04x14 - Win a Shiny New Car/The People vs. Ms. Question

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Narrator: today's featured
words are "legitimate"
and "elated."

It's just another quiet day
at the botsford home.

Becky and bob are having their
daily tea party when...

Mom: turn on the tv! Turn on
the tv! My show's coming on.

Tv: I'm your handsome
and charming host--
seymour orlando smooth,

And it's time to play who
wants to win a shiny new car?

Are you ready?

Mom: I'm ready!

But, mom, you're
not even playing.

I know, dear, but
when I watch this show,

I dream that it's me
up there onstage,

Winning that shiny new car.

[Game show theme music playing]

Before we start our game,
let's meet our contestants.

First our challengers,
russell and susan bohannon.

We're very happy to
be here!

[Deadpan]
yes. We're
elated.

Great. Now tell us
a little bit
about yourselves.

Well, I work as a--

Outstanding!
That's terrific.

Now let's meet our
returning champions.

They've won an amazing
games in a row.

They've never missed

A single question.

They're the smartest
contestants
we've ever had.

Please welcome
harry kempel
and chip von dumor.

It's good to be here.

Yeah. Great.

Now, tell us, how do
you know so much
about everything?

We're, like, real smart.

Yeah. Real smart.

They don't seem
very smart.

Orlando: here's how
the game works.

I'm going to ask our
challengers a question.

If they get it wrong, our
champions will get a chance

To answer that
same question correctly

And win that shiny new car.

Mom: shiny new car!

Now I promise I have not
told any of the contestants

The answer to the question.

Isn't that right,
harry and chip?

That's right.

You did not
tell us the answer?

Right. Because if
I did that, I'd be
breaking the rules,

And we all know this
show is completely
legitimate.

That means it
follows the rules
and gives

Each contestant
a fair chance
at winning.

Yeah.
This show is...

[Struggling]
legiga--like--

Ledigami--uh--

Ok, that's great, fellas.

Now it's time for me
to ask tonight's question

To our challengers.

Tell me, there's
a famous statue of
a lady in new york.

It's the statue
of liberty. Ha ha!

He's right.
We win.

No. You don't because
that's not the question.

The question is,
how tall is the statue
of liberty in feet?

[Ticking]

Becky: who would
know that?

Sorry. We don't know.

No.

Oh! That's too bad.
Then we'll have
to ask our champions.

If they can tell me
the answer, they'll
win that shiny new car.

The statute of liberty
is feet tall.

And it's a statue.

Correct.
The champions
have won again.

How could
they possibly
have known that?

Because they're
super smart.

I don't know, mom.
I'm getting the feeling
that this game

Isn't really legitimate.

I think someone could
be breaking the rules.

Orlando: ha ha ha ha!

Good work, boys.
We fooled everybody again.

I love winning
new cars.

I'm also elated.

My plan is working
perfectly.

I give you the answers
before the show,

You keep winning the game,

And we get to keep
these shiny new cars
for ourselves.

Harry:
but aren't
we cheating?

Of course
we're cheating.

If we played by
the rules and ran
a legitimate game show,

You two numbskulls
would never win.

I guess
you're right.

Yeah. You're right.

We're so lucky
to have a smart
brother like you.

Yes. Yes, you are.

Harry: but, seymour, what
happens if someone else
gets the question right?

Ha ha! Are you kidding?
That'll never happen.

The questions I ask
are way too hard.

Anyone who comes on
this show has absolutely
no chance of winning.

Wow! Waah! Ooh! Hoo!

I just got a letter
from the tv station.

I'm going to be a contestant
on that show

"Who wants
a shiny new car?"

Waah!

Dad: whoa. Hold the phone.

That means you might
have a chance to win
a shiny new car.

I know! I'm so elated!

Mom, I know you're
very happy, but--

What's wrong, becky?
Don't you want me to
win a shiny new car?

Of course I do, mom.
But I really think
the show isn't legitimate.

You won't be getting
a fair chance.

You might lose.

Oh, becky, if
I lost, I'd be so...

[Whimpering]
sad and miserable.

[Chatters]

Yes, bob. Miserable
is the opposite of elated.

Don't worry because
I think we can win.

Your father's
really smart.

And I'm going
to bring him on
the show with me!

I'm going to be on tv?
Ha ha ha!

Dad!

What just happened?

You just fainted after
we told you

You were going to be
on tv.

I'm going to be
on tv? Ha ha ha!

