1 00:00:01,520 --> 00:00:02,840 ( Horn honking ) 2 00:00:02,840 --> 00:00:04,440 I'm Alex Mack. 3 00:00:04,440 --> 00:00:06,200 I was just an average kid 4 00:00:06,200 --> 00:00:07,840 until an accident changed my life. 5 00:00:07,840 --> 00:00:09,920 And since then... 6 00:00:09,920 --> 00:00:12,640 Nothing's been the same. 7 00:00:12,640 --> 00:00:14,040 ( Zapping ) 8 00:00:35,080 --> 00:00:37,440 My best friend Ray thinks it's cool. 9 00:00:39,040 --> 00:00:42,320 My sister Annie thinks I'm a science project. 10 00:00:43,360 --> 00:00:45,720 I can't let anyone else know. 11 00:00:45,720 --> 00:00:47,920 Not even my parents. 12 00:00:47,920 --> 00:00:50,920 I know the Chemical Plant wants to find me 13 00:00:50,920 --> 00:00:53,360 and turn me into some experiment. 14 00:00:53,360 --> 00:00:55,000 But you know something? 15 00:00:55,000 --> 00:00:57,640 I guess I'm not so average anymore. 16 00:01:10,520 --> 00:01:11,960 ( Squealing ) 17 00:01:11,960 --> 00:01:13,040 ( Squealing, grunting ) 18 00:01:17,760 --> 00:01:19,120 ( Squealing ) 19 00:01:19,120 --> 00:01:20,640 Whoa, whoa, pig! 20 00:01:20,640 --> 00:01:22,120 Hey! Wait! 21 00:01:26,280 --> 00:01:28,840 Boy: You guys ready to ride those pigs? 22 00:01:28,840 --> 00:01:31,360 Yeah, vote for Eric Brooks! 23 00:01:33,920 --> 00:01:35,160 Hey, Ray, is it me 24 00:01:35,160 --> 00:01:37,880 or did I almost get run over by a pig? 25 00:01:37,880 --> 00:01:38,960 It's Eric Brooks 26 00:01:38,960 --> 00:01:41,120 giving away free pig rides again. 27 00:01:41,120 --> 00:01:44,720 To sucker people into voting for him for class president. 28 00:01:44,720 --> 00:01:45,680 Again? 29 00:01:45,680 --> 00:01:46,800 They should make him 30 00:01:46,800 --> 00:01:48,840 president for life-- he never loses. 31 00:01:48,840 --> 00:01:50,400 Eric: A vote for Eric Brooks 32 00:01:50,400 --> 00:01:51,360 is a vote for fun! 33 00:01:51,360 --> 00:01:52,960 Who's next? 34 00:01:52,960 --> 00:01:55,040 I can't believe everyone falls 35 00:01:55,040 --> 00:01:56,720 for the same stunts every year. 36 00:01:56,720 --> 00:01:58,840 Nobody even tries to run against him. 37 00:01:58,840 --> 00:02:00,520 Why don't you run against him? 38 00:02:00,520 --> 00:02:02,200 Oh, great idea, Ray. 39 00:02:02,200 --> 00:02:04,240 I get up before the whole school 40 00:02:04,240 --> 00:02:05,400 and start to glow. 41 00:02:05,400 --> 00:02:07,800 No, we need someone smart and popular. 42 00:02:07,800 --> 00:02:08,960 Yeah. 43 00:02:08,960 --> 00:02:12,320 Someone with a great personality and smile. 44 00:02:12,320 --> 00:02:14,560 I'm not running against Eric Brooks. 45 00:02:14,560 --> 00:02:15,640 ( Bell rings ) 46 00:02:15,640 --> 00:02:17,440 Come back here after school 47 00:02:17,440 --> 00:02:18,720 for more pig rides! 48 00:02:18,720 --> 00:02:20,200 ( Clapping, cheering ) 49 00:02:20,200 --> 00:02:21,320 ( Pig grunting ) 50 00:02:21,320 --> 00:02:23,120 Forget that. 51 00:02:23,120 --> 00:02:24,840 Come on, Ray. 52 00:02:26,640 --> 00:02:28,080 Mrs. Mack: Canceled?! 53 00:02:28,080 --> 00:02:29,840 ( Both laughing ) 54 00:02:29,840 --> 00:02:31,000 Shh! 55 00:02:31,000 --> 00:02:32,960 Why would they cancel? 56 00:02:32,960 --> 00:02:35,200 Oh! All right, well, listen 57 00:02:35,200 --> 00:02:38,720 if something comes up would you give me a call, please? 58 00:02:38,720 --> 00:02:40,280 Thanks, bye. 59 00:02:40,280 --> 00:02:43,920 Paradise valley's art committee has canceled their benefit. 60 00:02:43,920 --> 00:02:45,920 The company has no project for me 61 00:02:45,920 --> 00:02:47,080 to work on now. 62 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:49,560 Good! This will give you a chance to relax. 63 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:50,560 You deserve it. 64 00:02:50,560 --> 00:02:51,640 Yeah, it'll be nice 65 00:02:51,640 --> 00:02:52,800 to have you home. 66 00:02:52,800 --> 00:02:54,640 Well, the garage does need cleaning 67 00:02:54,640 --> 00:02:56,560 and the bedroom could use paint. 68 00:02:56,560 --> 00:02:57,840 No, no major projects. 69 00:02:57,840 --> 00:02:59,760 No cleaning, no painting. 70 00:02:59,760 --> 00:03:01,800 I just want you to take it easy. 71 00:03:01,800 --> 00:03:04,520 I suppose I could always just catch up 72 00:03:04,520 --> 00:03:05,920 on some... 73 00:03:05,920 --> 00:03:07,040 Reading. 74 00:03:07,040 --> 00:03:08,760 ( Laughs awkwardly ) 75 00:03:08,760 --> 00:03:11,840 Girl ( With heavy accent ): All of us take for granite 76 00:03:11,840 --> 00:03:13,840 what make our school great. 