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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:08,842 --> 00:00:10,051 Look at him. 2 00:00:11,176 --> 00:00:13,596 Look at that smug look on his smug face. 3 00:00:13,679 --> 00:00:16,224 He thinks the presidency is his birthright, 4 00:00:16,306 --> 00:00:18,309 like he's the heir to the throne. 5 00:00:18,393 --> 00:00:20,853 I don't care who your mother is. 6 00:00:20,937 --> 00:00:23,647 You just want to ruin my chances of getting into Harvard, don't you? 7 00:00:24,231 --> 00:00:25,710 Like when you brought in the governor 8 00:00:25,734 --> 00:00:28,361 to upstage my kindergarten graduation speech. 9 00:00:28,945 --> 00:00:31,905 But I'm not gonna let you get in my way, not this time. 10 00:00:33,825 --> 00:00:35,493 God, do I detest you. 11 00:00:36,243 --> 00:00:39,621 I loathe you, Bennett Russell. I despise you, Bennett Russell. 12 00:00:39,706 --> 00:00:41,585 - I abhor you... - Isn't that right, Lona? 13 00:00:42,167 --> 00:00:43,000 I'm sorry? 14 00:00:43,084 --> 00:00:46,420 Isn't your president usually decided by a vote? 15 00:00:46,503 --> 00:00:49,591 Yes, but since we have an even number of members, we cannot have a vote. 16 00:00:49,673 --> 00:00:51,843 - Well, how many members do you have? - Two. 17 00:00:52,426 --> 00:00:54,637 - Uh, she and I. - Her and I. 18 00:00:54,720 --> 00:00:57,598 - Her and myself. - Him and me, myself and I. We, two! 19 00:00:57,682 --> 00:00:58,826 - I got it. - He gets it. 20 00:00:58,850 --> 00:01:00,493 Therefore, seniority should take precedent. 21 00:01:00,518 --> 00:01:03,563 - I'm a month older than she is. - No, seniority, not age. 22 00:01:03,646 --> 00:01:06,082 I've participated and placed in more total events than he has, 23 00:01:06,106 --> 00:01:07,025 including the state tournament. 24 00:01:07,108 --> 00:01:09,569 I've also raised more money than she has for our program, 25 00:01:09,652 --> 00:01:11,737 and for our school and for that lovely building... 26 00:01:11,820 --> 00:01:14,340 You don't get to buy your way to the top with your mother's Rolodex. 27 00:01:14,364 --> 00:01:17,451 Isn't this ultimately Mr. Johnson's responsibility? 28 00:01:17,534 --> 00:01:18,534 Absolutely. 29 00:01:18,578 --> 00:01:21,664 But he said that if he made the decision, it would cause tension in our club. 30 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:24,209 - Principal Nelson, this is our... - Co-presidents! 31 00:01:24,292 --> 00:01:25,292 Co what? 32 00:01:25,793 --> 00:01:27,587 Co-presidents! 33 00:01:27,670 --> 00:01:29,463 Therefore, unlike years past, 34 00:01:29,546 --> 00:01:31,716 the two of you will finally learn how to work together. 35 00:01:31,799 --> 00:01:34,843 No! Co-presidents goes against the purpose of even having a president. 36 00:01:34,927 --> 00:01:35,969 Fine. No president. 37 00:01:36,054 --> 00:01:37,054 No president? 38 00:01:37,096 --> 00:01:40,474 No president, co-president, I don't give a damn. 39 00:01:40,557 --> 00:01:43,394 A year from now, I'm gonna be in the south of France, 40 00:01:43,478 --> 00:01:48,274 sipping something strong, sweet and expensive, capiche? 41 00:01:48,358 --> 00:01:49,234 No capiche. 42 00:01:49,317 --> 00:01:51,985 Lona, I don't have the energy, I don't have the time. 43 00:01:52,069 --> 00:01:53,923 Frankly, I've already forgotten what club you're here... 44 00:01:53,947 --> 00:01:55,281 - Debate! - Debate! 45 00:01:55,365 --> 00:01:57,158 Go. Out. Scram. 46 00:01:57,241 --> 00:01:58,242 Shoo! 47 00:01:58,325 --> 00:01:59,493 Go talk to Kathy. 48 00:03:41,429 --> 00:03:43,699 Principal Nelson knows how much we hate each other. 49 00:03:43,723 --> 00:03:46,367 - What is he trying to accomplish? - Maybe it'll teach you a lesson. 50 00:03:46,391 --> 00:03:47,435 What lesson? 51 00:03:48,144 --> 00:03:50,938 I don't know. Just sounded like the kind of thing I should say. 52 00:03:51,021 --> 00:03:54,651 Kathy, this is a vehement hatred. There's nothing that we agree on. 53 00:03:54,734 --> 00:03:57,110 - You both don't like the arrangement. - Besides that. 54 00:03:57,194 --> 00:03:59,405 - And you both hate each other... - You're not helping. 55 00:03:59,489 --> 00:04:02,199 You are now one of the presidents. 56 00:04:02,282 --> 00:04:04,618 Put that in your little Harvard application and move on. 57 00:04:04,701 --> 00:04:07,205 - To what? - To whatever your heart desires. 58 00:04:07,288 --> 00:04:10,290 Kathy, my heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood through my body, 59 00:04:10,375 --> 00:04:12,645 and, although romanticized, has no bearing on my love life 60 00:04:12,669 --> 00:04:14,628 - or my moral decision-making. - All right. 61 00:04:14,711 --> 00:04:16,505 Let me rephrase. 62 00:04:16,588 --> 00:04:18,507 You ask anybody to Homecoming yet? 63 00:04:19,509 --> 00:04:20,343 No. 64 00:04:20,425 --> 00:04:22,302 I'm not a social person. 65 00:04:22,387 --> 00:04:26,266 So what? You think I waited around for some guy to ask me out? 66 00:04:26,348 --> 00:04:28,976 No, sir. I got things done on my own terms. 67 00:04:29,060 --> 00:04:30,769 And look at me, I did great. 68 00:04:32,187 --> 00:04:33,021 Sorry. 69 00:04:33,105 --> 00:04:36,233 My greatest skill is arguing with people. That's not date material. 70 00:04:36,317 --> 00:04:39,194 If you show up at that dance wearing a tux, 71 00:04:39,278 --> 00:04:43,615 you're gonna be approached by more ladies than that guy on that sexist TV show, 72 00:04:43,699 --> 00:04:44,884 I can never remember the name. 73 00:04:44,908 --> 00:04:46,911 What's it called, the one with the bachelor? 74 00:04:46,995 --> 00:04:48,913 - The Bachelor. - That's the one. 75 00:04:48,997 --> 00:04:51,081 I mean, but why have a relationship in high school? 76 00:04:51,165 --> 00:04:53,935 You wind up at different colleges, and then it was all a waste of time. 77 00:04:53,959 --> 00:04:56,920 Why do you guys take Calculus when you're not gonna become engineers? 78 00:04:57,004 --> 00:04:58,880 Because Calculus teaches you to... 79 00:05:01,968 --> 00:05:03,569 Whatever it teaches you, it doesn't matter. 80 00:05:03,593 --> 00:05:04,721 It gives you tools, right? 81 00:05:04,803 --> 00:05:07,432 So your argument is that I'll become a better kisser? 82 00:05:07,514 --> 00:05:09,600 No! My argument... 83 00:05:09,684 --> 00:05:12,103 Well, yes. Wait, yes! 84 00:05:12,687 --> 00:05:15,605 I was gonna talk about lasting relationships, but kissing is better. 85 00:05:15,689 --> 00:05:18,692 Forget Yale. Focus on becoming a better kisser. 86 00:05:18,776 --> 00:05:21,737 - Are you writing this down? - You want me to write it? 87 00:05:21,821 --> 00:05:23,238 The world needs good men 88 00:05:23,322 --> 00:05:24,824 who know how to kiss. 89 00:05:24,906 --> 00:05:26,658 I'm dead serious. Are you writing this down? 90 00:05:26,742 --> 00:05:27,845 - No! - Well, you should, 91 00:05:27,869 --> 00:05:29,762 because Research Connection is the gold standard! 92 00:05:29,786 --> 00:05:31,906 You can't even do a date-specific search on that site, 93 00:05:31,956 --> 00:05:34,018 - and it's a hundred dollars more... - It's $50 more. 94 00:05:34,042 --> 00:05:36,668 Yeah, easy for you to say when you wipe your ass with $50 bills. 95 00:05:36,752 --> 00:05:39,355 But for those of us who don't have the opportunity to have that luxury... 96 00:05:39,379 --> 00:05:40,379 Stop! 97 00:05:41,548 --> 00:05:43,175 Not my tempo. 98 00:05:45,386 --> 00:05:47,637 "Not my tempo." Come on, from Whiplash. 99 00:05:47,721 --> 00:05:51,141 Really? Nobody saw it? JK Simmons. He won an Academy Award. 100 00:05:51,225 --> 00:05:52,685 Mr. Johnson, as I was saying... 101 00:05:52,769 --> 00:05:54,495 The extra 50 bucks is within our budget, Lona. 102 00:05:54,519 --> 00:05:56,665 And furthermore, there's no reason you should ever mention 103 00:05:56,689 --> 00:06:00,151 your fellow student's estimated wealth and whether they can or cannot afford 104 00:06:00,233 --> 00:06:02,737 to wipe their butts with any type of currency. 105 00:06:02,819 --> 00:06:04,488 Mr. Johnson, it's a terrible site. 106 00:06:04,572 --> 00:06:07,134 We only get to buy a subscription to one research database per year, 107 00:06:07,158 --> 00:06:09,201 and it should be East Law. It's ranked number one. 108 00:06:09,285 --> 00:06:11,745 - By you and your mom? - By U.S. News Report. 109 00:06:11,829 --> 00:06:13,509 And besides, we have to conserve our funds, 110 00:06:13,581 --> 00:06:15,975 so that Taylor and Tucker have the resources they need to learn. 111 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:16,834 Who? 112 00:06:16,918 --> 00:06:19,586 Taylor and Tanner joined our club this afternoon. 113 00:06:20,588 --> 00:06:22,798 And they deserve to have an opinion. 114 00:06:22,882 --> 00:06:25,802 Democracy is democracy. It doesn't matter if they're uneducated. 115 00:06:25,884 --> 00:06:27,696 - New. She means new. - Same difference. 116 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:28,637 She means new. 117 00:06:28,721 --> 00:06:30,973 We don't even know what a research database is. 118 00:06:31,057 --> 00:06:32,557 You both are going to do great. 119 00:06:32,641 --> 00:06:35,120 Now, first of all, this team needed some new faces, 120 00:06:35,144 --> 00:06:36,896 and apparently a new attitude. 121 00:06:36,978 --> 00:06:39,356 Second of all, if we're gonna get anywhere this year, 122 00:06:39,439 --> 00:06:42,317 you two have gotta agree on something, anything, 123 00:06:42,401 --> 00:06:44,778 or I swear I'm gonna make the twins co-presidents. 124 00:06:46,572 --> 00:06:50,576 Bennett said he raised money? Am I to assume he went door to door? 125 00:06:50,659 --> 00:06:54,204 'Cause his mother's an ATM with lipstick who releases 50s every time she farts. 126 00:06:54,288 --> 00:06:56,081 She's a very popular senator. 127 00:06:56,165 --> 00:06:57,582 Please. 128 00:06:58,167 --> 00:07:00,336 Julia's a state senator. 129 00:07:00,502 --> 00:07:03,172 And to me, she's still the teenage robot who lived in the library. 130 00:07:03,255 --> 00:07:04,507 Hey! I live in the library. 131 00:07:04,589 --> 00:07:06,800 - Yeah, you're different. - Different how? 132 00:07:07,468 --> 00:07:08,593 You're just different. 133 00:07:09,177 --> 00:07:11,471 Listen, tomorrow you're gonna win another trophy 134 00:07:11,555 --> 00:07:13,975 and the Harvard application isn't due for another week... 135 00:07:14,057 --> 00:07:15,057 Four days. 136 00:07:16,185 --> 00:07:17,519 Shit! Four days? 137 00:07:19,021 --> 00:07:20,439 Okay, well, did you write it in? 138 00:07:20,523 --> 00:07:23,067 Yes. Lona Skinner, co-president... 139 00:07:23,151 --> 00:07:25,235 ...of the Hemlock Prep Academy Debate Club. 140 00:07:25,319 --> 00:07:27,572 You should be proud of that. 141 00:07:27,654 --> 00:07:28,488 What? 142 00:07:28,572 --> 00:07:33,326 You earned it, and you are qualified, and you are my son. 143 00:07:37,038 --> 00:07:38,415 One second, baby. 144 00:07:38,499 --> 00:07:39,499 Julia Russell. 145 00:07:40,959 --> 00:07:45,755 Listen, I was in D.C. last week. I'm going to D.C. next week, 146 00:07:45,840 --> 00:07:51,137 so you tell those wrinkled old bags that I am not coming to D.C. this week, 147 00:07:51,220 --> 00:07:54,764 and if they lose their shit I will buy each of them a diaper. 148 00:08:00,228 --> 00:08:04,524 As a first-generation college student, I know the importance of higher education, 149 00:08:04,608 --> 00:08:08,278 which is why I started this foundation that hands out scholarships. 150 00:08:09,488 --> 00:08:10,781 I'm hanging up on you now. 151 00:08:10,865 --> 00:08:11,908 Sorry, baby. 152 00:08:11,990 --> 00:08:14,451 No, it's just that being co-presidents is ridiculous, 153 00:08:14,535 --> 00:08:16,454 - because Lona is impossible to work with. - Oh! 154 00:08:16,536 --> 00:08:18,372 Forget about her and her mother. 155 00:08:18,456 --> 00:08:22,084 You just need to focus on that good-looking dude in the mirror 156 00:08:22,168 --> 00:08:24,629 that's getting into Yale. Am I right? 