1 00:00:06,006 --> 00:00:07,591 [narrator] At some point in history, 2 00:00:07,591 --> 00:00:10,594 one being fashioned a small orb and said to another being... 3 00:00:10,594 --> 00:00:12,387 I bet I could kick this orb past you. 4 00:00:12,387 --> 00:00:13,472 Uh, sure. Why not? 5 00:00:13,972 --> 00:00:15,807 [narrator] Beings loved the idea so much, 6 00:00:15,807 --> 00:00:19,144 they dedicated an entire field to their orb-kicking activity. 7 00:00:19,144 --> 00:00:22,105 Then spectator beings became emotionally invested 8 00:00:22,105 --> 00:00:23,649 in the outcome of the kicks. 9 00:00:23,649 --> 00:00:25,234 Score the orb. Score the orb. 10 00:00:25,234 --> 00:00:27,402 - [crowd cheer] - [fan] Goal! 11 00:00:27,402 --> 00:00:28,737 - Goal! - Goal! 12 00:00:28,737 --> 00:00:30,364 [narrator] They became so invested, 13 00:00:30,364 --> 00:00:32,991 beings began proving their devotion to their favorite teams 14 00:00:32,991 --> 00:00:34,243 by getting ink stains 15 00:00:34,243 --> 00:00:37,204 and spending currency to be present as their team wins. 16 00:00:37,204 --> 00:00:38,622 - [cheers] - [narrator] Or loses. 17 00:00:38,622 --> 00:00:40,958 [groans] I regret my emotional investment. 18 00:00:40,958 --> 00:00:42,501 [narrator] Regardless of outcome, 19 00:00:42,501 --> 00:00:44,878 these games are intended to bring beings together. 20 00:00:44,878 --> 00:00:47,047 However, this is not always the case. 21 00:00:53,679 --> 00:00:56,431 {\an8}[singer] ♪ Here's our orb It's slightly leaning ♪ 22 00:00:56,431 --> 00:00:58,225 {\an8}♪ Orbiting a star ♪ 23 00:00:58,976 --> 00:01:01,645 {\an8}- ♪ We find ways to give life meaning ♪ - [cheering, shouting] 24 00:01:01,645 --> 00:01:03,272 {\an8}♪ Some might seem bizarre ♪ 25 00:01:04,230 --> 00:01:06,483 {\an8}- ♪ All we know is that we exist ♪ - [harmonizing] 26 00:01:06,483 --> 00:01:09,444 {\an8}♪ And it won't be for long So it helps to put some foot tubes on ♪ 27 00:01:09,444 --> 00:01:11,780 {\an8}♪ Joy and sadness, courage and fear ♪ 28 00:01:11,780 --> 00:01:14,449 {\an8}♪ Curiosity and anger On a planet full of danger ♪ 29 00:01:14,449 --> 00:01:17,077 {\an8}♪ And it's only getting stranger From here ♪ 30 00:01:25,460 --> 00:01:27,129 [crowd cheering, whistling] 31 00:01:29,173 --> 00:01:30,465 {\an8}[blows whistle] 32 00:01:30,465 --> 00:01:32,926 {\an8}[announcer 1] It is a halfway, re-energizing recess. 33 00:01:32,926 --> 00:01:34,011 Ooh. [chuckles] 34 00:01:34,386 --> 00:01:37,764 - Nothing to be disappointed about yet. - Well, we aren't losing. 35 00:01:37,764 --> 00:01:40,517 - [door bell rings] - That's a win in my book. [slurps] 36 00:01:41,518 --> 00:01:42,686 Hello, sibling. 37 00:01:42,686 --> 00:01:43,770 You're late. 38 00:01:43,770 --> 00:01:47,482 I may be late, but at least I brought our elderly lifegiver something. 39 00:01:47,482 --> 00:01:49,443 I don't have to bring anything. 40 00:01:49,443 --> 00:01:51,653 They appreciate my company more than yours. 41 00:01:51,653 --> 00:01:53,363 - I don't miss these talks. - [slurps] 42 00:01:53,363 --> 00:01:55,032 You and me both. [slurps] 43 00:01:55,032 --> 00:01:56,408 My baby. 44 00:01:56,408 --> 00:02:01,079 You are as sweet as the cocoslab you always bring me. 45 00:02:01,079 --> 00:02:03,665 [slurps] Why don't we get back to the footorb match? 46 00:02:03,665 --> 00:02:06,043 [scoffs] Can't we watch something else for once? 47 00:02:06,043 --> 00:02:10,214 There's supposed to be a really beautiful documentary about wild creatures on. 48 00:02:10,214 --> 00:02:11,298 No way. 49 00:02:11,298 --> 00:02:14,218 This is a match against our archrivals, the Newts. 50 00:02:14,218 --> 00:02:15,302 They're right. 51 00:02:15,302 --> 00:02:16,428 This is a big match. 52 00:02:16,428 --> 00:02:19,306 It's tradition to root for our local region's team. 53 00:02:19,306 --> 00:02:21,016 No matter how terrible they are. 54 00:02:21,016 --> 00:02:23,352 Fine. If that is what you both want. 55 00:02:24,144 --> 00:02:26,355 But you're missing out on the wonders of nature. 56 00:02:27,356 --> 00:02:30,943 We will return to the Beingsburg Howlers versus the New Placefield Newts 57 00:02:30,943 --> 00:02:33,237 after a quick word from our sponsors. 58 00:02:33,904 --> 00:02:37,407 Hey. You may be familiar with me as a professional orb-kicker. 59 00:02:37,991 --> 00:02:39,535 - Oh. - [shushes] 60 00:02:39,535 --> 00:02:42,454 But I'm also an outer void explorer 61 00:02:42,454 --> 00:02:46,041 and a flying machine operator and a professional orb smacker. 62 00:02:46,041 --> 00:02:48,043 Through the power of books. 63 00:02:48,836 --> 00:02:52,256 I don't know. If this interests you, come on down to the library. 64 00:02:52,256 --> 00:02:53,382 [reader shushes] 65 00:02:53,382 --> 00:02:54,716 Borrow today. 66 00:02:54,716 --> 00:02:57,135 And then bring it back, even if you didn't read it. 67 00:02:57,135 --> 00:02:58,220 There's no shame. 68 00:02:58,220 --> 00:02:59,304 What a place. 69 00:02:59,304 --> 00:03:01,723 I think they are missing their target audience here. 70 00:03:01,723 --> 00:03:03,809 Yeah, I don't know. You're here, aren't you? 71 00:03:03,809 --> 00:03:06,186 There is nothing wrong with reading. 