1 00:00:01,711 --> 00:00:03,421 It's too peaceful in here. 2 00:00:03,421 --> 00:00:04,964 That's because these children spend 3 00:00:04,964 --> 00:00:07,049 all of their time on their phones. Hm! 4 00:00:07,049 --> 00:00:08,676 They barely interact with each other. 5 00:00:08,676 --> 00:00:10,177 Isn't that right, Ava? 6 00:00:10,177 --> 00:00:12,513 [ Chuckles ] Huh? Oh, yeah. 7 00:00:12,513 --> 00:00:14,765 It's probably 'cause they don't have hand games anymore. 8 00:00:14,765 --> 00:00:17,268 Hey! Do you guys know Shame? 9 00:00:17,268 --> 00:00:18,853 Rockin' Robin. Miss Mary Mack. 10 00:00:18,853 --> 00:00:20,813 [ Laughs ] ♪ Miss Mary ♪ 11 00:00:20,813 --> 00:00:22,314 ♪ Mack, Mack, Mack ♪ 12 00:00:22,314 --> 00:00:24,066 ♪ All dressed in black, black, black ♪ 13 00:00:24,066 --> 00:00:26,861 Oh, we have those, too! 14 00:00:26,861 --> 00:00:28,237 Let's do it. Okay. 15 00:00:28,237 --> 00:00:29,905 Both: ♪ Girls rule, boys drool ♪ 16 00:00:29,905 --> 00:00:31,365 ♪ We use too much fossil fuels ♪ 17 00:00:31,365 --> 00:00:32,825 ♪ Loser, loser, double loser ♪ 18 00:00:32,825 --> 00:00:34,368 ♪ Biden drives a P.T. Cruiser ♪ 19 00:00:34,368 --> 00:00:35,661 ♪ Know the answer, raise your hand ♪ 20 00:00:35,661 --> 00:00:37,246 ♪ We live on Native Land ♪ 21 00:00:37,246 --> 00:00:38,706 ♪ Don't call me sir, don't call me miss ♪ 22 00:00:38,706 --> 00:00:40,416 ♪ Aliens do exist ♪ Barbara: Oh, my. 23 00:00:40,416 --> 00:00:41,542 ♪ He's too short, she's too tall ♪ 24 00:00:41,542 --> 00:00:42,918 ♪ When will this country fall? ♪ 25 00:00:42,918 --> 00:00:45,546 Okay. Okay. Uh... go back to your phones. 26 00:00:45,546 --> 00:00:47,965 {\an8}[ Maker's "Hold'em" playing ] 27 00:00:47,965 --> 00:00:55,848 {\an8}♪ 28 00:01:00,144 --> 00:01:02,480 Mr. Eddie, my tooth is loose. 29 00:01:02,480 --> 00:01:03,939 Gregory: Mm-hmm. 30 00:01:03,939 --> 00:01:06,776 {\an8}If it falls out, do I eat it like I did last time? 31 00:01:06,776 --> 00:01:08,736 {\an8}I'm a little busy right now, okay? 32 00:01:08,736 --> 00:01:10,863 {\an8}You're coloring a carrot. 33 00:01:12,490 --> 00:01:14,241 {\an8}Go take a seat for me. Okay? 34 00:01:14,241 --> 00:01:16,076 {\an8}Gregory: So, after the teachers' panel, 35 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:17,745 a man from the Philadelphia Activities Fund 36 00:01:17,745 --> 00:01:19,413 approached me about applying for a grant 37 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:20,831 for the Garden Goofballs program. 38 00:01:20,831 --> 00:01:22,416 That would mean field trips to fields... 39 00:01:22,416 --> 00:01:23,959 seed money for seeds... 40 00:01:23,959 --> 00:01:27,254 and the kids' top request-- matching T-shirts. 41 00:01:27,254 --> 00:01:29,590 So I've been working nonstop on the proposal 42 00:01:29,590 --> 00:01:31,217 to make that happen. 43 00:01:31,217 --> 00:01:32,718 You know, it's really exciting to think about what 44 00:01:32,718 --> 00:01:34,762 the Garden Goofballs program can become, 45 00:01:34,762 --> 00:01:38,390 and to think it all started because of a fart. 46 00:01:38,390 --> 00:01:40,142 Hi. Mr. Eddie? 47 00:01:40,142 --> 00:01:42,394 {\an8}I'm subbing for Ms. Teagues next door this week. 48 00:01:42,394 --> 00:01:44,438 {\an8}Everything alright? Well, there's a student 49 00:01:44,438 --> 00:01:47,149 who's had unexcused absences the last three days. 50 00:01:47,149 --> 00:01:48,943 Just wondering what the protocol is. 51 00:01:48,943 --> 00:01:49,944 {\an8}Well, which child? 52 00:01:49,944 --> 00:01:51,946 {\an8}- Alex. - Alex Perkins? 53 00:01:51,946 --> 00:01:53,656 {\an8}He was with me last year. 54 00:01:53,656 --> 00:01:56,158 {\an8}Yes, and I noticed he only came to class twice last week. 55 00:01:56,158 --> 00:01:57,785 {\an8}Oh, well, that's not like Alex. 56 00:01:57,785 --> 00:02:00,162 {\an8}So can you just not come to school? 57 00:02:00,162 --> 00:02:02,748 {\an8}No. Sounds like you don't have to. 58 00:02:02,748 --> 00:02:06,293 {\an8}I can't wait for second grade! 59 00:02:06,293 --> 00:02:08,462 {\an8}Thanks for letting me know. I'll look into it. 60 00:02:08,462 --> 00:02:11,966 {\an8}My tooth! I just swallowed my tooth! 61 00:02:14,009 --> 00:02:16,303 {\an8}Yes. This is incredible. 62 00:02:16,303 --> 00:02:18,764 {\an8}Okay. Bye, Principal Oldman! 63 00:02:18,764 --> 00:02:21,308 {\an8}That was Principal Oldman over at Robinson Prep. 64 00:02:21,308 --> 00:02:23,769 {\an8}He was calling to personally thank me for the institution 65 00:02:23,769 --> 00:02:25,104 {\an8}of the librarian program. 66 00:02:25,104 --> 00:02:26,981 {\an8}That's awesome! Oh, my God! 67 00:02:26,981 --> 00:02:29,984 {\an8}Superintendent John Reynolds in my office. Ha ha ha! 68 00:02:29,984 --> 00:02:31,360 {\an8}Am I being fired? 69 00:02:31,360 --> 00:02:33,070 {\an8}I was just quoting that joke. 70 00:02:33,070 --> 00:02:34,738 {\an8}No, you're not being fired, Janine. 