1 00:00:02,785 --> 00:00:03,916 [ Video playing indistinctly on cellphone ] 2 00:00:03,916 --> 00:00:05,744 [ Children giggling ] Clarence. 3 00:00:05,744 --> 00:00:07,137 Here. Tiffany. 4 00:00:07,137 --> 00:00:08,486 Present. Raheem. 5 00:00:08,486 --> 00:00:10,053 Mimimimimi. 6 00:00:10,053 --> 00:00:11,924 [ Class laughs ] 7 00:00:11,924 --> 00:00:13,100 What was that, Raheem? 8 00:00:13,100 --> 00:00:15,145 I don't think that was even English. 9 00:00:15,145 --> 00:00:17,713 But as a polyglot, I am open to expression in any language. 10 00:00:17,713 --> 00:00:19,323 Mr. C, you must be moss, 11 00:00:19,323 --> 00:00:21,804 'cause clearly, you live under a rock. 12 00:00:21,804 --> 00:00:23,545 Well, I actually live over an ALDI, 13 00:00:23,545 --> 00:00:26,287 but, uh, wha-- what do you-- what are you talking about? 14 00:00:26,287 --> 00:00:28,028 It's "The Silly Sock Show." 15 00:00:28,028 --> 00:00:30,639 You know, it's a family of socks, and they do funny stuff. 16 00:00:30,639 --> 00:00:32,162 It's everywhere. 17 00:00:32,162 --> 00:00:34,338 [ Cellphone beeps, upbeat music plays ] 18 00:00:34,338 --> 00:00:36,775 This is Jim, the gym sock. He sings. 19 00:00:36,775 --> 00:00:39,169 That's Toeseph and--Toesha. 20 00:00:39,169 --> 00:00:40,518 They're twins. 21 00:00:40,518 --> 00:00:44,044 [ Sock puppets speaking gibberish ] 22 00:00:44,044 --> 00:00:46,307 I don't get it. It's just a bunch of socks 23 00:00:46,307 --> 00:00:47,351 saying gibberish. 24 00:00:47,351 --> 00:00:49,658 I'll show him. My sock's already off. 25 00:00:49,658 --> 00:00:51,790 Mi-mi-mi-mi-mimimi. 26 00:00:51,790 --> 00:00:54,184 [ Class laughs ] 27 00:00:54,184 --> 00:00:55,794 That is spot-on Toesha. 28 00:00:55,794 --> 00:00:58,362 Wait, what? You know this sock show? 29 00:00:58,362 --> 00:01:00,364 Of course. I've survived every trend-- 30 00:01:00,364 --> 00:01:03,150 "Spongebob," "Adventure Time," Gangsta "Looney Tunes." 31 00:01:03,150 --> 00:01:04,716 Now there's a silly sock show. 32 00:01:04,716 --> 00:01:06,631 I speak fluent Sock. Watch this. 33 00:01:06,631 --> 00:01:09,547 Mi-mi-mmi-mi-Mi-mimimi. 34 00:01:09,547 --> 00:01:10,896 [ Class laughs ] 35 00:01:10,896 --> 00:01:13,334 Hey, what did-- What did he say? 36 00:01:13,334 --> 00:01:16,554 He said, "This white fool don't know his socks are mismatched." 37 00:01:16,554 --> 00:01:18,034 Shameful. 38 00:01:18,034 --> 00:01:21,211 Class: Mimimimimimimi. [ Laughing ] 39 00:01:21,211 --> 00:01:24,910 [ Maker's "Hold'em" playing ] 40 00:01:24,910 --> 00:01:32,527 ♪ 41 00:01:34,181 --> 00:01:35,530 I hope this isn't another assembly 42 00:01:35,530 --> 00:01:37,271 about a new e-mail system. 43 00:01:37,271 --> 00:01:40,187 I am not doing two-step verification. 44 00:01:40,187 --> 00:01:41,623 They can just hack me. 45 00:01:41,623 --> 00:01:43,407 They did hack you. 46 00:01:43,407 --> 00:01:45,192 Remember when your account sent out all that pornography? 47 00:01:45,192 --> 00:01:46,584 I do not. 48 00:01:46,584 --> 00:01:47,846 Okay. 49 00:01:47,846 --> 00:01:50,197 Hey. Is that seat taken? 50 00:01:50,197 --> 00:01:52,199 'Cause I can stand. It builds chair-acter. 51 00:01:52,199 --> 00:01:54,766 [ Janine and Gregory laugh ] 52 00:01:54,766 --> 00:01:56,638 It's been a couple of days since the teachers' conference 53 00:01:56,638 --> 00:02:01,251 where Gregory and I... got caught up in a moment, 54 00:02:01,251 --> 00:02:02,644 which was nothing. 55 00:02:02,644 --> 00:02:03,906 But now, you know, we are so good. 56 00:02:03,906 --> 00:02:06,038 It's, like, not weird at all. 57 00:02:06,038 --> 00:02:08,432 [ Laughs awkwardly ] 58 00:02:08,432 --> 00:02:10,869 It's actually not taken, but it could be taken. 59 00:02:10,869 --> 00:02:12,654 By you, if-- if you wanted to take it. 60 00:02:12,654 --> 00:02:13,655 Yeah, 'cause there's nowhere else to sit. 61 00:02:13,655 --> 00:02:14,873 So, yeah. Right. 62 00:02:14,873 --> 00:02:15,831 - Okay. Okay, so. - So that's, um... 63 00:02:15,831 --> 00:02:16,745 - Sit down, Janine. - Okay. 64 00:02:16,745 --> 00:02:18,399 Everyone settle down. 65 00:02:18,399 --> 00:02:19,661 I have a very important announcement to make 66 00:02:19,661 --> 00:02:21,053 in a short amount of time. 67 00:02:21,053 --> 00:02:22,272 My Postmates is around the corner. 68 00:02:22,272 --> 00:02:24,231 It's about damn time, José L. 69 00:02:24,231 --> 00:02:26,015 Who are you again? 70 00:02:26,015 --> 00:02:28,278 They're Mural Arts-- Mural Arts Philadelphia. 71 00:02:28,278 --> 00:02:30,280 Oh, right. Welcome Mural Arts, 72 00:02:30,280 --> 00:02:32,891 who we like and are excited for. 73 00:02:32,891 --> 00:02:34,676 Right? Yeah. 74 00:02:34,676 --> 00:02:37,287 So, Mural Arts has a program that goes from school to school, 75 00:02:37,287 --> 00:02:39,420 creating these amazing, 76 00:02:39,420 --> 00:02:41,378 inspiring murals with the students. 