72 00:03:06,186 --> 00:03:08,313 But it would be nice if you put your book down 73 00:03:08,313 --> 00:03:10,190 and root for the Howlers with us. 74 00:03:10,190 --> 00:03:12,442 I think you'll genuinely enjoy it. 75 00:03:12,442 --> 00:03:13,527 - Yay. - [slurps] 76 00:03:13,527 --> 00:03:14,862 Go Howlers. 77 00:03:17,781 --> 00:03:19,157 - [crowd cheers] - [blows whistle] 78 00:03:19,157 --> 00:03:21,910 Whew. These two teams really keep you on your toes. 79 00:03:21,910 --> 00:03:24,329 You aren't kidding. With this much running and concentration, 80 00:03:24,329 --> 00:03:25,831 they may as well put us on the team. 81 00:03:25,831 --> 00:03:28,667 If only we made the same amount of currency as the players. 82 00:03:28,667 --> 00:03:31,545 [announcer 1] The officials are hard at work deliberating the call. 83 00:03:31,545 --> 00:03:34,006 Beings don't have posters of us on their wall at home. 84 00:03:34,006 --> 00:03:35,507 [chuckles] Such is our lot. 85 00:03:36,008 --> 00:03:37,342 The call is a handorb, right? 86 00:03:37,342 --> 00:03:40,345 Don't they know it's called footorb? Why touch it with their hand? 87 00:03:41,221 --> 00:03:43,015 [announcer 2] It looks like Newts number 41 88 00:03:43,015 --> 00:03:45,225 has committed a handorb infraction. 89 00:03:45,225 --> 00:03:48,562 - [cheers] - [howling] 90 00:03:48,562 --> 00:03:50,355 This is their chance. 91 00:03:50,355 --> 00:03:53,567 Yeah. Chance to get upset like you do every match. 92 00:03:53,567 --> 00:03:58,530 True. But there is also a chance of extreme elation, which is worth it. 93 00:03:58,530 --> 00:04:00,824 You clearly don't know what you're missing. 94 00:04:00,824 --> 00:04:03,118 [announcer 2] The Howlers are streaking down the field. 95 00:04:03,118 --> 00:04:04,203 Yes! 96 00:04:04,203 --> 00:04:06,079 [announcer 2] But, ah, now the Newts steal the orb. 97 00:04:06,079 --> 00:04:07,372 No. 98 00:04:08,749 --> 00:04:10,000 [grunting] 99 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:13,003 [groaning] 100 00:04:13,003 --> 00:04:14,463 [referee groaning] 101 00:04:15,339 --> 00:04:16,923 Ow. Owie. Ref, please. 102 00:04:16,923 --> 00:04:18,091 Deception. 103 00:04:18,091 --> 00:04:19,676 [screeching] 104 00:04:21,094 --> 00:04:23,222 [strains] Oh. Uh. [blows whistle] 105 00:04:23,222 --> 00:04:25,265 - [announcer 1] And a very late whistle. - [boos] 106 00:04:25,265 --> 00:04:27,226 This referee needs to get their eyes checked. 107 00:04:27,226 --> 00:04:29,728 That player clearly put on a theatrical performance. 108 00:04:29,728 --> 00:04:31,230 The game should be over. 109 00:04:31,230 --> 00:04:33,023 [groans] 110 00:04:34,024 --> 00:04:35,025 What's the call? 111 00:04:35,025 --> 00:04:36,610 The birds obstructed my view. 112 00:04:36,610 --> 00:04:41,907 - But I think that being was tripped? - I didn't have an angle on it. 113 00:04:41,907 --> 00:04:44,076 But if that's what you think, listen to your gut. 114 00:04:44,076 --> 00:04:45,702 [groans] What do you think, gut? 115 00:04:45,702 --> 00:04:47,079 [stomach grumbles] 116 00:04:47,079 --> 00:04:48,997 Uh. Tripped it is. 117 00:04:48,997 --> 00:04:50,874 Uh, player was tripped. 118 00:04:50,874 --> 00:04:53,252 - Play results in an unbothered kick. - [crowd clamors] 119 00:04:53,252 --> 00:04:56,421 [announcer 1] An unbothered kick for the Newts at the end of stoppage time. 120 00:04:56,421 --> 00:04:57,714 - Can you believe it? - What? 121 00:04:57,714 --> 00:05:00,342 [announcer 2] I can't, and I'm usually so gullible. 122 00:05:00,342 --> 00:05:02,386 - [announcer 1] And the kick is in. - [sirens blare] 123 00:05:02,386 --> 00:05:04,346 - [blows whistle] - That's it. It's over. 124 00:05:04,346 --> 00:05:06,390 The ref blew the game. 125 00:05:06,390 --> 00:05:09,184 Referees are highly trained in bird-related obstructions, 126 00:05:09,184 --> 00:05:12,145 so they are expected to make a reasonable judgment. 127 00:05:12,145 --> 00:05:14,439 That gut check was way off the mark. 128 00:05:14,439 --> 00:05:16,108 What an upsetting turn of events. 129 00:05:16,108 --> 00:05:19,611 But this is why beings invest in footorb: the drama. 130 00:05:19,611 --> 00:05:22,865 - [booing] - Bad judgment! Bad judgment! Bad judgment! 131 00:05:22,865 --> 00:05:27,160 [announcer 2] Oh. That referee should definitely consider a new occupation. 132 00:05:27,661 --> 00:05:28,745 All eyes are on them, 133 00:05:28,745 --> 00:05:31,790 and their eyes were anywhere except where they needed to be. 134 00:05:31,790 --> 00:05:35,794 The Howler fans at home must be absolutely devastated. 135 00:05:35,794 --> 00:05:37,254 I'm devastated. 136 00:05:37,254 --> 00:05:38,714 Classic Howlers. 137 00:05:38,714 --> 00:05:41,842 Always finding new ways to break our blood pump. 138 00:05:41,842 --> 00:05:44,178 This is an all-time emotional low. 139 00:05:44,178 --> 00:05:46,471 Well, at least it was completely self-inflicted. 140 00:05:46,471 --> 00:05:47,890 The Newts are the worst. 141 00:05:47,890 --> 00:05:49,391 Newts are pretty great actually. 