77 00:03:13,840 --> 00:03:15,440 Not "takes for granite." 78 00:03:15,440 --> 00:03:16,640 Takes for granted. 79 00:03:16,640 --> 00:03:18,960 Oh, right, granted. 80 00:03:18,960 --> 00:03:22,360 We cannot expect others to help make our school better. 81 00:03:22,360 --> 00:03:23,640 We must do it ourselves. 82 00:03:23,640 --> 00:03:24,680 Excellent. 83 00:03:24,680 --> 00:03:26,560 I have what it take to be a leader. 84 00:03:26,560 --> 00:03:29,440 I will be a good president for all the students. 85 00:03:29,440 --> 00:03:30,880 I am Paulina Rubka. 86 00:03:30,880 --> 00:03:32,080 Slam dunk! 87 00:03:32,080 --> 00:03:33,360 ( Clapping ) 88 00:03:33,360 --> 00:03:36,440 You wanted someone to run against Eric Brooks? 89 00:03:36,440 --> 00:03:37,840 There you go. 90 00:03:37,840 --> 00:03:40,720 Good work, just keep practicing right here. 91 00:03:40,720 --> 00:03:43,360 We're going to run an aggressive campaign. 92 00:03:43,360 --> 00:03:45,120 She's got incredible spirit. 93 00:03:45,120 --> 00:03:46,960 Why aren't you running? 94 00:03:46,960 --> 00:03:48,960 Oh, no way. I'm too controversial. 95 00:03:48,960 --> 00:03:51,320 I ruffle feathers and tell it like it is. 96 00:03:51,320 --> 00:03:52,960 The voting public hates that. 97 00:03:52,960 --> 00:03:54,840 Yeah, but do you really think 98 00:03:54,840 --> 00:03:56,480 Paulina has a chance? 99 00:03:56,480 --> 00:03:59,280 Paulina has what it takes to be a great class president. 100 00:03:59,280 --> 00:04:00,600 I mean, she works hard 101 00:04:00,600 --> 00:04:01,560 loves democracy 102 00:04:01,560 --> 00:04:03,080 and she knows what's best 103 00:04:03,080 --> 00:04:04,200 for the school... 104 00:04:04,200 --> 00:04:05,760 But to win? I don't know. 105 00:04:05,760 --> 00:04:08,920 But she won't pander to the lowest common denominator 106 00:04:08,920 --> 00:04:09,920 like Eric does. 107 00:04:09,920 --> 00:04:11,880 We're going to canvass hallways-- 108 00:04:11,880 --> 00:04:12,840 wish us luck. 109 00:04:12,840 --> 00:04:14,160 Good luck. 110 00:04:14,160 --> 00:04:16,520 Ray, I can't believe you're just going 111 00:04:16,520 --> 00:04:18,560 to sit here and let this happen. 112 00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:20,400 Paulina has no chance. 113 00:04:20,400 --> 00:04:22,160 Me? There are 111 other kids 114 00:04:22,160 --> 00:04:24,080 that could run against Eric. 115 00:04:24,080 --> 00:04:25,840 Why don't you run against him? 116 00:04:25,840 --> 00:04:26,800 Me? Nah. 117 00:04:26,800 --> 00:04:28,240 I'm still new in town 118 00:04:28,240 --> 00:04:30,640 and most kids still don't like me. 119 00:04:30,640 --> 00:04:31,720 Maybe next year. 120 00:04:31,720 --> 00:04:33,360 Ray, you're the one. 121 00:04:33,360 --> 00:04:37,080 Who complained about the cold potatoes in the cafeteria? 122 00:04:37,080 --> 00:04:38,360 Well, I did. 123 00:04:38,360 --> 00:04:39,840 And who's always protesting 124 00:04:39,840 --> 00:04:42,840 'cause the outdoor basketball courts don't have nets? 125 00:04:42,840 --> 00:04:43,800 Well, Ray does. 126 00:04:43,800 --> 00:04:45,480 And who did Miss Clark say 127 00:04:45,480 --> 00:04:46,760 was funniest in class? 128 00:04:46,760 --> 00:04:48,880 I am-- I mean, me, but I think 129 00:04:48,880 --> 00:04:51,280 it was the biggest clown in class. 130 00:04:51,280 --> 00:04:51,920 Yeah. 131 00:04:51,920 --> 00:04:53,040 And who has 132 00:04:53,040 --> 00:04:55,240 the nicest smile in the eighth grade? 133 00:04:56,680 --> 00:04:59,480 You do present a convincing case. 134 00:04:59,480 --> 00:05:01,760 There comes a time in a person's life 135 00:05:01,760 --> 00:05:05,000 when he has to stand up for what's right-- and, Ray 136 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:06,400 that time is now. 137 00:05:08,960 --> 00:05:10,440 Everybody, everybody! 138 00:05:11,640 --> 00:05:14,320 I'm proud to announce I'm running for president 139 00:05:14,320 --> 00:05:17,680 of the eighth grade class at Danielle Atron Junior High. 140 00:05:17,680 --> 00:05:20,040 ( Cheering and applause ) 141 00:05:20,040 --> 00:05:22,640 Kids ( Chanting: ) Raymond! Raymond! 142 00:05:22,640 --> 00:05:25,280 Raymond! Raymond! Raymond... 143 00:05:49,760 --> 00:05:51,280 Ray: Make it a Ray day. 144 00:05:51,280 --> 00:05:53,480 Vote for Ray Alvarado. 145 00:05:53,480 --> 00:05:55,240 Make it a Ray day. 146 00:05:55,240 --> 00:05:57,520 Here you go. Got one? Take two. 147 00:05:57,520 --> 00:05:58,800 Raymond Alvarado. 