71 00:02:34,738 --> 00:02:37,241 {\an8}I-I came in here to compliment you. 72 00:02:38,325 --> 00:02:39,285 {\an8}Oh. 73 00:02:39,285 --> 00:02:40,911 "Oh"? That's it? 74 00:02:40,911 --> 00:02:42,496 Y-You thought you were getting fired, 75 00:02:42,496 --> 00:02:44,123 and now I'm complimenting you, 76 00:02:44,123 --> 00:02:46,000 and just..."Oh." Oh. 77 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:48,836 Anyway, I've been very impressed with your work. 78 00:02:48,836 --> 00:02:52,256 Your ability to problem-solve under pressure is why I think 79 00:02:52,256 --> 00:02:55,926 you should be calling a few more of the shots around here. 80 00:02:55,926 --> 00:02:57,428 Wow. [ Laughs ] 81 00:02:57,428 --> 00:02:59,680 "Wow." That's the reaction I was looking for! 82 00:02:59,680 --> 00:03:01,640 [ Both laugh ] 83 00:03:01,640 --> 00:03:03,517 When your fellowship is up, 84 00:03:03,517 --> 00:03:06,020 we really want to offer you a full-time position here. 85 00:03:06,020 --> 00:03:08,230 A real job here? Yeah, here. 86 00:03:08,230 --> 00:03:10,649 We think that you have barely scratched the surface. 87 00:03:10,649 --> 00:03:13,152 You have the chance to be a superstar. 88 00:03:13,152 --> 00:03:15,279 Minus the flashing lights and the insane salary. 89 00:03:15,279 --> 00:03:17,072 You would be getting a little bit of a raise. Oh! 90 00:03:17,072 --> 00:03:18,741 But you're still a government worker. Okay. 91 00:03:18,741 --> 00:03:21,201 Um, but we're gonna give you that chance. 92 00:03:22,453 --> 00:03:25,539 The district has provided us with a new software 93 00:03:25,539 --> 00:03:28,042 to detect the use of A.I. in your work. 94 00:03:28,042 --> 00:03:30,794 You need to understand this growing technology, 95 00:03:30,794 --> 00:03:32,713 and I thought we could try it all together. 96 00:03:32,713 --> 00:03:35,925 So here is a poem by Robert Frost. 97 00:03:35,925 --> 00:03:37,468 And when I hit this button, 98 00:03:37,468 --> 00:03:40,179 it will tell us if Frost was a robot... 99 00:03:40,179 --> 00:03:42,890 and my entire life has been a lie. 100 00:03:44,558 --> 00:03:47,394 Ah! I knew it was all Bobby. 101 00:03:47,394 --> 00:03:52,024 And here is Javon's paper on World War II. 102 00:03:52,024 --> 00:03:55,319 I-I only used Wikipedia to make sure I spelled the names right. 103 00:03:55,319 --> 00:03:59,198 Ha ha ha! Let's go! Hey. I told you, Mr. C. 104 00:03:59,198 --> 00:04:00,491 I never doubted you, Javon. 105 00:04:00,491 --> 00:04:02,409 Mainly because you got a "D" on it. 106 00:04:02,409 --> 00:04:05,245 [ Laughter ] So we will need to have a chat about that. 107 00:04:05,245 --> 00:04:07,706 Really, you can use this on any written material-- 108 00:04:07,706 --> 00:04:10,793 books, journals, things from your everyday life, even. 109 00:04:10,793 --> 00:04:13,921 For example, here is a lovely e-mail response 110 00:04:13,921 --> 00:04:16,757 from Mrs. Howard to my weekly newsletter. 111 00:04:17,967 --> 00:04:20,678 And, uh... no, that... [ Laughter ] 112 00:04:20,678 --> 00:04:22,888 Mrs. Howard cold as hell! 113 00:04:22,888 --> 00:04:24,848 Yeah, she must hate your ass. 114 00:04:24,848 --> 00:04:26,934 [ Laughter ] Stop cursing. 115 00:04:29,144 --> 00:04:30,437 [ Sighs ] Janine is 10 minutes late, 116 00:04:30,437 --> 00:04:31,772 which means she's 30 minutes late, 117 00:04:31,772 --> 00:04:33,190 'cause I'm always 20 minutes late. 118 00:04:33,190 --> 00:04:34,900 Well, she does better than me 119 00:04:34,900 --> 00:04:36,402 because when I say I'm gonna be a little late, 120 00:04:36,402 --> 00:04:37,820 I usually just don't show up. [ Chuckles ] 121 00:04:37,820 --> 00:04:40,114 Well, well, well! 122 00:04:40,114 --> 00:04:42,116 If it isn't the Autobots. 123 00:04:42,116 --> 00:04:44,118 Or should I say Decepticons. 124 00:04:44,118 --> 00:04:45,953 I'm already not enjoying this conversation. 125 00:04:45,953 --> 00:04:47,705 Jacob, what are you talking about? 126 00:04:47,705 --> 00:04:50,165 Well, you see, I was demonstrating 127 00:04:50,165 --> 00:04:52,334 the new A.I. detection software 128 00:04:52,334 --> 00:04:55,254 to my class this morning, and I thought, "Hmm. 129 00:04:55,254 --> 00:04:58,465 What better test than to use one of my good friend Barb's 130 00:04:58,465 --> 00:05:00,092 e-mail correspondences?" 131 00:05:00,092 --> 00:05:01,927 And I was shocked-- 132 00:05:01,927 --> 00:05:04,388 no, heartbroken-- 133 00:05:04,388 --> 00:05:09,351 to learn that it was 99% A.I.-generated. 134 00:05:09,351 --> 00:05:12,062 Jacob, I'm sure it was just a glitch. 135 00:05:12,062 --> 00:05:14,148 Dang, Barb. How could you do that? 136 00:05:14,148 --> 00:05:15,983 Funny you say that. 137 00:05:15,983 --> 00:05:18,485 Because then I decided to check your thoughtful review 138 00:05:18,485 --> 00:05:20,320 of my essay on the hidden dangers... 139 00:05:20,320 --> 00:05:21,488 Barbara: Ohh. ...of espresso martinis. 140 00:05:21,488 --> 00:05:23,323 And I meant every word. 141 00:05:23,323 --> 00:05:24,658 Oh, I bet you did. 142 00:05:24,658 --> 00:05:26,326 [ Slams desk ] 100%... 