157 00:08:24,711 --> 00:08:28,257 Right? Next month, you'll qualify for the state tournament 158 00:08:28,341 --> 00:08:31,511 and Harvard will give you a full ride, just like Hemlock did. 159 00:08:31,593 --> 00:08:32,886 Because we're poor. 160 00:08:33,678 --> 00:08:36,515 No. Because you're smart. 161 00:08:37,099 --> 00:08:39,018 And you're a hard worker. 162 00:08:39,100 --> 00:08:41,229 And you're a kick-ass debater. 163 00:08:43,105 --> 00:08:44,899 And because we're poor. 164 00:08:44,981 --> 00:08:47,109 I'm just glad it'll all be over soon. 165 00:08:47,192 --> 00:08:49,986 I'll be at Harvard and Bennett will be at Yale, and that will be that. 166 00:08:51,113 --> 00:08:52,114 You're right. 167 00:09:21,394 --> 00:09:22,394 Good luck today, sweetie. 168 00:09:22,937 --> 00:09:25,438 Oh, my God. It's not about luck, Mom. We've been through this. 169 00:09:25,523 --> 00:09:27,543 This isn't a sport, where the ball drifts in and out of play 170 00:09:27,567 --> 00:09:28,585 depending upon the weather. 171 00:09:28,609 --> 00:09:32,028 This is a skilled event based on research, memorization and execution, 172 00:09:32,113 --> 00:09:33,739 where I am in charge of my own destiny. 173 00:09:33,822 --> 00:09:36,116 - It's not about luck. - Obviously. 174 00:09:36,908 --> 00:09:39,870 I'm gonna go jump in the coffee and make some shower. 175 00:09:42,081 --> 00:09:44,600 Ladies and gentlemen, debaters and guests 176 00:09:44,625 --> 00:09:47,086 welcome to the 51st Montague Classic. 177 00:09:47,168 --> 00:09:49,672 The first round will be starting in approximately ten minutes. 178 00:09:49,754 --> 00:09:51,423 - Amy! - Senator. 179 00:09:51,506 --> 00:09:53,426 Senator? Please! Come on. 180 00:09:53,509 --> 00:09:55,927 You know it's Julia. How are you? 181 00:09:56,011 --> 00:09:57,221 I'm really well. 182 00:09:57,304 --> 00:09:59,181 My daughter is the co-president 183 00:09:59,264 --> 00:10:01,267 of the Hemlock Prep Academy Debate Club, so... 184 00:10:01,350 --> 00:10:03,894 How silly was that? Co-presidents? 185 00:10:03,977 --> 00:10:06,355 Well, I'm just glad it all worked out in the end. 186 00:10:06,438 --> 00:10:09,066 Actually, I don't think it worked out. I think Lona deserved it. 187 00:10:10,192 --> 00:10:12,528 And that's what makes you such a great mom. 188 00:10:12,611 --> 00:10:14,423 We should all feel that way about our kids, right? 189 00:10:14,447 --> 00:10:16,615 No, I think the fact that she's the school's 190 00:10:16,698 --> 00:10:19,869 only three-time state qualifier makes her the best choice. 191 00:10:19,951 --> 00:10:23,496 Well, sometimes we just gotta let the system work, don't we? 192 00:10:24,581 --> 00:10:28,085 It's good to see you, uh, Amy. Good luck to your daughter. 193 00:10:30,171 --> 00:10:31,463 It's not about luck, Julia. 194 00:10:46,019 --> 00:10:48,063 Hello, I'm Bennett. 195 00:10:48,147 --> 00:10:50,524 - Hey, nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you. 196 00:11:15,716 --> 00:11:17,259 All right, it's time. My name is Zach. 197 00:11:17,342 --> 00:11:18,986 I'm gonna be your judge for today's debate. 198 00:11:19,010 --> 00:11:20,513 As previously assigned, 199 00:11:20,596 --> 00:11:22,764 Hemlock Prep is gonna be arguing for the affirmative 200 00:11:22,847 --> 00:11:24,475 and Western for the negative. 201 00:11:24,557 --> 00:11:25,975 - Any questions? - How's Princeton? 202 00:11:26,559 --> 00:11:28,520 It's going great. Thanks, Lona. 203 00:11:28,604 --> 00:11:29,437 How are you? 204 00:11:29,522 --> 00:11:31,941 I'm just glad you're judging and not sitting over there. 205 00:11:32,024 --> 00:11:34,317 All right, you're up. 206 00:11:34,402 --> 00:11:35,903 Is anyone not ready? 207 00:11:35,985 --> 00:11:38,865 I affirm the costs of a college education are outweighed by the benefits. 208 00:11:51,210 --> 00:11:55,297 As of 2011, student loan debt and credit card debt topped one trillion dollars... 209 00:12:01,386 --> 00:12:04,306 In the evidence previously mentioned, the numbers suggest that we... 210 00:12:08,894 --> 00:12:10,604 That is why you must vote aff. 211 00:12:12,815 --> 00:12:14,274 Is anyone not ready? 212 00:12:15,650 --> 00:12:18,370 I negate that the costs of a college education outweigh the benefits. 213 00:12:27,328 --> 00:12:28,639 ...has effectively become the threshold 214 00:12:28,663 --> 00:12:30,063 for middle class and family income. 215 00:12:30,124 --> 00:12:33,126 In 1970 almost 60% of high school graduates, um, 216 00:12:33,210 --> 00:12:35,169 were in middle school but that number plummeted... 217 00:12:37,630 --> 00:12:38,966 That's why you must vote neg. 218 00:12:39,549 --> 00:12:41,350 I'm voting with the affirmative, Hemlock Prep. 219 00:12:46,514 --> 00:12:47,515 Is anyone not ready? 220 00:12:49,143 --> 00:12:52,270 I negate the costs of a college education outweigh the benefits. 221 00:12:56,524 --> 00:12:59,171 One: during times of economic depression college educations are vital. 222 00:12:59,195 --> 00:13:00,835 Given the uncertain nature of the economy 223 00:13:00,863 --> 00:13:03,062 a college education can function as an insurance policy. 224 00:13:03,407 --> 00:13:05,009 First, the demand for college degrees is rising. 225 00:13:05,033 --> 00:13:07,234 Getting a college education is more important than ever. 226 00:13:08,037 --> 00:13:09,931 ...significant amount of gains associated with higher lifetime earnings. 227 00:13:09,955 --> 00:13:13,034 If people have more money in their pockets they're able to spend that money... 228 00:13:15,503 --> 00:13:17,688 The labor report we provided predicts job openings will soon increase 229 00:13:17,712 --> 00:13:19,840 as the Baby Boomer generation continues to retire. 230 00:13:19,923 --> 00:13:21,692 Therefore, we should encourage college graduation 231 00:13:21,716 --> 00:13:23,235 to ensure people have enough disposable income 232 00:13:23,259 --> 00:13:24,778 to contribute to national and global economies. 233 00:13:24,802 --> 00:13:26,530 A college education remains the best option... 234 00:13:26,554 --> 00:13:27,948 And that is why you must vote neg. 235 00:13:29,475 --> 00:13:32,269 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the awards ceremony 236 00:13:32,352 --> 00:13:34,562 of the 51st Annual Classic. 237 00:13:34,647 --> 00:13:37,774 These are some of the biggest statuettes I've ever seen. 238 00:13:38,859 --> 00:13:40,193 And we did that on purpose. 239 00:13:40,277 --> 00:13:42,403 Okay, I have a stupid question. 240 00:13:42,488 --> 00:13:44,782 - There are no stupid questions. - Just stupid people. 241 00:13:44,865 --> 00:13:47,493 Uninformed. She means uninformed. What's your question? 242 00:13:47,576 --> 00:13:48,970 Why do you talk so fast when you debate? 243 00:13:48,994 --> 00:13:51,806 A few years back, they changed the rules so we only have eight minutes per round. 244 00:13:51,830 --> 00:13:54,225 And then everyone started speaking faster to get more points. 245 00:13:54,250 --> 00:13:55,167 The more arguments you make, 246 00:13:55,250 --> 00:13:57,331 the more arguments your opponents have to respond to. 247 00:13:57,378 --> 00:13:58,855 But you can't understand what you're saying. 248 00:13:58,879 --> 00:13:59,879 - You can't. - You can? 249 00:13:59,963 --> 00:14:00,964 Nobody can. 250 00:14:01,005 --> 00:14:03,567 Everyone emails judges and opponents everything right before the debate. 251 00:14:03,591 --> 00:14:04,426 So everyone's reading. 252 00:14:04,509 --> 00:14:06,386 And that's a good tip for all of you. 253 00:14:06,470 --> 00:14:10,182 When you're debating, don't get bored by the sound of your own voice. 254 00:14:10,265 --> 00:14:12,893 Be bored by the other person's voice. 255 00:14:12,976 --> 00:14:13,811 Are you guys done? 256 00:14:13,894 --> 00:14:15,580 Shouldn't there be one more round of debates? 257 00:14:15,604 --> 00:14:17,289 - What about the finals? - That's a great question. 258 00:14:17,313 --> 00:14:19,292 But the last two standing are from the same school. 259 00:14:19,316 --> 00:14:20,626 You can't debate against your own school. 260 00:14:20,650 --> 00:14:22,711 - Stupid rule. - So what happens then? 261 00:14:22,735 --> 00:14:27,115 Co-champions, ladies and gentlemen, from Hemlock Prep Academy, 262 00:14:27,198 --> 00:14:29,326 Lona Skinner and Bennett Russell! 263 00:14:36,875 --> 00:14:38,878 - Lona, congratulations. - Thank you. 264 00:14:40,004 --> 00:14:41,648 - Bennett, congratulations. - Thank you. 265 00:15:21,128 --> 00:15:23,923 Are you sure we filled out the financial part correctly? 266 00:15:24,005 --> 00:15:26,216 Well, you're going to community college if we didn't. 267 00:15:26,299 --> 00:15:27,676 Mom! 268 00:15:27,759 --> 00:15:30,428 It's fine. I took it to an H&R Block guy. 269 00:15:30,511 --> 00:15:33,264 And that guy says you're getting in. 270 00:15:33,349 --> 00:15:34,642 And he went to Brown University, 271 00:15:34,725 --> 00:15:38,604 which I think is also an Ivy League school. 272 00:15:40,605 --> 00:15:41,605 No? 273 00:15:42,691 --> 00:15:45,443 It is. Brown University! Right? 274 00:15:59,792 --> 00:16:02,043 It's good, Lona. It really is. 275 00:16:02,126 --> 00:16:04,797 - I only have one question. - What? 276 00:16:04,879 --> 00:16:06,465 Is it all true? 277 00:16:06,548 --> 00:16:11,135 I mean, in my day if I mowed one lawn, I put down "landscape architect." 278 00:16:11,220 --> 00:16:15,099 I saw one black and white movie, the thing said "cinematic historian." 279 00:16:15,182 --> 00:16:16,892 It's okay. You can tell me. 280 00:16:16,975 --> 00:16:18,059 It's all true. 281 00:16:18,811 --> 00:16:19,852 Right answer. 282 00:16:19,937 --> 00:16:21,187 Is anything missing? 283 00:16:22,523 --> 00:16:23,691 Honestly, yes. 284 00:16:24,399 --> 00:16:25,859 - One thing. - What? 285 00:16:25,942 --> 00:16:26,942 What? 286 00:16:27,820 --> 00:16:29,654 My lucky stamp. 287 00:16:29,738 --> 00:16:33,826 Your application is now guidance counselor-certified 288 00:16:33,908 --> 00:16:36,161 and gets my stamp of approval. 289 00:16:36,245 --> 00:16:37,162 It's a tradition. 290 00:16:37,245 --> 00:16:38,998 What's the success rate of your students? 291 00:16:39,081 --> 00:16:42,500 One hundred percent of my students end up at the institution 292 00:16:42,584 --> 00:16:43,836 where they're meant to be. 293 00:16:43,918 --> 00:16:45,837 Oh, God. 294 00:16:45,921 --> 00:16:47,588 Oh, what are you worried about? 295 00:16:47,673 --> 00:16:50,967 Who did your mom get to write you a letter of recommendation to get into Yale? 296 00:16:51,552 --> 00:16:53,654 - Someone who went to Harvard. - Just someone who went to Harvard. 297 00:16:53,678 --> 00:16:54,554 Barack Obama. 298 00:16:54,638 --> 00:16:56,974 - Barack Obama. - He's a family friend. 299 00:16:57,057 --> 00:16:59,058 Family friend, Barack Obama. 300 00:16:59,143 --> 00:17:00,620 He also used to be President of the United States. 301 00:17:00,644 --> 00:17:02,687 Yeah, I know. I voted for him. 302 00:17:02,770 --> 00:17:04,355 And I went to school with him. 303 00:17:04,440 --> 00:17:05,691 And I dated his brother-in-law. 304 00:17:05,773 --> 00:17:08,443 That's two truths and a lie. You pick the lie. 305 00:17:09,028 --> 00:17:11,488 - So you'll mail it out for me? - Oh, no, no. 306 00:17:11,571 --> 00:17:13,824 You have to take this down to the school mailbox 307 00:17:13,906 --> 00:17:14,741 and mail it yourself. 308 00:17:14,825 --> 00:17:16,410 Because when you're my age, 309 00:17:16,492 --> 00:17:19,997 all your high school memories blend in together. 310 00:17:20,079 --> 00:17:21,999 Except for a very few moments. 311 00:17:22,082 --> 00:17:24,460 And 50 bucks says this is one of them. 312 00:17:34,177 --> 00:17:35,177 Don't worry. 313 00:17:36,387 --> 00:17:38,557 - Take your time. - Of course. 314 00:17:39,141 --> 00:17:41,894 It's just, you know, Harvard. 315 00:17:42,478 --> 00:17:43,895 That's a very good school. 316 00:17:45,146 --> 00:17:46,731 I'm sure you'll be very competitive. 