WDWordGirl doll voice
“Go buy me an official WordGirl toothbrush protector.”
Honey, remind me to go to the store tomorrow and pick up a WordGirl toothbrush protector.
Good idea, hon! Let’s get two.
TJWhy not thirty-two? One for each tooth? [He and the parents raise their hands in victory]
Uh, aren’t there better things to spend our money on than silly toys and accessories?
WDWordGirl doll voice
“Buy me the WordGirl remote control pickle jar!”
First thing in the morning!
Oooh, pick one up for me while you’re at it.
TJ
Oh, pickle one up for me too! [laughs]
[shouting] Everybody stop! [in a normal voice] Mom, Dad, you’re not acting like yourselves. You’re constantly spending money on frivolous, silly things just because the doll tells you to!
Yes, constantly. You’re doing it again and again. As in, constantly buying Walk-and-Talk WordGirl accessories.
But honey, this is WordGirl, and WordGirl never lies. If she says we need something, we need it!
Do you need it, or just want it, Dad? I mean, shouldn’t we be spending our money on more important things like, I don’t know, food?
Oh, don’t get indignant, honey. What’s so great about “food” anyway? We’re buying the WordGirl tree shaker instead!
The tree shaker? What does that even do?
TJ
Shakes trees! Trees sold separately.
WDWordGirl doll voice
“Buy the WordGirl glow-in-the-dark suntan lotion!”
[This time the eyes of the dolls glow green, and the eyes of TJ and Mr. and Mrs. Botsford turn green as well. They start to speak in a monotone.]
TSTim, Sally and TJ
Glow-in-the-dark suntan lotion.
Okay, something’s going on here. It’s like the dolls have you under some sort of--
TSTim, Sally and TJ
Suntan lotion.
Mind control! Come on, Bob. Time to pay another visit to Mr. Big!
[TJ is in Becky's room playing with one of her unicorns and Becky comes into the room with Bob.]
TJ, I told you to quit going into my room! [gasps] And why are you holding Angelface?
TJ
Because I like him! He’s cool!
TJ
Wait, wait, watch. He can do tricks!
[He tosses Angelface into the air and catches it.]
TJ
Air somersaults! [he tosses it again, but misses. This is followed by a slow-motion reaction shot from Becky.]
[The unicorn slowly falls to the floor and shatters. Becky’s face changes from panic into anger.]
TJ
Uh-oh.
[grabs TJ by the shirt] TJ Botsford, you’re NEVER allowed to go into my room AGAIN!
[Tim comes up to them.]
For the love of jellybeans, what’s all the ruckus? You know I need quiet when I’m working on my Sudoku's.
[Bob holds up the shattered pieces of the unicorn.]
[Tim gasps and hides his face]
TJ
Becky, it-- it was an accident!
Well, it never would have happened if you stayed out of my room like you’re supposed to!
She’s got you there, son.
TJ
But, I like to play with the unicorns. And if they’re in her room, that’s where I’ve gotta go.
Hmm. Looks like we have a sibling disagreement on our hands.
I wish I never HAD a sibling! [Becky goes back into her room and slams the door shut.]
TJ
She hates me.
You know, getting along with a sibling isn’t always easy.
TJ Why do you keep saying that word? What is a sibling?
Oh, a sibling is a-- um… well you see, TJ, in a family--there are...
[Becky impatiently opens her door.]
I’LL DO IT! A sibling is an individual who shares one or both parents with another person! [Becky goes back in her room and closes the door, but then she opens it once again.] So a sibling is a brother or sister just like a parent is a mom or dad! [She closes the door, then opens it again.] Mom and Dad are both our parents, so that makes us siblings! UNFORTUNATELY! [She closes the door again.]
I was just about to say… all the things she just said. Wow, that-- good job, Becky!
[through the door] You’re welcome.
[Becky and Bob are sitting on the couch watching TV, and Becky still looks upset. TJ comes into the room, and quietly sits next to her.]
TJ
Hi. [No response.] Hi. [Becky shuts off the TV, and picks up a book. Bob does the same.] Hi. [yelling] Dad, could you make Becky stop ignoring me? Dad? Dad!
[Tim is in the kitchen eating sandwiches made with crustless bread.]
Becky, will you watch some television with your brother?
Come on, Bob. Let’s go back to my room and stare at the shattered pieces of my unicorn! [She and Bob leave the room. TJ walks over to his dad.]
TJ
See, Dad? Still mad.
Well, if I were in your shoes, I’d take some money from my piggy bank and buy Becky a replacement unicorn.
TJ
That’s a great idea, Dad. How about driving me down to Unicorn Land so I can buy her a replacement?
You bet, son, and while we’re in town, I’d like to stop at the button store. [whispering] I’ve been eating so many crustless sandwiches I keep popping my buttons. Oop, there goes another one!
And what's your name, my friend?
TJ
TJ Botsford. And I'm really excited because I just got a bunch of money for my birthday.
Birthday money? Today is my mother's birthday. Okay, TJ, I'm going to grant you a wish, anything you want.
TJ
But, how do I know my wish will come true?
I'll prove it to you. Give me a dollar and close your eyes. All right. Now, make a wish for $2.00. And... Voila!
Now I'm sure you want more than just $2.00, don't you?
TJ
I wish for the new WordGirl Superkit with cape, helmet, and power pack.