142 00:05:49,391 --> 00:05:51,643 Just like many creatures, they're super adaptable. 143 00:05:51,643 --> 00:05:53,061 You could learn a lot from them. 144 00:05:53,061 --> 00:05:56,148 Yeah. And if you spent more time with beings, 145 00:05:56,148 --> 00:05:59,735 you'd learn to identify when they want to hear facts about creatures, 146 00:05:59,735 --> 00:06:00,944 which is almost never, 147 00:06:00,944 --> 00:06:03,697 unless you're referring to specific footorb teams. 148 00:06:04,489 --> 00:06:07,701 Creatures are more important than watching beings kick an orb around. 149 00:06:07,701 --> 00:06:10,370 They live in the equivalent of a single-elimination tournament 150 00:06:10,370 --> 00:06:12,039 where the losing team is eaten. 151 00:06:12,039 --> 00:06:13,123 Enough! 152 00:06:13,123 --> 00:06:17,294 I am an old being now, and it won't be long until I perish. 153 00:06:17,294 --> 00:06:18,962 So please, stop bickering. 154 00:06:18,962 --> 00:06:20,047 You're perishing? 155 00:06:20,047 --> 00:06:21,757 Of course. I'm old. 156 00:06:21,757 --> 00:06:23,717 I could perish at any moment. 157 00:06:23,717 --> 00:06:28,347 And if you're not friends before I perish, it will be the cause of my perishing. 158 00:06:28,347 --> 00:06:29,932 That doesn't make any sense. 159 00:06:29,932 --> 00:06:32,935 Whatever relationship we're meant to have is the one we have right now. 160 00:06:32,935 --> 00:06:34,853 I accept them in spite of their shortcomings. 161 00:06:34,853 --> 00:06:37,147 Like being a detrimentally obsessive footorb fan. 162 00:06:37,147 --> 00:06:40,484 And I accept them for wishing they were born a wild creature. 163 00:06:40,484 --> 00:06:41,568 Isn't that enough? 164 00:06:41,568 --> 00:06:42,653 No! 165 00:06:42,653 --> 00:06:45,739 Make some plans for sibling-togetherness time. 166 00:06:45,739 --> 00:06:48,575 - [both groan] - To learn about each other's interests. 167 00:06:48,575 --> 00:06:49,785 [both groan] 168 00:06:50,661 --> 00:06:52,704 [announcer 1] And a brutal ending tonight for the Howlers. 169 00:06:52,704 --> 00:06:53,956 Let's take another look. 170 00:06:53,956 --> 00:06:55,040 [crowd gasps] 171 00:06:55,040 --> 00:06:56,124 [birds screeching] 172 00:06:56,124 --> 00:06:58,877 [announcer 2] Those birds are not pleased that we built a stadium 173 00:06:58,877 --> 00:07:00,337 over their natural habitat. 174 00:07:00,337 --> 00:07:02,714 I surely wouldn't want to be the ref-- 175 00:07:03,465 --> 00:07:04,716 Don't listen to them. 176 00:07:04,716 --> 00:07:06,760 These things happen to the best of us. 177 00:07:06,760 --> 00:07:08,804 Oh, I let everybody down. 178 00:07:09,304 --> 00:07:10,514 Well, that's not true. 179 00:07:10,514 --> 00:07:12,391 You only let half the fans down. 180 00:07:12,391 --> 00:07:16,478 I appreciate the consolation, but I clearly made the wrong call. 181 00:07:16,478 --> 00:07:19,731 Now I can't even make a decision on which foot tubes to wear. 182 00:07:19,731 --> 00:07:22,234 Well, how about we make the next few for you? 183 00:07:23,527 --> 00:07:24,528 Put these on. 184 00:07:24,528 --> 00:07:26,780 We're going to The Sloppy Jug for mild poison. 185 00:07:26,780 --> 00:07:28,699 Whoo! Gimme that mild poison! 186 00:07:28,699 --> 00:07:30,242 Whoo. 187 00:07:30,868 --> 00:07:32,411 {\an8}[red shirt referee] To the best referee we know 188 00:07:32,411 --> 00:07:36,206 and the unfortunate circumstance reminding us all of our fallibility. 189 00:07:36,206 --> 00:07:39,918 No amount of mild poison's going to alleviate this feeling of dread 190 00:07:39,918 --> 00:07:41,879 for tomorrow's postgame review. 191 00:07:41,879 --> 00:07:44,923 What's the worst that can happen? You're asked to find a new occupation? 192 00:07:44,923 --> 00:07:46,466 Or you suddenly perish. 193 00:07:46,466 --> 00:07:47,551 [chuckles] 194 00:07:47,551 --> 00:07:48,635 [clears throat] 195 00:07:48,635 --> 00:07:51,013 [sighs] I'm done for. 196 00:07:51,013 --> 00:07:52,723 Sorry we're not good consolers. 197 00:07:52,723 --> 00:07:54,933 We're referees. We call it like we see it. 198 00:07:54,933 --> 00:07:58,437 Which in your case wasn't necessarily true? 199 00:07:58,437 --> 00:08:00,981 Again, not good consolers. Sorry. 200 00:08:00,981 --> 00:08:02,274 You don't have to worry. 201 00:08:02,274 --> 00:08:03,525 I've done way worse. 202 00:08:03,525 --> 00:08:07,112 I once forgot I was a referee and received a pass and scored a goal. 203 00:08:07,112 --> 00:08:08,906 That has to be deception. 204 00:08:08,906 --> 00:08:10,073 It was in a dream, 205 00:08:10,073 --> 00:08:13,785 and the postgame review board kept saying how great my kick was. 206 00:08:13,785 --> 00:08:16,955 I don't think the board is gonna celebrate my missed call. 207 00:08:16,955 --> 00:08:18,040 You'll be fine. 208 00:08:18,040 --> 00:08:20,083 We'll be sending you positive thoughts. 209 00:08:20,083 --> 00:08:21,919 - [groans] - Excuse me, ref. 210 00:08:21,919 --> 00:08:23,003 [belches] 211 00:08:23,003 --> 00:08:27,633 Seeing you fail in front of so many beings, it was beautiful. 