[Thud]

Mom, maybe you should
bring me on the show.

Oh, you got that
right, becky.

Your father can't
take the pressure
of show business.

Can't take what?

I'll tell you in
a minute, dear, when
you're lying down.

Ok.

Becky, you come on
the show with me, ok?

You got it, mom.

I'm going to b*at
seymour at his own game.

Narrator: the next day
at the tv studio...

All right,
fellas,

The show is
about to start.

So now,
I'm going
to tell you

Tonight's
answer.

The eiffel tower
is feet tall.

That's the answer.

Got it?

Got it.
Good. Now,
come on.

It's time to
start the show.

Is everybody ready
to play "who wants to win
a shiny new car"?

[Cheering and applause]

Let's meet today's
challengers--

Mrs. Botsford and her
daughter becky.

Seymour, can
I say how elated
I am to be here?

You just did.

[Purrs loudly]

Ha ha. All right.
Becky, are you ready
to play the game?

Oh, I'm ready,
all right.

Great. Now, I'm going
to ask you a perfectly
legitimate question.

If you don't get it right,
our returning champions

Will have a chance
to answer it.

Here is your question.

There's a tower in paris.

It's the eiffel
tower! Do I win?

You do if you
can tell me

How tall the eiffel tower
is in feet.

Oh, my. Ahh...

I don't think
that's an answer.

You have one minute
to give me an answer.

[Ticking]

Mom, I think
I can figure it out

If I could just
step outside and
get some fresh air.

Oh, ok. But be quick.

Wait. You're not
going to look up
the answer

In a book,
are you?

No.

Then. Sure. I'll
give you one minute.

But I don't see what
good it's going
to do you.

[Both chuckle]

Yeah. You're
probably right.

Bob, if we want
to find out how tall
the eiffel tower is,

There's only one place
we should go.

Word up!

Here we are in paris.
And here's
the eiffel tower.

♪
♪

Excuse me, sir,

But do you know anything
about the eiffel tower?

I'm so elated that
you would ask.

The eiffel tower was
built in

To mark the th
anniversary of
the french revolution

And to open the famous
world's fair.

That's really
interesting, but i--

It was named after its
designer gustave eiffel.

I'm sorry. But
I don't have much time.

Can you just tell me
how tall

The eiffel tower
is in feet?

The eiffel tower
is feet tall.

Oh, thank you
so much! Merci. Heh heh.

Come on, huggy!

[Snoring]

[Ticking]

It's almost been
a minute. If becky
isn't back in time,

I'm afraid
you'll lose--

I'm back! And
I think I know
the answer.

[Chuckling]
ok, take
a wild guess.

Feet.

--Oh! That's
the correct answer.

Oh, I won! I won!
I won! I won!

[Cheering and applause]

Um, not just yet.

Remember, this is
a legitimate game.

Orlando: that means
our champions

Must be given
a legitimate
chance to win.

Therefore
I will now ask them
a new question.

If they get it
wrong,

The botsfords
will win the--

[Mom speaking excited
gibberish]

Yes, yes, the shiny
new car. Ugh.

All right.
Harry and chip,
here is your question.

What is + ?

Uh...
Uh...

Ugh! How can you
two nincompoops
not know this?

Because you didn't tell us
the answer before the show.

Yeah. You're our brother.
You're supposed
to make sure we win.

[Audience gasps]

Seymour, I knew
you were cheating.

Seymour:
no, I wasn't.

If you were giving
them the answers
before the show,

That's cheating.
And cheating on
a game show

Is against the law.
You all belong
in jail.

Mm-maybe, but zing!

Smile's...too...
Bright.

I can't see.

My eyes!

Have to talk...
Like...this.

I'm...talking
that way, too,
because...the--

You know what? It
helps if you keep
them short, mom.

Oh, ok. My eyes!

Nice!

Seymour, tell us how
we will--also
get away.

I'm glad you asked.

We'll be escaping
in style in this all-new
luxurion turbo sedan

With fine corinthian
leather and am/fm radio.

Now, hop in. Let's go!

[Tires squealing]

[Chatters]

I know, bob.
They're
getting away.

We've got to stop
them. Word up!

Becky? Is it
safe to look yet?

Becky?

Ha ha! We're
getting away.

In this really fun car.

It's got everything
we wanted.

Yeah. And look
at this!

It even flies.

Right. It--wait
a minute.
Cars don't fly.

This one does.

Wordgirl. Well,
I'm certainly not
elated to see you here.