317 00:17:48,150 --> 00:17:49,567 I'm going to Yale. 318 00:17:49,651 --> 00:17:51,987 - Oh, that's a good one, too. - Thank you. 319 00:18:11,923 --> 00:18:12,923 Thank you. 320 00:18:13,383 --> 00:18:14,383 All right. 321 00:18:39,535 --> 00:18:40,535 What are you doing? 322 00:18:41,161 --> 00:18:43,955 - What does it look like? - Yeah, but you need to be getting ready. 323 00:18:44,038 --> 00:18:45,767 I have plenty of time. This is more important. 324 00:18:45,790 --> 00:18:48,585 I have the regional qualifier for the state tournament tomorrow. 325 00:18:48,669 --> 00:18:52,256 It's your senior year. One dance will not kill you. 326 00:18:52,338 --> 00:18:53,757 It might. 327 00:18:53,840 --> 00:18:55,925 It's Homecoming. You're going. 328 00:18:56,509 --> 00:18:59,304 - You're meeting up at a friend's house? - Yes, I have friends, Mom. 329 00:18:59,387 --> 00:19:00,508 Then you'll all go together? 330 00:19:01,056 --> 00:19:03,724 Mom, you won, okay? I'm going to Homecoming. 331 00:19:03,808 --> 00:19:05,519 You don't have to know every detail. 332 00:19:07,520 --> 00:19:10,648 - Pick one. I'll return the rest. - No, those are not my style. 333 00:19:11,357 --> 00:19:12,442 And what is your style? 334 00:19:12,526 --> 00:19:13,818 What's wrong with this? 335 00:19:15,069 --> 00:19:17,405 You're not going to homecoming dressed like an accountant. 336 00:19:17,489 --> 00:19:19,575 I thought you said I was pulling off Diane Keaton. 337 00:19:20,616 --> 00:19:21,616 Did I? 338 00:19:22,411 --> 00:19:25,413 Sweetie, you're a teenager. 339 00:19:25,497 --> 00:19:28,541 Would it kill you to dress like Taylor Swift for one night? 340 00:19:29,417 --> 00:19:33,087 Here. Try this on. If it fits, it's yours. 341 00:19:33,672 --> 00:19:35,590 Please? 342 00:19:46,809 --> 00:19:48,228 Sweet Jesus. 343 00:19:49,313 --> 00:19:51,022 You don't think it's too revealing? 344 00:19:51,105 --> 00:19:52,566 You gotta give 'em a little taste. 345 00:19:52,648 --> 00:19:53,648 Mom! 346 00:19:54,108 --> 00:19:55,027 You look beautiful. 347 00:19:55,109 --> 00:19:57,069 You look elegant. 348 00:19:57,153 --> 00:19:58,153 Is that better? 349 00:19:59,198 --> 00:20:02,659 It's expensive and the money should be going to my college fund... 350 00:20:02,742 --> 00:20:04,286 Going to this. 351 00:20:04,368 --> 00:20:07,038 I would take seven side jobs if I had to. 352 00:20:07,122 --> 00:20:10,416 You've been the cheapest teenage daughter a mother could have. 353 00:20:10,500 --> 00:20:12,711 No jewelry. 354 00:20:12,794 --> 00:20:15,380 No makeup. No pregnancies. 355 00:20:15,463 --> 00:20:17,715 No jail time that I know of. 356 00:20:18,799 --> 00:20:20,719 Honestly, I can't believe you're my kid. 357 00:20:22,095 --> 00:20:23,387 I want this for you. 358 00:20:24,556 --> 00:20:25,891 I want this for me. 359 00:20:28,268 --> 00:20:30,144 You know, this is one of those 360 00:20:30,229 --> 00:20:32,605 mother-daughter special moments, don't you? 361 00:20:32,689 --> 00:20:35,442 What, my inability to breathe? 362 00:20:35,525 --> 00:20:39,195 Well, I think the goal is to get out of the dress as quickly as possible. 363 00:20:39,278 --> 00:20:40,572 I'm kidding. 364 00:21:09,977 --> 00:21:12,395 ? A bird without a swing 365 00:22:28,596 --> 00:22:29,431 Oh! 366 00:22:29,513 --> 00:22:31,682 - Watch where you're... - Sorry. 367 00:22:39,523 --> 00:22:41,108 Uh... Theater Two? 368 00:22:42,359 --> 00:22:43,359 Huh. 369 00:23:36,539 --> 00:23:37,958 Shoot. 370 00:23:49,219 --> 00:23:50,219 Um... 371 00:23:51,846 --> 00:23:54,266 I'm just glad I'm not the only one who still gets dressed up 372 00:23:54,348 --> 00:23:55,474 to go to the movies. 373 00:23:56,768 --> 00:23:58,269 I don't want to talk about it. 374 00:23:59,688 --> 00:24:01,189 Um... 375 00:24:01,272 --> 00:24:02,440 Do you want a ride? 376 00:24:07,528 --> 00:24:08,989 I can walk. 377 00:24:09,071 --> 00:24:10,071 Lona, it's... 378 00:24:10,490 --> 00:24:11,740 It's cold outside. 379 00:24:14,869 --> 00:24:16,913 That's a keen observation. 380 00:24:16,997 --> 00:24:19,249 Well, we got the regional qualifier tomorrow, so... 381 00:24:19,332 --> 00:24:20,332 Is it tomorrow? 382 00:24:20,834 --> 00:24:22,961 God, I better start preparing. Hmm. 383 00:24:33,930 --> 00:24:35,807 You'll take me straight home? 384 00:24:38,977 --> 00:24:43,064 Let me get a number four with a large fry and a vanilla shake. 385 00:24:43,856 --> 00:24:44,691 Do you want something? 386 00:24:44,773 --> 00:24:46,651 You were supposed to take me straight home. 387 00:24:46,734 --> 00:24:48,569 I don't even understand why we're here. 388 00:24:48,653 --> 00:24:51,740 - She'll have a chocolate shake. - I'm not drinking that. 389 00:24:51,823 --> 00:24:53,575 I saw a documentary about places like this 390 00:24:53,657 --> 00:24:55,911 called Fast and Furious: On Your Intestines. 391 00:24:55,993 --> 00:24:58,579 Sure, it goes down easy. But you'll be curled over... 392 00:25:10,424 --> 00:25:12,105 They said it was supposed to rain tonight. 393 00:25:13,970 --> 00:25:14,970 It might. 394 00:25:15,888 --> 00:25:18,182 Why are you even eating here? Hmm? 395 00:25:18,266 --> 00:25:19,934 Is your personal chef on holiday? 396 00:25:20,018 --> 00:25:21,560 He's vacationing in Belize. 397 00:25:23,771 --> 00:25:25,022 I don't have a chef. 398 00:25:25,773 --> 00:25:28,151 Well, you should, because this crap will kill you. 399 00:25:28,234 --> 00:25:31,528 I don't know how anyone could make the conscious decision to eat here. 400 00:25:32,239 --> 00:25:33,615 I'm not drinking it. 401 00:25:35,575 --> 00:25:36,785 Right? Yeah? 402 00:25:36,867 --> 00:25:39,663 This time, dip a fry inside. 403 00:25:40,829 --> 00:25:42,874 That's disgusting. 404 00:25:42,958 --> 00:25:44,750 Everything's better with fries. 405 00:25:44,834 --> 00:25:48,003 I mean, sweet and salty perfection. 406 00:25:48,087 --> 00:25:49,087 Here. 407 00:25:50,173 --> 00:25:51,173 Try it. 408 00:26:06,105 --> 00:26:07,941 No, thank you. 409 00:26:08,023 --> 00:26:09,067 It's just a jacket. 410 00:26:34,592 --> 00:26:35,801 Thanks for the shake. 411 00:26:42,683 --> 00:26:44,352 Don't be late tomorrow. 412 00:26:57,699 --> 00:26:59,742 Hi, Bennett. It's your mother. 413 00:26:59,826 --> 00:27:01,536 I know you're inside, 414 00:27:01,744 --> 00:27:04,622 but I know today is also the day for the qualifiers, 415 00:27:04,705 --> 00:27:06,624 so I wanted to wish you luck 416 00:27:06,708 --> 00:27:09,794 because I know you are going to qualify and be at that state tournament. 417 00:27:09,877 --> 00:27:14,007 I also wanted to let you know that in anticipation of that excitement, 418 00:27:14,089 --> 00:27:17,426 I reserved us two rooms at that hotel, the one with the waterfall. 419 00:27:17,509 --> 00:27:18,635 I can't wait. 420 00:27:18,720 --> 00:27:21,306 Anyway, have a great day, honey. Oh! And before I forget, 421 00:27:21,388 --> 00:27:25,727 I laid on your bed that outfit that I think is just so damn charming. 422 00:27:25,809 --> 00:27:27,770 I'm so excited. I love you! 423 00:27:30,356 --> 00:27:33,942 So do you like arguing the con side or the pro side? 424 00:27:34,027 --> 00:27:37,197 It's called "aff" for affirmative and "neg" for negative. 425 00:27:37,279 --> 00:27:39,199 That's what I meant, aff or neg. 426 00:27:39,281 --> 00:27:42,160 - It doesn't matter. - No, I know, but... 427 00:27:42,242 --> 00:27:44,621 That's why we have the same debate topic all year long, 428 00:27:44,703 --> 00:27:47,289 so that we get to know both sides intimately. 429 00:27:47,374 --> 00:27:50,085 But which one are you hoping that you get to argue? 430 00:27:50,167 --> 00:27:53,380 That sort of thinking is a loser's mentality. 431 00:27:53,462 --> 00:27:57,634 Totally. It was a test. Oh, shit! I left my phone in the car. 432 00:27:57,717 --> 00:27:58,916 - I'll meet you inside. - Okay. 433 00:28:12,773 --> 00:28:15,442 - Oh! Hi, Amy. - Julia. 434 00:28:16,653 --> 00:28:17,778 Baby, I'll see you inside. 435 00:28:21,699 --> 00:28:24,243 Bennett tells me Lona's applied to Harvard. 436 00:28:24,326 --> 00:28:25,161 That's right. 437 00:28:25,244 --> 00:28:27,579 That is incredible. 438 00:28:27,663 --> 00:28:30,503 You gotta dream big, you know. You can't listen to what the critics say. 439 00:28:30,541 --> 00:28:33,044 If you want to do something, you do it. 440 00:28:34,461 --> 00:28:36,147 - Bennett's applying to Yale? - Yeah. 441 00:28:36,172 --> 00:28:38,317 I mean, obviously, I would've been happy if he went anywhere 442 00:28:38,340 --> 00:28:40,009 but he just fell in love with it, so... 443 00:28:41,135 --> 00:28:42,511 Like mother, like son. 444 00:28:42,595 --> 00:28:43,595 Right. 445 00:28:48,393 --> 00:28:50,519 Oh, did you want to get something from your car? 446 00:28:51,855 --> 00:28:52,855 Oh! 447 00:28:53,272 --> 00:28:55,750 I was going to grab something but then we started talking, so... 448 00:28:55,775 --> 00:28:57,652 You can get it and then we can go in together. 449 00:28:57,736 --> 00:28:58,736 No, it's no big deal. 450 00:29:01,029 --> 00:29:03,741 I'm sorry? It's no big deal and you don't need anything, 451 00:29:03,825 --> 00:29:06,286 or it's no big deal and you don't want me to wait? 452 00:29:06,368 --> 00:29:08,888 I would have to look for it and you would just be standing there 453 00:29:08,954 --> 00:29:11,583 and I didn't want it to be awkward, so... 454 00:29:16,128 --> 00:29:17,130 I'll see you inside, Amy. 455 00:29:43,865 --> 00:29:45,032 What was that back there? 456 00:29:45,115 --> 00:29:46,796 Everyone found out their first assignment. 457 00:29:46,867 --> 00:29:48,619 Who they're debating, what time and where. 458 00:29:48,702 --> 00:29:49,953 - Even you two? - Yep. 459 00:29:50,038 --> 00:29:52,790 - Why didn't you look at your phones? - It's a sign of weakness. 460 00:29:52,874 --> 00:29:54,625 So you guys think you're gonna win again? 461 00:29:56,544 --> 00:29:58,462 At a regional qualifier, there's no winner. 462 00:29:58,546 --> 00:30:01,257 The top four contestants will move on to the state tournament. 463 00:30:01,340 --> 00:30:03,318 The costs of a college education are outweighed by the benefits. 464 00:30:03,343 --> 00:30:06,029 A college education is a strong, positive predictor of economic mobility... 465 00:30:06,054 --> 00:30:08,253 Consider why the costs of a college education are way... 466 00:30:10,849 --> 00:30:13,853 People don't learn anything substantial in college... 467 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:18,775 In 1970, almost 60 percent of high school graduates... 468 00:30:20,026 --> 00:30:22,837 The fact that such a high number of students need to be re-taught skills 469 00:30:22,862 --> 00:30:24,589 learned in high school prior to commencing collegiate study 470 00:30:24,614 --> 00:30:27,334 demonstrates people are ending up in college who should not be there. 471 00:30:41,881 --> 00:30:43,549 Is anyone not ready? 472 00:30:43,883 --> 00:30:46,528 I affirm the costs of a college education are outweighed by the benefits. 473 00:30:46,552 --> 00:30:49,180 It's always important to scout potential opponents. 474 00:30:49,263 --> 00:30:50,825 But you don't have any more debates today. 475 00:30:50,848 --> 00:30:52,808 We're scouting opponents for the state tournament. 476 00:30:58,397 --> 00:30:59,857 This is his opening statement 477 00:30:59,941 --> 00:31:02,402 - which is why he's being so... - Cute? 478 00:31:02,484 --> 00:31:05,529 Well, I was gonna say vague, but sure. 479 00:31:05,613 --> 00:31:07,990 We do that here and that is why you must vote aff. 480 00:31:16,875 --> 00:31:18,000 Is anybody not ready? 481 00:31:20,670 --> 00:31:23,964 Whether or not college is worth the price of admissions 482 00:31:24,048 --> 00:31:26,009 is not the debate we should be having today. 483 00:31:27,634 --> 00:31:29,136 Let me tell you a story. 484 00:31:29,721 --> 00:31:33,766 Both of my parents have to work two jobs to provide for my family. 