77 00:02:41,378 --> 00:02:44,686 I've been applying for years, but they are finally here now, 78 00:02:44,686 --> 00:02:46,688 and best of all, the mural is going 79 00:02:46,688 --> 00:02:48,255 right outside my classroom. 80 00:02:48,255 --> 00:02:50,909 We're so excited to be at Abbott. 81 00:02:50,909 --> 00:02:54,391 We'll be here for one week. 82 00:02:54,391 --> 00:02:57,046 These murals are about legacy. 83 00:02:57,046 --> 00:02:58,395 And we're excited to work with you all to figure out 84 00:02:58,395 --> 00:03:02,747 what represents legacy for Abbott Elementary. 85 00:03:02,747 --> 00:03:04,488 See? You guys get to talk with your classmates 86 00:03:04,488 --> 00:03:05,620 and put on for the school. 87 00:03:05,620 --> 00:03:06,882 Can't wait, Mr. C. 88 00:03:06,882 --> 00:03:08,927 Alright. 89 00:03:08,927 --> 00:03:10,364 You know, if y'all need to warm up, 90 00:03:10,364 --> 00:03:11,713 my apartment could use a fresh coat of Benjamin Moore. 91 00:03:11,713 --> 00:03:13,367 Uh, we only paint murals. 92 00:03:13,367 --> 00:03:16,326 Okay, then paint a eggshell blizzard on my wall. 93 00:03:16,326 --> 00:03:17,936 [ Indistinct conversations ] 94 00:03:17,936 --> 00:03:20,374 Oh, hey, you. [ Chuckles ] 95 00:03:22,027 --> 00:03:24,421 Damn. You in the classroom right next to him, 96 00:03:24,421 --> 00:03:25,727 and you dating his best friend? 97 00:03:25,727 --> 00:03:28,164 Erica, there are children around. 98 00:03:28,164 --> 00:03:30,558 Anyway, I think I'm going to break up with Mo. 99 00:03:30,558 --> 00:03:32,168 Oh, to get with Gregory. 100 00:03:32,168 --> 00:03:33,865 No. No, no, no. No, no. 101 00:03:33,865 --> 00:03:35,954 No, it's just that, you know, the kiss made me think 102 00:03:35,954 --> 00:03:38,087 if I'm kissing other guys, then how much do 103 00:03:38,087 --> 00:03:40,176 I really want to be with Mo? Right? Mm. 104 00:03:40,176 --> 00:03:41,308 So, I'm gonna tell him everything that happened-- 105 00:03:41,308 --> 00:03:43,266 Ah, ah, ah. What are you talking about? 106 00:03:43,266 --> 00:03:44,876 Mo is not your husband. 107 00:03:44,876 --> 00:03:46,530 All he did was take you out on a couple dates 108 00:03:46,530 --> 00:03:49,359 and buy you a reasonably priced bag that you don't even like. 109 00:03:49,359 --> 00:03:51,492 But I do, and my birthday is coming up, so... 110 00:03:51,492 --> 00:03:55,409 Look, you are in the clear for some extracurricular activities. 111 00:03:55,409 --> 00:03:58,107 I just feel like I owe him an honest conversation. 112 00:03:58,107 --> 00:04:00,196 You don't owe him details. 113 00:04:00,196 --> 00:04:02,546 Look, all that's going to do is hurt his feelings 114 00:04:02,546 --> 00:04:04,940 and potentially ruin his friendship with Gregory. 115 00:04:04,940 --> 00:04:07,203 Maybe you're right. 116 00:04:07,203 --> 00:04:09,336 Are you two done gossiping? Can we go now? 117 00:04:09,336 --> 00:04:12,252 Oh! Keep me updated. 118 00:04:12,252 --> 00:04:14,471 This is the type of excitement I need in my life. 119 00:04:14,471 --> 00:04:16,691 You a dork, but you messy, girl. 120 00:04:16,691 --> 00:04:18,954 [ Laughs ] 121 00:04:20,564 --> 00:04:22,610 Barb. Oh, my God. This e-mail I just got. 122 00:04:22,610 --> 00:04:24,612 No, not the porno again. 123 00:04:24,612 --> 00:04:26,918 No, I was looking into what Kristen Marie said 124 00:04:26,918 --> 00:04:28,833 about Legendary trying to turn Abbott charter, 125 00:04:28,833 --> 00:04:31,053 and she was right. There's an online petition 126 00:04:31,053 --> 00:04:32,402 a couple of our parents started 127 00:04:32,402 --> 00:04:36,363 to "make Abbott part of Legendary Charter." 128 00:04:36,363 --> 00:04:39,801 - The audacity! - Mm-hmm. 129 00:04:39,801 --> 00:04:42,020 Now, what would make them do something like that? 130 00:04:42,020 --> 00:04:44,196 Well, they probably got schmoozed by Legendary. 131 00:04:44,196 --> 00:04:45,589 They have a pretty good rep. 132 00:04:45,589 --> 00:04:48,897 There's got to be something we can do to stop this. 133 00:04:48,897 --> 00:04:50,551 There's a phone number 134 00:04:50,551 --> 00:04:53,249 that we can call to talk about the petition. 135 00:04:53,249 --> 00:04:54,729 Well, maybe we should call. 136 00:04:54,729 --> 00:04:56,948 You know, pretend like we're interested parents. 137 00:04:56,948 --> 00:04:58,472 Yeah, I th-- You know, I should do it, 138 00:04:58,472 --> 00:05:00,256 'cause I do the best character work, like, 139 00:05:00,256 --> 00:05:01,518 [Heavy New York accent] "Hey, youse guys, 140 00:05:01,518 --> 00:05:04,826 we're interested in going Charter over here." 141 00:05:04,826 --> 00:05:06,175 Okay, Robert De No-No. 142 00:05:06,175 --> 00:05:08,003 [ Laughs ] 143 00:05:08,003 --> 00:05:09,352 Maybe I should do it. 144 00:05:11,615 --> 00:05:13,269 Oh. 145 00:05:13,269 --> 00:05:14,836 [ As Mrs. Doubtfire ] 'Ello, dearie. 146 00:05:14,836 --> 00:05:16,620 Yes. 147 00:05:16,620 --> 00:05:19,623 You know, I'm interested in receiving some information 148 00:05:19,623 --> 00:05:22,931 about turning Abbott charter. 