You shouldn't be.

Narrator, tell them
what they've won.

Narrator: you've got it
wordgirl.

For breaking the rules,
you cheaters have won

A long vacation right here
in not-so-luxurious
county jail.

[Sarcastically]
great.

Narrator: that's right, jail,
where you'll spend your days

And nights
making license plates,
eating disgusting food,

And sleeping on some of
the most uncomfortable beds

In the world.

Congratulations!

Brothers: thank you.

Chip: yeah.

Our work here is done.

Now, let's go. Word up!

Narrator: and so once again,
wordgirl and her brave sidekick,

Captain huggy face,
save the day.

Now, be sure to tune in
next time and you'll be elated

By another legitimately
thrilling adventure
of "wordgirl"!

Hello. I'm beau handsome
and this is...

All: "may I have a word?"

As usual, the player who
correctly defines today's
featured word

Will win a fabulous prize!

Let's play...

May I have a word?

Yes, you may!

Today's featured
word is "stench."

To give you a clue,
here are some clips
from "wordgirl"

That show the meaning
of the word.

♪
♪

Emily?

A scent is
a dangerous gas,

Like they showed
in the clip.

I'm sorry.
That is incorrect.

Anyone else?

Tommy?

Clearly a stench is
a sidekick, like huggy.

Huggy is a stench.

I'm sorry. That, too,
is incorrect.

Yes, phil?

I know the definition
of stench.

That's great.
What is it?

A stench is a strong
and disgusting smell,

Like rotten eggs
or garbage

Or my baby brother's
diapers. P-u!

That is correct, phil!
Congratulations!

You are today's winner.

Huggy, show him
what he's won.

An official "wordgirl"
huge-gantic fan--

Perfect to blow away even
the worst of stenches.

That's it for
today's episode.
See you next time on...

Audience:
"may I have a word?"

♪ Wordgirl ♪

Narrator: psst!
Listen for the words

"Befuddled" and "justice."

Looks like another ordinary
day in the city.

Hey! That wasn't ordinary!

Becky: look! Ms. Question!

Ha ha ha ha!

[Gasps]

Who could have done
such a thing!

[Cackles]

[Humming]

Help! I've--wait!
What just happened?

Are you ok, dad?
You look a little
befuddled.

I just lost my beans--
all kinds.

You know what we
have to do, bob.

Word up!

[Captain huggy face chatters]

Did you really think
you'd catch me, wordgirl?

[Soft music playing on radio]

Hello. I see you
were attracted to
the used car lot

By our famous
monster sign.

What kind of
car were you
looking for?

What kind of
car would suit me?

Say, what's going on?
You've gotten me
all befuddled.

Will you please give
me the keys for that car?

Oh, you want to take it
for a test drive?

Stop! She's stealing
your car.

I know. With this
monster sale,

We're practically
giving cars away.

Come on, huggy!

[Cackles]

When will you ever
catch me, wordgirl?

Come on. Why won't
you start?

It looks like your
crime spree ends
here, ms. Question.

Hmph.

Narrator: a few days later
at the courtroom,

Ms. Question is on trial.

Now, bob, can you
point to the person

Who stole your ice cream?

[Chatters]

Thank you.
I'm very sorry
for your loss.

But don't worry.
It is my job

To bring justice to
the citizens of this town.

I will do that by showing
evidence that proves
ms. Question is guilty

Of stealing.

Now, will the next witness
please state your name
and occupation?

I'm the used
car salesman.

I sell pre-owned
vehicles

At a substantial
savings.

Mr. Car salesman, did
ms. Question steal
a car off your lot?

Yes, she did.

[Audience gasps]

Go on, mr. Salesman.

She befuddled me
with her questions

And then stole
the car.

I have no more questions,

But perhaps ms. Question
would like her turn at
questioning the witness.

[Chuckles softly]

Can't I
question you?

[Audience gasps]

Order in the court!
Since ms. Question is
representing herself,

She can question
district attorney botsford.

Why are you trying
to put me in jail?

Because you broke
the law and you have
to be punished.

That's called justice.

Did you see me commit
these crimes?

No. But bob said
that you stole
his ice cream.

And the used car--

How can you be
sure I did
anything wrong?

Could I have
thought bob

Was offering
me his cone?

Well, maybe. I don't know.
Why would he do that?

Do you have doubt?

You--you got me--
uh, a little
befuddled.

Why did you even
become a lawyer?