148 00:05:58,800 --> 00:06:00,080 What's up, Eric? 149 00:06:00,080 --> 00:06:01,200 What are you doing? 150 00:06:01,200 --> 00:06:02,160 He's running 151 00:06:02,160 --> 00:06:03,160 for president. 152 00:06:03,160 --> 00:06:05,160 What's it look like? Flyer? 153 00:06:05,160 --> 00:06:07,120 Well, can't you talk, Ray? 154 00:06:07,120 --> 00:06:09,160 I think you're in over your head. 155 00:06:09,160 --> 00:06:11,840 You know, a president has to be able 156 00:06:11,840 --> 00:06:14,080 to stand on his own two feet. 157 00:06:14,080 --> 00:06:17,120 Well, I'm not the one giving people pig rides, Eric. 158 00:06:17,120 --> 00:06:18,320 ( Laughing ) 159 00:06:18,320 --> 00:06:20,560 And I can talk just fine. 160 00:06:20,560 --> 00:06:23,280 You'll have your chance, Ray. 161 00:06:23,280 --> 00:06:27,040 You'll have your chance Friday, when we give our speeches. 162 00:06:27,040 --> 00:06:28,640 We're all anxious to hear 163 00:06:28,640 --> 00:06:30,080 what Ray Alvarado has to say, aren't we? 164 00:06:31,240 --> 00:06:33,560 Alex: Don't worry about him, Ray. 165 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:34,640 Face it, Ray-- 166 00:06:34,640 --> 00:06:37,400 I'm going to take you down. 167 00:06:37,400 --> 00:06:39,080 We'll see about that. 168 00:06:40,440 --> 00:06:42,840 I can't believe you're running against us. 169 00:06:42,840 --> 00:06:43,760 How could you? 170 00:06:43,760 --> 00:06:44,800 Couldn't you have 171 00:06:44,800 --> 00:06:45,880 come to me first? 172 00:06:45,880 --> 00:06:48,040 We could've all gotten behind Paulina. 173 00:06:48,040 --> 00:06:50,280 No offense, but Paulina has no chance. 174 00:06:50,280 --> 00:06:52,680 I know she's smart and has great ideas... 175 00:06:52,680 --> 00:06:53,920 But you think 176 00:06:53,920 --> 00:06:56,960 this election is about pig rides and personality! 177 00:06:56,960 --> 00:06:57,960 And you? 178 00:06:57,960 --> 00:07:00,040 I don't even want to talk to you! 179 00:07:02,160 --> 00:07:03,920 ( Quietly ): What? 180 00:07:21,640 --> 00:07:25,440 ( Mascot's antennas boinging ) 181 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:29,320 Okay, Ray. Why do you think 182 00:07:29,320 --> 00:07:31,720 you're fit to be our school president? 183 00:07:31,720 --> 00:07:33,760 Tell us about your track record. 184 00:07:33,760 --> 00:07:35,800 Last year I anchored the 440 relay 185 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:37,680 and set a seventh grade record 186 00:07:37,680 --> 00:07:38,920 in the 60-yard dash. 187 00:07:38,920 --> 00:07:39,880 Cut... cut! 188 00:07:39,880 --> 00:07:42,120 Cut, cut, cut, cut, cut! 189 00:07:42,120 --> 00:07:43,560 Ray, we discussed this. 190 00:07:43,560 --> 00:07:44,840 Issues, Ray, issues. 191 00:07:44,840 --> 00:07:48,320 What about more school dances, shorter school days? 192 00:07:48,320 --> 00:07:50,520 Oh, yeah, right. 193 00:07:50,520 --> 00:07:52,160 Hey, look what I've got. 194 00:07:52,160 --> 00:07:53,880 Louis, we're way behind here. 195 00:07:53,880 --> 00:07:56,640 Read this-- Eric's playing serious hardball. 196 00:07:56,640 --> 00:07:59,280 "Poll shows that half of the student body 197 00:07:59,280 --> 00:08:01,160 can't identify Paulina rubka"? 198 00:08:01,160 --> 00:08:02,280 No, no, not that. 199 00:08:02,280 --> 00:08:03,600 Here. Look at that. 200 00:08:03,600 --> 00:08:06,120 "Presidential hopeful Raymond Alvarado 201 00:08:06,120 --> 00:08:07,720 cried at the lion king." 202 00:08:07,720 --> 00:08:08,680 I did not! 203 00:08:08,680 --> 00:08:09,760 Yes, you did. 204 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:11,680 But why are they writing about it? 205 00:08:11,680 --> 00:08:14,120 Eric's buddy, tino, is on the newspaper. 206 00:08:14,120 --> 00:08:15,720 Keep reading-- it even says 207 00:08:15,720 --> 00:08:17,840 Raymond's middle name is "Filbert." 208 00:08:17,840 --> 00:08:19,360 Filbert is a family name. 209 00:08:19,360 --> 00:08:20,560 Let me see that! 210 00:08:22,160 --> 00:08:24,840 Hey, where did he get this information from? 211 00:08:24,840 --> 00:08:26,280 This stuff's personal. 212 00:08:26,280 --> 00:08:27,320 Ballet lessons?! 213 00:08:27,320 --> 00:08:28,800 I never took ballet lessons. 214 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:30,240 It was a movement class! 215 00:08:30,240 --> 00:08:31,360 Filbert. Wow. 216 00:08:31,360 --> 00:08:34,080 You're going to have to prepare yourself 217 00:08:34,080 --> 00:08:35,120 for dirty tricks. 