149 00:05:22,931 --> 00:05:24,976 Yes. 150 00:05:24,976 --> 00:05:27,109 [ Normal voice ] It's working. 151 00:05:27,109 --> 00:05:29,285 [ Jamaican accent ] Yeah, man. I said go. 152 00:05:29,285 --> 00:05:31,809 You just go and send me the information like that? 153 00:05:31,809 --> 00:05:33,985 Bye-bye. 154 00:05:33,985 --> 00:05:36,423 I'm not going to lie, Barb, that was pretty fricking good. 155 00:05:36,423 --> 00:05:38,250 Barb, I had no idea you were this talented. 156 00:05:38,250 --> 00:05:39,469 You a damn genius. 157 00:05:39,469 --> 00:05:41,471 We are going to need all the genius we can get, 158 00:05:41,471 --> 00:05:46,128 because the damn Legendary is coming for us. 159 00:05:46,128 --> 00:05:47,608 [ Normal voice ] Legendary is coming for us. 160 00:05:47,608 --> 00:05:49,610 [ Clears throat ] We got it. Yeah. 161 00:05:49,610 --> 00:05:50,437 Janine. Oh, good. 162 00:05:50,437 --> 00:05:54,092 Get off my floors. 163 00:05:54,092 --> 00:05:55,920 My students are with Mural Arts, 164 00:05:55,920 --> 00:05:58,488 deciding their legacy, like as we speak. 165 00:05:58,488 --> 00:06:00,272 Talk about the room where it happens. 166 00:06:00,272 --> 00:06:01,448 Oh, wow. 167 00:06:01,448 --> 00:06:03,145 Can't wait to see what they pick. 168 00:06:03,145 --> 00:06:04,189 Wait, why aren't you in there with them? 169 00:06:04,189 --> 00:06:05,495 Well, I removed myself 170 00:06:05,495 --> 00:06:07,802 because I don't want to influence their decision. 171 00:06:07,802 --> 00:06:09,804 I still remember the mural we did on my school. 172 00:06:09,804 --> 00:06:11,327 Think about it every time I drive by. 173 00:06:11,327 --> 00:06:13,155 Oh. Yeah, exactly. See? 174 00:06:13,155 --> 00:06:15,810 You were a part of a legacy that will not be forgotten. 175 00:06:15,810 --> 00:06:17,899 Legacy is important. That's why my picture's 176 00:06:17,899 --> 00:06:19,466 hanging on the Wall of Flame for eating 177 00:06:19,466 --> 00:06:21,685 50 spicy chicken wings at Wing Bowl. 178 00:06:21,685 --> 00:06:24,166 Wait a second. That is you up there? 179 00:06:24,166 --> 00:06:25,689 I always thought that was Michael Jordan. 180 00:06:25,689 --> 00:06:27,343 I get that a lot. 181 00:06:27,343 --> 00:06:29,127 The only difference between that MJ and this MJ 182 00:06:29,127 --> 00:06:31,913 is I can hit a curveball. 183 00:06:31,913 --> 00:06:34,306 Mr. Hill, your students have made a decision. 184 00:06:34,306 --> 00:06:36,526 Remember this moment--Oh, oh. 185 00:06:36,526 --> 00:06:38,310 Because history certainly will. 186 00:06:40,530 --> 00:06:42,314 Impressive. 187 00:06:42,314 --> 00:06:44,273 We had a great discussion. 188 00:06:44,273 --> 00:06:46,188 Lots of incredible ideas being thrown around 189 00:06:46,188 --> 00:06:47,624 about what they want their legacy to be. 190 00:06:47,624 --> 00:06:50,366 And we finally landed on something pretty special. 191 00:06:50,366 --> 00:06:52,499 Ooh, let me guess. John Coltrane? 192 00:06:52,499 --> 00:06:53,848 Will Smith? 193 00:06:53,848 --> 00:06:55,545 Oh, my God. It's not me, is it? 194 00:06:57,678 --> 00:07:00,420 [ Inhales sharply ] 195 00:07:06,164 --> 00:07:07,775 [ Laughs ] 196 00:07:07,775 --> 00:07:09,472 Okay, yeah. 197 00:07:09,472 --> 00:07:11,343 You got me. 198 00:07:11,343 --> 00:07:12,606 Boo-yah. 199 00:07:12,606 --> 00:07:14,521 Wow. I love a good prank. 200 00:07:14,521 --> 00:07:16,348 Seriously, though, what, um... 201 00:07:16,348 --> 00:07:17,741 What did you decide? 202 00:07:17,741 --> 00:07:20,875 Can you not see those socks? 203 00:07:20,875 --> 00:07:23,355 This is what everyone wanted? 204 00:07:23,355 --> 00:07:25,575 Class: Yes. 205 00:07:25,575 --> 00:07:26,750 Finally, a voice of reason. 206 00:07:26,750 --> 00:07:28,186 Clarence, talk to me. 207 00:07:28,186 --> 00:07:30,711 Mr. C, on behalf of all the class, 208 00:07:30,711 --> 00:07:32,147 I'd like to say... 209 00:07:32,147 --> 00:07:34,889 Mimimimimimimiiii. 210 00:07:34,889 --> 00:07:36,412 [ Class laughs ] 211 00:07:39,720 --> 00:07:41,765 Okay, I am processing this. 212 00:07:41,765 --> 00:07:43,593 It's just that we came up 213 00:07:43,593 --> 00:07:46,030 with so many great ideas in the room before. 214 00:07:46,030 --> 00:07:47,379 So I'm a little thrown off here. 215 00:07:47,379 --> 00:07:49,425 Did they even mention legacy? 216 00:07:49,425 --> 00:07:52,559 They did. Then someone called legacy "leg-assy." 217 00:07:52,559 --> 00:07:54,038 Then everyone laughed. 218 00:07:54,038 --> 00:07:55,649 But then they came up with the sock show idea, 219 00:07:55,649 --> 00:07:57,477 and that seemed to engage them the most. 220 00:07:57,477 --> 00:08:01,350 Could you possibly give us one more day to land on a subject? 221 00:08:01,350 --> 00:08:03,570 Sure, but remember, we leave Friday. 222 00:08:03,570 --> 00:08:05,528 We're on a strict schedule. 223 00:08:05,528 --> 00:08:07,399 The arts aren't going to mural themselves. 