> 00:18:07,712 Very sorry. 492 00:18:07,712 --> 00:18:10,131 Hey, it's fine, man. Things happen. 493 00:18:10,131 --> 00:18:11,924 You know, I would tell you about the last holiday party 494 00:18:11,924 --> 00:18:15,177 we had at the UPS, but I don't remember it. 495 00:18:15,177 --> 00:18:17,138 I woke up in a box on a porch. 496 00:18:17,138 --> 00:18:18,347 You know, thankfully, my co-workers used 497 00:18:18,347 --> 00:18:20,725 packing peanuts, so it went smooth. 498 00:18:20,725 --> 00:18:23,436 Well, you know, we never meant to hurt you. 499 00:18:23,436 --> 00:18:25,021 Nah, we're good. 500 00:18:25,021 --> 00:18:26,939 It's all water under Adele's bridge. 501 00:18:29,650 --> 00:18:30,985 You're taking this very well. 502 00:18:30,985 --> 00:18:32,653 Yeah, I'm a chill guy. 503 00:18:32,653 --> 00:18:33,988 I mean, if you say it meant nothing, 504 00:18:33,988 --> 00:18:35,573 there's no reason that we can't continue to date. 505 00:18:35,573 --> 00:18:37,992 We're good. 506 00:18:37,992 --> 00:18:40,328 I was thinking that maybe we aren't 507 00:18:40,328 --> 00:18:43,623 the best fit for each other. 508 00:18:43,623 --> 00:18:45,833 Wait, wait, wait. 509 00:18:45,833 --> 00:18:48,002 You just wanted to break up with me in front of Gregory? 510 00:18:48,002 --> 00:18:50,379 That is what it looks like, but no. 511 00:18:50,379 --> 00:18:51,839 That was not our intention. 512 00:18:51,839 --> 00:18:53,132 Oh, y'all are sick. 513 00:18:55,551 --> 00:19:00,139 Look, man, you can have my baby, but not my baby backs. 514 00:19:00,139 --> 00:19:01,849 Huh? I'm staying. 515 00:19:01,849 --> 00:19:03,643 Please leave. 516 00:19:03,643 --> 00:19:04,977 That's fair. 517 00:19:07,772 --> 00:19:09,607 And I did enjoy our time -- Can I get some more ranch? 518 00:19:12,151 --> 00:19:14,487 Okay, thank you all for coming. 519 00:19:14,487 --> 00:19:17,073 I just want to give a special shout-out to Mural Arts. 520 00:19:17,073 --> 00:19:18,824 Thank you for coming back and helping us 521 00:19:18,824 --> 00:19:21,452 with this very important work on such late notice. 522 00:19:21,452 --> 00:19:23,788 Well, one of your teachers made a strong argument 523 00:19:23,788 --> 00:19:26,332 that we return. 524 00:19:26,332 --> 00:19:29,085 I sat down with my class, and after a lengthy discussion, 525 00:19:29,085 --> 00:19:32,755 they arrived at an idea that they really believe in. 526 00:19:32,755 --> 00:19:34,131 So, without further ado... 527 00:19:35,591 --> 00:19:36,592 Let's go! 528 00:19:36,592 --> 00:19:38,260 [ All cheering ] 529 00:19:38,260 --> 00:19:40,304 Well, I guess this Silly Sock brigade 530 00:19:40,304 --> 00:19:42,431 is this generation's "Rug Vermin." 531 00:19:42,431 --> 00:19:44,934 "Rugrats," and, um, wow. 532 00:19:44,934 --> 00:19:46,727 This is gonna be here forever. 533 00:19:46,727 --> 00:19:48,312 I have never been happier to be on the first floor. 534 00:19:48,312 --> 00:19:49,814 I know. [ Laughs ] 535 00:19:49,814 --> 00:19:52,149 So, I guess you just totally gave in, huh? 536 00:19:52,149 --> 00:19:53,651 Actually, if you take a closer look 537 00:19:53,651 --> 00:19:55,152 at the socks' social fabric... 