218 00:08:35,120 --> 00:08:37,040 We knew Eric wouldn't play fair. 219 00:08:37,040 --> 00:08:38,160 What should we do? 220 00:08:38,160 --> 00:08:39,800 We don't have to do anything. 221 00:08:39,800 --> 00:08:41,160 We'll win this election 222 00:08:41,160 --> 00:08:43,040 fair and square, on the issues. 223 00:08:43,040 --> 00:08:44,640 Besides, kids don't believe 224 00:08:44,640 --> 00:08:47,000 what they read in the school newspaper. 225 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:49,400 She's right, Filbert, nobody does. 226 00:08:49,400 --> 00:08:50,680 It's really funny 227 00:08:50,680 --> 00:08:51,880 but nobody believes it. 228 00:08:51,880 --> 00:08:52,880 Besides, who cares 229 00:08:52,880 --> 00:08:54,560 if you cried at the lion king? 230 00:08:54,560 --> 00:08:55,920 It shows you're sensitive 231 00:08:55,920 --> 00:08:56,920 and that's good! 232 00:08:56,920 --> 00:08:58,800 Now let's finish your commercial. 233 00:08:58,800 --> 00:09:00,240 ( Sighs ) 234 00:09:00,240 --> 00:09:01,600 Come. 235 00:09:06,200 --> 00:09:08,880 No, no, I got it. 236 00:09:08,880 --> 00:09:10,640 Action! 237 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:13,200 Okay, Ray, why do you think 238 00:09:13,200 --> 00:09:15,560 you're fit to be our class president? 239 00:09:15,560 --> 00:09:17,640 Tell us about your track record. 240 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:19,840 I wasn't crying. 241 00:09:19,840 --> 00:09:20,800 Cut! 242 00:09:21,760 --> 00:09:22,840 ( Oven bell rings ) 243 00:09:22,840 --> 00:09:24,840 Mrs. Mack: I had a few extra minutes 244 00:09:24,840 --> 00:09:26,840 after I finished the girls' room 245 00:09:26,840 --> 00:09:28,160 so I whipped this up. 246 00:09:28,160 --> 00:09:29,400 I hope you like it! 247 00:09:29,400 --> 00:09:30,720 Doesn't exactly sound 248 00:09:30,720 --> 00:09:32,760 like Mom took it too easy today. 249 00:09:32,760 --> 00:09:33,440 Ta-da! 250 00:09:35,080 --> 00:09:36,040 Wow! 251 00:09:38,040 --> 00:09:39,480 ( Catching breath ) 252 00:09:39,480 --> 00:09:41,520 You just whipped that up? 253 00:09:41,520 --> 00:09:43,680 And I made two sauces. 254 00:09:43,680 --> 00:09:45,160 One's thai curry 255 00:09:45,160 --> 00:09:46,000 one's apricot. 256 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,800 But I thought 257 00:09:46,800 --> 00:09:48,600 you were going to read 258 00:09:48,600 --> 00:09:50,200 no congas, no clarinets? 259 00:09:50,200 --> 00:09:52,160 What can I say, honey? 260 00:09:52,160 --> 00:09:54,600 There's just so much to do around here! 261 00:09:54,600 --> 00:09:55,760 ( Laughs ) 262 00:10:00,880 --> 00:10:03,440 Alex: Ray Alvarado is a man of the people. 263 00:10:03,440 --> 00:10:05,480 Vote for Ray Alvarado this Friday 264 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:08,880 and shake hands with the future of Atron Junior High. 265 00:10:10,160 --> 00:10:13,720 ( Applause ) 266 00:10:13,720 --> 00:10:15,680 Well done, Ray, well done. 267 00:10:15,680 --> 00:10:18,880 Our next political commercial belongs to Paulina. 268 00:10:22,800 --> 00:10:24,560 ( Patriotic music playing ) 269 00:10:24,560 --> 00:10:27,600 Nicole: Throughout history, change has never been easy. 270 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:29,800 It takes courage, strength and vision. 271 00:10:29,800 --> 00:10:32,560 Paulina Rubka has all those qualities and more. 272 00:10:32,560 --> 00:10:33,840 I am Paulina Rubka. 273 00:10:33,840 --> 00:10:36,520 I know what it will take to make our school better. 274 00:10:36,520 --> 00:10:39,440 I will fight for you to bring you the things you want 275 00:10:39,440 --> 00:10:41,120 to Danielle Atron Junior High. 276 00:10:41,120 --> 00:10:42,120 Won't you join me? 277 00:10:42,120 --> 00:10:43,920 Vote for me for class president. 278 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:45,280 Slam dunk! 279 00:10:47,080 --> 00:10:49,640 Very nice, Paulina ( Applause ) 280 00:10:49,640 --> 00:10:51,280 Very nice. 281 00:10:51,280 --> 00:10:54,960 Okay, and our last spot belongs to Eric. 282 00:10:58,400 --> 00:11:02,160 Man: Ray Alvarado claims to be one of the best basketball players 283 00:11:02,160 --> 00:11:03,560 in the eighth grade. 284 00:11:03,560 --> 00:11:07,600 Fact: Ray spent most of his time on the bench. 285 00:11:09,560 --> 00:11:15,240 Ray Alvarado claimed a 98% on-time paper delivery record. 