224 00:08:07,399 --> 00:08:09,401 Mm, well said. Thank you. 225 00:08:09,401 --> 00:08:10,620 I appreciate it. Of course. 226 00:08:10,620 --> 00:08:13,014 Of-- Oh, by the way, they showed me the show. 227 00:08:13,014 --> 00:08:14,624 It's hilarious. 228 00:08:14,624 --> 00:08:19,107 You see that one where Toeseph said, "Mi? Mi mimimi Mimi"? 229 00:08:19,107 --> 00:08:20,935 [ Laughs ] 230 00:08:20,935 --> 00:08:22,502 What won't he say? 231 00:08:24,852 --> 00:08:27,594 We need to show Legendary that we mean business. 232 00:08:27,594 --> 00:08:29,857 - Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. - There's power in numbers. 233 00:08:29,857 --> 00:08:33,251 I need to write my congregation for a letter of support. 234 00:08:33,251 --> 00:08:37,081 Or I could write a note to Draemond, the untraceable kind. 235 00:08:37,081 --> 00:08:39,127 Get my kids to cut out letters from a magazine. 236 00:08:39,127 --> 00:08:40,520 That'll be fun. 237 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:41,651 You know, me and Iggy been re-watching 238 00:08:41,651 --> 00:08:43,479 those "Star Wars" movies, and resisting 239 00:08:43,479 --> 00:08:45,525 a massive evil empire seems like a lot. 240 00:08:45,525 --> 00:08:46,874 Are we positive we don't want to be a charter school? 241 00:08:46,874 --> 00:08:48,702 Because I don't get what's so bad. 242 00:08:48,702 --> 00:08:51,661 They don't even require all their teachers be certified. 243 00:08:51,661 --> 00:08:53,315 Yet they take our funding. 244 00:08:53,315 --> 00:08:56,274 Not to mention, the private money from wealthy donors 245 00:08:56,274 --> 00:08:57,711 with ulterior motives. 246 00:08:57,711 --> 00:08:59,321 Hello. Weird cash swirling around? 247 00:08:59,321 --> 00:09:00,888 Don't threaten me with a good time. 248 00:09:00,888 --> 00:09:02,977 Oh, you know, not every student in the neighborhood 249 00:09:02,977 --> 00:09:06,067 could count on attending Abbott if we turned charter. 250 00:09:06,067 --> 00:09:08,504 Now, what if only half of these students 251 00:09:08,504 --> 00:09:11,507 got to come here next year? Which half? 252 00:09:11,507 --> 00:09:14,641 Ava, charter schools write your lesson plans for you. 253 00:09:14,641 --> 00:09:16,686 Well, I don't ever plan on reading those, 254 00:09:16,686 --> 00:09:18,645 - but that sounds great. - It's not! 255 00:09:18,645 --> 00:09:20,429 You lose all your individuality. 256 00:09:20,429 --> 00:09:22,213 Kristen Marie told me that they sit there 257 00:09:22,213 --> 00:09:24,694 and make sure that you use their exact words. 258 00:09:24,694 --> 00:09:25,869 Well, you two need to work on your pitch, 259 00:09:25,869 --> 00:09:27,262 because it sounds like Abbott 260 00:09:27,262 --> 00:09:29,003 might be on the cusp of a glow-up. 261 00:09:30,352 --> 00:09:33,355 Oh. He lives. 262 00:09:33,355 --> 00:09:35,531 Hey, yeah, man. I'm still kicking. 263 00:09:35,531 --> 00:09:37,838 Tell that to the group chat, bro. You been MIA. 264 00:09:37,838 --> 00:09:39,317 That's because you create a new group chat 265 00:09:39,317 --> 00:09:40,710 every time you can't find the old one. 266 00:09:40,710 --> 00:09:42,843 I can't keep up with all 57. 267 00:09:42,843 --> 00:09:45,715 Whatever. I'm just here to surprise Janine with lunch. 268 00:09:45,715 --> 00:09:47,412 Hopefully she likes surprises. 269 00:09:47,412 --> 00:09:48,805 And lunch. 270 00:09:48,805 --> 00:09:51,112 Me and Maurice are fine. We're totally fine. 271 00:09:51,112 --> 00:09:53,114 I mean, we're friends. Why wouldn't we be? 272 00:09:53,114 --> 00:09:55,072 That wasn't an awkward interaction. 273 00:09:55,072 --> 00:09:58,380 You're awkward. 274 00:09:58,380 --> 00:10:00,904 Oh, well, hey, Maurice. Hello. 275 00:10:00,904 --> 00:10:03,733 I wasn't, uh, expecting to see you at my place of work. 276 00:10:03,733 --> 00:10:05,343 Your MoDates has arrived. 277 00:10:05,343 --> 00:10:06,736 - Oh. - Get it? 278 00:10:06,736 --> 00:10:09,521 It's like Postmates, but I'm Mo and we're dating. 279 00:10:09,521 --> 00:10:12,046 Oh. [ Laughs ] Aww, thank you. 280 00:10:12,046 --> 00:10:13,613 Five stars. [ Laughs ] 281 00:10:15,179 --> 00:10:18,748 So, um, you want to hang out tomorrow? 282 00:10:18,748 --> 00:10:20,315 Um, yeah. 100%. 283 00:10:20,315 --> 00:10:22,143 I would love to. Yeah. 284 00:10:22,143 --> 00:10:24,536 Maybe we can go someplace quiet, where-- 285 00:10:24,536 --> 00:10:26,930 where we could talk. Wow. 286 00:10:26,930 --> 00:10:29,411 You trying to go to Bone Town? 287 00:10:29,411 --> 00:10:30,934 Philly's Bone Town? The rib joint. 288 00:10:30,934 --> 00:10:33,371 Oh, yes. Yes, yes, yes. 289 00:10:33,371 --> 00:10:34,764 I-- I would love to go to Bone Town with you. 290 00:10:34,764 --> 00:10:36,723 Cool. Alright. 291 00:10:36,723 --> 00:10:38,942 [ Sighs ] 292 00:10:38,942 --> 00:10:42,859 Okay. Today is the day that we pick a meaningful, 293 00:10:42,859 --> 00:10:45,166 compelling mural that you will remember 294 00:10:45,166 --> 00:10:46,776 for the rest of your life. 295 00:10:46,776 --> 00:10:47,864 What was wrong with "The Silly Sock Show"? 