143 00:05:26,326 --> 00:05:28,203 A.I.-generated. 144 00:05:28,203 --> 00:05:29,580 100. Mnh. 145 00:05:29,580 --> 00:05:31,248 So, Ava showed me how to do it, 146 00:05:31,248 --> 00:05:32,958 and then I showed Barbara. 147 00:05:32,958 --> 00:05:35,461 Because, you know, we need to learn A.I. software 148 00:05:35,461 --> 00:05:37,963 to make sure the kids aren't abusing it to do their work. 149 00:05:37,963 --> 00:05:41,175 That privilege is reserved for teachers. 150 00:05:41,175 --> 00:05:44,595 Looks like Alex has seven unexcused absences. 151 00:05:44,595 --> 00:05:45,763 That's not so bad. 152 00:05:45,763 --> 00:05:47,097 Oh. Plus today. So eight. 153 00:05:47,097 --> 00:05:49,391 Eight? Oh, that's very bad. 154 00:05:49,391 --> 00:05:50,517 It is? Mm-hmm. 155 00:05:50,517 --> 00:05:51,935 If he misses two more days, 156 00:05:51,935 --> 00:05:53,353 he's got to go to family court 157 00:05:53,353 --> 00:05:55,314 to schedule an appearance at truancy court 158 00:05:55,314 --> 00:05:57,316 and then he gets held back. 159 00:05:57,316 --> 00:05:59,026 For just two more absences? Mm-hmm. 160 00:05:59,026 --> 00:06:00,611 Well, has anyone tried calling his house? 161 00:06:00,611 --> 00:06:02,446 The district has an automated phone system 162 00:06:02,446 --> 00:06:04,156 that calls the students' homes. 163 00:06:04,156 --> 00:06:06,366 Well, do we know if anyone's gotten through to his family? 164 00:06:06,366 --> 00:06:08,035 What do we do if Alex still isn't showing up? 165 00:06:08,035 --> 00:06:10,704 Well, that's the extent of our protocol. 166 00:06:12,956 --> 00:06:15,250 Do you know how hurtful it is to know 167 00:06:15,250 --> 00:06:17,753 that instead of talking to some of my closest companions, 168 00:06:17,753 --> 00:06:20,089 I've been talking to WALL-E for the past few months?! 169 00:06:20,089 --> 00:06:21,924 Okay, well, Jacob, you're being rude, because look-- 170 00:06:21,924 --> 00:06:23,467 Janine is here to give us 171 00:06:23,467 --> 00:06:25,010 a big, special, important announcement. 172 00:06:25,010 --> 00:06:26,553 Go ahead, Janine. 173 00:06:26,553 --> 00:06:27,971 Yes, yes. Thank you, Melissa. You're welcome. 174 00:06:27,971 --> 00:06:29,348 Yeah. That's correct. 175 00:06:29,348 --> 00:06:32,142 I do have something big to announce, so, um... 176 00:06:32,142 --> 00:06:33,852 Wait. Where's Gregory? 177 00:06:33,852 --> 00:06:35,938 Oh, he's working on his Goofball proposal for the district. 178 00:06:35,938 --> 00:06:37,648 Oh. Okay. 179 00:06:37,648 --> 00:06:40,651 Well, thank you all so much for staying after school. 180 00:06:40,651 --> 00:06:42,402 I have some news about my fellowship. 181 00:06:42,402 --> 00:06:44,863 God sakes. Who cares about your fellowship?! 182 00:06:44,863 --> 00:06:46,573 I got ribs in the slow cooker! 183 00:06:46,573 --> 00:06:48,408 Wait, wait. No, no, no, no. This is important. 184 00:06:48,408 --> 00:06:49,868 You know, as you all know, 185 00:06:49,868 --> 00:06:51,703 my fellowship at the district is coming to an end. 186 00:06:51,703 --> 00:06:53,497 Ooh, girl, don't remind me. 187 00:06:53,497 --> 00:06:55,874 My doomsday countdown clock is set to the day that you're back. 188 00:06:55,874 --> 00:06:57,584 [ Laughs ] Stop! 189 00:06:57,584 --> 00:06:59,503 The superintendent offered me 190 00:06:59,503 --> 00:07:01,588 a full-time position at the district. 191 00:07:01,588 --> 00:07:02,673 [ Gasps ] 192 00:07:02,673 --> 00:07:05,008 And I'm going to take it. 193 00:07:05,008 --> 00:07:06,426 So I'm leaving Abbott. 194 00:07:06,426 --> 00:07:07,928 [ All murmuring ] 195 00:07:07,928 --> 00:07:10,347 Dibs on Janine's classroom as my new office! 196 00:07:10,347 --> 00:07:13,934 Oh, this is officially the worst day ever. [ Scoffs ] 197 00:07:13,934 --> 00:07:15,727 I am proud of you. Ohh. 198 00:07:15,727 --> 00:07:18,897 Janine, you have worked so hard, 199 00:07:18,897 --> 00:07:21,275 and they are lucky to get you. 200 00:07:21,275 --> 00:07:23,443 Melissa: Well, if you're not gonna be here anymore, 201 00:07:23,443 --> 00:07:26,697 then I don't have to know your name, Janice. 202 00:07:26,697 --> 00:07:29,449 And for the record, I-I-I am proud of you. 203 00:07:29,449 --> 00:07:31,702 I'm just having trouble processing-- 204 00:07:31,702 --> 00:07:33,120 because I'm a human. 205 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:34,496 But, um... Ohh! 206 00:07:34,496 --> 00:07:35,873 This is huge. 207 00:07:35,873 --> 00:07:37,291 Oh. Thank you, guys. 208 00:07:37,291 --> 00:07:39,459 This was not an easy decision to make. 209 00:07:39,459 --> 00:07:42,254 I mean, I hemmed and I hawed. 210 00:07:42,254 --> 00:07:43,672 Heck, I almost pussyfooted. 211 00:07:43,672 --> 00:07:46,675 [ Laughter ] But I want to do it. 212 00:07:46,675 --> 00:07:49,845 I think I can really do some good work there. 213 00:07:51,096 --> 00:07:53,015 No reaction from you, Ava? Oh, sorry. 