485 00:31:33,849 --> 00:31:36,310 And they don't have the luxury of funding 486 00:31:36,394 --> 00:31:39,480 the test prep courses, essay coaches and tutors 487 00:31:39,564 --> 00:31:42,232 that many of my peers have access to in order to get a leg up... 488 00:31:42,317 --> 00:31:44,545 - Why is she talking so slow? - Shh! 489 00:31:44,568 --> 00:31:46,320 Pay attention. 490 00:31:46,403 --> 00:31:48,364 ...the admissions process is desirable. 491 00:31:48,448 --> 00:31:51,576 Better yet, appropriate, or even necessary, 492 00:31:51,659 --> 00:31:56,163 given the significant social and financial pressures that it places 493 00:31:56,247 --> 00:31:59,208 on individual students and their families, 494 00:31:59,291 --> 00:32:02,753 especially those from low-income households 495 00:32:02,836 --> 00:32:05,148 - like the one I grew up in. - Is debating like this even allowed? 496 00:32:05,173 --> 00:32:08,675 The rules state you're supposed to offer evidence to argue aff or neg. 497 00:32:08,759 --> 00:32:11,971 But the evidence you use is, well, debatable. 498 00:32:12,055 --> 00:32:13,263 I don't get it. 499 00:32:13,347 --> 00:32:16,017 Okay, if I was going to argue water is wet, 500 00:32:16,099 --> 00:32:19,019 my evidence would be scientific data that proves on Planet Earth, 501 00:32:19,103 --> 00:32:23,441 throughout history, time and time again, water has always been proven wet. 502 00:32:23,523 --> 00:32:25,544 - And I would cite my references. - Because those are facts. 503 00:32:25,567 --> 00:32:29,029 And it's way more convincing than if my evidence was water is wet 504 00:32:29,113 --> 00:32:30,365 because I touched it once. 505 00:32:30,448 --> 00:32:31,950 Because you can't touch the evidence. 506 00:32:32,032 --> 00:32:34,786 - No. Because it's anecdotal. - It's what? 507 00:32:35,494 --> 00:32:38,455 It's what Jasmine was doing and what she does every debate. 508 00:32:38,538 --> 00:32:40,875 She talks about her personal experiences, anecdotes. 509 00:32:40,959 --> 00:32:42,335 And she can do that? 510 00:32:42,417 --> 00:32:44,836 Sure, she can do it but it's risky. 511 00:32:44,921 --> 00:32:47,464 Her slow pace keeps her from being able to make as many points. 512 00:32:47,548 --> 00:32:49,484 Therefore, in order for her to win a competition... 513 00:32:49,509 --> 00:32:50,550 Which she never has. 514 00:32:50,634 --> 00:32:52,988 ...Jasmine would have to show that her own personal experiences 515 00:32:53,011 --> 00:32:55,222 are, for some reason, more important than facts. 516 00:32:55,306 --> 00:32:58,851 Always stick to the facts. Jasmine's fighting a losing battle. 517 00:32:58,934 --> 00:33:00,560 Maybe she doesn't care if she wins. 518 00:33:03,397 --> 00:33:05,125 In just a moment, I'll be announcing 519 00:33:05,148 --> 00:33:07,109 the names of our four finalists 520 00:33:07,192 --> 00:33:10,113 who will go on to compete for our state tournament this year. 521 00:33:10,195 --> 00:33:13,074 But first, we have a special guest speaker. 522 00:33:13,156 --> 00:33:14,409 Ladies and gentlemen, 523 00:33:14,491 --> 00:33:19,413 a few words from a debate mom and our state senator, Julia Russell. 524 00:33:25,461 --> 00:33:26,461 Thank you. 525 00:33:26,503 --> 00:33:30,674 I know you've been debating the pros and cons of higher education all day, 526 00:33:30,758 --> 00:33:31,925 and so I will be brief, 527 00:33:32,009 --> 00:33:35,096 since I don't want to steal the spotlight from the kids. 528 00:33:35,179 --> 00:33:37,682 Yet she's literally stealing the spotlight from the kids. 529 00:33:37,765 --> 00:33:41,935 The Yale Alumni Association helped me get my first job practicing law. 530 00:33:42,019 --> 00:33:44,521 And so I started this foundation 531 00:33:44,605 --> 00:33:48,151 so that I might be able to help others with their start. 532 00:33:48,233 --> 00:33:52,238 And today, our donors include Oprah Winfrey... 533 00:33:52,320 --> 00:33:55,950 ...Bono, Mark Zuckerberg. 534 00:33:56,034 --> 00:34:01,329 And everyone who gets involved always says the same thing. 535 00:34:01,413 --> 00:34:03,958 Stop dropping so many names? 536 00:34:04,041 --> 00:34:08,045 They say that their success started with a work ethic 537 00:34:08,128 --> 00:34:10,505 that began when they were your age. 538 00:34:10,590 --> 00:34:12,967 The costs of listening to this woman outweigh the benefits. 539 00:34:13,050 --> 00:34:16,387 - As you become more involved... - Mom, stop it. 540 00:34:16,471 --> 00:34:19,849 Sorry, it seems like there is a distraction somewhere in the audience, 541 00:34:19,931 --> 00:34:22,893 which probably means I'm taking up too much time. 542 00:34:23,769 --> 00:34:26,230 My apologies, Senator. I should've raised my hand. 543 00:34:26,313 --> 00:34:27,190 My God. 544 00:34:27,273 --> 00:34:31,360 I was just curious if you could give us your definition of success. 545 00:34:32,778 --> 00:34:33,778 That's a great question. 546 00:34:33,820 --> 00:34:36,990 But, unfortunately, this is not a Q and A. 547 00:34:37,074 --> 00:34:40,952 It's just the people you just listed are all multi-billionaires. 548 00:34:41,036 --> 00:34:45,625 So are you saying that type of wealth is the best way to measure success? 549 00:34:48,835 --> 00:34:50,295 Full disclosure, everyone, 550 00:34:50,378 --> 00:34:53,257 Amy Skinner and I are old high school friends, 551 00:34:53,340 --> 00:34:57,094 and so we like to jest with one another from time to time. 552 00:34:57,677 --> 00:34:59,097 Isn't that right, Amy? 553 00:34:59,179 --> 00:35:01,139 I'm just asking about success. 554 00:35:01,724 --> 00:35:03,391 Oh! And I have a great idea. 555 00:35:03,476 --> 00:35:05,186 Why don't you come up here 556 00:35:05,268 --> 00:35:08,231 and share with everyone your success story? 557 00:35:08,313 --> 00:35:10,775 I'm sure that these students would love to hear all about it. 558 00:35:10,858 --> 00:35:15,320 I mean, forgive me, I'm not entirely clear on all the details myself, so... 559 00:35:15,403 --> 00:35:19,199 No, thanks. I wouldn't want to steal the spotlight from the kids. 560 00:35:22,536 --> 00:35:24,181 They were the reason we didn't qualify. 561 00:35:25,123 --> 00:35:28,626 After Amy and Julia went at it, the judges stopped the awards ceremony 562 00:35:28,708 --> 00:35:31,838 and took five minutes to talk before they announced the qualifiers. 563 00:35:31,920 --> 00:35:33,088 It's not fair. 564 00:35:33,172 --> 00:35:36,092 Have you ever considered the possibility that sometimes you lose? 565 00:35:36,175 --> 00:35:39,762 The same thing happened in middle school. Twice. 566 00:35:39,846 --> 00:35:41,429 Or sometimes you lose. 567 00:35:41,514 --> 00:35:42,722 Not often. 568 00:35:42,806 --> 00:35:45,101 Mr. Johnson said you have another shot next month. 569 00:35:45,184 --> 00:35:46,768 That's just for teams. 570 00:35:46,853 --> 00:35:48,896 - And? - And I don't have a partner. 571 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:49,980 Go with Lona. 572 00:35:50,606 --> 00:35:52,440 You're high on chocolate right now. 573 00:35:52,525 --> 00:35:55,110 When I come to work high, you'll know it. 574 00:35:55,193 --> 00:35:56,570 Ask Debbie in Accounting. 575 00:35:57,155 --> 00:35:58,197 We'd kill each other. 576 00:35:58,280 --> 00:36:01,074 No. There is no possible way that I'm gonna debate alongside the guy 577 00:36:01,159 --> 00:36:03,679 who in the seventh grade ripped pages out of my biology textbook 578 00:36:03,702 --> 00:36:04,847 so I couldn't do my homework. 579 00:36:04,871 --> 00:36:08,206 It's a fact that he is a dick to everyone every day all the time. 580 00:36:08,291 --> 00:36:10,501 That's a line we don't cross. The dick line. 581 00:36:10,585 --> 00:36:11,751 Don't cross the dick line. 582 00:36:12,795 --> 00:36:15,630 We both should've qualified as individuals. It's not fair. 583 00:36:15,715 --> 00:36:18,092 - Or sometimes you lose. - You know what I mean. 584 00:36:18,175 --> 00:36:20,344 You should've seen how dumb some of those kids were. 585 00:36:20,427 --> 00:36:23,097 I'm sure they're talented. Talented in their own way. 586 00:36:23,181 --> 00:36:25,474 One of them didn't know the capital of New Mexico. 587 00:36:25,557 --> 00:36:26,976 Oh, that's embarrassing. 588 00:36:27,059 --> 00:36:28,768 - Albuquerque. - Santa Fe. 589 00:36:28,853 --> 00:36:29,769 I know. 590 00:36:29,853 --> 00:36:32,440 Listen, you're the two best debaters in the county. 591 00:36:32,523 --> 00:36:35,193 Together, you could qualify for State and that's another thing 592 00:36:35,275 --> 00:36:38,445 you can send off to Harvard, right? 593 00:36:38,528 --> 00:36:41,648 - You're wasting your time. We lost. - Can you let me finish? 594 00:36:41,782 --> 00:36:44,367 - The deadline passed. - But we have the twins' slot. 595 00:36:44,452 --> 00:36:46,054 - What happened to the twins? - They dropped out. 596 00:36:46,077 --> 00:36:47,454 - Of the tournament? - Of the club. 597 00:36:50,833 --> 00:36:51,833 Lona, stop. 598 00:36:53,710 --> 00:36:56,922 I need this for Yale. And you want to get into Harvard. 599 00:36:57,005 --> 00:36:59,634 We already turned in our applications. 600 00:36:59,717 --> 00:37:02,302 Come on, we both know that the admissions office 601 00:37:02,385 --> 00:37:04,472 will take into consideration any honors we receive 602 00:37:04,554 --> 00:37:06,724 while they're making their decisions. 603 00:37:06,806 --> 00:37:08,934 - We wouldn't qualify. - Yes, we would. 604 00:37:09,018 --> 00:37:12,396 - No, you have extremely bad habits. - You disrespect your opponents. 605 00:37:12,480 --> 00:37:14,606 - You disrespect the judges. - You have bad breath. 606 00:37:14,690 --> 00:37:17,108 - You have... Stupid face! - A stupid face. 607 00:37:17,193 --> 00:37:19,778 I think you meant to say you have a stupid face. 608 00:37:19,862 --> 00:37:22,864 No, actually, I meant to say that you're a dick. 609 00:37:24,742 --> 00:37:26,619 Do you... Do you think I want this? 610 00:37:26,702 --> 00:37:28,461 - I certainly don't. - Neither do I. 611 00:37:28,536 --> 00:37:29,681 Out of everyone in this school, 612 00:37:29,704 --> 00:37:31,784 you're literally the last person I want to work with. 613 00:37:31,831 --> 00:37:34,460 - The very, very last. - Thank you. 614 00:37:34,543 --> 00:37:36,670 You're egocentric, you speed through crossfire 615 00:37:36,753 --> 00:37:38,338 and you refuse to flow rounds. 616 00:37:40,340 --> 00:37:41,884 I flow every single one of my rounds. 617 00:37:41,967 --> 00:37:45,096 And for your information, when you speed through crossfire, 618 00:37:45,179 --> 00:37:47,574 you get through more questions and you make the other team nervous. 619 00:37:47,597 --> 00:37:49,516 No, I think you're right, we wouldn't qualify. 620 00:37:49,599 --> 00:37:52,061 - You're just not good enough. - Oh, please. 621 00:37:52,143 --> 00:37:54,414 I could carry us both through qualifiers and state championship. 622 00:37:54,438 --> 00:37:56,416 - You think we'd win? - Yeah, if you got out of my way. 623 00:37:56,440 --> 00:37:57,315 - Prove it. - I will. 624 00:37:57,400 --> 00:38:00,420 So it's agreed. You'll prove me wrong, we'll play as a team, qualify next month, 625 00:38:00,443 --> 00:38:01,612 and win the state tournament. 626 00:38:01,695 --> 00:38:03,530 We'll start studying after school at my place. 627 00:38:10,829 --> 00:38:12,224 I'll give the opening statement. 628 00:38:12,248 --> 00:38:14,583 No, I'm gonna give the opening statement. 629 00:38:14,666 --> 00:38:16,394 Bennett, the round is one of the first five minutes. 630 00:38:16,418 --> 00:38:19,170 You make too many arguments and don't impact any of them. 631 00:38:19,255 --> 00:38:22,007 So we lose the round because of that. In addition to that... 632 00:38:22,090 --> 00:38:23,735 If you did your work for the amount of time 633 00:38:23,759 --> 00:38:25,695 - you spend arguing with me... - I'm already done. 634 00:38:25,719 --> 00:38:27,929 I'm already done. I already finished page two. 635 00:38:28,014 --> 00:38:31,141 - Well, start page three. - There is no page three. 