296 00:10:47,864 --> 00:10:49,387 Class: Yeah. 297 00:10:49,387 --> 00:10:51,607 Alright, class, uh, how about we go on 298 00:10:51,607 --> 00:10:53,783 an imaginary ride with your boy? 299 00:10:53,783 --> 00:10:55,306 It's 20 years from now. 300 00:10:55,306 --> 00:10:57,395 Your boo-thing is sitting shotgun, 301 00:10:57,395 --> 00:10:58,745 and your little one's in a car seat 302 00:10:58,745 --> 00:11:00,572 that you have trouble strapping in. 303 00:11:00,572 --> 00:11:02,836 You pull up to Abbott, and you look out the window. 304 00:11:02,836 --> 00:11:04,533 Wait. I thought the mural was going to be inside. 305 00:11:04,533 --> 00:11:06,970 Why am I spending my time cruising by a school? 306 00:11:06,970 --> 00:11:08,232 Yeah. That's creepy. 307 00:11:08,232 --> 00:11:09,581 Okay. You're-- You're inside, 308 00:11:09,581 --> 00:11:10,974 dropping your little one off. 309 00:11:10,974 --> 00:11:12,541 I'm not sending my kids here. 310 00:11:12,541 --> 00:11:14,935 Yeah. What has gone so wrong in my life 311 00:11:14,935 --> 00:11:16,327 that I have to send my kids to Abbott? 312 00:11:16,327 --> 00:11:17,589 - Class: Mm-hmm. - Look, okay, 313 00:11:17,589 --> 00:11:19,853 you are an adult here, 314 00:11:19,853 --> 00:11:23,204 speaking for Career Day, and you see a mural-- 315 00:11:23,204 --> 00:11:26,816 the mural you worked so hard on with your classmates. 316 00:11:26,816 --> 00:11:28,644 Your legacy. 317 00:11:28,644 --> 00:11:30,428 Now, in your mind's eye, 318 00:11:30,428 --> 00:11:33,605 is that mural really the Silly Sock family? 319 00:11:33,605 --> 00:11:35,259 - Of course. - Yes. 320 00:11:35,259 --> 00:11:39,002 All I am saying is you like "The Silly Sock Show" now, 321 00:11:39,002 --> 00:11:42,571 but you might not even remember it in 20 years. 322 00:11:42,571 --> 00:11:44,225 But you told us that we're all going to be dead 323 00:11:44,225 --> 00:11:45,530 in 20 years from climate change. 324 00:11:45,530 --> 00:11:47,141 I said, "Unless we act now." 325 00:11:47,141 --> 00:11:49,447 We're in school now. How are we supposed to act? 326 00:11:49,447 --> 00:11:52,363 Look, w-we are not doing "The Silly Sock Show," okay? 327 00:11:52,363 --> 00:11:54,888 You came up with a bunch of other ideas. 328 00:11:54,888 --> 00:11:56,846 Pick one of those. Any of those. 329 00:11:56,846 --> 00:11:59,066 Mimimi. 330 00:11:59,066 --> 00:12:02,852 Class: [ Sadly ] Mimimimimi. 331 00:12:08,292 --> 00:12:10,294 [ Knock on door ] 332 00:12:15,517 --> 00:12:17,693 Hey, co-worker. Hey. 333 00:12:17,693 --> 00:12:20,783 So, I ran into Maurice earlier, and it's bothering me, 334 00:12:20,783 --> 00:12:23,699 what happened at the teachers' conference. 335 00:12:23,699 --> 00:12:25,179 I feel like I've been a bad friend to both of you. 336 00:12:25,179 --> 00:12:26,963 There's no need to feel bad. 337 00:12:26,963 --> 00:12:29,923 Look, even without what, you know, happened, 338 00:12:29,923 --> 00:12:32,926 something still wasn't quite clicking with Maurice. 339 00:12:32,926 --> 00:12:35,493 I mean, if it was, then I wouldn't have... 340 00:12:35,493 --> 00:12:38,932 - kissed you, right? - Right. 341 00:12:38,932 --> 00:12:42,631 I'm going to go to Bone Town with Mo, 342 00:12:42,631 --> 00:12:45,939 and then I'm going to break up with him. 343 00:12:45,939 --> 00:12:48,332 Wow. Okay, well, that feels like too much information 344 00:12:48,332 --> 00:12:49,899 and also kind of cruel. 345 00:12:49,899 --> 00:12:51,509 I know, but I figured if I got to do this, 346 00:12:51,509 --> 00:12:54,643 I might as well be full of meat and covered in sauce. 347 00:12:56,166 --> 00:12:57,777 [ Sighs ] 348 00:12:57,777 --> 00:12:59,953 Oh, you mean the, um-- the barbecue restaurant. 349 00:12:59,953 --> 00:13:02,303 Yeah. Oh. Oh. Okay. 350 00:13:02,303 --> 00:13:03,913 Um, well, Maurice is still my friend, 351 00:13:03,913 --> 00:13:07,047 so I should be the one to tell him about the kiss, 352 00:13:07,047 --> 00:13:08,657 since you're going to break up with him, anyway. 353 00:13:08,657 --> 00:13:10,311 Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. Like... 354 00:13:10,311 --> 00:13:11,747 I was talking to Erica, and she said 355 00:13:11,747 --> 00:13:13,836 I really shouldn't get into details. 356 00:13:13,836 --> 00:13:15,577 Well, I still want to be cool with Mo. 357 00:13:15,577 --> 00:13:17,884 I don't want this weighing on my conscience. 358 00:13:17,884 --> 00:13:20,887 Well, if he's going to find out, then I should be the one to tell him. 359 00:13:20,887 --> 00:13:22,453 You didn't want to tell him at all, and now you want to tell him first? 360 00:13:22,453 --> 00:13:24,716 Because I didn't want to hurt him. 361 00:13:26,806 --> 00:13:28,764 Alright, look. I guess the only solution 362 00:13:28,764 --> 00:13:31,898 is for us to go to Bone Town, together, 363 00:13:31,898 --> 00:13:35,292 and we apologize to him. That's the only way. 364 00:13:35,292 --> 00:13:37,033 Fine. Together. 