538 00:19:55,152 --> 00:19:57,405 Yeah, move. ...it is a mosaic, 539 00:19:57,405 --> 00:20:01,158 and each of the kids got their own tile. 540 00:20:01,158 --> 00:20:02,743 Oh. Whose is this one? 541 00:20:02,743 --> 00:20:04,745 This is me as a doctor, which is what I want to be 542 00:20:04,745 --> 00:20:05,496 when I grow up. 543 00:20:05,496 --> 00:20:06,997 Aww. 544 00:20:06,997 --> 00:20:09,417 And this is me as the first 545 00:20:09,417 --> 00:20:10,668 Black female president astronaut. 546 00:20:10,668 --> 00:20:12,461 Barbara: Ah. 547 00:20:12,461 --> 00:20:15,172 This is me in my favorite class -- 548 00:20:15,172 --> 00:20:16,590 Mr. C's class. 549 00:20:16,590 --> 00:20:18,259 I'm gonna be a teacher. 550 00:20:18,259 --> 00:20:20,302 Wait. So you're trying to grow up to be broke? 551 00:20:20,302 --> 00:20:22,263 [ Laughter ] Hey, Josh. 552 00:20:22,263 --> 00:20:25,099 Um, I know you weren't here to help paint the mural, 553 00:20:25,099 --> 00:20:29,019 but I think we've got some space for you over there. 554 00:20:29,019 --> 00:20:31,063 Thank you, Mr. C. 555 00:20:31,063 --> 00:20:32,857 Nice job, man. I'm impressed. 556 00:20:32,857 --> 00:20:34,066 I was looking for a new paint color 557 00:20:34,066 --> 00:20:35,776 for my bathroom downstairs. 558 00:20:35,776 --> 00:20:37,278 Wait, your bathroom where? 559 00:20:37,278 --> 00:20:38,779 Shut up, Janine. 560 00:20:38,779 --> 00:20:40,114 I'm Jacob. 561 00:20:42,533 --> 00:20:44,952 That's true. My favorite day of the week is Wednesday. 562 00:20:44,952 --> 00:20:46,871 I didn't know that. Yeah. 563 00:20:46,871 --> 00:20:48,247 What are y'all doing? 564 00:20:48,247 --> 00:20:49,415 Oh, we're taking a personality quiz 565 00:20:49,415 --> 00:20:51,208 to see which Silly Sock we are. 566 00:20:51,208 --> 00:20:53,043 Mm. Except me. 567 00:20:53,043 --> 00:20:55,588 I'm not giving info to some bankrupt hippie data farm. 568 00:20:55,588 --> 00:20:57,256 Too late. I already did it for you. 569 00:20:57,256 --> 00:21:00,217 What can I say? I'm a stereotypical Nene Sock. 570 00:21:00,217 --> 00:21:02,553 You are Miss Ing Sock. Mm-hmm. 571 00:21:02,553 --> 00:21:03,763 I knew it. 572 00:21:03,763 --> 00:21:08,225 And I am the glamorous, yet substantive Toeprah. 573 00:21:08,225 --> 00:21:10,269 You want to get in on this, Gregory? 574 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:11,520 Yeah, I'm gonna pass. 575 00:21:11,520 --> 00:21:13,189 I took it for you. 576 00:21:13,189 --> 00:21:14,315 I don't really care what kind of sock I am. 577 00:21:14,315 --> 00:21:15,941 You are a Toeseph. That's ridiculous! 578 00:21:15,941 --> 00:21:17,276 I'm a textbook Toesha. 579 00:21:17,276 --> 00:21:19,278 [ Laughs ] Toeseph says exactly that 580 00:21:19,278 --> 00:21:20,905 in episode 86. 581 00:21:20,905 --> 00:21:22,323 [ All laugh except Gregory ] 582 00:21:22,323 --> 00:21:23,407 That's so Toeseph. 583 00:21:25,826 --> 00:21:28,496 -- Captions by VITAC --