286 00:11:15,240 --> 00:11:18,720 Fact: An internal company survey showed him 287 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:21,720 with a 40% in-the-gutter factor. 288 00:11:22,760 --> 00:11:25,160 Ray Alvarado told people 289 00:11:25,160 --> 00:11:28,360 he was destined to be a professional musician. 290 00:11:28,360 --> 00:11:32,040 Fact: Ray quit the saxophone after four lessons. 291 00:11:32,040 --> 00:11:33,840 ( Playing poorly ) 292 00:11:33,840 --> 00:11:35,480 Ask yourself. 293 00:11:35,480 --> 00:11:38,960 Do you want Ray Alvarado as your next school president? 294 00:11:38,960 --> 00:11:41,880 ( Sax continues squeaking ) 295 00:11:44,760 --> 00:11:46,360 ( Laughter ) 296 00:11:46,360 --> 00:11:49,240 ( Applause ) 297 00:11:50,200 --> 00:11:51,720 ( Bell rings ) 298 00:11:51,720 --> 00:11:53,320 Okay, don't forget 299 00:11:53,320 --> 00:11:56,080 candidates' speeches, ready noon tomorrow. 300 00:11:57,040 --> 00:11:58,800 Sorry, Ray, that was brutal. 301 00:12:00,720 --> 00:12:01,800 Hey, Eric. 302 00:12:01,800 --> 00:12:04,320 How come you couldn't slam Paulina, too? 303 00:12:04,320 --> 00:12:05,280 Paulina who? 304 00:12:05,280 --> 00:12:07,080 How do you like politics, Ray? 305 00:12:07,080 --> 00:12:08,120 I was on the bench 306 00:12:08,120 --> 00:12:09,800 because I pulled my hamstring! 307 00:12:09,800 --> 00:12:10,800 I never said 308 00:12:10,800 --> 00:12:12,440 I'd be a professional musician. 309 00:12:12,440 --> 00:12:14,360 We're just stating the facts. 310 00:12:14,360 --> 00:12:16,440 You didn't have to stoop so low. 311 00:12:16,440 --> 00:12:18,000 Listen to you crybabies. 312 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,080 This is politics. 313 00:12:19,080 --> 00:12:20,240 If you can't take it 314 00:12:20,240 --> 00:12:21,840 find another line of work. 315 00:12:21,840 --> 00:12:24,840 If you think that was tough, wait till my speech. 316 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,040 I want him, Alex 317 00:12:27,040 --> 00:12:29,120 and I don't care what it takes. 318 00:12:29,120 --> 00:12:30,120 Easy, Ray. 319 00:12:39,040 --> 00:12:40,960 What is it? 320 00:12:49,600 --> 00:12:51,520 Ray: Can we say we found it open? 321 00:12:51,520 --> 00:12:52,880 Would that be wrong? 322 00:12:52,880 --> 00:12:56,120 Alex: Well, it would be wrong for you to look at it. 323 00:12:58,600 --> 00:13:02,280 But I think it would be all right if I looked it over. 324 00:13:02,280 --> 00:13:04,680 I mean, because we can't trust Eric. 325 00:13:04,680 --> 00:13:07,440 Tell me if he plans to let out more secrets. 326 00:13:07,440 --> 00:13:10,080 I want my third grade report card kept quiet. 327 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:11,200 What's it say? 328 00:13:11,200 --> 00:13:12,560 Very interesting. 329 00:13:12,560 --> 00:13:15,080 He wants each student to be able to veto 330 00:13:15,080 --> 00:13:17,080 one teacher per semester. 331 00:13:17,080 --> 00:13:18,600 Vote a teacher? 332 00:13:18,600 --> 00:13:19,840 What does that mean? 333 00:13:19,840 --> 00:13:23,160 It means if you get, like, Krantz for chemistry 334 00:13:23,160 --> 00:13:26,320 you vote him and the school gives you another teacher. 335 00:13:26,320 --> 00:13:27,360 Wow. 336 00:13:27,360 --> 00:13:28,920 What a great idea! 337 00:13:28,920 --> 00:13:29,840 No, it's not. 338 00:13:29,840 --> 00:13:31,600 It is, but it'll never happen. 339 00:13:31,600 --> 00:13:34,200 But it makes him sound good by offering it. 340 00:13:34,200 --> 00:13:35,480 Let me see that. 341 00:13:36,920 --> 00:13:38,840 He also wants to allow students 342 00:13:38,840 --> 00:13:41,200 to call teachers by their first names. 343 00:13:41,200 --> 00:13:42,360 What do you think? 344 00:13:42,360 --> 00:13:43,480 I kind of like it. 345 00:13:43,480 --> 00:13:44,760 Ray, think about it. 346 00:13:44,760 --> 00:13:47,800 He's promising things that'll never happen. 347 00:13:47,800 --> 00:13:50,800 That's how real politicians get elected. 348 00:13:50,800 --> 00:13:52,400 Maybe we should, too. 349 00:13:52,400 --> 00:13:53,520 You're right. 350 00:13:53,520 --> 00:13:55,400 It's the only way to beat him. 351 00:13:55,400 --> 00:13:57,520 Ours can't compete with that stuff. 352 00:13:57,520 --> 00:13:59,520 He's just offering easy answers. 353 00:13:59,520 --> 00:14:01,040 You'll offer easier ones. 354 00:14:01,040 --> 00:14:02,320 This is great, Alex. 355 00:14:02,320 --> 00:14:03,720 I want to make him pay. 356 00:14:03,720 --> 00:14:05,240 If it wasn't Eric Brooks 357 00:14:05,240 --> 00:14:07,440 I never would've opened his speech. 