636 00:38:34,686 --> 00:38:36,521 No. No. 637 00:38:36,605 --> 00:38:37,606 - No, no. - Stop. 638 00:38:37,690 --> 00:38:38,523 Excuse me. 639 00:38:38,606 --> 00:38:39,483 - What? - No. 640 00:38:39,567 --> 00:38:42,253 Ask any teacher, they will tell you that when you write something physically, 641 00:38:42,277 --> 00:38:44,715 it sticks to your brain better than when you do it on your computer. 642 00:38:44,739 --> 00:38:47,365 Excuse me. Thank you. 643 00:38:47,449 --> 00:38:49,427 - Condescending tone? - Which the judges do not appreciate. 644 00:38:49,452 --> 00:38:51,911 And besides, it sets the tone for the entire round. 645 00:38:51,996 --> 00:38:55,583 My judges appreciate my tone. I have a very welcoming tone. 646 00:39:15,436 --> 00:39:17,730 Okay, enough, Picasso. I'll make these last changes 647 00:39:17,813 --> 00:39:19,481 - and email them to you. - Or I can do it. 648 00:39:19,565 --> 00:39:21,483 - No, I can do it. - I can easily do it. 649 00:39:21,567 --> 00:39:23,818 Yeah, you can easily do a lot of things, Bennett. 650 00:39:25,780 --> 00:39:27,739 Look, I'll make the changes and see you tomorrow. 651 00:39:29,492 --> 00:39:30,576 We're gonna do great. 652 00:39:40,378 --> 00:39:43,213 I know I've said it a thousand times, but I really am sorry. 653 00:39:43,797 --> 00:39:45,757 - It's fine, Mom. - No, it's not. 654 00:39:45,840 --> 00:39:48,469 I let Julia get under my tits, and then I made it worse. 655 00:39:48,552 --> 00:39:50,887 If I had just kept my hilarious mouth shut, 656 00:39:50,971 --> 00:39:52,610 you would've already qualified for State. 657 00:39:52,639 --> 00:39:54,099 Or maybe I just lost that day. 658 00:39:54,182 --> 00:39:56,936 Are you kidding me? Did you see how stupid some of those kids were? 659 00:39:58,228 --> 00:39:59,228 Talented. 660 00:40:00,356 --> 00:40:01,356 In their own way. 661 00:40:03,442 --> 00:40:06,195 Whoa! Take it easy with that stuff. They won't even recognize you. 662 00:40:07,905 --> 00:40:09,697 Look, I'm just... I'm flustered, okay? 663 00:40:09,782 --> 00:40:11,074 We have no chemistry. 664 00:40:11,157 --> 00:40:14,036 We disagree in strategy, we have opposite routines and I just... 665 00:40:14,119 --> 00:40:15,454 I don't know how it's gonna work! 666 00:40:16,831 --> 00:40:19,351 I just wanted to tell you that I spoke to the debate leadership 667 00:40:19,375 --> 00:40:20,793 on the county and state levels 668 00:40:20,876 --> 00:40:24,588 about Amy's primal impulses and that unfortunate altercation. 669 00:40:24,672 --> 00:40:27,215 And they assured me that I was in the right, of course, 670 00:40:27,298 --> 00:40:29,427 and that you would be judged fairly. 671 00:40:29,510 --> 00:40:31,429 - Whatever. - Well... No. 672 00:40:31,512 --> 00:40:33,764 This is good news, Bennett. 673 00:40:35,474 --> 00:40:37,452 You are going to qualify for the state tournament today 674 00:40:37,476 --> 00:40:40,228 and you are going to win the state tournament. 675 00:40:40,311 --> 00:40:42,731 And you will go to Yale in the fall. 676 00:40:42,815 --> 00:40:44,876 But first, I have to compete in the debate tournament 677 00:40:44,900 --> 00:40:47,235 with a brand new partner whom I've hated my entire life. 678 00:40:47,318 --> 00:40:49,864 We all know who's carrying this team. 679 00:40:50,989 --> 00:40:52,240 Goodbye, Mom. 680 00:41:25,773 --> 00:41:27,067 - Excuse me. - Would you...? 681 00:41:29,737 --> 00:41:32,536 We negate that the cost of college education is outweighed by benefits. 682 00:41:35,784 --> 00:41:38,704 We affirm the costs of a college education are outweighed by the benefits. 683 00:41:42,625 --> 00:41:43,876 That's the right height. 684 00:41:43,958 --> 00:41:45,436 Look at the difference of the height. 685 00:41:45,460 --> 00:41:47,271 ...indicates college graduates are more likely to earn higher salaries 686 00:41:47,295 --> 00:41:49,172 pay more taxes, taxed at a higher rate... 687 00:41:53,385 --> 00:41:54,820 - This is our area. - Get it out of my area. 688 00:41:54,844 --> 00:41:56,429 We're on a team. This is our area. 689 00:41:56,514 --> 00:41:59,393 Without college educations, prospective employees will be ill-equipped... 690 00:42:03,728 --> 00:42:05,105 That's why you must vote neg. 691 00:42:14,197 --> 00:42:15,865 Is anyone not ready? 692 00:42:17,909 --> 00:42:20,579 Our high school is inferior to yours. 693 00:42:23,748 --> 00:42:25,501 We'd bet you money, if we had any. 694 00:42:25,583 --> 00:42:27,503 We have no fancy research databases, 695 00:42:27,585 --> 00:42:29,338 no personal laptop computers. 696 00:42:29,420 --> 00:42:32,882 No debate coaches with national championships on their r�sum�. 697 00:42:32,967 --> 00:42:36,010 No, our debate coach works at Sears on the weekends 698 00:42:36,094 --> 00:42:37,679 because he needs the money. 699 00:42:37,762 --> 00:42:39,974 So the moment that timer starts, 700 00:42:40,056 --> 00:42:42,893 we're already ten steps behind and are forced to play catch-up. 701 00:42:42,976 --> 00:42:44,894 Well, we don't have to worry about them. 702 00:42:44,978 --> 00:42:46,771 What? Why not? 703 00:42:46,855 --> 00:42:48,523 They're good, really good. 704 00:42:48,606 --> 00:42:52,235 This approach rarely wins. Replacing feelings for facts is not debate. 705 00:42:52,318 --> 00:42:53,612 The judges will see through it. 706 00:42:53,695 --> 00:42:55,780 - Have you ever debated against it? - Have you? 707 00:42:55,864 --> 00:42:58,492 Jania Santos. Want to hear her story? 708 00:42:58,576 --> 00:42:59,969 She was top of her high school class. 709 00:42:59,994 --> 00:43:02,079 Went to a fancy liberal arts school on the East Coast 710 00:43:02,161 --> 00:43:04,623 and graduated with a BA in European History. 711 00:43:04,706 --> 00:43:06,306 And guess what she's doing now? 712 00:43:07,333 --> 00:43:08,168 Sears. 713 00:43:08,251 --> 00:43:10,253 She's working at Sears with our debate coach! 714 00:43:10,336 --> 00:43:12,231 You know, what are these colleges really offering 715 00:43:12,255 --> 00:43:14,007 if they're not offering careers? 716 00:43:14,090 --> 00:43:15,800 - It's bullshit! - It's bullshit! 717 00:43:15,884 --> 00:43:19,221 All I'm saying is how do we prepare to debate someone's personal experiences? 718 00:43:19,304 --> 00:43:20,990 There's no way to anticipate what they'll say. 719 00:43:21,014 --> 00:43:23,614 No. We dismiss it as contrary to the framework of the debate topic 720 00:43:23,684 --> 00:43:26,161 and the judges will agree that what they're saying is meaningless. 721 00:43:26,186 --> 00:43:28,480 You think what they're saying is meaningless? 722 00:43:28,563 --> 00:43:30,858 I think that the facts will always win and you do, too. 723 00:43:40,742 --> 00:43:42,036 See what I told you? 724 00:43:42,119 --> 00:43:44,472 Honestly, they shouldn't even give a trophy for a qualifier. 725 00:43:44,496 --> 00:43:45,414 You can have it. 726 00:43:45,496 --> 00:43:47,333 You earned it. Give yourself a break. 727 00:43:47,416 --> 00:43:50,293 - I don't have time for breaks. - You're nervous, aren't you? 728 00:43:50,376 --> 00:43:52,795 - About State? - No, about getting into Harvard. 729 00:43:52,880 --> 00:43:53,963 It's this Friday. 730 00:43:54,047 --> 00:43:55,650 - You told them you qualified? - Yeah, I did. 731 00:43:55,673 --> 00:43:58,427 You're a four-time qualifier. That's amazing! 732 00:43:58,510 --> 00:44:00,094 Yeah, but am I gonna get in? 733 00:44:00,179 --> 00:44:01,655 - You'll do great. - You don't know that. 734 00:44:01,679 --> 00:44:02,847 They'd be lucky to have you. 735 00:44:02,931 --> 00:44:04,534 Look, Harvard has a five percent acceptance rate. 736 00:44:04,557 --> 00:44:07,353 That means that there's a 95 percent chance that I don't get in. 737 00:44:07,436 --> 00:44:09,188 - Maybe you're different. - Maybe I'm not. 738 00:44:09,271 --> 00:44:10,391 Maybe I'm not any different. 739 00:44:10,438 --> 00:44:13,567 Maybe I'm just another robot who spends too much time in the library. 740 00:44:13,650 --> 00:44:16,653 - Is that really what you think? - I don't know and neither do you. 741 00:44:20,239 --> 00:44:21,239 Okay. 742 00:44:22,076 --> 00:44:23,661 Fine. 743 00:44:23,744 --> 00:44:24,744 You're right. 744 00:44:25,579 --> 00:44:29,248 It doesn't look good. In fact, it looks pretty shitty. 745 00:44:29,333 --> 00:44:32,710 We're talking about Harvard, so the odds are clearly stacked against you 746 00:44:32,795 --> 00:44:34,672 and it's more than likely you'll be rejected. 747 00:44:36,047 --> 00:44:37,507 Is that better? 748 00:44:37,590 --> 00:44:39,885 Lona, I don't have a clue where you're gonna end up. 749 00:44:39,967 --> 00:44:41,219 Not in a year. 750 00:44:41,804 --> 00:44:43,639 Not ten years from now. 751 00:44:43,722 --> 00:44:45,891 We don't know what's gonna happen. Nobody does. 752 00:44:48,518 --> 00:44:50,978 No matter where you go, will you promise me something? 753 00:44:51,063 --> 00:44:52,231 What? 754 00:44:52,815 --> 00:44:53,898 You're not gonna like it. 755 00:44:55,608 --> 00:44:59,987 In fact, many extremely successful people will completely disagree with me. 756 00:45:00,697 --> 00:45:04,534 I don't know. I hesitate to even bring it up. Maybe I'll just... 757 00:45:04,617 --> 00:45:05,818 Where are you going with this? 758 00:45:09,081 --> 00:45:10,706 When I started working here, 759 00:45:11,916 --> 00:45:12,916 that wall was empty. 760 00:45:16,088 --> 00:45:18,132 That bookcase was empty. 761 00:45:20,675 --> 00:45:23,679 And then kids like you left. 762 00:45:24,637 --> 00:45:28,182 And they got into their dream school, or they didn't. 763 00:45:29,434 --> 00:45:32,019 But all of them went on to do stuff. 764 00:45:33,188 --> 00:45:34,231 Make stuff. 765 00:45:35,231 --> 00:45:36,692 And so they sent me stuff. 766 00:45:38,860 --> 00:45:42,364 And I'm not sure but I think that's a life. 767 00:45:47,619 --> 00:45:49,204 Wherever you end up, kiddo, 768 00:45:50,456 --> 00:45:51,498 have fun. 769 00:46:25,532 --> 00:46:26,532 Now. Now. 770 00:46:28,911 --> 00:46:30,579 Okay, let's type in my password. 771 00:46:36,626 --> 00:46:38,795 Okay, here we go. 772 00:46:38,878 --> 00:46:41,547 No matter what happens, I love you and I'm so proud of you. 773 00:46:41,632 --> 00:46:42,673 Your father would be, too. 774 00:46:45,844 --> 00:46:46,844 All right. 775 00:46:59,525 --> 00:47:01,108 Here it is. Here it is. 776 00:48:28,070 --> 00:48:28,989 I'm sorry. 777 00:48:29,072 --> 00:48:30,657 I thought you were already up. 778 00:48:51,385 --> 00:48:53,387 Well, he's the valedictorian of his class 779 00:48:53,472 --> 00:48:57,559 and a living president wrote his letter of recommendation. 780 00:48:57,643 --> 00:48:59,853 Look, I'm not saying that you made a mistake, 781 00:48:59,936 --> 00:49:02,146 but I wouldn't be surprised if you had. 782 00:49:02,230 --> 00:49:05,358 No, I'm not trying to tell you how to run your institution, 783 00:49:05,442 --> 00:49:08,695 but as an alumnus, I'm saying I'm exceptionally disappointed 784 00:49:08,778 --> 00:49:10,072 by your decision. 785 00:49:10,155 --> 00:49:14,617 Well, obviously, you're forgetting that I contributed $100,000... 786 00:49:15,409 --> 00:49:17,329 - Are you out of your mind? - Bennett. 787 00:49:17,411 --> 00:49:20,206 - You're not helping. - You know what? You're right. 788 00:49:20,289 --> 00:49:23,835 Why don't we fly out there again and have another in-person interview? 789 00:49:23,918 --> 00:49:25,795 - They've made up their minds. - No. 790 00:49:25,878 --> 00:49:27,588 It's not that simple... Bennett. 791 00:49:27,672 --> 00:49:30,425 Bennett, it's never that simple. 792 00:49:30,509 --> 00:49:31,717 I know these people. 793 00:49:31,802 --> 00:49:33,762 Sometimes you just have to bend their arm... 794 00:49:33,844 --> 00:49:36,139 No! There's no bending. 795 00:49:36,222 --> 00:49:38,684 They saw the application, and it wasn't good enough. 796 00:49:38,766 --> 00:49:40,434 End of story. Sometimes you lose. 797 00:49:40,518 --> 00:49:41,936 Lose? 798 00:49:42,019 --> 00:49:43,521 What are you...? 799 00:49:43,605 --> 00:49:44,856 No. 800 00:49:44,940 --> 00:49:49,235 We still have plenty of time for me to call my friend who owes me. 801 00:49:49,318 --> 00:49:52,079 The only thing I should focus on is that dude in the mirror, remember? 