212 00:08:27,633 --> 00:08:29,134 Gratitude. 213 00:08:30,177 --> 00:08:33,138 [groans] I'm only here to appease Lifegiver. 214 00:08:33,138 --> 00:08:35,224 I don't need that guilt on my conscience. 215 00:08:35,224 --> 00:08:37,226 [scoffs] Nice to see you too. 216 00:08:37,226 --> 00:08:38,309 Follow me. 217 00:08:38,977 --> 00:08:41,563 This part of Beingsburg is protected land. 218 00:08:41,563 --> 00:08:45,526 It's possible some plants on this mountain are over a millennium old. 219 00:08:45,526 --> 00:08:47,986 Oh, wow. Old trees. How thrilling. 220 00:08:47,986 --> 00:08:49,071 I get it. 221 00:08:49,071 --> 00:08:51,114 It's easy to take this place for granted. 222 00:08:51,114 --> 00:08:53,659 We beings get so caught up in our daily lives 223 00:08:53,659 --> 00:08:56,370 that we tend to overlook anything that isn't in front of us. 224 00:08:56,370 --> 00:08:58,705 Well, if you think staring at a forest is exciting, 225 00:08:58,705 --> 00:09:00,290 just wait till you try footorb. 226 00:09:00,290 --> 00:09:02,334 We've only touched the surface here. 227 00:09:02,334 --> 00:09:05,128 The more you see, the more enlightening it will be. 228 00:09:05,712 --> 00:09:07,130 Focusing only on trees 229 00:09:07,130 --> 00:09:10,592 is like only paying attention to the grass on the footorb field. 230 00:09:10,592 --> 00:09:13,011 Try to see the full picture. 231 00:09:13,011 --> 00:09:14,346 We're in the woods. 232 00:09:14,346 --> 00:09:16,682 All I see are trees and creatures. 233 00:09:16,682 --> 00:09:19,518 I don't know how you could possibly relate this to footorb. 234 00:09:19,518 --> 00:09:22,729 I like to think about how being here is like taking a step back in time. 235 00:09:22,729 --> 00:09:25,107 This was the creatures' land way before beings lived here, 236 00:09:25,107 --> 00:09:26,942 and they live now just as they did then. 237 00:09:27,484 --> 00:09:31,196 There's simultaneously cooperation and conflict in nature, 238 00:09:31,196 --> 00:09:35,492 which results in a beautiful harmony, much like your beloved footorb. 239 00:09:35,492 --> 00:09:38,203 So you expect me to believe that creatures and plants 240 00:09:38,203 --> 00:09:40,289 function like footorb players? 241 00:09:40,289 --> 00:09:41,456 Yeah. Exactly. 242 00:09:41,456 --> 00:09:42,833 - [animal growls] - [shrieks] 243 00:09:44,126 --> 00:09:45,127 [Skeptic] Stay back. 244 00:09:45,127 --> 00:09:48,881 These howlers are defending their territory while seeking prey. 245 00:09:48,881 --> 00:09:50,132 It's two on three. 246 00:09:50,132 --> 00:09:51,675 Those whitetails are goners. 247 00:09:51,675 --> 00:09:53,760 [Skeptic] Will the howlers get their prey? 248 00:09:54,303 --> 00:09:56,430 Ooh, the whitetails move to break free. 249 00:09:56,430 --> 00:09:57,890 Whoa. Did you see that? 250 00:09:57,890 --> 00:09:59,892 That whitetail just juked that howler. 251 00:09:59,892 --> 00:10:01,101 Now you're getting it. 252 00:10:01,101 --> 00:10:03,020 The howlers coordinate a new plan of attack, 253 00:10:03,020 --> 00:10:05,480 but the whitetails are prepared with their strong defense. 254 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:07,733 [Skeptic] This is clearly not their first encounter. 255 00:10:07,733 --> 00:10:09,193 [whitetail brays] 256 00:10:10,444 --> 00:10:13,197 [Superfan] Even these howlers somehow found a way to lose. 257 00:10:13,197 --> 00:10:15,157 Can't say I saw that coming. 258 00:10:15,157 --> 00:10:16,533 [chuckles] 259 00:10:17,034 --> 00:10:21,371 Thanks for showing a genuine interest in something that is actually interesting. 260 00:10:21,371 --> 00:10:22,456 Ha ha. 261 00:10:22,456 --> 00:10:23,624 Don't thank me yet. 262 00:10:23,624 --> 00:10:25,250 - I'm about to make you run... - [chuckles] 263 00:10:25,250 --> 00:10:26,752 ...a ton of footorb drills. 264 00:10:26,752 --> 00:10:28,837 So, do you think the creatures taught us orb games, 265 00:10:28,837 --> 00:10:31,089 or do you think the reason we invented orb games 266 00:10:31,089 --> 00:10:33,217 is so that we wouldn't fight and hurt each other? 267 00:10:33,217 --> 00:10:35,135 Huh. I'm sure it's a little bit of both. 268 00:10:37,721 --> 00:10:39,014 Why don't you join us? 269 00:10:40,599 --> 00:10:42,184 What are you both doing here? 270 00:10:42,184 --> 00:10:43,977 We wanted to be here to support you. 271 00:10:43,977 --> 00:10:45,687 - You got this. - [whistle blows] 272 00:10:45,687 --> 00:10:47,189 Let's get right to it. 273 00:10:47,189 --> 00:10:51,193 You blew a call that directly affected the outcome of a match. 274 00:10:51,193 --> 00:10:55,906 We have to make appropriate corrections to ensure that doesn't happen again. 275 00:10:55,906 --> 00:11:00,661 So we must ask you to attend recertification. 276 00:11:01,328 --> 00:11:04,998 Please, relinquish your whistle, to be returned upon passing the test. 277 00:11:06,625 --> 00:11:11,004 If they have to go to recertification, then you have to send us too! 278 00:11:11,004 --> 00:11:12,089 Silence. 279 00:11:12,089 --> 00:11:13,173 [mumbling] 280 00:11:13,173 --> 00:11:14,258 No. 281 00:11:14,258 --> 00:11:16,051 We need you to referee the next match. 