Not that I don't love leaves, but what's going on today, anyway?
The town's bustling because the 60-year-old statue of Thaddeus T. Third III has been returned to its rightful place in front of the school that bears his name.
Gee! I don't remember any statue ever being out here.
That's because it's been overseas for eight years getting shined and--
[As they walk to the front of the school, they gasp in amazement when they see the statue]
Thaddeus T. Third III!
He's so regal! His chiseled features seem to say, "I'm an important fellow."
Not to me, Mikey. To me they say, "Hop on, Jasper! I'm built for climbing."
[The gang start to climb up the statue; On the other side of the curtain, Principal Prickly is making an announcement]
Mr. Mayor, distinguished guests, "big story news" team. It is an honor to host this "Welcome back, Thad" celebration, welcoming back a man with whom we all grew up, a man for whom this street and school are named. A man named... Thaddeus T. Third III!
[The curtains pull back, revealing the statue… and the gang on top of it; the crowd gasp in shock]
[chuckles cheekily] How you doin', folks?
[The statue suddenly starts to topple]
He's going over! BAIL!
[The gang jump off from the statue and it falls on the ground, destroyed and shattered into pieces; Mayor Fitzhugh babbles in horrified shock]
You gettin' this?
[outraged] Prickly! Do you know what this means?!
[before Prickly could say anything] He certainly does, Mr. Mayor. [to the gang] You six are in the biggest trouble ever!
[The gang gasp in shock]
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