802 00:49:52,155 --> 00:49:53,447 This is different. 803 00:49:53,532 --> 00:49:55,677 You have to start considering a world where I don't go to Yale. 804 00:49:55,701 --> 00:49:56,719 This is your future, Bennett. 805 00:49:56,742 --> 00:49:58,744 I'm gonna need you to take it a bit more seriously. 806 00:49:58,829 --> 00:50:00,454 You don't think I know that? 807 00:50:01,039 --> 00:50:02,809 You know how much time I've spent trying to get in? 808 00:50:02,833 --> 00:50:04,543 How many classes I've taken? 809 00:50:04,626 --> 00:50:06,253 How many nights I've gotten no sleep? 810 00:50:06,335 --> 00:50:09,005 I wanted it bad. But so what? 811 00:50:09,088 --> 00:50:11,257 Will I not have a future if I don't go to Yale? 812 00:50:11,340 --> 00:50:13,009 Not as bright a future. 813 00:50:17,639 --> 00:50:18,681 Wow! 814 00:50:18,764 --> 00:50:19,764 So it's all bullshit? 815 00:50:19,807 --> 00:50:20,934 What? 816 00:50:21,016 --> 00:50:22,202 You give out college scholarships 817 00:50:22,226 --> 00:50:23,746 - to poor kids who can't afford it. - Bennett. 818 00:50:23,769 --> 00:50:26,416 They're not going to Yale or Harvard. You send them to public school. 819 00:50:26,440 --> 00:50:29,818 - Why do you do it if it's such a waste? - Because they have nothing! 820 00:50:30,610 --> 00:50:33,447 We give them something to hold on to. 821 00:50:33,530 --> 00:50:34,364 You... 822 00:50:34,447 --> 00:50:37,159 Bennett, you come from everything. 823 00:50:37,242 --> 00:50:39,869 And you expect everything! 824 00:50:39,952 --> 00:50:41,579 And anything less is a disappointment. 825 00:50:41,663 --> 00:50:43,831 - No. - No. That's what you're saying. 826 00:50:43,914 --> 00:50:45,101 The expectations are so high... 827 00:50:45,125 --> 00:50:48,128 Yale made it possible for a girl like me who comes from nothing 828 00:50:48,210 --> 00:50:50,505 to make something of herself. 829 00:50:50,588 --> 00:50:52,840 - So it's Yale or nothing? - That's not what I'm saying. 830 00:50:52,923 --> 00:50:54,134 Then what are you saying, Mom? 831 00:50:54,842 --> 00:50:56,052 Hmm? 832 00:50:57,387 --> 00:50:58,972 Yeah. That's what I thought. 833 00:50:59,972 --> 00:51:00,972 Bennett. 834 00:51:41,597 --> 00:51:43,766 Good morning. What do you have for me? 835 00:51:44,601 --> 00:51:46,686 - Here you go. - Thanks. 836 00:51:53,485 --> 00:51:55,152 Can I help you guys? 837 00:51:55,237 --> 00:51:57,197 I was just waiting to see Kathy. 838 00:51:57,739 --> 00:51:59,114 Yeah, me, too. 839 00:52:03,577 --> 00:52:04,579 I'm sorry. Uh... 840 00:52:05,996 --> 00:52:07,958 Kathy passed away. 841 00:52:09,793 --> 00:52:12,838 Kathy, the guidance counselor. The candy... 842 00:52:14,880 --> 00:52:18,342 Kathy was in an accident... 843 00:52:18,425 --> 00:52:20,887 after school on Friday. 844 00:52:23,222 --> 00:52:24,222 I'm... 845 00:52:28,018 --> 00:52:30,396 ...about to make the announcement to the rest of the school. 846 00:52:32,815 --> 00:52:33,815 I'm so sorry. 847 00:54:13,458 --> 00:54:16,670 On the way over, I sort of thought we were gonna see Kathy here. 848 00:54:17,920 --> 00:54:19,380 I know that doesn't make any sense. 849 00:54:19,463 --> 00:54:23,677 But, I mean, it's, like, her funeral, and so... 850 00:54:24,552 --> 00:54:26,429 she should be here, you know? 851 00:54:28,097 --> 00:54:29,097 Yeah. 852 00:54:29,974 --> 00:54:31,893 I felt that way about your dad's service. 853 00:54:33,978 --> 00:54:35,771 You remember my dad's service? 854 00:54:37,856 --> 00:54:38,858 We were six. 855 00:54:40,735 --> 00:54:42,903 It was the first funeral I had ever been to. 856 00:54:44,739 --> 00:54:46,865 Yeah, mine, too. 857 00:54:56,583 --> 00:54:57,583 Hey, uh... 858 00:54:58,420 --> 00:55:00,170 I watched that fast food documentary. 859 00:55:01,880 --> 00:55:03,007 You were right. 860 00:55:03,090 --> 00:55:06,344 Eating that junk food could seriously damage your organs. 861 00:55:06,427 --> 00:55:07,971 I told you. 862 00:55:08,054 --> 00:55:09,806 Yeah. Milkshakes are no good. 863 00:55:11,141 --> 00:55:12,182 And fries. 864 00:55:26,239 --> 00:55:27,239 Did you get in? 865 00:55:29,159 --> 00:55:30,159 No. 866 00:55:31,411 --> 00:55:32,411 You? 867 00:55:34,664 --> 00:55:35,664 No. 868 00:55:42,755 --> 00:55:44,048 What did we do it for? 869 00:55:46,175 --> 00:55:47,635 What? 870 00:55:47,719 --> 00:55:48,719 Everything. 871 00:55:50,137 --> 00:55:52,556 I mean, I don't think we were ever really high schoolers. 872 00:55:53,391 --> 00:55:56,478 Are you telling me that I dreamed up all those classes and tests? 873 00:55:56,561 --> 00:55:57,896 No, I'm saying we never... 874 00:56:00,065 --> 00:56:01,775 How many football games did you go to? 875 00:56:03,860 --> 00:56:05,277 I don't believe in football. 876 00:56:05,360 --> 00:56:08,030 Neither do I. How about parties? 877 00:56:08,614 --> 00:56:10,449 I believe in them even less. 878 00:56:10,532 --> 00:56:12,494 What about goofing off in class? 879 00:56:12,577 --> 00:56:14,536 Or passing stupid notes? 880 00:56:15,288 --> 00:56:17,414 Or laughing at a joke so hard that you start crying? 881 00:56:17,998 --> 00:56:19,458 Is that high school to you? 882 00:56:19,541 --> 00:56:20,541 I don't know. 883 00:56:21,503 --> 00:56:23,420 I was too busy with... 884 00:56:23,505 --> 00:56:28,384 with homework, tests and debate. 885 00:56:28,467 --> 00:56:29,885 Yeah, that's high school. 886 00:56:31,679 --> 00:56:34,641 Okay, if it is, how come you don't have tons of friends? 887 00:56:40,105 --> 00:56:41,438 Shut up. You don't know me. 888 00:56:52,992 --> 00:56:53,992 Hey. 889 00:56:55,829 --> 00:56:56,746 If you're anything like me, 890 00:56:56,829 --> 00:56:59,039 Kathy was the only person you could really talk to. 891 00:57:02,418 --> 00:57:05,713 What if everything we went through will be the exact same in college? 892 00:57:08,465 --> 00:57:09,467 You think so? 893 00:57:11,677 --> 00:57:14,179 I'm pretty sure the Ivy League has football games and parties, 894 00:57:14,264 --> 00:57:18,684 and there's always gonna be someone passing stupid drawings. 895 00:57:24,398 --> 00:57:26,108 What's your point? 896 00:57:27,693 --> 00:57:29,027 I wish I had one. 897 00:57:34,701 --> 00:57:36,452 We could really use Kathy right now. 898 00:57:39,789 --> 00:57:40,998 Yeah. 899 00:57:50,550 --> 00:57:52,719 ...and what makes this table so expensive 900 00:57:52,802 --> 00:57:54,596 is it's made of desert ironwood 901 00:57:54,679 --> 00:57:58,766 from a perennial flowering tree of the Fabaceae family. 902 00:57:58,849 --> 00:58:01,393 Desert ironwood? Are you sure? 903 00:58:01,978 --> 00:58:04,521 You don't come across desert ironwood every day, so yes. 904 00:58:04,606 --> 00:58:08,233 Don't get me wrong, it's really nice having you here on the couch, 905 00:58:09,610 --> 00:58:10,987 but it's just not you. 906 00:58:14,615 --> 00:58:16,701 State tournament's in a few weeks. 907 00:58:18,286 --> 00:58:19,304 I'm sorry it's with Bennett... 908 00:58:19,329 --> 00:58:21,289 Is there anything that you like about Julia? 909 00:58:23,458 --> 00:58:24,458 What? 910 00:58:25,793 --> 00:58:27,128 Anything at all. 911 00:58:38,514 --> 00:58:43,978 Her first ever campaign slogan was "Julia Russell is the right stuff." 912 00:58:44,061 --> 00:58:45,646 Never mind. 913 00:58:45,730 --> 00:58:49,358 Come on! New Kids on the Block? That's amazing. 914 00:58:50,777 --> 00:58:55,072 We ran against each other for class president and I kicked her ass. 915 00:58:55,155 --> 00:58:57,951 That's right. The cheerleader took down the bookworm. 916 00:58:58,784 --> 00:59:01,829 It was brutal, though. We were vicious. 917 00:59:03,456 --> 00:59:04,958 Still bugs her. 918 00:59:08,378 --> 00:59:09,461 I'll tell you a secret. 919 00:59:12,422 --> 00:59:13,590 I vote for her. 920 00:59:15,134 --> 00:59:16,385 She gets things done. 921 00:59:17,844 --> 00:59:21,224 She was on every Top 30 Under 30 list. 922 00:59:22,474 --> 00:59:24,226 And then she adopted Bennett. 923 00:59:24,309 --> 00:59:26,061 And then she became a senator. 924 00:59:27,480 --> 00:59:30,733 And she seems to balance it all on her own. 925 00:59:33,485 --> 00:59:35,320 She's a great mom. It's very annoying. 926 00:59:38,657 --> 00:59:39,951 I'm gonna finish my show. 927 00:59:41,536 --> 00:59:42,536 Leave me alone. 928 00:59:49,251 --> 00:59:53,880 So, after four years of not agreeing on anything, 929 00:59:53,965 --> 00:59:57,427 the first thing you both agree on is to not compete in the state tournament. 930 00:59:59,344 --> 01:00:00,847 So you both agree for the first time 931 01:00:00,929 --> 01:00:03,141 and now you're both silent for the first time. 932 01:00:09,606 --> 01:00:11,315 Since when are you two the quitting kind? 933 01:00:12,942 --> 01:00:16,528 So, you didn't get into your dream schools. 934 01:00:16,612 --> 01:00:20,032 There are greater tragedies in this world. 935 01:00:21,074 --> 01:00:23,702 What, were you trying to prove to your moms that you... what? 936 01:00:24,954 --> 01:00:26,331 Prove what? 937 01:00:27,081 --> 01:00:30,251 Oh, you two are so full of crap. 938 01:00:30,335 --> 01:00:32,711 You're five-foot nothing. You're a hundred and nothing. 939 01:00:32,795 --> 01:00:35,047 You hardly got a speck of athletic ability. 940 01:00:35,130 --> 01:00:37,233 And you hung in with the best college football team in the land 941 01:00:37,257 --> 01:00:38,257 for the past two years. 942 01:00:38,300 --> 01:00:40,010 And you're both about to walk out of here 943 01:00:40,094 --> 01:00:43,389 with a degree from the University of Notre Dame. 944 01:00:45,141 --> 01:00:46,702 Mr. Johnson, what are you talking about? 945 01:00:46,726 --> 01:00:49,561 Oh, come on. Don't tell me you've never seen Rudy. 946 01:00:49,646 --> 01:00:53,690 That is one of the best, most recognizable motivational speeches in all of film. 947 01:00:53,775 --> 01:00:55,777 Everybody loves Rudy. 948 01:00:56,485 --> 01:00:57,862 What's your point? 949 01:00:57,945 --> 01:01:00,614 If you add state champions to your r�sum� next month, 950 01:01:00,697 --> 01:01:02,659 that's only gonna help your chances everywhere. 951 01:01:03,617 --> 01:01:05,994 I guarantee there won't be a week in your life that goes by 952 01:01:06,079 --> 01:01:10,458 that you won't regret walking out and letting them get the best of you. 953 01:01:11,416 --> 01:01:13,460 Do you hear me clear enough? 954 01:01:14,211 --> 01:01:17,547 "I rode the bench for two years. 955 01:01:17,632 --> 01:01:20,217 I thought I wasn't being played because of my color." 956 01:01:20,300 --> 01:01:21,469 Is this that movie again? 957 01:01:21,552 --> 01:01:24,429 I am honestly nailing it here but I'd like to go from the beginning, 958 01:01:24,514 --> 01:01:25,806 - uninterrupt... - Just stop. 959 01:01:29,018 --> 01:01:30,436 I do things by myself. 960 01:01:30,519 --> 01:01:33,563 I've always done things by myself my whole life. 961 01:01:35,148 --> 01:01:38,443 I want to win so bad that it physically hurts. 962 01:01:40,112 --> 01:01:42,572 Maybe it'll help me get into school, maybe it won't. 963 01:01:45,367 --> 01:01:47,202 I just... I want to win. 964 01:01:48,496 --> 01:01:50,206 What are you saying? 965 01:01:50,289 --> 01:01:53,458 I'm saying that we should play football. 966 01:01:55,961 --> 01:01:56,961 Then let's play. 967 01:01:58,213 --> 01:02:00,632 Okay. Rudy from the top. 968 01:02:02,552 --> 01:02:05,072 Mom, Bennett and I are gonna be working in here for a while. 969 01:02:05,096 --> 01:02:06,472 - Okay. - Hi, Mrs. Skinner. 970 01:02:06,972 --> 01:02:08,391 Wait, what? 971 01:02:09,016 --> 01:02:10,393 Whoa! 972 01:02:13,103 --> 01:02:15,940 - Thank you for having me, Ms. Skinner. - Of course, Bennett. 973 01:02:23,364 --> 01:02:24,990 Mom, you should put on some pants. 974 01:02:26,909 --> 01:02:29,244 You could focus on aff. I could focus on neg. 975 01:02:33,039 --> 01:02:35,126 Can I get you something to eat, Bennett? 