I believe in justice,
I think.

I'm not really sure
right now.

Oh.

Judge: I think
this case is over.

Ms. Question, you
are free to go
on the grounds

That we're all
too befuddled to
find you guilty

Of any crime.

[Bob chatters]

Oh! If I can't win
a case as easy
as this one,

Maybe I shouldn't
be a lawyer.

Oh! I quit.

[Audience speaking excitedly]

Narrator: what's this?
Mrs. Botsford giving up
her job?

Oh, this is a sad day
for justice.

[Thunder]

Hey there, honey. When
do you think you'll be
done cleaning

So I can make my
-bean salad?

You're being
impatient. Ha ha.

Ha ha! I know. I haven't
been able to cook
in here. Aah.

[Mrs. Botsford laughs]

Wow. Still
working in
the kitchen, eh?

Don't you miss
fighting for justice
in the courtroom?

Oh, I can fight for
justice anywhere, honey.

Is there something
you two wanted?

Bob and I want
to try some more of
your delicious cookies.

Ok. Ooh! There's
no more cookies.

That's very strange
because I know
there was one left

When I looked
an hour ago.

That's ok.
I'll eat an apple.

Emergency
family meeting!
Why?

Calling a family
meeting just
for a cookie?

Mom: this isn't just
about a cookie, becky.
It's about justice.

Tim, exactly where
were you an hour ago?

Helping you put
new shelf paper in
the cabinets.

So, t.j., Exactly
where were you
an hour ago today?

I was watching tv.

And what were you
doing while watching
said television?

Eating a cookie.

Aha! I rest my case.

[Slowly]
ok.

See, becky, I told you.
I'd solve the case of
the missing cookie.

Now, where did I put
the marble polish?

[Whispers]
I wish mom would
go back to work.

Sure does
seem like
she misses it.

And I wouldn't mind
getting my kitchen back.

[Bob chatters]

Narrator: later at
the jewelry store...

Is there
something I can
help you with?

Would you give me
that question mark tiara?

Do you mean
to try it on,

Because only
serious buyers
are allowed to--

Could I just have it?

I don't know.
I mean, the tiara
is priceless,

But I'm not sure
what to do.

I'm so befuddled.
Oh, here.
Just take it.

[Cackles]

Wait. I'm confused.
I didn't say
you could steal it,

Or did i? Hmm?

Narrator: meanwhile,
at the mayor's office...

Wordgirl, here's
my problem.

Ms. Question is on
a crime spree.

And even when
we catch her,

We can't keep her
in jail

Without district
attorney botsford.

She's the only one
who can go to court,

Present evidence
to the judge,

And bring ms.
Question to--ooh, uh,
what's the word? Uh...

You must mean justice.

It means fairness, as
in district attorney's
botsford's

Courtroom skills
will bring justice
to the victims

Of ms. Question when
she puts her in
jail for her crimes.

Thank you, wordgirl.
You always seem to know

The right, uh...

Word?

Yes. Yes, word.
Word is the word.

Well, I think I just
might have a plan

That will get

District attorney
botsford back
to work

So we can bring
ms. Question to
justice.

Narrator: a short time
later at the botsfords'...

Well, I'd rather
play checkers, but--

Mom: it's decided.
Family meeting!

Hi. What's going on?

I'm helping your
father and t.j. Decide
on a just solution

To their disagreement.

It's ok, mom.
I'll play crazy s.

And I'm happy to
play checkers. Really.

You can finish painting
the house, hon.

No! No, no. I want
to make sure that
justice is served.

Ehh...
Here we go.

Now, t.j., Isn't it
true that you were
the one who ate

The last cookie?

Yes! Didn't I already
say that I did?

And the last
pickle?

Yes. That, too.

So it's only fair and just
that your father be the one

Who gets to pick the game.

[Becky clears throat]

I don't mean to interrupt,
but I was wondering

If mom could take bob
and me to the bank.

Yes!
Yeah!

Yes.
The bank?

Well, I found
a quarter,

And I want to
deposit it in my
savings account.

Uh, you told me
every penny counts.

Oh, that's my little
saver. Let's go.

Do you think mom
is ever going

To go back
to her job?

Mom: oh, I forgot.
Court is adjourned.

-Minute recess.

I hope so, son.
I hope so.

Woman:
wait. Why am I giving
you this money again?

You don't know
why you're giving
me this money?

Why are you
a bank teller anyway?

I'm not sure.
I really wanted to
be a veterinarian.