365 00:13:37,033 --> 00:13:38,078 Okay. 366 00:13:40,689 --> 00:13:42,256 A-ha! Okay. 367 00:13:42,256 --> 00:13:45,563 Thank you so much for your patience. 368 00:13:45,563 --> 00:13:48,349 Uh, my students and I have come up with a new idea 369 00:13:48,349 --> 00:13:50,133 that will knock your socks off. 370 00:13:50,133 --> 00:13:52,135 [ Students groaning ] 371 00:13:52,135 --> 00:13:53,963 Did you get those paint samples that I sent you for my bedroom? 372 00:13:53,963 --> 00:13:55,356 I'm thinking sexy, but dangerous. 373 00:13:55,356 --> 00:13:58,272 Again, uh, we do not do private residences. 374 00:13:58,272 --> 00:13:59,490 We're a non-profit. 375 00:13:59,490 --> 00:14:00,970 Who said I was gon' pay you? 376 00:14:00,970 --> 00:14:05,975 Our mural is a sycamore, with each root representing 377 00:14:05,975 --> 00:14:07,977 a different part of West Philly, 378 00:14:07,977 --> 00:14:11,198 coming together to form our sturdy community. 379 00:14:11,198 --> 00:14:14,070 Great. Let me gather my crew. We'll get right to work. 380 00:14:14,070 --> 00:14:15,332 Why y'all so sad? 381 00:14:15,332 --> 00:14:16,856 Wait, is it Monday? 382 00:14:16,856 --> 00:14:18,596 We wanted to paint "The Silly Sock Show," 383 00:14:18,596 --> 00:14:21,077 but Mr. C said we couldn't. 384 00:14:21,077 --> 00:14:23,993 Okay, um, when I said the kids and I came up with a new idea, 385 00:14:23,993 --> 00:14:28,171 I will admit I-- I steered them in a certain direction. 386 00:14:28,171 --> 00:14:30,652 Well, if it ain't the white man making decisions for everybody. 387 00:14:30,652 --> 00:14:32,306 So, that's not how this works. 388 00:14:32,306 --> 00:14:35,135 The goal of Mural Arts is to do it with the kids 389 00:14:35,135 --> 00:14:36,876 and have them be the drivers of the mural. 390 00:14:36,876 --> 00:14:38,529 Yeah, no, yeah. We were all driving. 391 00:14:38,529 --> 00:14:40,140 Well, they were in the car. 392 00:14:40,140 --> 00:14:41,184 Not by choice. 393 00:14:41,184 --> 00:14:42,794 Dang, Jacob. I thought you thought 394 00:14:42,794 --> 00:14:44,013 you was one of the good ones. 395 00:14:44,013 --> 00:14:45,406 I am. I am. 396 00:14:45,406 --> 00:14:46,973 We can't, in good conscience, 397 00:14:46,973 --> 00:14:49,018 paint a mural the kids aren't fully behind. 398 00:14:49,018 --> 00:14:50,759 Unfortunately, since you and your students 399 00:14:50,759 --> 00:14:52,804 can't come up with an idea, we're out of time. 400 00:14:52,804 --> 00:14:54,023 No, no. 401 00:14:54,023 --> 00:14:55,024 We'll just come back next year. 402 00:14:55,024 --> 00:14:56,808 We won't be here next year! 403 00:14:56,808 --> 00:14:58,810 Yeah. Thanks a lot, Mr. Hill. 404 00:14:58,810 --> 00:15:00,682 [ Class complaining ] 405 00:15:00,682 --> 00:15:02,858 Well, looks like your schedule just cleared up. 406 00:15:02,858 --> 00:15:04,947 What do you think about mauve in a vestibule? 407 00:15:06,688 --> 00:15:09,212 Mimimimimi. Mimi. 408 00:15:09,212 --> 00:15:10,605 [ Melissa laughs ] 409 00:15:10,605 --> 00:15:12,172 I don't get it. 410 00:15:12,172 --> 00:15:14,478 This stupid show means more to the kids than air. 411 00:15:14,478 --> 00:15:16,350 What, were you born without a funny bone? 412 00:15:16,350 --> 00:15:19,005 It's called a humerus. And yes. 413 00:15:19,005 --> 00:15:20,702 Why are you like this? 414 00:15:20,702 --> 00:15:23,226 Look, I loved "Ed, Edd n Eddy," but that was elevated. 415 00:15:23,226 --> 00:15:25,054 You know, there are entire subreddits 416 00:15:25,054 --> 00:15:27,361 dedicated to the subtext of that show. 417 00:15:27,361 --> 00:15:30,799 They're friends with a plank of wood with a face drawn on it. 418 00:15:30,799 --> 00:15:32,235 It's nostalgia. It's important. 419 00:15:32,235 --> 00:15:33,758 You can't take that from the kids. 420 00:15:33,758 --> 00:15:35,021 Yeah, I know, but I just think 421 00:15:35,021 --> 00:15:36,805 the mural should represent something more. 422 00:15:36,805 --> 00:15:39,068 Like Janine. She said every time she goes by the mural 423 00:15:39,068 --> 00:15:40,809 she made in elementary school, 424 00:15:40,809 --> 00:15:42,767 she is filled with a sense of pride. 425 00:15:42,767 --> 00:15:44,247 Oh, no. No, no, no. 426 00:15:44,247 --> 00:15:46,249 I remember it because it was super embarrassing. 427 00:15:46,249 --> 00:15:49,905 It was Spongebob with a durag on, cape out and all. 428 00:15:49,905 --> 00:15:52,255 Yeah. Really wish we'd made some different choices. 429 00:15:52,255 --> 00:15:54,257 At least tuck it in. See? 430 00:15:54,257 --> 00:15:55,911 This is what I'm talking about. 431 00:15:55,911 --> 00:15:57,695 I want to respect what they like, 432 00:15:57,695 --> 00:15:59,001 but I also want their future selves 433 00:15:59,001 --> 00:16:00,481 to be proud of what they did. 434 00:16:00,481 --> 00:16:02,265 Yeah, well, guess what. That's teaching, buddy. 