214 00:07:53,015 --> 00:07:55,142 I'm just going through the mental list of Janine replacements 215 00:07:55,142 --> 00:07:56,977 that I started the day I met you. 216 00:07:56,977 --> 00:07:58,187 [ Laughs ] 217 00:07:58,187 --> 00:08:00,397 Ooh! It's on! [ Laughs ] 218 00:08:00,397 --> 00:08:03,150 And since you don't work here anymore, you're trespassing. 219 00:08:03,150 --> 00:08:05,569 Security! Security! 220 00:08:09,573 --> 00:08:10,866 Mr. Alonzo: Singular noun or a plural noun? 221 00:08:10,866 --> 00:08:12,201 Gregory: Day nine, and he's still not here. 222 00:08:12,201 --> 00:08:13,911 I mean, Alex was in my class last year, 223 00:08:13,911 --> 00:08:15,746 and he had perfect attendance. 224 00:08:15,746 --> 00:08:18,665 He's the type of kid who likes when recess gets rained out 225 00:08:18,665 --> 00:08:20,459 so he can stay inside and read. 226 00:08:20,459 --> 00:08:22,127 Something has to be going on. 227 00:08:22,127 --> 00:08:23,503 Virginia: Hello? [ Game show music playing ] 228 00:08:23,503 --> 00:08:24,546 Hi. This is Abbott Elementary calling 229 00:08:24,546 --> 00:08:26,089 to check on Alex Perkins. 230 00:08:26,089 --> 00:08:29,051 You're gonna have to speak up. Who is this? 231 00:08:29,051 --> 00:08:30,886 Uh, this is Gregory Eddie, 232 00:08:30,886 --> 00:08:32,346 um, from Abbott Elementary. 233 00:08:32,346 --> 00:08:34,806 Is Alex okay? Oh, hi. Yeah. 234 00:08:34,806 --> 00:08:37,434 He's right here watching "The Price Is Right" with me. 235 00:08:37,434 --> 00:08:39,394 Well, he needs to be in school! 236 00:08:39,394 --> 00:08:42,689 He can't be absent tomorrow, or he will be held back. 237 00:08:42,689 --> 00:08:44,775 No. I already gave him a snack. 238 00:08:44,775 --> 00:08:46,193 No. "Held back!" 239 00:08:46,193 --> 00:08:48,654 If Alex misses one more day of school, 240 00:08:48,654 --> 00:08:50,697 he will have to repeat the second grade! 241 00:08:50,697 --> 00:08:53,408 Can you possibly turn the TV down for me?! 242 00:08:53,408 --> 00:08:55,077 Sure. It's a commercial. 243 00:08:55,077 --> 00:08:56,870 Oh, okay. Thank you. 244 00:08:56,870 --> 00:08:59,414 We want to know why Alex hasn't been in school. 245 00:08:59,414 --> 00:09:01,583 He said he don't want to go to school, 246 00:09:01,583 --> 00:09:04,378 say he miss his old teacher, Ms. Teams. 247 00:09:04,378 --> 00:09:05,671 Huh? Ms. Teams? 248 00:09:05,671 --> 00:09:08,799 Oh. Ms. Teagues? He misses her? 249 00:09:08,799 --> 00:09:10,300 He says that's why? 250 00:09:10,300 --> 00:09:12,302 Oh, okay. Goodbye! [ Click ] 251 00:09:12,302 --> 00:09:13,387 No, I-- 252 00:09:13,387 --> 00:09:14,554 [ Dial tone ] 253 00:09:14,554 --> 00:09:15,806 Damn shame. 254 00:09:15,806 --> 00:09:18,725 The boy live right across the street. 255 00:09:23,605 --> 00:09:25,565 [Loudly] So you're telling me that we can see 256 00:09:25,565 --> 00:09:27,484 as many movies as we want? 257 00:09:27,484 --> 00:09:29,319 Mm-hmm. 258 00:09:31,530 --> 00:09:34,825 Jacob, seems like a perfect opportunity 259 00:09:34,825 --> 00:09:37,411 for you to tell us about that movie membership thing 260 00:09:37,411 --> 00:09:39,329 you're always proselytizing about. Yeah. 261 00:09:39,329 --> 00:09:41,081 How's that-- How's that work again? 262 00:09:41,081 --> 00:09:43,000 Well, while I would love to fill you in 263 00:09:43,000 --> 00:09:45,043 and explain Nicole Kidman's role in all of it, 264 00:09:45,043 --> 00:09:46,586 I think you'd probably prefer to consult 265 00:09:46,586 --> 00:09:48,088 some of your robot friends. 266 00:09:48,088 --> 00:09:50,966 Oh. So we used A.I. 267 00:09:50,966 --> 00:09:52,634 At least we responded. 268 00:09:52,634 --> 00:09:55,804 Do you have any idea how much time and love and time 269 00:09:55,804 --> 00:09:57,222 I put into my e-mails? 270 00:09:57,222 --> 00:09:59,558 Have you no respect for my emotional labor? 271 00:09:59,558 --> 00:10:02,144 You just ask for so much feedback. Oh. So much. 272 00:10:02,144 --> 00:10:04,855 And Barb's typing speed is a sentence per hour. 273 00:10:04,855 --> 00:10:06,565 There isn't enough time in the day. 274 00:10:06,565 --> 00:10:08,900 Okay, look, if we were trying to be mean, 275 00:10:08,900 --> 00:10:11,695 we would say that your e-mails are super-long and boring, 276 00:10:11,695 --> 00:10:14,865 add zero value to our lives, and please stop sending them. 277 00:10:14,865 --> 00:10:16,700 We're being nice! Ava: Yeah. 278 00:10:16,700 --> 00:10:19,536 Nice? A.I. cannot be nice. 279 00:10:19,536 --> 00:10:21,705 Okay. Okay. Okay. 280 00:10:21,705 --> 00:10:25,125 I can see where this would be upsetting. 281 00:10:25,125 --> 00:10:26,835 We're sorry. 282 00:10:26,835 --> 00:10:29,379 No more generative e-mails. Mnh-mnh. 283 00:10:29,379 --> 00:10:32,507 And we will do our best to respond. 284 00:10:32,507 --> 00:10:33,967 Thank you. Yes. 285 00:10:33,967 --> 00:10:36,303 To the ones that aren't super-long and boring. 