976 01:02:35,208 --> 01:02:37,085 Uh, no, I'm okay. 977 01:02:38,755 --> 01:02:39,672 We're okay. 978 01:02:39,755 --> 01:02:40,757 Something to drink? 979 01:02:40,840 --> 01:02:44,260 - We've got water, juice, soda, beer. - Beer? 980 01:02:45,177 --> 01:02:47,929 I'm fine. Thank you. 981 01:02:48,014 --> 01:02:49,213 Well, I made cookies yesterday 982 01:02:49,264 --> 01:02:51,851 so I'll go get some of those and, um, some milk. 983 01:02:56,481 --> 01:02:58,483 I'm sorry. Can you please give me a second? 984 01:03:01,610 --> 01:03:04,947 - What's the matter with you? - You didn't tell me he was coming over. 985 01:03:05,030 --> 01:03:07,784 - I'm allowed to bring someone over. - But him? 986 01:03:08,784 --> 01:03:12,871 The last thing we need is Julia knowing what this place looks like. 987 01:03:12,954 --> 01:03:14,539 Or my exercise regimen. 988 01:03:15,666 --> 01:03:16,876 Or my lack of pants. 989 01:03:16,958 --> 01:03:20,128 - He doesn't care about that stuff. - Yeah, well, she does. 990 01:03:20,213 --> 01:03:24,382 Tell him the dining room table is desert ironwood 991 01:03:24,467 --> 01:03:27,594 from the penal flowering tree of the Fibonacci family. 992 01:03:28,929 --> 01:03:31,389 - You're being ridiculous. - No, I'm not. 993 01:03:31,474 --> 01:03:32,307 Get back out there. 994 01:03:32,391 --> 01:03:34,577 You don't want him to think we're talking about him behind his back. 995 01:03:34,601 --> 01:03:35,811 I'm not. You are. 996 01:03:41,108 --> 01:03:42,108 Thank you. 997 01:03:45,362 --> 01:03:46,364 Wow. 998 01:03:47,824 --> 01:03:48,824 Hmm. 999 01:03:51,536 --> 01:03:52,411 Mm. 1000 01:03:52,494 --> 01:03:54,079 Wow. 1001 01:03:54,163 --> 01:03:56,916 They're my mom's recipe. I'm sure you've had better. 1002 01:03:56,998 --> 01:03:58,918 No, I don't think so. 1003 01:04:00,710 --> 01:04:04,673 I like to let the cookie soak in there, you know. It enriches the flavor. 1004 01:04:06,675 --> 01:04:07,675 You're weird. 1005 01:04:16,601 --> 01:04:18,478 For our guest. 1006 01:04:20,188 --> 01:04:21,773 Oh, thank you. 1007 01:04:21,858 --> 01:04:23,900 Whoa! 1008 01:04:24,485 --> 01:04:25,862 Thanks. 1009 01:04:25,945 --> 01:04:26,945 Try it. 1010 01:04:29,407 --> 01:04:33,119 Not... No, no, no. Not a dip. Dunk it. 1011 01:04:33,202 --> 01:04:35,389 - Dunk it and hold it. Hold... - I did dunk it. 1012 01:04:35,413 --> 01:04:36,413 Oh, my God. 1013 01:04:41,085 --> 01:04:43,963 - No. No. - Yep. 1014 01:04:44,045 --> 01:04:44,880 Studying over. 1015 01:04:44,963 --> 01:04:47,007 - Special for you. - Take a break. Take a break. 1016 01:04:54,764 --> 01:04:56,224 Yeah. 1017 01:04:56,309 --> 01:04:58,768 This is so good. What's in it? 1018 01:05:00,313 --> 01:05:01,646 You got milk on these. 1019 01:05:03,190 --> 01:05:04,400 Let's dry it off. 1020 01:05:06,152 --> 01:05:07,152 - Ready? - Ready. 1021 01:05:09,280 --> 01:05:10,840 We affirm that the costs of a college 1022 01:05:10,864 --> 01:05:12,505 education are outweighed by the benefits. 1023 01:05:15,494 --> 01:05:16,329 Trade schools... 1024 01:05:16,411 --> 01:05:17,246 Trade schools are far better option... 1025 01:05:17,329 --> 01:05:19,039 Can you switch out the two? 1026 01:05:22,043 --> 01:05:22,960 ...college education system. 1027 01:05:23,043 --> 01:05:24,503 I'll share. 1028 01:05:24,586 --> 01:05:26,172 - Nice. - I'm feeling nice today. 1029 01:05:28,715 --> 01:05:30,092 Finally. 1030 01:05:39,059 --> 01:05:41,353 That is why you must vote aff. 1031 01:05:44,981 --> 01:05:46,733 You guys, I'm going to bed. 1032 01:05:47,652 --> 01:05:50,737 Bennett, if you're too tired to drive home, feel free to crash on our couch. 1033 01:05:50,820 --> 01:05:53,490 I left out a, um, pillow and a blanket for you. 1034 01:05:54,492 --> 01:05:55,492 Thanks, Ms. Skinner. 1035 01:05:56,661 --> 01:05:57,994 Don't stay up too late. 1036 01:05:58,536 --> 01:06:00,498 - Good night, Mom. Love you. - Love you. 1037 01:06:05,503 --> 01:06:06,503 You think we're good? 1038 01:06:07,295 --> 01:06:09,673 I've never prepared this much evidence for a tournament. 1039 01:06:11,175 --> 01:06:12,175 Me neither. 1040 01:06:15,846 --> 01:06:17,347 You think we can win this thing? 1041 01:06:20,934 --> 01:06:21,934 Me, too. 1042 01:06:24,896 --> 01:06:25,896 All right. 1043 01:06:27,565 --> 01:06:29,402 We make a good team. 1044 01:06:33,822 --> 01:06:37,284 - You should take these. - I'll take... 1045 01:07:06,438 --> 01:07:07,690 The debate is this weekend. 1046 01:07:10,400 --> 01:07:11,818 Right. 1047 01:07:11,902 --> 01:07:13,320 Uh, um... 1048 01:07:14,612 --> 01:07:15,655 We should... 1049 01:07:15,739 --> 01:07:19,159 I should take every... Well, everything. 1050 01:07:19,242 --> 01:07:20,242 Yeah. 1051 01:07:20,661 --> 01:07:21,661 Bennett, I... 1052 01:07:23,079 --> 01:07:24,873 Tomorrow. Yeah. 1053 01:07:44,684 --> 01:07:46,269 Next! 1054 01:07:47,103 --> 01:07:48,773 Oh! 1055 01:07:49,773 --> 01:07:52,251 - Sorry. I'm such a klutz. - It's okay. I can do it for you. 1056 01:07:52,275 --> 01:07:54,503 - Just focus on the customers. - I can do it here. I've got it. 1057 01:07:54,527 --> 01:07:57,072 I wasn't saying you couldn't do it. All I was saying was... 1058 01:07:57,155 --> 01:07:59,157 Got it. Customers. 1059 01:07:59,240 --> 01:08:00,951 How can I help you? 1060 01:08:04,496 --> 01:08:07,750 You were really out of line at the regional qualifier. 1061 01:08:09,126 --> 01:08:13,422 I mean, they just asked me to speak, and you obviously wanted to sabotage me. 1062 01:08:14,757 --> 01:08:15,757 I'm sorry. 1063 01:08:17,051 --> 01:08:18,344 What can I get you? 1064 01:08:18,426 --> 01:08:20,470 Chai tea latte with milk. 1065 01:08:21,805 --> 01:08:22,806 4.50. 1066 01:08:23,849 --> 01:08:25,725 - Anything else? - Also... 1067 01:08:26,769 --> 01:08:29,896 Bennett has been spending a lot of time at your house... 1068 01:08:29,979 --> 01:08:32,149 I know. I'm sorry about not wearing pants. 1069 01:08:32,233 --> 01:08:33,859 - What? - What? 1070 01:08:34,984 --> 01:08:36,112 Okay, you go. 1071 01:08:37,279 --> 01:08:38,279 Well... 1072 01:08:39,114 --> 01:08:40,216 He doesn't like my desserts, 1073 01:08:40,240 --> 01:08:43,618 and he can't seem to stop talking about your damn cookies. 1074 01:08:44,494 --> 01:08:48,832 - Really? - Yes, really. And it is very annoying. 1075 01:08:49,416 --> 01:08:50,416 But... 1076 01:08:51,417 --> 01:08:53,462 Well, I just thought that, um... 1077 01:08:56,798 --> 01:08:58,300 Is it possible to get the recipe? 1078 01:09:00,261 --> 01:09:02,637 Yeah. Sure. 1079 01:09:03,889 --> 01:09:04,889 It's not... 1080 01:09:06,891 --> 01:09:09,979 If you can hang for a few minutes, I'm about to be on break. 1081 01:09:10,895 --> 01:09:11,896 Okay. 1082 01:09:11,980 --> 01:09:13,524 Chai latte. 1083 01:09:16,109 --> 01:09:17,109 Sorry about that. 1084 01:09:21,364 --> 01:09:22,364 Well played. 1085 01:09:26,953 --> 01:09:28,497 - Everything okay? We good? - Yep. 1086 01:09:28,581 --> 01:09:29,707 Okay. All right. 1087 01:09:33,085 --> 01:09:36,255 Shakespeare didn't write the first Romeo and Juliet story 1088 01:09:36,337 --> 01:09:39,507 but he wrote the best Romeo and Juliet story. 1089 01:09:39,591 --> 01:09:43,220 Take the confidants... the friar, the nurse, you see, 1090 01:09:43,304 --> 01:09:45,471 things out of Shakespeare... 1091 01:10:04,324 --> 01:10:05,783 - Yeah. - Okay. 1092 01:10:33,436 --> 01:10:36,814 ? You fill my ears with the songs I love 1093 01:10:37,524 --> 01:10:38,817 Hey. 1094 01:10:39,609 --> 01:10:40,444 Um... 1095 01:10:40,527 --> 01:10:42,988 Did you get my email with the revisions? 1096 01:10:43,072 --> 01:10:45,323 Yeah, they're good, but I'm making my tweaks. 1097 01:10:45,407 --> 01:10:47,201 I'll email them to you in the morning. 1098 01:10:48,243 --> 01:10:50,078 Here are the essays we were looking for 1099 01:10:50,162 --> 01:10:52,372 about higher education at the turn of the century. 1100 01:10:53,414 --> 01:10:55,376 It's not a great argument, but... 1101 01:10:56,292 --> 01:10:58,002 Just in case our opponents bring it up. 1102 01:11:02,173 --> 01:11:04,134 I'll see you in the morning, okay? 1103 01:11:04,217 --> 01:11:07,262 Listen, about what happened last night, I... 1104 01:11:12,100 --> 01:11:13,894 I'm supposed to hate you. 1105 01:11:13,978 --> 01:11:16,396 - Lona, I... - No, my whole life I've hated you. 1106 01:11:18,148 --> 01:11:20,109 Not because I knew you, but because... 1107 01:11:23,820 --> 01:11:25,154 I thought you hated me, too. 1108 01:11:27,865 --> 01:11:30,034 But this other thing, 1109 01:11:30,703 --> 01:11:34,581 this thing where we study together and eat cookies... 1110 01:11:36,500 --> 01:11:38,668 Well, I just don't think that's what I'm good at. 1111 01:11:38,752 --> 01:11:40,188 - I disagree. - Of course you disagree. 1112 01:11:40,212 --> 01:11:42,171 Disagreeing is what we do best. 1113 01:11:46,010 --> 01:11:47,511 I'll see you tomorrow, okay? 1114 01:12:02,192 --> 01:12:06,322 ? You fill my ears with the songs I love 1115 01:12:19,417 --> 01:12:21,377 Hey. Hey. 1116 01:12:24,340 --> 01:12:25,173 Huh? 1117 01:12:25,256 --> 01:12:26,550 I think it's time for bed. 1118 01:12:28,217 --> 01:12:29,470 What time is it? 1119 01:12:29,552 --> 01:12:32,096 It's late. I texted you, but your phone was off. 1120 01:12:32,180 --> 01:12:33,180 Oh. 1121 01:12:35,768 --> 01:12:36,810 Oh, my gosh. 1122 01:12:36,894 --> 01:12:38,770 Where did you get these? 1123 01:12:38,854 --> 01:12:39,854 What? 1124 01:12:40,146 --> 01:12:41,398 Oh. 1125 01:12:41,481 --> 01:12:42,815 I made them. 1126 01:12:42,899 --> 01:12:44,359 At that French bakery you love? 1127 01:12:45,944 --> 01:12:48,238 No. I made them. 1128 01:12:48,322 --> 01:12:51,617 - You ordered them online? - No, I made them, okay? 1129 01:12:52,618 --> 01:12:55,537 Just... don't go in the kitchen. It's a mess. 1130 01:12:56,412 --> 01:12:57,412 Oh. 1131 01:13:03,796 --> 01:13:04,796 Mm. 1132 01:13:07,925 --> 01:13:08,925 Thank you. 1133 01:13:17,684 --> 01:13:18,684 You're welcome. 1134 01:13:46,171 --> 01:13:47,189 ...affirm the costs of college education... 1135 01:13:47,213 --> 01:13:48,483 [girl 1 ...are outweighed by the benefits. 1136 01:13:48,506 --> 01:13:50,025 College graduates earn more over their lifetime... 1137 01:13:50,050 --> 01:13:52,890 Those with a college education fare better than high school graduates... 1138 01:14:02,479 --> 01:14:04,039 While our opponents will try to argue future innovations 1139 01:14:04,064 --> 01:14:05,731 in the system should be encompassed... 1140 01:14:10,362 --> 01:14:11,947 Who is helping me? Who is helping us? 1141 01:14:12,029 --> 01:14:14,408 Where is the priority of getting low income...? 1142 01:14:28,796 --> 01:14:31,591 ...to national and global economies. That is why you must vote neg. 1143 01:14:38,515 --> 01:14:39,850 All right. 1144 01:14:39,932 --> 01:14:40,932 Is anyone not ready? 1145 01:14:42,101 --> 01:14:43,371 - We negate the costs... - We affirm the costs... 1146 01:14:43,395 --> 01:14:45,274 ...of a college education outweigh the benefits. 1147 01:15:07,502 --> 01:15:09,903 - That is why must vote neg. - That is why you must vote aff. 1148 01:15:11,381 --> 01:15:12,798 In a two-to-one decision, 1149 01:15:13,382 --> 01:15:16,720 from Hemlock Prep Academy, Lona Skinner and Bennett Russell. 1150 01:15:22,434 --> 01:15:24,228 Good evening, everyone. 1151 01:15:24,810 --> 01:15:26,813 Welcome to the final debate. 1152 01:15:26,896 --> 01:15:29,774 Who will be named the best team in the state? 1153 01:15:30,359 --> 01:15:31,944 You're about to find out. 1154 01:15:32,027 --> 01:15:36,657 First, from Hemlock Prep Academy, Bennett Russell and Lona Skinner. 1155 01:15:41,328 --> 01:15:45,623 And from Washington High, Jasmine Spencer and Dana Martinez. 1156 01:15:49,545 --> 01:15:50,744 Good luck to you both. 1157 01:15:51,837 --> 01:15:53,631 And now, let's begin. 1158 01:16:04,184 --> 01:16:05,810 Is anybody not ready? 1159 01:16:08,229 --> 01:16:10,291 Do you know what I did this morning? I pinched myself. 