282 00:11:16,051 --> 00:11:17,761 Well, you're on your own. [chuckles] 283 00:11:17,761 --> 00:11:19,137 Are they being demoted? 284 00:11:19,137 --> 00:11:21,348 Not at all. Unless they fail. 285 00:11:21,974 --> 00:11:23,600 Then they're worse than demoted. 286 00:11:23,600 --> 00:11:25,310 They're fired. 287 00:11:25,811 --> 00:11:27,187 But you shouldn't worry about that. 288 00:11:27,187 --> 00:11:29,731 You're a great referee, and we all believe in you. 289 00:11:33,151 --> 00:11:34,152 [sighs] 290 00:11:34,653 --> 00:11:36,071 This is so invigorating. 291 00:11:36,613 --> 00:11:38,907 I see now why you are so passionate about it. 292 00:11:38,907 --> 00:11:40,117 All right, all right. 293 00:11:40,117 --> 00:11:41,994 Let's try some shots on goal then. 294 00:11:41,994 --> 00:11:44,913 Great, this should really take things up a notch. 295 00:11:44,913 --> 00:11:45,998 [grunts] 296 00:11:46,790 --> 00:11:48,625 [chuckles] Oh, yeah. 297 00:11:48,625 --> 00:11:50,586 [scoffs] Beginner's luck. 298 00:11:50,586 --> 00:11:51,670 Kick it back. 299 00:11:51,670 --> 00:11:53,005 Let's test that theory. 300 00:11:53,005 --> 00:11:55,174 Am I sensing enjoyment? 301 00:11:55,174 --> 00:11:57,426 I enjoy being better than you. [giggles] 302 00:11:57,426 --> 00:11:59,595 [grunts] 303 00:11:59,595 --> 00:12:01,138 I guess it was luck. 304 00:12:01,138 --> 00:12:04,474 If you want to get it by me, you'll have to kick it harder than that. 305 00:12:04,474 --> 00:12:06,018 Challenge accepted. 306 00:12:06,018 --> 00:12:07,644 [grunting] 307 00:12:07,644 --> 00:12:08,729 Whoa. 308 00:12:08,729 --> 00:12:10,522 Ow! What the rorb? 309 00:12:10,522 --> 00:12:12,399 Nice shot, dingus. 310 00:12:13,650 --> 00:12:14,651 Sorry. 311 00:12:14,651 --> 00:12:15,986 [sighs] How about that power? 312 00:12:15,986 --> 00:12:17,070 What gives? 313 00:12:17,070 --> 00:12:19,448 You kicking orbs at us 'cause we're Newts fans? 314 00:12:19,448 --> 00:12:22,034 We're not to blame for your team's inferior performance. 315 00:12:22,034 --> 00:12:23,285 It was an accident. 316 00:12:23,285 --> 00:12:24,369 We're sorry. 317 00:12:24,369 --> 00:12:25,871 [grunts] You should be. 318 00:12:25,871 --> 00:12:27,289 Newts are a great creature, 319 00:12:27,289 --> 00:12:30,000 but the footorb squad is a bunch of deceivers. 320 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:32,628 You wouldn't have won that match if it weren't for the blown call. 321 00:12:32,628 --> 00:12:34,046 Howlers fans, 322 00:12:34,046 --> 00:12:38,258 always so quick to blame everything but the skill of their players. 323 00:12:38,258 --> 00:12:39,343 That's funny. 324 00:12:39,343 --> 00:12:43,555 We hear everything involving the Newts is suboptimal, including the fans. 325 00:12:43,555 --> 00:12:44,890 Uh, what are you doing? 326 00:12:44,890 --> 00:12:47,809 Look, excessive fandom is ridiculous. 327 00:12:47,809 --> 00:12:49,561 We don't even know each other, 328 00:12:49,561 --> 00:12:53,815 yet you choose to make unfounded judgments based on artificial allegiances. 329 00:12:53,815 --> 00:12:55,400 My allegiance is real. 330 00:12:55,400 --> 00:13:00,072 I like the Newts logo and the colors and the way the players celebrate: classy. 331 00:13:00,072 --> 00:13:01,490 Well, why don't we spice things up 332 00:13:01,490 --> 00:13:03,867 and settle our differences with something we can control? 333 00:13:03,867 --> 00:13:04,952 A pick-up game. 334 00:13:04,952 --> 00:13:07,120 See which team actually has the better fans. 335 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:08,914 Ha, you're on. 336 00:13:08,914 --> 00:13:10,082 Uh. 337 00:13:10,082 --> 00:13:12,459 Hey, look, I apologize for being a jerk sometimes, 338 00:13:12,459 --> 00:13:14,503 but this is taking things way too far. 339 00:13:14,503 --> 00:13:16,588 No, this is good. Let's play some footorb. 340 00:13:16,588 --> 00:13:18,006 I'm getting it. The drama. 341 00:13:18,006 --> 00:13:21,468 The primal feeling of competing and achieving great physical feats. 342 00:13:21,468 --> 00:13:24,763 We can be like real howlers, strategizing and working together. 343 00:13:25,389 --> 00:13:27,933 - This is genuine, huh? - Yeah. 344 00:13:27,933 --> 00:13:30,644 I know all you get for winning is the pride of knowing you're superior 345 00:13:30,644 --> 00:13:33,355 at a made-up inconsequential game, but it is fun to play. 346 00:13:33,355 --> 00:13:37,693 Okay, a little condescending, but you're starting to speak my language. 347 00:13:37,693 --> 00:13:38,986 Let's do this. 348 00:13:38,986 --> 00:13:40,279 First to three goals. 349 00:13:40,279 --> 00:13:41,363 What do you say? 350 00:13:41,363 --> 00:13:44,449 You Howlers wanna lose to us just like your team did last night? 351 00:13:45,742 --> 00:13:46,743 We're in. 352 00:13:46,743 --> 00:13:48,662 Not for the losing part though. 353 00:13:49,413 --> 00:13:50,831 I made the wrong call at work 354 00:13:50,831 --> 00:13:53,542 and the fans reacted with a hurtful chant. 355 00:13:53,542 --> 00:13:56,879 Beings can certainly be overly passionate about their footorb teams. 