286 00:10:37,637 --> 00:10:39,181 [ Cellphone rings ] 287 00:10:39,181 --> 00:10:40,766 Hey, Gregory. Um... 288 00:10:40,766 --> 00:10:42,559 I was just about to text you, 289 00:10:42,559 --> 00:10:44,311 but I'm guessing you heard already. 290 00:10:44,311 --> 00:10:45,979 So you already know about Alex Perkins? 291 00:10:45,979 --> 00:10:47,731 Alex Perkins? From my class? 292 00:10:47,731 --> 00:10:49,441 What's going on with him? Everything okay? 293 00:10:49,441 --> 00:10:52,110 Oh, um, yeah. He hasn't been coming to class. 294 00:10:52,110 --> 00:10:53,779 He has nine absences. One more-- 295 00:10:53,779 --> 00:10:56,365 He has to go to truancy court and he gets held back a year. 296 00:10:56,365 --> 00:10:58,283 Yeah. Can you imagine having to go to court 297 00:10:58,283 --> 00:10:59,576 as a second grader? 298 00:10:59,576 --> 00:11:00,994 Oh, my God. How is this happening? 299 00:11:00,994 --> 00:11:02,871 This is very out-of-character for him. 300 00:11:02,871 --> 00:11:04,998 Something must be going on. I know. Um... 301 00:11:04,998 --> 00:11:07,167 We just found out he lives right across the street. 302 00:11:07,167 --> 00:11:08,502 I was thinking about going to his house. 303 00:11:08,502 --> 00:11:10,379 We cannot go to his house. 304 00:11:10,379 --> 00:11:13,382 I mean, that's strictly against district policy. 305 00:11:13,382 --> 00:11:15,509 The protocol says we call. 306 00:11:15,509 --> 00:11:17,177 Yeah, yeah, yeah, we went through all the district protocols. 307 00:11:17,177 --> 00:11:19,471 I then called his house, I spoke to his grandma, 308 00:11:19,471 --> 00:11:21,390 who I think heard one of every three words I said, 309 00:11:21,390 --> 00:11:24,684 but his grandma did say that he's not coming to school 310 00:11:24,684 --> 00:11:26,436 because he misses his old teacher. 311 00:11:26,436 --> 00:11:27,687 That's me. 312 00:11:27,687 --> 00:11:29,064 Or me. Or me. 313 00:11:29,064 --> 00:11:30,399 Okay. 314 00:11:30,399 --> 00:11:31,983 Um, so, I was thinking that after school, 315 00:11:31,983 --> 00:11:33,568 we could get together, 316 00:11:33,568 --> 00:11:36,321 go to the house, see what's going on. 317 00:11:37,906 --> 00:11:39,574 Jacob. Ah. 318 00:11:39,574 --> 00:11:40,867 One of my real friends. 319 00:11:40,867 --> 00:11:42,202 You'd never use a robot. 320 00:11:42,202 --> 00:11:43,912 You're damn right. 321 00:11:43,912 --> 00:11:45,914 I wanted you to know I'm eagerly awaiting your feedback 322 00:11:45,914 --> 00:11:48,667 on my latest newsletter about the history of spring cleaning. 323 00:11:48,667 --> 00:11:51,002 Oh. Yeah. I was, um... 324 00:11:51,002 --> 00:11:52,629 I was working all weekend on that. 325 00:11:52,629 --> 00:11:54,965 You shall have my detailed response soon. 326 00:11:54,965 --> 00:11:56,925 Great. For every paragraph I wrote, 327 00:11:56,925 --> 00:11:59,803 I expect at least three paragraphs back. 328 00:12:02,347 --> 00:12:06,101 We here at Abbott hold our teachers to a high standard. 329 00:12:06,101 --> 00:12:10,355 Therefore, we will be conducting a rigorous selection process 330 00:12:10,355 --> 00:12:14,651 to ensure that only the most qualified educator gets the job. 331 00:12:14,651 --> 00:12:16,194 Having said that, 332 00:12:16,194 --> 00:12:18,780 if you are 5'5" and under, please step forward. 333 00:12:20,657 --> 00:12:22,159 You are dismissed. 334 00:12:22,159 --> 00:12:24,786 If you are a go-getter who is always prompt, 335 00:12:24,786 --> 00:12:26,538 please step forward. 336 00:12:27,581 --> 00:12:30,083 Thank you. You are dismissed. 337 00:12:31,334 --> 00:12:33,712 Congratulations on making it to the final round. 338 00:12:33,712 --> 00:12:36,840 You are only one question away from landing this job. 339 00:12:36,840 --> 00:12:38,091 [ Exhales heavily ] 340 00:12:38,091 --> 00:12:40,177 Do you own a jelly-bean belt? 341 00:12:43,054 --> 00:12:45,140 Seriously?! Dismissed! 342 00:12:45,140 --> 00:12:46,933 Send in the next batch. 343 00:12:46,933 --> 00:12:49,478 Okay, so, under no circumstances do we enter the house. 344 00:12:49,478 --> 00:12:50,854 We're already, you know, 345 00:12:50,854 --> 00:12:52,397 pushing the boundaries of district policy. 346 00:12:52,397 --> 00:12:53,940 Right. Going up to the door is already bad enough. 347 00:12:53,940 --> 00:12:55,609 We don't want to cross any more lines. 348 00:12:55,609 --> 00:12:57,444 Exactly. We'll just explain the gravity of the situation 349 00:12:57,444 --> 00:12:58,737 to Grandma, be on our way. 350 00:12:58,737 --> 00:13:00,947 Sounds good. Yes. 351 00:13:00,947 --> 00:13:03,575 Oh. You here to fix the refrigerator? 352 00:13:03,575 --> 00:13:04,951 Oh, no. What's wrong with the refrigerator? 353 00:13:04,951 --> 00:13:06,369 What's not wrong with the fridge? 354 00:13:06,369 --> 00:13:07,913 Gregory: No, no, we're not here for that. Oh. 355 00:13:07,913 --> 00:13:09,748 Yes. I'm Janine Teagues from the school district, 356 00:13:09,748 --> 00:13:12,209 and this is Gregory Eddie from Abbott Elementary. Hello. 