1160 01:16:10,314 --> 01:16:11,149 I know, right? 1161 01:16:11,233 --> 01:16:15,028 It's a clich�, but I thought I was dreaming. We shouldn't be up here. 1162 01:16:15,112 --> 01:16:17,989 Take a look around the room, and then look at us. 1163 01:16:19,865 --> 01:16:21,326 We shouldn't be here. 1164 01:16:21,409 --> 01:16:23,244 No, we deserve it, but we shouldn't be here 1165 01:16:23,328 --> 01:16:25,122 because we should be working. 1166 01:16:25,204 --> 01:16:29,251 The truth is we can't afford to be here and we don't want to be here. 1167 01:16:29,333 --> 01:16:32,712 I mean, honestly, do any of you really want to be here? 1168 01:16:32,796 --> 01:16:36,132 Do you actually enjoy giving up your Saturdays to debate public policy? 1169 01:16:36,216 --> 01:16:37,216 Hell, no. 1170 01:16:37,259 --> 01:16:40,095 But since you were born into privilege, you're expected to, right? 1171 01:16:40,177 --> 01:16:41,823 That's just messed up, 1172 01:16:41,846 --> 01:16:43,055 both for you and me. 1173 01:16:43,140 --> 01:16:45,225 So, what do we affirm? 1174 01:16:45,309 --> 01:16:46,935 Our aff is that this process, no, 1175 01:16:47,019 --> 01:16:50,814 this business of college admissions outweighs the benefits. 1176 01:16:50,896 --> 01:16:52,106 And it is so overbearing 1177 01:16:52,189 --> 01:16:55,109 that it's turning young people into robots, 1178 01:16:55,193 --> 01:16:59,488 forcing us to make critical decisions about our future at the age of 16. 1179 01:16:59,573 --> 01:17:01,283 Are you kidding me? 1180 01:17:01,365 --> 01:17:04,536 I mean, just think about it. I can't vote or drink, 1181 01:17:04,744 --> 01:17:07,456 and yet my entire adult life 1182 01:17:07,538 --> 01:17:11,667 is dependent upon my GPA, AP courses, and community service? 1183 01:17:11,752 --> 01:17:13,045 You know our story by now. 1184 01:17:13,127 --> 01:17:16,547 You know that our families actually need the money. 1185 01:17:16,631 --> 01:17:19,467 You're asking me if college is worth it. 1186 01:17:19,551 --> 01:17:22,679 The better question is, "Who is helping me? Who is helping us?" 1187 01:17:22,762 --> 01:17:26,807 Where is the priority of getting low-income students through high school? 1188 01:17:26,891 --> 01:17:28,976 - Because we don't see it. - We don't see it. 1189 01:17:50,247 --> 01:17:52,250 Hey, Bennett, can I have the notes, please? 1190 01:17:52,333 --> 01:17:53,333 Thanks. 1191 01:17:59,716 --> 01:18:01,801 Is anyone not ready? 1192 01:18:12,020 --> 01:18:13,872 Bennett and I negate the costs of a college education 1193 01:18:13,896 --> 01:18:15,231 outweigh the benefits. 1194 01:18:15,314 --> 01:18:18,234 Our first contention is that our opponents, in their opening statement, 1195 01:18:18,318 --> 01:18:21,154 have shown complete disregard for the topic, and thus, the frame... 1196 01:18:21,238 --> 01:18:22,465 the framework in which we debate. 1197 01:18:22,488 --> 01:18:24,740 Their blatant disrespect... 1198 01:18:35,836 --> 01:18:37,337 Oh. 1199 01:19:00,735 --> 01:19:01,735 You know what? 1200 01:19:03,238 --> 01:19:04,655 Jasmine and Dana are right. 1201 01:19:06,615 --> 01:19:07,951 We are robots. 1202 01:19:09,828 --> 01:19:12,538 Let me tell you a story. 1203 01:19:14,541 --> 01:19:17,168 Getting into college sucks. 1204 01:19:17,252 --> 01:19:20,337 Well, I shouldn't say that because I haven't gotten in yet. 1205 01:19:20,421 --> 01:19:26,927 But I've spent the last 18 years researching, writing, and debating 1206 01:19:27,011 --> 01:19:29,305 both sides of every argument. 1207 01:19:29,389 --> 01:19:34,519 I can speak at 400 words per minute and cram as many facts as humanly possible 1208 01:19:34,603 --> 01:19:37,021 into each round before that buzzer goes off. 1209 01:19:37,730 --> 01:19:41,818 I did everything I thought I needed to do, and... 1210 01:19:45,279 --> 01:19:46,279 what happened? 1211 01:19:48,283 --> 01:19:54,331 It resulted in a big fat rejection letter. 1212 01:19:56,166 --> 01:19:59,085 Facts over feelings, right? 1213 01:20:00,252 --> 01:20:01,587 Is that a good idea? 1214 01:20:04,882 --> 01:20:06,134 I'm at a loss. 1215 01:20:08,052 --> 01:20:09,930 I am. 1216 01:20:10,012 --> 01:20:13,809 Because maybe I will be a politician or a lawyer someday 1217 01:20:13,891 --> 01:20:15,560 and these Saturdays will have provided me 1218 01:20:15,644 --> 01:20:19,523 with some skill set that I could not attain anywhere else, but... 1219 01:20:22,567 --> 01:20:23,944 what if I'm unable to... 1220 01:20:31,493 --> 01:20:35,372 What if I'm unable to form a human connection? 1221 01:21:02,815 --> 01:21:04,752 Raise your hand if you can articulate the arguments 1222 01:21:04,775 --> 01:21:06,903 that Lona and I have been arguing today. 1223 01:21:15,871 --> 01:21:19,248 Now raise your hand if you can understand what Jasmine and Dana have been saying. 1224 01:21:28,591 --> 01:21:30,719 They've been doing this all year, just like us. 1225 01:21:32,511 --> 01:21:33,721 But they're nothing like us. 1226 01:21:35,681 --> 01:21:38,851 Because they didn't choose to focus on the pressure to win that we did. 1227 01:21:39,603 --> 01:21:41,323 Instead they chose something more important, 1228 01:21:42,396 --> 01:21:43,606 communicating. 1229 01:21:46,234 --> 01:21:48,194 Next year scares the shit out of me. 1230 01:21:50,154 --> 01:21:51,795 I don't know where I'll end up, 1231 01:21:51,864 --> 01:21:55,784 or what I'm going to do, or what I'll become. 1232 01:21:56,953 --> 01:21:58,412 But as of right now... 1233 01:21:59,413 --> 01:22:00,664 I'm happy to be here. 1234 01:22:01,875 --> 01:22:04,002 And maybe it was all worth it, 1235 01:22:04,085 --> 01:22:08,047 just to see you two come in here and free the robots. 1236 01:22:11,801 --> 01:22:14,179 So that we would stop talking at each other, 1237 01:22:14,762 --> 01:22:16,347 and start talking to each other. 1238 01:22:33,864 --> 01:22:34,864 Thanks. 1239 01:23:03,645 --> 01:23:05,939 Thank you, everyone. This is it. 1240 01:23:08,149 --> 01:23:09,984 In a 2-1 decision, 1241 01:23:10,694 --> 01:23:12,237 your state champions, 1242 01:23:12,319 --> 01:23:16,908 from Washington High, Jasmine Spencer and Dana Martinez. 1243 01:23:24,289 --> 01:23:25,542 Sometimes we lose. 1244 01:23:42,766 --> 01:23:45,979 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Debate Club. 1245 01:23:46,061 --> 01:23:51,359 The first rule of Debate Club is, you do not talk about Debate Club. 1246 01:23:51,443 --> 01:23:56,864 The second rule of Debate Club is, you do not talk about Debate Club. 1247 01:23:56,948 --> 01:23:59,783 The third rule is, if someone yells "stop", 1248 01:23:59,868 --> 01:24:03,246 goes limp, or tags out, the debate is over. 1249 01:24:03,328 --> 01:24:05,164 - Brad Pitt. - In Fight Club. 1250 01:24:05,247 --> 01:24:07,708 Thank you, Taylor and Tanner. 1251 01:24:07,792 --> 01:24:08,877 Once more from the top. 1252 01:24:10,045 --> 01:24:13,672 The first rule of Debate Club is, you do not talk about Debate Club. 1253 01:24:37,072 --> 01:24:39,615 I can feel you watching me, Mom. 1254 01:24:39,698 --> 01:24:41,909 Sorry for being excited for you. 1255 01:24:41,993 --> 01:24:45,829 - It's just another dance. - It's your last dance. 1256 01:24:45,913 --> 01:24:46,913 It's prom. 1257 01:24:47,748 --> 01:24:51,252 I know you've been all grown up ever since I gave birth to you, 1258 01:24:51,336 --> 01:24:53,921 but I hate to tell you this, 1259 01:24:54,005 --> 01:24:57,382 life after high school is just a series of disappointments. 1260 01:24:57,466 --> 01:24:59,802 You always know just what to say. 1261 01:25:00,636 --> 01:25:01,887 'Cause I love you. 1262 01:25:01,970 --> 01:25:04,724 I love you, too. Now let me finish getting ready, please. 1263 01:25:10,188 --> 01:25:12,815 The day has arrived 1264 01:25:12,899 --> 01:25:14,734 Fresh off the ironing board. 1265 01:25:16,319 --> 01:25:19,197 Oh, my gosh. Let me take a look at you. 1266 01:25:22,992 --> 01:25:24,452 Take pictures, okay? 1267 01:25:24,536 --> 01:25:27,497 - For you or your campaign? - Hey. 1268 01:25:27,579 --> 01:25:29,623 Very funny. For you. 1269 01:25:32,210 --> 01:25:35,255 This is one of those life moments, right? 1270 01:25:35,337 --> 01:25:38,550 You're going to college for four years, and two years of law school, 1271 01:25:38,632 --> 01:25:40,913 and then you're gonna be working 14-hour days in your 20s, 1272 01:25:40,969 --> 01:25:42,220 so you really just got... 1273 01:25:42,302 --> 01:25:44,264 Relax. 1274 01:25:44,346 --> 01:25:45,346 Relax. 1275 01:25:45,765 --> 01:25:46,765 Exactly. 1276 01:25:46,975 --> 01:25:48,225 Uh... 1277 01:25:48,309 --> 01:25:49,328 You want me to call a limo? 1278 01:25:49,351 --> 01:25:50,703 - Then you can have a driver. - No. 1279 01:25:50,728 --> 01:25:52,539 - You could stay out all night. - I don't need a limo. 1280 01:25:52,564 --> 01:25:54,649 I have a car that works. 1281 01:25:55,233 --> 01:25:56,233 I know. 1282 01:25:57,860 --> 01:25:59,362 I'll be home by midnight. 1283 01:26:01,405 --> 01:26:03,323 One o'clock is fine. 1284 01:26:04,783 --> 01:26:05,783 12:30. 1285 01:26:32,353 --> 01:26:33,354 Here you go. 1286 01:26:34,814 --> 01:26:36,399 And congratulations. 1287 01:26:39,610 --> 01:26:40,528 You look good in red. 1288 01:26:40,612 --> 01:26:42,279 - It's crimson. - Oh, shut up. 1289 01:26:42,947 --> 01:26:44,266 Congratulations to you. 1290 01:26:44,323 --> 01:26:46,408 I always thought you were a bit of a Bulldog. 1291 01:26:46,492 --> 01:26:48,203 I didn't even know what their mascot was. 1292 01:26:48,286 --> 01:26:50,829 You're gonna go to so many football games. 1293 01:26:50,913 --> 01:26:52,748 And so many parties. 1294 01:26:54,042 --> 01:26:55,710 Nah, not really. 1295 01:26:56,752 --> 01:26:58,337 One popcorn, one soda. 1296 01:26:58,421 --> 01:27:02,300 And during this evening's performance will you be enjoying some candy? 1297 01:27:03,426 --> 01:27:08,055 Yes. We will have some Reese's Pieces, please. 1298 01:27:08,139 --> 01:27:09,390 - And Milk Duds. - And Whoppers. 1299 01:27:09,474 --> 01:27:11,809 - And let me get a KitKat. - And Twizzlers. 1300 01:27:11,893 --> 01:27:14,645 - Let me get the Good and Plenty. - And some Jolly Ranchers as well. 1301 01:27:14,729 --> 01:27:16,605 And that Mr. Goodbar. 1302 01:27:19,108 --> 01:27:20,108 Wait for it. 1303 01:27:24,863 --> 01:27:26,990 No. I am not eating out of that sweaty hat 1304 01:27:27,074 --> 01:27:28,451 that's been on your sweaty head. 1305 01:27:28,533 --> 01:27:29,618 My head is not sweaty. 1306 01:27:29,702 --> 01:27:31,787 Your head is sweaty, and so is your hat. 1307 01:27:31,871 --> 01:27:34,916 - And now our candy is contaminated. - Contaminated? 1308 01:27:34,998 --> 01:27:37,460 Absolutely, at least on a microscopic level. 1309 01:27:37,542 --> 01:27:40,337 So by that rationale we should never hold hands. 1310 01:27:40,421 --> 01:27:42,131 You don't want that. 1311 01:27:43,382 --> 01:27:45,301 No. You don't want that. 1312 01:27:47,220 --> 01:27:48,429 Look at him. 1313 01:27:49,012 --> 01:27:52,015 Look at that smug look on his smug face. 1314 01:27:52,100 --> 01:27:53,518 He thinks that we're a couple. 1315 01:27:55,060 --> 01:27:57,145 He thinks we have a thing going. 1316 01:27:57,229 --> 01:28:00,733 He has no sense that in just a few months we'll go our separate ways, 1317 01:28:00,817 --> 01:28:02,902 probably lose contact, gain the freshman 15, 1318 01:28:02,985 --> 01:28:05,529 and jump head first back into studying. 1319 01:28:05,613 --> 01:28:09,408 He thinks I actually like him. Don't you, Bennett Russell? 1320 01:28:09,993 --> 01:28:11,327 You think I like you? 1321 01:28:13,537 --> 01:28:14,538 Well, damn it. 1322 01:28:15,914 --> 01:28:17,041 You might be right. 1323 01:28:19,543 --> 01:28:21,087 - Mm? - Mm-hm. 1324 01:28:21,170 --> 01:28:23,756 - Yeah, I know. It's awesome. - You want some? 1325 01:28:23,840 --> 01:28:25,091 I actually do want some. 1326 01:28:26,301 --> 01:28:27,342 Shut up. 1327 01:28:27,426 --> 01:28:29,095 Oh. 103635

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