435 00:16:02,265 --> 00:16:03,701 You got to respect their now 436 00:16:03,701 --> 00:16:05,007 while preparing them for the future. 437 00:16:05,007 --> 00:16:06,008 Mm-hmm. 438 00:16:06,008 --> 00:16:07,096 You're right. 439 00:16:07,096 --> 00:16:08,793 - You're welcome. - Oh, but it's too late. 440 00:16:08,793 --> 00:16:10,273 The mural people left already. 441 00:16:10,273 --> 00:16:12,493 Aww. You know what? 442 00:16:12,493 --> 00:16:13,929 You're pretty dang defeatist 443 00:16:13,929 --> 00:16:16,062 for someone who votes third-party. 444 00:16:16,062 --> 00:16:20,283 Come on. Let's go bully some sensitive artists. 445 00:16:23,939 --> 00:16:25,462 I need to see Principal Coleman. 446 00:16:25,462 --> 00:16:27,116 Well, if you want to serve her with a subpoena, good luck. 447 00:16:27,116 --> 00:16:29,640 She's got secret exits all over this place. 448 00:16:29,640 --> 00:16:32,252 Nicole! How's Josh doing at Addington? 449 00:16:32,252 --> 00:16:34,036 I need to re-enroll Josh at Abbott. 450 00:16:34,036 --> 00:16:35,124 They kicked him out. 451 00:16:35,124 --> 00:16:39,433 No, they did not. For what? 452 00:16:39,433 --> 00:16:42,305 "We regret to inform you that Joshua Richardson 453 00:16:42,305 --> 00:16:44,307 no longer reaches the standards required 454 00:16:44,307 --> 00:16:46,353 for our educational nourishment"? 455 00:16:46,353 --> 00:16:50,052 That's just BS-speak for he brought down their test scores. 456 00:16:50,052 --> 00:16:53,186 They don't see students. They see scores. 457 00:16:53,186 --> 00:16:56,276 I've never seen him so upset. Is there room for him? 458 00:16:56,276 --> 00:16:57,973 Are you kidding? He was the first one 459 00:16:57,973 --> 00:17:00,280 to call Jacob "Squidward." Consider Joshua re-enrolled. 460 00:17:00,280 --> 00:17:03,022 He's going to be so happy to be back at Abbott. 461 00:17:04,980 --> 00:17:06,329 Legendary Charter-- 462 00:17:06,329 --> 00:17:07,548 if anyone's going to take advantage 463 00:17:07,548 --> 00:17:09,071 of this school district, it's me. 464 00:17:09,071 --> 00:17:10,333 Now, you two need to get on board. 465 00:17:10,333 --> 00:17:11,900 Who do we need to fight first? 466 00:17:11,900 --> 00:17:15,208 Well, I am not sure about the journey there, 467 00:17:15,208 --> 00:17:18,080 but amen to the destination. 468 00:17:18,080 --> 00:17:20,343 Welcome to the team. 469 00:17:20,343 --> 00:17:22,476 I'll take the ribs. Thank you. 470 00:17:24,434 --> 00:17:25,783 What's up, Janine? 471 00:17:25,783 --> 00:17:28,221 And Gregory? You a Bone Bro, too? 472 00:17:28,221 --> 00:17:30,136 Hey, Maurice. We were hoping that we could talk. 473 00:17:30,136 --> 00:17:31,180 Yeah. 474 00:17:31,180 --> 00:17:33,095 Why so macabre, bro? 475 00:17:33,095 --> 00:17:34,923 We got jalapeño poppers on deck. 476 00:17:34,923 --> 00:17:38,927 Look, you know how much I value our friendship. 477 00:17:38,927 --> 00:17:41,408 I don't think I've ever heard you say that, but sure. 478 00:17:41,408 --> 00:17:44,585 And you know how much I value our, uh... 479 00:17:44,585 --> 00:17:46,065 Situationship. Yes. 480 00:17:46,065 --> 00:17:48,806 And you're really a-- a great guy. It's-- 481 00:17:48,806 --> 00:17:52,332 We got drunk and kisses at the confrontation conference. 482 00:17:52,332 --> 00:17:53,594 We kissed at the teachers' conference, 483 00:17:53,594 --> 00:17:54,595 but it meant nothing. 484 00:17:54,595 --> 00:17:56,205 Yeah. It meant nothing. 485 00:17:56,205 --> 00:17:58,251 Like, yeah, less than nothing, right? 486 00:17:58,251 --> 00:17:59,600 You know, like, what-- what-- what would you say 487 00:17:59,600 --> 00:18:01,384 would be something that's less than nothing? 488 00:18:01,384 --> 00:18:02,385 Negative nothing. 489 00:18:02,385 --> 00:18:04,126 Yep. That. 490 00:18:04,126 --> 00:18:05,606 We are so, so sorry. 491 00:18:05,606 --> 00:18:08,391 Very sorry. 492 00:18:08,391 --> 00:18:10,828 Hey, it's fine, man. Things happen. 493 00:18:10,828 --> 00:18:12,613 You know, I would tell you about the last holiday party 494 00:18:12,613 --> 00:18:15,833 we had at the UPS, but I don't remember it. 495 00:18:15,833 --> 00:18:17,835 I woke up in a box on a porch. 496 00:18:17,835 --> 00:18:19,228 You know, thankfully, my co-workers used 497 00:18:19,228 --> 00:18:21,404 packing peanuts, so it went smooth. 498 00:18:21,404 --> 00:18:24,364 Well, you know, we never meant to hurt you. 499 00:18:24,364 --> 00:18:25,669 Nah, we're good. 500 00:18:25,669 --> 00:18:27,889 It's all water under Adele's bridge. 501 00:18:30,370 --> 00:18:31,849 You're taking this very well. 502 00:18:31,849 --> 00:18:33,329 Yeah, I'm a chill guy. 503 00:18:33,329 --> 00:18:35,070 I mean, if you say it meant nothing, 504 00:18:35,070 --> 00:18:36,202 there's no reason that we can't continue to date. 505 00:18:36,202 --> 00:18:38,639 We're good. 506 00:18:38,639 --> 00:18:41,250 I was thinking that maybe we aren't 507 00:18:41,250 --> 00:18:44,558 the best fit for each other. 