357 00:13:12,209 --> 00:13:15,295 And we came to let you know that your grandson, Alex, 358 00:13:15,295 --> 00:13:18,006 is one absence away from being held back. 359 00:13:18,006 --> 00:13:19,382 He's fine. 360 00:13:19,382 --> 00:13:21,510 He's inside watching "The Price Is Right." 361 00:13:21,510 --> 00:13:23,261 That ain't never hurt nobody. 362 00:13:23,261 --> 00:13:26,556 Um, but he won't be fine if he misses class tomorrow-- 363 00:13:26,556 --> 00:13:28,225 or another day this year. 364 00:13:28,225 --> 00:13:29,768 There will be repercussions 365 00:13:29,768 --> 00:13:31,186 that will affect him for the rest of his life. 366 00:13:31,186 --> 00:13:34,022 Back in my day, we came to school when we could, 367 00:13:34,022 --> 00:13:36,149 and we all turned out just fine. 368 00:13:36,149 --> 00:13:37,984 Right. But that won't work here. 369 00:13:37,984 --> 00:13:40,320 Oh. This is a very serious matter. 370 00:13:40,320 --> 00:13:42,531 We wouldn't be here otherwise. 371 00:13:42,531 --> 00:13:45,075 So, please, could you just make sure 372 00:13:45,075 --> 00:13:46,535 that Alex makes it to class? 373 00:13:46,535 --> 00:13:48,078 Well, I just don't see the point 374 00:13:48,078 --> 00:13:50,330 in making the boy go somewhere he hates so bad 375 00:13:50,330 --> 00:13:53,291 when he can stay home and just hang out with me and Drew Carey. 376 00:13:53,291 --> 00:13:54,960 Hm. Um... 377 00:13:54,960 --> 00:13:57,420 Janine, I think it's time to go. 378 00:13:57,420 --> 00:13:59,381 [ Chuckles ] 379 00:13:59,381 --> 00:14:01,383 Carey: And Rona. Hi. 380 00:14:01,383 --> 00:14:03,176 Rona: $1,100. $1,100... 381 00:14:03,176 --> 00:14:04,886 Actually, can we come inside? 382 00:14:04,886 --> 00:14:06,930 - Huh? - Sure. 383 00:14:06,930 --> 00:14:08,515 But don't be making no guesses 384 00:14:08,515 --> 00:14:10,267 during Showcase Showdown. 385 00:14:10,267 --> 00:14:12,185 You keep them to yourself. 386 00:14:12,185 --> 00:14:13,228 Okay. 387 00:14:13,228 --> 00:14:15,564 Janine? Gregory. 388 00:14:21,027 --> 00:14:22,779 Announcer: You're gonna be playing Plinko! 389 00:14:22,779 --> 00:14:24,239 Alex, we want to know why you haven't been coming to school. 390 00:14:24,239 --> 00:14:26,116 I'm gonna miss Plinko. ...thousand dollars! 391 00:14:26,116 --> 00:14:28,034 Alex. Hey. 392 00:14:28,034 --> 00:14:29,369 Carey: Yes! There you go! 393 00:14:29,369 --> 00:14:30,704 Tell us what's been going on. 394 00:14:30,704 --> 00:14:32,789 Well, Ms. Teagues doesn't go to school, 395 00:14:32,789 --> 00:14:35,208 so I don't need to go, either. 396 00:14:35,208 --> 00:14:38,378 Alex, you have to go to school 397 00:14:38,378 --> 00:14:40,046 whether I'm there or not, okay? 398 00:14:40,046 --> 00:14:42,591 School is something you cannot miss. You do. 399 00:14:42,591 --> 00:14:45,051 When are you coming back to be my teacher again? 400 00:14:45,051 --> 00:14:46,553 Well, that's the good news. 401 00:14:46,553 --> 00:14:49,014 Ms. Teagues is almost done at the district, 402 00:14:49,014 --> 00:14:51,057 so she'll be back at Abbott very soon. 403 00:14:51,057 --> 00:14:52,559 [ Inhales sharply, clears throat ] 404 00:14:52,559 --> 00:14:54,853 I know you're not sick in my house. 405 00:14:54,853 --> 00:14:57,063 No. 406 00:14:57,063 --> 00:14:59,190 Um... 407 00:14:59,190 --> 00:15:01,610 So, I actually just accepted 408 00:15:01,610 --> 00:15:03,987 a full-time position at the district. 409 00:15:03,987 --> 00:15:05,572 What? What?! 410 00:15:05,572 --> 00:15:07,449 She says she's working full-time at the district. 411 00:15:07,449 --> 00:15:09,200 Y'all can't hear? 412 00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:11,911 Carey: ...price starts with a 3 or ends with a 5? 413 00:15:11,911 --> 00:15:13,705 Welcome to your future! 414 00:15:13,705 --> 00:15:15,290 Yeah. 415 00:15:15,290 --> 00:15:16,750 Ooh. I'mma save so much money from the chiropractor 416 00:15:16,750 --> 00:15:18,335 from not having to look down at you. 417 00:15:18,335 --> 00:15:19,669 Hmm! 418 00:15:19,669 --> 00:15:20,920 Ava: So, after formally interviewing 419 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:22,380 536 applicants, 420 00:15:22,380 --> 00:15:24,466 I found a perfect replacement for Janine. 421 00:15:24,466 --> 00:15:27,260 She has great fashion sense, went to Penn State, 422 00:15:27,260 --> 00:15:30,597 and says her best skill is creative problem ignoring. 423 00:15:30,597 --> 00:15:32,932 I can't wait to introduce her to the rest of the staff. 424 00:15:32,932 --> 00:15:35,310 I hope you get a nude from the T-800! 425 00:15:35,310 --> 00:15:36,770 Ooh. What's going on here? 426 00:15:36,770 --> 00:15:39,314 Jacob responded to my newsletter using a chat bot. 427 00:15:39,314 --> 00:15:41,274 [ Melissa and Barbara gasp ] I ran it through that program, 428 00:15:41,274 --> 00:15:43,109 and the only thing real was some corny joke 429 00:15:43,109 --> 00:15:45,362 about if you spring-cleaned my head, 430 00:15:45,362 --> 00:15:47,572 you'd probably see your reflection in it. 431 00:15:47,572 --> 00:15:49,115 What the hell, Jacob?! 