Oh. So you like WordGirl.
TJ
Do I!
Well, have I got good news for you. Today, and today only, I'm granting WordGirl wishes.
TJ
Whoo!
Now, how would you like the WordGirl superkit with cape, helmet, and power pack and the all-new WordGirl Supersonic Jet Autographed by WordGirl herself?
TJ
Eh! Are you kidding me? That would be the best birthday ever.
Well, it can all be yours for the low, low price of all of your birthday money.
TJ
There you go.
You, are my friend, are free to go.
TJ
Yeah! But where's my WordGirl stuff?
Ho, ho, ho! What am I a magician? Supersonic Jets and Peking Duck take 24 hours. My friend. The WordGirl Supersonic Jet will be delivered first thing in the morning.
Stop right there, Smooth!
Ugh. We're stuck in a cacoon of hair gel.
That's right, WordGirl. I wish I could stick around, but I have to go spend the town's money. Ha, ha! Maybe I'll buy a gold pool for my new mansion. Ha, ha, ha!
TJ
Seymour Orlando Smooth, welcome to the show. What would you say if I told you I had the last dollar in town? And it could be-- Yeah--yours.
Hmm. Okay, okay. I'll play along. How do I get the last dollar?
TJ
All you have to do is give me, TJ Botsford, one more wish.
Well, my bright young friend, you are in luck. Because today, and today only, I'm granting wishes for the low, low cost of $1.00.
TJ
It's a deal! Here's my wish. That you set WordGirl and Captain Huggyface free.
Oh. Hmm. Oh, I don't know.
TJ
Huh?
Oh! All right. Wish granted.
TJ
No.
Those handcuffs are the only kind of bracelets you'll be wearing for a while.
TJ
Handcuffs! Bracelets! Good one, WordGirl.
Wow. Thanks, TJ. And we couldn't have gotten this villain You really had him hoodwinked. And here's your birthday money back. [Hands TJ his birthday money]
TJ
How did you know about my birthday money, WordGirl?
No time to answer, helpful friend. Huggy and I have to go... Somewhere... Now!
TJ
That was amazing, Bampy! You defeated a robot with just a screwdriver!
BBampy
Well, ha! That wasn't invincible after all, was it? Kind of exciting.
TJ
What did you miss? Bampy defeated a giant robot, Becky! and all this time, you thought his story was fictional, huh? Now, do you believe me?
BBampy
TJ, here's your present back? [Bampy hands TJ his screwdriver back]
TJ
Awesome! A robot-defeating screwdriver!
[Huggy drags Tobey and lets go of him as Mrs. McCallister pops up]
Well, let's just get over with. [his mom grabs his ear] Ow, ow, ow, ow! Ooh, next time, WordGirl and sprightly old man-- Oh, ow! Don't! Ow!
We're glad you're okay, Bampy. Fighting giant robots can be dangerous.
[WordGirl and Huggy arrive back after defeating Tobey's robots]
Great work, Captain Huggy Face!
TJ
It was all his fault! I was trying to save you!
I didn't have anything to do with...
SScoops
Please. I'm a journalist.
TJ
How'd I do with the saving?
WordGirl: Ahem. Well, boys, I think we all earned a valuable lesson here today, didn't we?
If you spin robots around, they get dizzy just like people. A definite flaw in my design, I agree.
Must fix that. Uh, I was thinking more like don't waste squabbling over silly, unimportant things. Now why don't you all try something up for the contest? Writing about an experience is fine, but using your imagination can be equally amazing. And also, robots crimes are not okay!
[Mrs. McCallister opens the library door angrily as she walks up to Tobey]
Oh. Ha, ha! Hello, Mother. You see, I was just entering a contest. [TJ runs off as Mrs. McCallister grabs Tobey] Ow, ow, ow, ow! [walking away with his mom] WordGirl, maybe we can still get sushi sometime-- [his mom pinches him in the ear] Ow! Ow! Mom! Ow!
TJ
[arrives] So, uh, WordGirl-- WordGirl?
[WordGirl gets ready to fly off with Huggy]
[Miss Power is ready to take Becky's mom to prison]
Time to go to prison, District Attorney Botsford.
[gasps] Prison? But, I'm in charged.
Disagreeing with me, now let's go.
You're not just harsh lady, you're out of control!
Wrong! You need to be taught a lesson about who's really in charge. ME! [furiously takes away Becky's mom]
Hun! Hun! Time to spring into action! TJ!
TJ
[pops up] Yes, sir!
Go around the house and collect these things.
TJ
Yes, sir! [takes his dad's paper with him] And now if you'll excuse me, now it's time to put on my danger pants. [dances]
Come on, Bob! I think it's time we taught Miss Power a lesson. [Bob squeaks] Yeah, I know she's more powerful than me- [Bob puts his hand on her] Hey look, if you're trying to encourage me, you're not doing a great job. [Bob walks away with her] Wait? Where are we going? Bob!
TJ
Hey, Tobey, is that remote control for one of your famous robots?
[Mrs. McCallister stares at Tobey.]
This has nothing to do with robots. It's, it's merely... a radio.
A radio? Really? Let's hear it then.
Right. Good idea. Let's hear the radio. [pretends to be the radio announcer] Thanksgiving is here... Da, da, this is the song we play on Thanksgiving on the radio. Da, da, drums.
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