Mom, it looks like
ms. Question is trying
to rob the bank!

You stay here and make
sure she doesn't get away.

Where are you
going?

Oh, uh, bob wants
to see the coin
counting machine.

Right, bob?

[Bob chatters]

Oh, dear! I can't
handle ms. Question
alone.

Can I help you?

Wordgirl! Thank goodness.

It looks like ms. Question
is trying to rob the bank.

We'd better
swing into action,
captain huggy face.

Word up!

Give the stolen money
back to the bank right
now, ms. Question.

Why should
I listen to you?

[Bob chatters]

Oh!
[Clang]

Ow! It looks like
we're in big trouble,

Captain huggy face.
[Bob chatters angrily]

I know we can easily
get out of this,

But just follow my lead.

Excuse me. Mrs. Botsford?

Yes!

As you can see, we
are in some trouble.

I was wondering if you
wouldn't mind stopping
ms. Question for us.

I don't think I can do
that, wordgirl.

I couldn't b*at her
in court.

I doubt I can stop her
from robbing the bank.

Sure, you can.
Just concentrate.

Did you think
we'd meet again
so soon?

I didn't give it
much thought.

I've been relaxing
at home.

Yeah, right.

Did you say something,
wordgirl?

No. We're just
struggling to get free.

Grr! Ugh! She's stealing
the people of
the city's money.

And some of that money
belongs to the children.

Does that sound like
justice to you?

Not the children!

Hey, ms. Question,
let's do this.

Who do you think
you are?

I'm sally botsford--
the city d.a.

And it's my job
to bring you to justice.

Yeah!

[Bob chatters]

So, ms. Question,
do you really think
you're cut out

For bank robbing?

Why can't I think
of an answer?

Would you like
to spend some
time in jail

And rethink this
whole villain thing?

Why am I so confused?

Wordgirl! You
freed yourself.

Yeah. A miracle.
You're a hero,
mrs. Botsford.

Oh, no, I was just
doing my job.

I'll take over
from here.

Right on, wordgirl!

We justice fighters
have got to stick
together.

You look like someone's
befuddled you.
Huh?

You know, befuddled.
It means to confuse.

Mrs. Botsford befuddled
you with her questions.

And now
with mrs. Botsford
back on the job,

I think you'll be asking
your questions behind bars.

Now, are you sure you
don't mind that I'm
going back to work?

I know how much you all enjoyed
having me at home.

Tim: this city needs
you to fight for
truth and justice.

We don't mind
sharing you.

T.j.: It's for
the common good.

Becky: we'll be fine.

Tim: we're proud
of you, honey.

Oh, I'm a very lucky
woman to have such
a supportive family.

Ta-ta.

[All but sally cheer]

Oh! Forgot
my briefcase.

What were
you guys
cheering about?

Tim and becky: oh, nothing.

T.j.: No reason.
Just felt like cheering.

Ha ha! Well,
off again.

Narrator: and so
the city is safe again

Now that district attorney
sally botsford
is back on the job

Fighting for justice.

I would be befuddled
if you didn't tune in
next time

For another exciting adventure
of "wordgirl."

Hello. I'm
beau handsome,

And this is the bonus
round of...

All: "may I have a word?"

Our returning champion
will have a chance to play
for even greater prizes

On the bonus round.

Phil, you correctly
defined the word "stench."

Ready to play
the bonus round?

Hmm, I guess so.

Take a look
at these pictures

And tell me which
one shows the definition
for "stench."

♪
♪

Any guesses, phil?

T.j. Is definitely
running from a skunk,

And skunks are known
for their stench.

So number .

That's correct.
Phil, you are our
bonus round winner.

Show him what
he's won, huggy.

A year's supply of
stench-be-gone perfume.

[Captain huggy face chatters]

See you next time on...

"May I have a word?"

Captain huggy face, show us
what "chipper" means.

That's right. "Chipper" means
to feel really happy and peppy.

Congratulations, huggy!

[Needle setting down
on scratchy record]

[Techno music playing]

Chipper.

♪ Favorite word,
what's your favorite word? ♪

Ian: my favorite word
is "drum,"

Because it makes music,
and I love music.

I listen to blues, rock, jazz,

Church music, country music,

And, well, I guess that's
all the music there is.

My favorite word is "guffaw."
It's funny to say.

Guffaw! Ha ha!

♪ That's
my favorite word ♪

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word power?

Fly over to your local library.

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Word up!