432 00:15:49,115 --> 00:15:51,076 You gave us a hard time for using it, 433 00:15:51,076 --> 00:15:53,536 but then you go and do the same thing to Mr. Johnson! 434 00:15:53,536 --> 00:15:55,872 I'm sorry. I've been completely underwater this week. 435 00:15:55,872 --> 00:15:57,582 Ha! Mr. Johnson is 436 00:15:57,582 --> 00:15:59,626 single-handedly responsible for keeping 437 00:15:59,626 --> 00:16:02,587 most of the toilets in this joint running some of the time. 438 00:16:02,587 --> 00:16:04,339 Yet he still found the time 439 00:16:04,339 --> 00:16:07,801 to put his heart and soul into that newsletter. 440 00:16:07,801 --> 00:16:09,386 Wait. So you authentically 441 00:16:09,386 --> 00:16:11,388 respond to his newsletter, but not mine? 442 00:16:11,388 --> 00:16:13,306 Yeah. He sends one e-mail 443 00:16:13,306 --> 00:16:15,475 per quarter, and it is usually filled 444 00:16:15,475 --> 00:16:18,645 with delightful anecdotes and musings. 445 00:16:18,645 --> 00:16:21,022 Mm-hmm. You send 10 e-mails a day. And you know what? 446 00:16:21,022 --> 00:16:23,358 I rarely feel like I'm learning a thing about you. 447 00:16:23,358 --> 00:16:24,693 Oh, and you feel like you learn something 448 00:16:24,693 --> 00:16:26,319 about Mr. Johnson from that newsletter? 449 00:16:26,319 --> 00:16:28,154 I think we all know he likes to clean! 450 00:16:28,154 --> 00:16:29,989 Actually, it's more than about spring cleaning 451 00:16:29,989 --> 00:16:32,992 and explores its origins in the Iranian culture. 452 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:34,661 I learned a lot about the Iranian people 453 00:16:34,661 --> 00:16:37,080 since their problematic depiction in the film "300." 454 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:39,332 Great read. Very insightful. 455 00:16:39,332 --> 00:16:41,334 And you would've known that if you had read my newsletter, 456 00:16:41,334 --> 00:16:43,253 you ignorant fool! Ooh! 457 00:16:43,253 --> 00:16:44,504 Y'all fightin'?! 458 00:16:44,504 --> 00:16:46,589 Ava: Everyone, please meet Mercedes-- 459 00:16:46,589 --> 00:16:49,050 Janine's more evolved replacement. 460 00:16:49,050 --> 00:16:51,136 [ Pencil snaps ] So, who's winning? 461 00:16:51,136 --> 00:16:53,054 Oh, I got 10 on the plumber. 462 00:16:53,054 --> 00:16:55,473 [ Both laugh ] 463 00:16:55,473 --> 00:16:57,517 Woman: Ends with a 4. Carey: It can't-- It can't end... 464 00:16:57,517 --> 00:16:59,894 I wanted to tell you earlier with everyone else, 465 00:16:59,894 --> 00:17:02,522 but you weren't there, and then you told me about Alex, so... 466 00:17:02,522 --> 00:17:04,983 I mean, it's-- it's, uh-- it's wild. 467 00:17:04,983 --> 00:17:07,736 But, um, congrats? 468 00:17:07,736 --> 00:17:09,320 Thanks. 469 00:17:09,320 --> 00:17:11,156 Yeah. Congrats. Congrats. Thank you. 470 00:17:11,156 --> 00:17:12,741 Alex: Hello? 471 00:17:12,741 --> 00:17:14,451 Right. Okay. Yeah. Oh. Right. 472 00:17:14,451 --> 00:17:17,078 Um, Alex... [ Virginia snoring ] 473 00:17:17,078 --> 00:17:19,539 Just because I'm not there doesn't mean 474 00:17:19,539 --> 00:17:22,375 that the school isn't filled with great teachers. 475 00:17:22,375 --> 00:17:24,085 A-And Mr. Eddie is right next door 476 00:17:24,085 --> 00:17:26,296 in case you ever need anything. 477 00:17:26,296 --> 00:17:27,756 Right? 478 00:17:27,756 --> 00:17:31,009 Yeah. I'll be right there if you ever need me. 479 00:17:31,009 --> 00:17:34,012 I don't know. 480 00:17:34,012 --> 00:17:35,889 Alex, what do you want to be when you grow up? 481 00:17:35,889 --> 00:17:39,058 I want to be on "The Price Is Right." 482 00:17:39,058 --> 00:17:41,060 Okay. Mm-hmm. 483 00:17:41,060 --> 00:17:44,773 Well, then you need to learn math 484 00:17:44,773 --> 00:17:46,566 in order to make your guesses. 485 00:17:46,566 --> 00:17:48,026 Hm! 486 00:17:48,026 --> 00:17:49,694 Not to mention communication skills... Mm-hmm. 487 00:17:49,694 --> 00:17:51,237 ...critical thinking, and understanding 488 00:17:51,237 --> 00:17:52,614 of socioeconomic inflation. 489 00:17:52,614 --> 00:17:54,115 And you have to take P.E. 490 00:17:54,115 --> 00:17:56,159 to spin the big wheel, which is fun. 491 00:17:56,159 --> 00:17:57,744 Yeah. That, too. Right? 492 00:17:57,744 --> 00:17:59,788 And you have to learn all that stuff in school. 493 00:18:02,582 --> 00:18:04,417 Look. 494 00:18:04,417 --> 00:18:07,253 Teachers are gonna come and go in your life. 495 00:18:07,253 --> 00:18:09,380 Heck, people, for that matter. 496 00:18:11,090 --> 00:18:12,509 You'd still play Plinko 497 00:18:12,509 --> 00:18:14,761 even if Drew Carey wasn't the host, right? 498 00:18:14,761 --> 00:18:16,387 I'd still play. 499 00:18:16,387 --> 00:18:19,599 Okay. So... can we expect you at school tomorrow? 500 00:18:19,599 --> 00:18:21,684 Carey: $500, so you got $1,500... 