356 00:13:56,879 --> 00:13:59,131 I doubt their intention was to make you feel bad. 357 00:13:59,131 --> 00:14:01,800 They were most likely expressing perceived injustice. 358 00:14:01,800 --> 00:14:03,385 We should explore your pain further. 359 00:14:03,385 --> 00:14:04,678 Can you talk more about that? 360 00:14:04,678 --> 00:14:06,597 I think I felt scared 361 00:14:06,597 --> 00:14:10,017 and that their voices were not dissimilar to my own. 362 00:14:10,017 --> 00:14:13,270 It was like they were articulating my own inner insecurities. 363 00:14:13,270 --> 00:14:15,314 That I have bad judgment. 364 00:14:15,314 --> 00:14:17,316 That I'm regularly wrong. 365 00:14:17,316 --> 00:14:19,443 [sighs] Now my bosses are making me take a test 366 00:14:19,443 --> 00:14:22,070 that determines the future of my employment. 367 00:14:22,070 --> 00:14:23,906 I'm not entirely confident about it. 368 00:14:23,906 --> 00:14:27,075 It is not uncommon for beings to question their adequacy. 369 00:14:27,075 --> 00:14:28,285 No being is perfect. 370 00:14:28,285 --> 00:14:29,494 We all make mistakes. 371 00:14:29,494 --> 00:14:32,122 Isn't that part of the appeal of orb games? 372 00:14:32,122 --> 00:14:34,666 It is important to remember that you worked hard 373 00:14:34,666 --> 00:14:37,211 to achieve employment as a professional referee, 374 00:14:37,211 --> 00:14:40,339 and that you would not have been hired if you were not qualified. 375 00:14:40,339 --> 00:14:41,507 Pfft. I guess. 376 00:14:41,507 --> 00:14:43,842 Well, what made you want to be a referee? 377 00:14:44,468 --> 00:14:49,598 Well, yes, I do love that footorb is unscripted and unpredictable. 378 00:14:49,598 --> 00:14:52,601 That beings are performing miraculous physical feats 379 00:14:52,601 --> 00:14:54,394 live right before your eyes. 380 00:14:54,937 --> 00:14:56,813 You know, from the time I was a young being, 381 00:14:56,813 --> 00:14:59,733 I knew I wanted to be a part of professional footorb. 382 00:14:59,733 --> 00:15:02,110 I-I watched the matches with my super-lifegiver. 383 00:15:02,110 --> 00:15:07,074 I remember being enamored with the beings with whistles and watches, 384 00:15:07,074 --> 00:15:09,910 making sure both teams played fairly. 385 00:15:10,452 --> 00:15:13,288 The impartial keepers of the rules and the peace. 386 00:15:13,288 --> 00:15:15,624 Uh, they were just as physically capable as the players 387 00:15:15,624 --> 00:15:19,670 and ensured balanced orchestration on both sides of the orb. 388 00:15:19,670 --> 00:15:20,754 Huh. 389 00:15:21,338 --> 00:15:23,507 Isn't it amazing that you realized your dream? 390 00:15:23,507 --> 00:15:25,050 It wasn't easy. 391 00:15:25,050 --> 00:15:28,178 In times of self-doubt, remind yourself of your achievement. 392 00:15:28,679 --> 00:15:30,430 I believe you can do this. 393 00:15:30,430 --> 00:15:31,515 Thank you. 394 00:15:32,015 --> 00:15:33,016 I think I'm ready. 395 00:15:34,101 --> 00:15:36,687 [panting] 396 00:15:36,687 --> 00:15:38,230 [grunting] 397 00:15:38,230 --> 00:15:41,024 - [Newt fan 1] Goal! - Goal! 398 00:15:41,024 --> 00:15:42,109 Whoo! 399 00:15:42,109 --> 00:15:43,485 - What was that? - [pants] 400 00:15:43,485 --> 00:15:45,112 You should have been defending. 401 00:15:45,112 --> 00:15:47,781 Well, you should have been offending. 402 00:15:47,781 --> 00:15:49,533 [sighs] Okay, you know what? 403 00:15:49,533 --> 00:15:50,784 Let's work together. 404 00:15:50,784 --> 00:15:51,869 I'll shoot the goal. 405 00:15:51,869 --> 00:15:55,372 So you take the orb out to start, I'll get open, and you pass it to me. 406 00:15:55,372 --> 00:15:57,249 Pass it to me. Pass it to me! 407 00:15:57,249 --> 00:15:58,584 - I have a shot! - [snickers] 408 00:15:59,168 --> 00:16:00,169 - [exclaims] - [grunts] 409 00:16:00,169 --> 00:16:01,253 [grunting] 410 00:16:01,753 --> 00:16:04,339 - [Newt fan 1] Goal! - [Newt fan 2] Goal, baby! Yeah! 411 00:16:04,339 --> 00:16:07,092 I don't understand why you got us into this mess. 412 00:16:07,092 --> 00:16:09,761 You never listen, and you always diminish my interests. 413 00:16:09,761 --> 00:16:11,805 Oh, apologies. 414 00:16:11,805 --> 00:16:13,182 I thought I had that shot. 415 00:16:13,182 --> 00:16:15,767 We playing, or are you both gonna yap all night? 416 00:16:15,767 --> 00:16:17,186 Yeah, this is boring 417 00:16:17,186 --> 00:16:20,189 and not worth the freeze lick I was promised to keep score. 418 00:16:20,189 --> 00:16:21,648 We'll add in hot fudge. 419 00:16:21,648 --> 00:16:22,733 We're about to win. 420 00:16:22,733 --> 00:16:23,859 [both groan] 421 00:16:28,488 --> 00:16:30,073 - [both cheer] - We trust you! 422 00:16:30,073 --> 00:16:31,742 - Go get 'em, champ! - [whistle blowing] 423 00:16:31,742 --> 00:16:33,660 [instructor] Welcome, fellow referees. 424 00:16:33,660 --> 00:16:36,121 Today we will be testing your abilities. 425 00:16:36,121 --> 00:16:38,040 We've set up a unique proving ground 426 00:16:38,040 --> 00:16:41,418 upon which your recertification will stand or fail. 427 00:16:41,418 --> 00:16:45,797 You have to exemplify your skill in making calls under immense pressure 428 00:16:45,797 --> 00:16:48,133 while experiencing extreme distraction. 