508 00:18:44,558 --> 00:18:46,255 Wait, wait, wait. 509 00:18:46,255 --> 00:18:48,692 You just wanted to break up with me in front of Gregory? 510 00:18:48,692 --> 00:18:51,304 That is what it looks like, but no. 511 00:18:51,304 --> 00:18:52,566 That was not our intention. 512 00:18:52,566 --> 00:18:54,307 Oh, y'all are sick. 513 00:18:56,309 --> 00:19:01,052 Look, man, you can have my baby, but not my baby backs. 514 00:19:01,052 --> 00:19:02,663 Huh? I'm staying. 515 00:19:02,663 --> 00:19:04,230 Please leave. 516 00:19:04,230 --> 00:19:06,145 That's fair. 517 00:19:08,408 --> 00:19:10,497 And I did enjoy our time--Can I get some more ranch? 518 00:19:12,847 --> 00:19:15,371 Okay, thank you all for coming. 519 00:19:15,371 --> 00:19:17,678 I just want to give a special shout-out to Mural Arts. 520 00:19:17,678 --> 00:19:19,462 Thank you for coming back and helping us 521 00:19:19,462 --> 00:19:22,117 with this very important work on such late notice. 522 00:19:22,117 --> 00:19:24,641 Well, one of your teachers made a strong argument 523 00:19:24,641 --> 00:19:26,948 that we return. 524 00:19:26,948 --> 00:19:29,733 I sat down with my class, and after a lengthy discussion, 525 00:19:29,733 --> 00:19:33,694 they arrived at an idea that they really believe in. 526 00:19:33,694 --> 00:19:35,086 So, without further ado... 527 00:19:36,305 --> 00:19:37,263 Let's go! 528 00:19:37,263 --> 00:19:39,178 [ All cheering ] 529 00:19:39,178 --> 00:19:41,223 Well, I guess this Silly Sock brigade 530 00:19:41,223 --> 00:19:43,312 is this generation's "Rug Vermin." 531 00:19:43,312 --> 00:19:45,619 "Rugrats," and, um, wow. 532 00:19:45,619 --> 00:19:47,447 This is gonna be here forever. 533 00:19:47,447 --> 00:19:49,231 I have never been happier to be on the first floor. 534 00:19:49,231 --> 00:19:50,493 I know. [ Laughs ] 535 00:19:50,493 --> 00:19:52,843 So, I guess you just totally gave in, huh? 536 00:19:52,843 --> 00:19:54,280 Actually, if you take a closer look 537 00:19:54,280 --> 00:19:55,846 at the socks' social fabric... 538 00:19:55,846 --> 00:19:58,327 Yeah, move. ...it is a mosaic, 539 00:19:58,327 --> 00:20:01,852 and each of the kids got their own tile. 540 00:20:01,852 --> 00:20:03,463 Oh. Whose is this one? 541 00:20:03,463 --> 00:20:05,421 This is me as a doctor, which is what I want to be 542 00:20:05,421 --> 00:20:06,379 when I grow up. 543 00:20:06,379 --> 00:20:07,945 Aww. 544 00:20:07,945 --> 00:20:10,339 And this is me as the first 545 00:20:10,339 --> 00:20:11,601 Black female president astronaut. 546 00:20:11,601 --> 00:20:13,386 Barbara: Ah. 547 00:20:13,386 --> 00:20:16,127 This is me in my favorite class-- 548 00:20:16,127 --> 00:20:17,303 Mr. C's class. 549 00:20:17,303 --> 00:20:19,000 I'm gonna be a teacher. 550 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:21,263 Wait. So you're trying to grow up to be broke? 551 00:20:21,263 --> 00:20:22,960 [ Laughter ] Hey, Josh. 552 00:20:22,960 --> 00:20:25,789 Um, I know you weren't here to help paint the mural, 553 00:20:25,789 --> 00:20:29,924 but I think we've got some space for you over there. 554 00:20:29,924 --> 00:20:31,752 Thank you, Mr. C. 555 00:20:31,752 --> 00:20:33,536 Nice job, man. I'm impressed. 556 00:20:33,536 --> 00:20:34,755 I was looking for a new paint color 557 00:20:34,755 --> 00:20:36,757 for my bathroom downstairs. 558 00:20:36,757 --> 00:20:38,193 Wait, your bathroom where? 559 00:20:38,193 --> 00:20:39,716 Shut up, Janine. 560 00:20:39,716 --> 00:20:41,109 I'm Jacob. 561 00:20:42,632 --> 00:20:45,418 That's true. My favorite day of the week is Wednesday. 562 00:20:45,418 --> 00:20:47,463 - I didn't know that. - Yeah. 563 00:20:47,463 --> 00:20:48,508 What are y'all doing? 564 00:20:48,508 --> 00:20:50,379 Oh, we're taking a personality quiz 565 00:20:50,379 --> 00:20:52,163 to see which Silly Sock we are. 566 00:20:52,163 --> 00:20:53,817 Mm. Except me. 567 00:20:53,817 --> 00:20:56,342 I'm not giving info to some bankrupt hippie data farm. 568 00:20:56,342 --> 00:20:57,995 Too late. I already did it for you. 569 00:20:57,995 --> 00:21:00,998 What can I say? I'm a stereotypical Nene Sock. 570 00:21:00,998 --> 00:21:03,436 - You are Miss Ing Sock. - Mm-hmm. 571 00:21:03,436 --> 00:21:04,741 I knew it. 572 00:21:04,741 --> 00:21:09,180 And I am the glamorous, yet substantive Toeprah. 573 00:21:09,180 --> 00:21:11,182 You want to get in on this, Gregory? 574 00:21:11,182 --> 00:21:12,401 Yeah, I'm gonna pass. 575 00:21:12,401 --> 00:21:13,794 I took it for you. 576 00:21:13,794 --> 00:21:15,230 I don't really care what kind of sock I am. 577 00:21:15,230 --> 00:21:16,840 - You are a Toeseph. - That's ridiculous! 578 00:21:16,840 --> 00:21:18,233 I'm a textbook Toesha. 579 00:21:18,233 --> 00:21:20,191 [ Laughs ] Toeseph says exactly that 580 00:21:20,191 --> 00:21:21,584 in episode 86. 581 00:21:21,584 --> 00:21:23,194 [ All laugh except Gregory ] 582 00:21:23,194 --> 00:21:24,326 That's so Toeseph.