358 00:14:07,440 --> 00:14:09,720 But we had to for the school's good. 359 00:14:11,480 --> 00:14:14,120 ( Laughter ) 360 00:14:14,120 --> 00:14:16,720 ( Computer beeps ) 361 00:14:16,720 --> 00:14:17,440 Aw. 362 00:14:18,960 --> 00:14:19,880 ( Bang ) 363 00:14:19,880 --> 00:14:21,360 Oh, I'm okay! 364 00:14:21,360 --> 00:14:23,200 I just dropped the mallet. 365 00:14:23,200 --> 00:14:24,160 The mallet? 366 00:14:24,160 --> 00:14:26,320 What's she doing with a mallet? 367 00:14:26,320 --> 00:14:29,600 She's cracking coconuts for tomorrow's breakfast. 368 00:14:29,600 --> 00:14:32,800 Something she calls "breakfasts of the world." 369 00:14:32,800 --> 00:14:34,960 Oh, Dad, can't we stop her? 370 00:14:34,960 --> 00:14:36,880 I've been through this before. 371 00:14:36,880 --> 00:14:39,400 We just have to let it run its course. 372 00:14:39,400 --> 00:14:42,720 Mrs. Mack: You guys are going to love breakfast. 373 00:14:42,720 --> 00:14:44,360 Can I sit here with you? 374 00:14:44,360 --> 00:14:45,360 Sure. 375 00:14:46,720 --> 00:14:47,680 ( Sighs ) 376 00:14:53,560 --> 00:14:55,680 You know, I don't miss work a bit. 377 00:14:55,680 --> 00:14:56,720 ( Chuckles ) 378 00:15:00,560 --> 00:15:03,440 Ray: I have a dream for all junior high students 379 00:15:03,440 --> 00:15:05,640 regardless of grade, height, or G.P.A. 380 00:15:05,640 --> 00:15:08,560 To enjoy a gourmet cafeteria and all it offers. 381 00:15:08,560 --> 00:15:12,200 I'm talking about a wide variety of pizzas available daily 382 00:15:12,200 --> 00:15:14,840 and a ban on that roast beef stringy stuff 383 00:15:14,840 --> 00:15:16,280 they serve on Tuesdays. 384 00:15:16,280 --> 00:15:17,240 ( Clapping ) 385 00:15:17,240 --> 00:15:18,520 This is great, Ray. 386 00:15:18,520 --> 00:15:21,200 When Eric hears it, he'll have no place to hide. 387 00:15:21,200 --> 00:15:24,840 But is calling the principal by his first name pushing it? 388 00:15:24,840 --> 00:15:27,280 Mort's a funny name-- it's worth votes. 389 00:15:27,280 --> 00:15:28,200 Aloha, Ray. 390 00:15:28,200 --> 00:15:30,200 I know it's a big day for you 391 00:15:30,200 --> 00:15:32,040 but would you like to join us 392 00:15:32,040 --> 00:15:34,360 for a polynesian breakfast? 393 00:15:34,360 --> 00:15:35,320 Why not? 394 00:15:35,320 --> 00:15:36,440 This way. 395 00:15:38,240 --> 00:15:39,800 Aloha, Ray. 396 00:15:39,800 --> 00:15:42,640 Welcome to the Islands. 397 00:15:42,640 --> 00:15:44,840 Mrs. Mack: Okay, sit. 398 00:15:44,840 --> 00:15:46,680 Mom, can I just have oatmeal? 399 00:15:46,680 --> 00:15:51,480 Alex, I'm trying to expand your horizons beyond oatmeal. 400 00:15:51,480 --> 00:15:53,160 This is part of your mother's 401 00:15:53,160 --> 00:15:55,200 "breakfasts of the world" series. 402 00:15:55,200 --> 00:15:56,640 Mrs. Mack: Okey-dokey. 403 00:15:56,640 --> 00:15:59,880 Who wants to try some poi? 404 00:16:03,240 --> 00:16:04,200 Oh! 405 00:16:05,880 --> 00:16:08,720 Paulina: Coming from eastern Europe, I know what it means 406 00:16:08,720 --> 00:16:10,760 to fight for what you believe in. 407 00:16:10,760 --> 00:16:15,120 We need a dialogue between students, teachers, and parents. 408 00:16:15,120 --> 00:16:18,600 Only when we communicate is real change possible. 409 00:16:18,600 --> 00:16:20,560 My name is Paulina. 410 00:16:20,560 --> 00:16:21,960 Slam dunk! 411 00:16:21,960 --> 00:16:23,320 ( Applause ) 412 00:16:26,280 --> 00:16:28,480 Wow, she's really good. 413 00:16:28,480 --> 00:16:32,400 I asked her to drop "slam dunk" but she really believes in it. 414 00:16:32,400 --> 00:16:34,960 Nicole, I feel terrible. 415 00:16:34,960 --> 00:16:37,120 I don't have a real campaign 416 00:16:37,120 --> 00:16:38,560 and stand for nothing. 417 00:16:38,560 --> 00:16:40,040 We wanted to beat Eric. 418 00:16:40,040 --> 00:16:42,400 I didn't think Paulina could win. 419 00:16:42,400 --> 00:16:43,680 Sorry, Nicole. 420 00:16:43,680 --> 00:16:44,840 It's okay, guys. 421 00:16:44,840 --> 00:16:47,920 As long as someone beats Eric, I'll be happy. 422 00:16:47,920 --> 00:16:49,080 Oh, you were great! 423 00:16:49,080 --> 00:16:50,040 Thank you! 424 00:16:50,040 --> 00:16:51,000 Good job. 425 00:16:51,000 --> 00:16:52,320 Thanks. 426 00:16:52,320 --> 00:16:53,920 Good luck to you, Raymond. 427 00:16:53,920 --> 00:16:54,880 Slam dunk. 428 00:16:54,880 --> 00:16:56,040 Thanks, Paulina. 