429 00:16:48,133 --> 00:16:51,512 Each of you will take a run at our state-of-the-art obstacle course. 430 00:16:51,512 --> 00:16:53,972 Before we get started, may I ask a question? 431 00:16:53,972 --> 00:16:56,350 This is unorthodox, but I'll allow it. 432 00:16:56,350 --> 00:16:59,478 Okay, uh, has anyone ever thought about the irony 433 00:16:59,478 --> 00:17:03,148 that the job of a referee is to call players on infractions, 434 00:17:03,148 --> 00:17:05,776 but referees themselves are not allowed to make infractions? 435 00:17:05,776 --> 00:17:06,859 - Oh, so deep. - Huh. 436 00:17:06,859 --> 00:17:08,319 My mind just exploded. 437 00:17:08,319 --> 00:17:09,863 [blows whistle] Settle down. 438 00:17:09,863 --> 00:17:12,741 For your disruption, you will be testing first. 439 00:17:12,741 --> 00:17:15,911 I'm going to ace this test, despite not knowing what I have to do. 440 00:17:15,911 --> 00:17:17,246 Gotta love that confidence. 441 00:17:17,246 --> 00:17:18,413 Step on up. 442 00:17:19,289 --> 00:17:20,749 Let's do this. 443 00:17:20,749 --> 00:17:23,252 On my whistle, you will run through the course, 444 00:17:23,252 --> 00:17:26,880 showcasing your physical prowess, while making appropriate calls 445 00:17:26,880 --> 00:17:29,341 based on the infractions you see simulated. 446 00:17:32,135 --> 00:17:33,220 [gulps] 447 00:17:33,220 --> 00:17:34,304 [blows whistle] 448 00:17:34,304 --> 00:17:36,849 For each missed physical challenge or missed call, 449 00:17:36,849 --> 00:17:38,392 we will be removing a stripe. 450 00:17:38,392 --> 00:17:40,561 If you lose two stripes, you fail. 451 00:17:40,561 --> 00:17:42,604 Remember, be ready for anything. 452 00:17:42,604 --> 00:17:44,064 - Huh? - [blows whistle] 453 00:17:44,064 --> 00:17:45,148 [panting] 454 00:17:46,275 --> 00:17:47,401 [panting] 455 00:17:47,401 --> 00:17:48,735 [blows whistle] Correct! 456 00:17:48,735 --> 00:17:49,987 [panting] 457 00:17:49,987 --> 00:17:51,071 [grunting] 458 00:17:51,071 --> 00:17:52,155 [sighs] 459 00:17:52,739 --> 00:17:55,200 [blows whistle] Nope, that's a red card. 460 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:56,660 [panting] Huh? 461 00:17:58,495 --> 00:18:00,998 [grunting, groaning] 462 00:18:00,998 --> 00:18:02,833 - Oh! - Uh, yikes. 463 00:18:03,834 --> 00:18:05,627 You never wanna see that. 464 00:18:05,627 --> 00:18:06,879 Who's next? 465 00:18:06,879 --> 00:18:09,047 - Don't pick me. Not me. You can't see me. - Please, not me. 466 00:18:09,047 --> 00:18:11,133 You, the visibly distraught one. 467 00:18:11,133 --> 00:18:13,010 - Uh, me? - Hmm. Not me. 468 00:18:13,010 --> 00:18:15,762 [instructor] You with the crushing anxiety, you're up! 469 00:18:15,762 --> 00:18:16,847 [gulps] 470 00:18:18,473 --> 00:18:20,017 Whoo! We believe in you! 471 00:18:20,017 --> 00:18:21,518 Watch out for birds. 472 00:18:21,518 --> 00:18:22,895 [inhales deeply] 473 00:18:22,895 --> 00:18:24,229 You got this. 474 00:18:24,229 --> 00:18:26,148 Ready! [blows whistle] 475 00:18:26,148 --> 00:18:27,232 [panting] 476 00:18:28,150 --> 00:18:29,985 [grunting, sighs] 477 00:18:29,985 --> 00:18:32,571 - Nice! - [strains] 478 00:18:34,114 --> 00:18:35,908 Bam! [blows whistle] Correct! 479 00:18:36,700 --> 00:18:37,701 [grunts] 480 00:18:37,701 --> 00:18:39,536 [panting, grunts] 481 00:18:39,536 --> 00:18:40,621 - Ah. - [groans] 482 00:18:40,621 --> 00:18:42,706 [blows whistle] Interference! 483 00:18:43,749 --> 00:18:44,917 [groans] 484 00:18:44,917 --> 00:18:47,711 If you are not able to continue, you will fail. 485 00:18:48,378 --> 00:18:51,048 You've been certified once, you can do it again. 486 00:18:52,216 --> 00:18:53,634 You love footorb. 487 00:18:53,634 --> 00:18:54,843 You got this! 488 00:18:58,347 --> 00:18:59,848 [rock music playing] 489 00:18:59,848 --> 00:19:01,475 [blows whistle] Correct! 490 00:19:04,186 --> 00:19:05,521 [blows whistle] Correct! 491 00:19:10,609 --> 00:19:11,860 Nice dodge! 492 00:19:11,860 --> 00:19:13,570 [birds chirping] 493 00:19:13,570 --> 00:19:15,155 The final challenge. 494 00:19:16,073 --> 00:19:17,241 [birds chirping] 495 00:19:19,326 --> 00:19:20,994 [birds screeching] 496 00:19:20,994 --> 00:19:22,079 Come on! 497 00:19:25,582 --> 00:19:26,917 Egregious. 498 00:19:32,840 --> 00:19:34,007 Correct! 499 00:19:34,007 --> 00:19:35,259 - Whoo! - Whoo-hoo! 500 00:19:35,259 --> 00:19:36,343 [sighs] 501 00:19:36,343 --> 00:19:38,554 Yeah! We knew you could do it! 502 00:19:38,554 --> 00:19:40,347 That's deception. We were really worried. 503 00:19:40,347 --> 00:19:43,058 Congratulations! You showed real guts out there. 504 00:19:43,058 --> 00:19:45,310 It was a joy to see you overcome the course. 505 00:19:45,310 --> 00:19:47,354 You are now recertified. 506 00:19:47,354 --> 00:19:48,438 Thank you. 507 00:19:48,438 --> 00:19:50,440 I can't wait to get back on the field. 