501 00:18:21,684 --> 00:18:22,769 Okay. 502 00:18:22,769 --> 00:18:24,270 Good. Okay. Okay. 503 00:18:24,270 --> 00:18:27,607 And maybe, one day, you can go on a game show 504 00:18:27,607 --> 00:18:29,734 and win a new refrigerator for your grandma. 505 00:18:29,734 --> 00:18:31,027 [ Janine chuckles ] 506 00:18:31,027 --> 00:18:33,112 That boy better at least win me a Kia! 507 00:18:33,112 --> 00:18:35,448 Carey: Good luck! Good luck! Come on! Ugh! 508 00:18:35,448 --> 00:18:39,577 So, how do we make sure he actually shows up every day? 509 00:18:39,577 --> 00:18:41,454 Gregory: Um, you know, 510 00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:43,373 maybe the Goofballs can help keep an eye on him. 511 00:18:43,373 --> 00:18:45,208 Part of my proposal is about keeping the students 512 00:18:45,208 --> 00:18:48,628 accountable for each other while in the program. 513 00:18:48,628 --> 00:18:51,172 That's a really good idea. 514 00:18:51,172 --> 00:18:54,551 I look forward to seeing the proposal at the district. 515 00:18:54,551 --> 00:18:56,594 Congratulations on taking the job. 516 00:18:56,594 --> 00:18:58,096 No one deserves it more. 517 00:18:58,096 --> 00:19:01,224 Thanks. Still hasn't really hit me yet. 518 00:19:01,224 --> 00:19:04,102 Yeah, I don't think it's hit me yet, either. 519 00:19:11,651 --> 00:19:14,487 "And with that in mind, I ask but one question-- 520 00:19:14,487 --> 00:19:16,322 Are any of us clean?" 521 00:19:16,322 --> 00:19:17,532 Huh! 522 00:19:17,532 --> 00:19:19,993 It's breathtaking, Mr. Johnson. 523 00:19:19,993 --> 00:19:21,870 I apologize, truly. 524 00:19:21,870 --> 00:19:23,121 I accept... 525 00:19:23,121 --> 00:19:24,372 twenties or gift cards 526 00:19:24,372 --> 00:19:27,333 of the same value. 527 00:19:27,333 --> 00:19:28,877 Upon self-reflection, 528 00:19:28,877 --> 00:19:30,837 perhaps I did overdo it with my e-mails. 529 00:19:30,837 --> 00:19:33,506 I am so sorry for getting so upset with you both. 530 00:19:33,506 --> 00:19:34,883 It is okay. 531 00:19:34,883 --> 00:19:36,467 We shouldn't have used technology 532 00:19:36,467 --> 00:19:39,178 to mislead you into thinking that we care. 533 00:19:39,178 --> 00:19:42,015 Yeah, from now on, we'll just delete your e-mails 534 00:19:42,015 --> 00:19:43,391 like normal people do. 535 00:19:43,391 --> 00:19:44,851 I am so grateful for that. 536 00:19:44,851 --> 00:19:47,687 Thank you for your humanity. 537 00:19:53,776 --> 00:19:55,486 [ Line ringing ] 538 00:19:55,486 --> 00:19:57,488 Hey, Gregory. [ Clears throat ] 539 00:19:57,488 --> 00:20:00,074 Hey. I'm just calling to let you know that Alex is back in school. 540 00:20:00,074 --> 00:20:01,242 He's even early. 541 00:20:01,242 --> 00:20:03,703 Ohh. Good. That's great news. 542 00:20:03,703 --> 00:20:05,330 Yeah. It is. 543 00:20:06,372 --> 00:20:08,750 You know, we make a really good team. 544 00:20:10,335 --> 00:20:12,128 Yeah, we do. 545 00:20:14,964 --> 00:20:16,466 Have a great day. 546 00:20:16,466 --> 00:20:18,092 You too. 547 00:20:18,092 --> 00:20:19,719 [ Click ] [ Call disconnects ] 548 00:20:19,719 --> 00:20:21,304 [ Phone locks ] 549 00:20:24,599 --> 00:20:26,559 Hey, there! [ Giggles ] 550 00:20:26,559 --> 00:20:28,394 So, they tell me you're gonna be here full-time! 551 00:20:28,394 --> 00:20:29,854 Hmm! Yeah. 552 00:20:29,854 --> 00:20:32,148 So I'm just here to drop off your start paperwork. 553 00:20:32,148 --> 00:20:34,484 Oh, um... 554 00:20:34,484 --> 00:20:36,611 You know what? Can I have a day? 555 00:20:36,611 --> 00:20:37,862 I'm just so swamped. 556 00:20:37,862 --> 00:20:40,073 Oh, and the rest of us aren't? 557 00:20:40,073 --> 00:20:42,742 But, of course! Take your time. 558 00:20:42,742 --> 00:20:44,327 Mm-hmm. 559 00:20:54,712 --> 00:20:57,966 Farrah's gonna come right back to me after I give her these flowers. 560 00:20:57,966 --> 00:20:59,217 Dude, that's cabbage! 561 00:20:59,217 --> 00:20:59,717 [ Laughter ] 562 00:21:00,718 --> 00:21:02,011 {\an8}Hey, guys, we have a new Goofball. 563 00:21:02,011 --> 00:21:03,638 {\an8}I want everyone to say hi to Alex. 564 00:21:03,638 --> 00:21:06,307 {\an8}What's up? Let me bring you up to speed, Alex. 565 00:21:06,307 --> 00:21:09,102 {\an8}First rule of Goofballs-- We don't talk about Goofballs. 566 00:21:09,102 --> 00:21:11,354 {\an8}That's not true. Jojo: Second rule of Goofballs-- 567 00:21:11,354 --> 00:21:12,897 {\an8}We don't call it Goofballs. 568 00:21:12,897 --> 00:21:14,524 {\an8}Okay, stop it. I need you to be older and mature, 569 00:21:14,524 --> 00:21:15,692 {\an8}'cause we're trying to ke-- 570 00:21:15,692 --> 00:21:17,527 {\an8}We gotta keep an eye on him! 571 00:21:17,527 --> 00:21:19,112 {\an8}Okay, Alex! Hold on! No, no, no, no! Wait! Wait, wait, wait! 572 00:21:19,112 --> 00:21:21,114 {\an8}Okay. Alright. Look. "Price Is Right" is not even on. 573 00:21:21,114 --> 00:21:22,156 {\an8}It's not even on! You're so fast! 574 00:21:22,156 --> 00:21:24,325 {\an8}[ Laughter ]