429 00:16:56,040 --> 00:16:57,440 Slam dunk to you, too. 430 00:16:57,440 --> 00:16:59,680 Excuse me while I go to the lavatory. 431 00:16:59,680 --> 00:17:02,240 Better come back. 432 00:17:02,240 --> 00:17:03,240 How's she doing? 433 00:17:03,240 --> 00:17:04,520 Oh, she's doing fine. 434 00:17:04,520 --> 00:17:07,520 But I'm losing my faith in the political process. 435 00:17:07,520 --> 00:17:10,080 Let's work on your acceptance speech. 436 00:17:10,080 --> 00:17:11,040 Great speech! 437 00:17:11,040 --> 00:17:12,000 Thanks, bye. 438 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,640 Good luck! 439 00:17:13,640 --> 00:17:14,680 ( Clears throat ) 440 00:17:17,400 --> 00:17:20,400 Did you guys find my fake speech all right? 441 00:17:20,400 --> 00:17:22,480 What are you talking about? 442 00:17:22,480 --> 00:17:25,320 You don't think I'd base my whole platform 443 00:17:25,320 --> 00:17:28,520 on vetoing teachers and calling them by their first names? 444 00:17:28,520 --> 00:17:31,400 Ray's going to look like such an idiot. 445 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:34,520 You probably spent hours preparing a speech to burn me. 446 00:17:34,520 --> 00:17:36,600 That's why I dropped it near you. 447 00:17:36,600 --> 00:17:39,080 Woman: Our next candidate is Eric Brooks. 448 00:17:39,080 --> 00:17:40,040 ( Applause ) 449 00:17:40,040 --> 00:17:41,000 Ray? 450 00:17:41,000 --> 00:17:42,000 ( Applause ) 451 00:17:42,960 --> 00:17:44,400 Annie: Dad... 452 00:17:44,400 --> 00:17:45,720 Can we talk? 453 00:17:45,720 --> 00:17:47,840 Sure, honey, what's on your mind? 454 00:17:49,360 --> 00:17:50,720 I love Mom. 455 00:17:50,720 --> 00:17:52,360 I know you do. 456 00:17:52,360 --> 00:17:54,160 But she is driving me crazy. 457 00:17:54,160 --> 00:17:55,120 Me, too. 458 00:17:55,120 --> 00:17:56,200 She means well. 459 00:17:56,200 --> 00:17:58,440 It's just that she's very disciplined 460 00:17:58,440 --> 00:18:01,080 and used to putting energy into her work. 461 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:03,720 Well, whatever, but could you talk to her? 462 00:18:03,720 --> 00:18:04,720 I guess so. 463 00:18:04,720 --> 00:18:06,560 Do you want me to go with you? 464 00:18:06,560 --> 00:18:07,600 Sure. 465 00:18:07,600 --> 00:18:08,640 Okay. 466 00:18:14,160 --> 00:18:17,000 Well, uh, you're not doing anything. 467 00:18:17,000 --> 00:18:18,560 I'm reading. 468 00:18:18,560 --> 00:18:19,760 But you're not... 469 00:18:19,760 --> 00:18:22,400 Cooking and cleaning? No. 470 00:18:22,400 --> 00:18:24,640 First, there's nothing left to clean 471 00:18:24,640 --> 00:18:27,280 and, second, I was driving you guys nuts. 472 00:18:27,280 --> 00:18:28,920 How did you know? 473 00:18:28,920 --> 00:18:30,960 You all went screaming 474 00:18:30,960 --> 00:18:33,600 from the room every time I entered. 475 00:18:33,600 --> 00:18:35,760 It wasn't as bad as all that. 476 00:18:35,760 --> 00:18:37,280 Yes, it was. 477 00:18:37,280 --> 00:18:38,400 But that's okay. 478 00:18:38,400 --> 00:18:40,960 Donna called me... The art benefit is on. 479 00:18:40,960 --> 00:18:42,600 I'm back at work tomorrow. 480 00:18:42,600 --> 00:18:45,880 I guess there's no more "breakfasts of the world"? 481 00:18:45,880 --> 00:18:47,680 No, just plain old Mom again. 482 00:18:47,680 --> 00:18:49,480 Fine. That's okay. 483 00:18:50,680 --> 00:18:51,880 By the way 484 00:18:51,880 --> 00:18:53,600 we could all learn to relax more 485 00:18:53,600 --> 00:18:54,680 Don't you think? 486 00:18:54,680 --> 00:18:56,040 You're right, honey. 487 00:18:56,040 --> 00:18:58,360 We could all take a page from Alex's book. 488 00:18:58,360 --> 00:19:01,040 Now, she knows how to relax. 489 00:19:05,360 --> 00:19:06,560 Is he in there? 490 00:19:06,560 --> 00:19:07,680 No. 491 00:19:07,680 --> 00:19:08,800 You go that way. 492 00:19:08,800 --> 00:19:09,920 If you see him 493 00:19:09,920 --> 00:19:11,960 Don't let him on that stage 494 00:19:11,960 --> 00:19:13,960 until he talks to me first. 495 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:17,000 Eric: I'd like to congratulate Paulina and Ray 496 00:19:17,000 --> 00:19:18,400 for their campaigns. 497 00:19:18,400 --> 00:19:19,480 At another school 498 00:19:19,480 --> 00:19:21,200 they may have been mistaken 499 00:19:21,200 --> 00:19:23,680 for serious candidates. 500 00:19:23,680 --> 00:19:26,120 But at Danielle Atron Junior High School 501 00:19:26,120 --> 00:19:28,000 it's obvious they aren't. 502 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,120 ( Laughter ) 503 00:19:29,120 --> 00:19:30,440 Where's my campaign manager? 