508 00:19:50,440 --> 00:19:52,192 [inhales deeply, blows whistle] 509 00:19:52,192 --> 00:19:53,986 Okay, well, things are not looking good. 510 00:19:53,986 --> 00:19:56,405 We're down by two, and you need to get it together. 511 00:19:56,405 --> 00:19:58,949 [scoffs] Two points is nothing. 512 00:19:58,949 --> 00:20:00,367 They're not points. 513 00:20:00,367 --> 00:20:02,578 And two is a big number in footorb. 514 00:20:02,578 --> 00:20:04,872 Ah, look, this was a mistake. 515 00:20:04,872 --> 00:20:06,999 I tried to show you something I care deeply about, 516 00:20:06,999 --> 00:20:08,417 and you didn't listen at all. 517 00:20:08,417 --> 00:20:10,711 My interest was supposed to bring us together. 518 00:20:10,711 --> 00:20:11,795 Your interest? 519 00:20:11,795 --> 00:20:15,549 I showed you the magic of the forest, and it's like you forgot all about it. 520 00:20:15,549 --> 00:20:17,301 [both] Why can't you just listen to me? 521 00:20:18,760 --> 00:20:19,761 Oof. 522 00:20:19,761 --> 00:20:22,097 We really do make a terrible team, huh? 523 00:20:22,097 --> 00:20:23,182 [chuckles] 524 00:20:23,182 --> 00:20:24,808 Truly awful. 525 00:20:24,808 --> 00:20:25,893 [inhales deeply] 526 00:20:25,893 --> 00:20:30,814 I guess we'll just be like this forever, and Lifegiver really will perish unhappy. 527 00:20:33,775 --> 00:20:35,319 No, we can win this. 528 00:20:35,319 --> 00:20:37,779 If not for each other, then for Lifegiver. 529 00:20:37,779 --> 00:20:38,947 [chuckles] 530 00:20:38,947 --> 00:20:40,073 For Lifegiver. 531 00:20:41,241 --> 00:20:43,327 We'll play just like the whitetails. 532 00:20:43,327 --> 00:20:45,913 [gasps] You were listening. 533 00:20:45,913 --> 00:20:47,164 You know what to do. 534 00:20:47,164 --> 00:20:48,248 Mm-hmm. 535 00:20:49,041 --> 00:20:52,377 - You give up? - No, we're just getting warmed up. 536 00:20:52,377 --> 00:20:53,504 [both panting] 537 00:20:53,504 --> 00:20:56,381 - [rock music playing] - [grunting] 538 00:20:56,965 --> 00:20:57,966 - Huh? - Hey! 539 00:20:57,966 --> 00:20:59,801 - [Newt fan 1 grunting] - [Newt fan 2] Ow! 540 00:20:59,801 --> 00:21:01,720 - [grunting] Yeah! - [Skeptic] Yes! 541 00:21:02,971 --> 00:21:04,223 It's working! 542 00:21:04,223 --> 00:21:05,599 Whitetails. 543 00:21:06,183 --> 00:21:07,184 [grunts] 544 00:21:07,184 --> 00:21:08,268 [panting] 545 00:21:08,936 --> 00:21:09,937 Huh? 546 00:21:10,479 --> 00:21:11,730 - Whitetail! [grunts] - [screams] 547 00:21:12,356 --> 00:21:13,899 - [Skeptic grunts] - What is happening? 548 00:21:13,899 --> 00:21:15,484 - [Skeptic] Whoo-hoo! - [Superfan] Whoo! 549 00:21:15,484 --> 00:21:16,693 We're doing it! 550 00:21:16,693 --> 00:21:18,612 Yes! For Lifegiver! 551 00:21:18,612 --> 00:21:19,696 For each other. 552 00:21:21,031 --> 00:21:23,367 All right, no more playing around-- 553 00:21:23,367 --> 00:21:26,954 - What? [gasping] - Hey. What? Huh? [stammering] 554 00:21:26,954 --> 00:21:28,163 [both grunt] 555 00:21:28,664 --> 00:21:30,249 - [grunts] - [both] Whoa. 556 00:21:30,249 --> 00:21:31,625 [grunting] 557 00:21:32,626 --> 00:21:35,796 - Yeah! Whoo! Whoo-hoo! - Oh, yeah! Whoo-hoo! 558 00:21:36,296 --> 00:21:38,298 Whitetails for the win! 559 00:21:38,298 --> 00:21:41,260 [chuckles] I did not think we'd pull that off. 560 00:21:41,844 --> 00:21:43,554 All right. Good game. 561 00:21:43,554 --> 00:21:44,847 You played well. 562 00:21:44,847 --> 00:21:46,932 The Howlers are still a terrible team though. 563 00:21:47,432 --> 00:21:48,976 - Ah, yeah! - [chuckles] 564 00:21:50,519 --> 00:21:51,520 [crowd cheering] 565 00:21:53,939 --> 00:21:54,940 [crowd gasps] 566 00:21:54,940 --> 00:21:56,191 [blows whistle] 567 00:21:56,775 --> 00:21:58,318 You all saw that infraction, right? 568 00:21:58,318 --> 00:21:59,820 Red card, clear as day. 569 00:21:59,820 --> 00:22:01,697 It is so good to have you back. 570 00:22:02,906 --> 00:22:04,074 [announcer] Great call! 571 00:22:04,074 --> 00:22:06,034 Good judgment! Good judgment! 572 00:22:07,035 --> 00:22:09,329 [announcer] It looks like the ref is back on top! 573 00:22:09,913 --> 00:22:11,915 [Lifegiver, Skeptic] Whoo! Good judgment! 574 00:22:14,126 --> 00:22:15,586 Huh, you're here early. 575 00:22:15,586 --> 00:22:18,172 Didn't want to miss the start of the game. 576 00:22:18,172 --> 00:22:20,340 - [Skeptic chuckles, grunts] - [Superfan] Mmm. Get in here. 577 00:22:20,340 --> 00:22:21,592 Good to see ya, sib. 578 00:22:21,592 --> 00:22:23,510 The Howlers are playing the Buzz Stingers. 579 00:22:23,510 --> 00:22:26,763 I read some buzz stingers perish after only one use of their stinger. 580 00:22:26,763 --> 00:22:30,392 Strange they would name their team after such a fragile creature. 581 00:22:30,392 --> 00:22:35,647 It brings joy to my blood pump to see my offspring getting along. 582 00:22:35,647 --> 00:22:39,151 Thank you for listening to your old lifegiver. 583 00:22:39,151 --> 00:22:41,737 Now I can perish happy. 584 00:22:42,237 --> 00:22:44,323 - Aw. - Lifegiver. 585 00:22:44,823 --> 00:22:46,200 - [grunts] - Lifegiver? 586 00:22:46,700 --> 00:22:47,701 Not yet. 587 00:22:47,701 --> 00:22:49,203 Relax. I just need a nap. 588 00:22:51,038 --> 00:22:53,457 [rock music playing]