504 00:19:30,440 --> 00:19:31,720 I don't know, Ray. 505 00:19:31,720 --> 00:19:33,720 Just relax and be yourself. 506 00:19:33,720 --> 00:19:36,320 No, being myself doesn't always work for me. 507 00:19:36,320 --> 00:19:37,440 Ray, good luck. 508 00:19:37,440 --> 00:19:38,920 One of us must stop Eric. 509 00:19:38,920 --> 00:19:41,920 ...and should I win, you can expect my victory party 510 00:19:41,920 --> 00:19:43,960 to top anything we've done before. 511 00:19:43,960 --> 00:19:45,400 Thanks for your support! 512 00:19:45,400 --> 00:19:46,760 ( Applause ) 513 00:19:46,760 --> 00:19:48,120 We're going to wait inside. 514 00:19:48,120 --> 00:19:49,560 Calm down, she'll be here. 515 00:19:52,600 --> 00:19:55,120 ( Applause ) 516 00:19:55,120 --> 00:19:58,520 And now, for our third and final candidate... 517 00:19:58,520 --> 00:20:00,320 Raymond Alvarado. 518 00:20:00,320 --> 00:20:01,520 ( Applause ) 519 00:20:08,240 --> 00:20:09,880 Thank you, thank you. 520 00:20:09,880 --> 00:20:11,080 Thanks, Carol. 521 00:20:11,080 --> 00:20:14,880 Boys and girls, Phyllis, Carol and Mort. 522 00:20:14,880 --> 00:20:15,920 ( Tittering ) 523 00:20:15,920 --> 00:20:17,360 I'd like to talk to you 524 00:20:17,360 --> 00:20:20,600 about how the teachers have an unfair advantage 525 00:20:20,600 --> 00:20:23,280 over the students at Atron Junior High. 526 00:20:23,280 --> 00:20:25,760 I think it's time for the students 527 00:20:25,760 --> 00:20:27,080 to give them 528 00:20:27,080 --> 00:20:29,040 a report card every semester. 529 00:20:29,040 --> 00:20:30,160 ( Applause ) 530 00:20:30,160 --> 00:20:31,240 Oh, no. 531 00:20:31,240 --> 00:20:32,920 Ray Alvarado. 532 00:20:38,400 --> 00:20:39,200 Ray! 533 00:20:39,200 --> 00:20:40,120 Raymond! 534 00:20:40,120 --> 00:20:41,520 ( Applause ) 535 00:20:44,240 --> 00:20:46,160 ( Continuing speech ) 536 00:20:50,040 --> 00:20:51,880 ( Applause ) 537 00:20:53,160 --> 00:20:54,640 Ray, Ray... 538 00:20:54,640 --> 00:20:56,080 Kill the speech. 539 00:20:56,080 --> 00:20:57,440 Eric set us up. 540 00:20:57,440 --> 00:20:58,520 He did? 541 00:20:58,520 --> 00:21:00,480 Kill the speech. 542 00:21:00,480 --> 00:21:02,440 Kill the speech! 543 00:21:07,240 --> 00:21:10,360 But you know no one will ever give us that stuff. 544 00:21:10,360 --> 00:21:12,080 So don't get excited. 545 00:21:12,080 --> 00:21:14,120 I just said it as a joke. 546 00:21:14,120 --> 00:21:16,040 But that just comes to show you 547 00:21:16,040 --> 00:21:18,480 how we have all been fooled in the past. 548 00:21:18,480 --> 00:21:20,280 In fact, let's face it. 549 00:21:20,280 --> 00:21:23,560 Paulina's the only candidate who really wants to help us. 550 00:21:23,560 --> 00:21:25,600 Eric gives you pig rides and parties. 551 00:21:25,600 --> 00:21:26,880 I would like 552 00:21:26,880 --> 00:21:28,440 to throw my support to her. 553 00:21:28,440 --> 00:21:29,560 Paulina... 554 00:21:29,560 --> 00:21:31,640 come up to the stage. 555 00:21:31,640 --> 00:21:35,160 ( Cheering and applause ) 556 00:21:44,680 --> 00:21:47,800 ( Cheering ) 557 00:21:47,800 --> 00:21:50,320 Slam Dunk. 558 00:21:52,160 --> 00:21:53,320 Slam Dunk! 559 00:21:53,320 --> 00:21:54,720 ( Cheering ) 560 00:21:59,000 --> 00:22:00,520 It didn't work, did it? 561 00:22:00,520 --> 00:22:02,440 Eric's still the president. 562 00:22:02,440 --> 00:22:05,600 Maybe, but it takes time to change the system. 563 00:22:05,600 --> 00:22:07,760 At least Paulina made it close. 564 00:22:07,760 --> 00:22:09,200 How's she taking it? 565 00:22:09,200 --> 00:22:10,480 Are you kidding? 566 00:22:10,480 --> 00:22:13,920 She's already planning for next year's campaign. 567 00:22:13,920 --> 00:22:15,040 And you? 568 00:22:15,040 --> 00:22:17,040 Me? I'm retired from politics. 569 00:22:17,040 --> 00:22:18,080 Getting one vote 570 00:22:18,080 --> 00:22:20,400 didn't exactly boost my confidence. 571 00:22:20,400 --> 00:22:22,200 Good thing I paid Louis back 572 00:22:22,200 --> 00:22:23,640 that five I owed him. 573 00:22:23,640 --> 00:22:25,400 I would have been shut out. 574 00:22:25,400 --> 00:22:28,000 So, you want to go to Eric's party? 575 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:30,760 Yeah, I never ridden a camel before. 576 00:22:30,760 --> 00:22:32,040 Me neither. 577 00:22:32,040 --> 00:22:33,160 Let's go. 578 00:22:38,920 --> 00:22:40,840 Captioned by Grant brown