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I am so behind on my spring
shopping.
I do this every year.
Oh, I know.
Pink is back in and my closet is
totally pink poor.
Good thing the mall is open
early on Saturdays.
[Gasping]
Yes.
The mothership.
Come on, we only have eight
hours.
What?
Oh, right, thanks.
[Spitting sound]
Oh!
Security!
[Laughing]
Tell the Rent-a-Cops we said
hi.
So, which way are you going?
I've got to find those
crystal encrusted flip-flops.
Hook up after lunch for
manicures.
Cool.
Later.
Oh, I'm home.
♪
♪ Life begins after school
♪ That's when we bend
all the rules ♪
♪ Time to hang
with all my friends ♪
♪ We like to be together
in a place where we belong ♪
♪ I'm sixteen
starting to find my way ♪
♪ Got a new job
gonna start at the mall today ♪
♪ Thank God I'm on my own
for the first time ♪
♪ I'm sixteen life is sweet
♪ When you're growing up
so fast ♪
♪ You got to make the good
times last ♪
♪
♪ I'm sixteen sixteen
♪ Got to make the good
times last ♪
Okay, I know it's just a
part-time summer job, but today
I feel like more of a man.
Oh yeah, nothing says
maturity more than the phrase,
"Do you want to gargantusize
that, sir?"
You're missing the point.
There's a big difference between
working for minimum wage, and
begging your parents for
allowance.
Oh, forgive me if I can't see
you taking responsibility for
anything bigger than your locker
combo.
It'll be worth it.
See, with the chicks, it's all
about the bling-bling.
And the way I figure it, we'll
be making two large each by the
end of summer.
You learn everything you know
from cop shows and music videos,
don't you?
You know it!
You know, you're going to
have to find someone dumb enough
to hire you first, right?
Look at me.
Do I look worried?
Uh, not really, no.
Hey!
Too bad none of you can work
at the Penalty Box with me
'cause they never hire first
timers.
I swear it was so worth it to
work here this year.
Now they'll hire me for sure.
I thought you got that job to
pay for the damage you did to
the team van.
Yeah, didn't you crash it
into the equipment shed?
Shut up.
The point is I won't ever have
to wear this hideous lemon hat
again.
Yeah, I'm going to really
miss making fun of you in it.
Hey!
It was the only job I could get.
I was under sixteen, remember?
Which is probably why you
shouldn't have been driving the
team bus.
Ha ha.
At least all of us will be
working here together this
summer.
Here comes my first customer on
my last day!
Can I help you?
A lychee fruit smoothie with
an energy blast and no pulp,
please.
We only have what's on the
menu.
Oh, I guess I'll have a
lemonade, then.
Do you take credit cards?
For a dollar ninety, no.
So that's what a fifty looks
like.
[Laughing]
Hey, do you know where Nice
Cinnamon Buns is?
Oh, it's just over there.
Make sure you ask for the one
with the hole in it.
They're like so much better!
Thanks!
Good one.
Don't I know her from
somewhere?
She goes to our school.
She didn't start until grade ,
though.
Now there's a girl who'll never
have to work.
Ugh, I hate her already.
Meow, watch the claws, girls!
She's so spoiled.
She's like this only child and
both her parents are doctors, or
something.
Why should she work if she's
rich?
I wouldn't.
Speaking of not working, I
can't believe you guys haven't
put in your resumes yet.
Stores started booking
interviews last week.
I know, I know.
We made a pact to all get
jobs at the mall so we could
hang out together.
It's the only way I'll make it
though the summer.
What's the big deal?
All you've got to do is smile,
look good, and remember the
customer is always right.
Do you really believe that?
No.
Welcome to the Khaki Barn,
have a khaki day!
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Isn't this girl-size
boyfriend sweater the sweetest?
Oh, I know!
[Buzzer]
Excuse me, your credit card's
been declined.
[Gasp]
The strip's probably just
worn out.
Try it again.
Maybe you've reached your
limit.
Credit cards have limits?
[Ominous sounds]
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What's happening?
It's about time you got here.
Don't you take anything
seriously?
Relax, capitane.
Check it out!
I've got my resume done and
everything, see.
Ew, dude, what's that goo?
Last night's dinner.
That was a good hot dog.
You guys had better get out
there.
You're not going to get an
interview.
Relax mom, we're on it.
In case you haven't noticed,
there's like ten thousand stores
in this mall.
Actually, there's nine
hundred and thirty-six.
I counted one day when I was
bored.
Can't handle this on an empty
stomach.
Be back pronto.
Fine, but don't cry to me if
you end up somewhere lame, like
the taco stand, for the next
year.
Uh, things you'll see me do
after I stick a rusty fork in my
eye.
Hey, they make a mean taco.
I'm just saying, the
competition for the cool stores
is tough.
Everyone wants to work at them.
Don't sweat it step-sis.
Do not call me that.
Our parents are not married,
they're dating.
[Phone ringing]
Hello.
Sounds good, I'll be there.
My interview's been bumped to
two-thirty.
Anyone want to practise their
answers?
ALL: No.
Look Daddy, I needed that new
Vespa to get around.
The old one had a flat tire.
Really, they can fix those?
Excuse me, are you going to
like, buy these clothes or not?
Hang on.
I do so know where money comes
from.
The partners at your firm.
Well, I'm off to my
interview.
Wish me luck!
Like you need it.
You're going to kick butt.
I know.
So where's everyone going to
start?
Travel agencies.
The Gigantoplex - free
movies!
North Shore Surf and Skate -
definitely!
Grind Me.
Excuse me?
The coffee house.
I like the clientele.
They're civilized!
[Gasping]
Do you think they'll
interview us today.
Probably, why?
I don't know dude.
What if I choke.
It's a breeze.
Just be polite and honest.
Employers love that, okay?
Polite and honest.
Solid advice.
I can handle that.
Let's do this!
Come on, Daddy.
How am I supposed to pay off
that bill?
No wait, don't put those back.
You want me to what?
I have to get a job?
No!
My card!
Fine, I can get a job.
[Screaming]
She's got one.
How hard can it be?
CLERK: I'm good!
So, tell me, why do you want
to work here, Masterson?
'cause I've always wanted to
start my own line of
snowboarding gear, and I think
working here would teach me so
much about the retail sports
industry.
I spend most of my free time
here, anyway, so I figured I
might as well get paid for it.
Because the Gigantoplex is a
great place to pick up chicks.
I need the money to go
traveling.
Do you guys have like, an
employee discount?
So, where do you see yourself
in five years?
Five years?
Not working in a mall!
I know where I'd like to see
myself tonight.
Rock climbing with some Maori
dudes in New Zealand.
I don't even know what I'm
doing this weekend.
Riding for my college
snowboarding team, and competing
in the Olympics.
If you were a tree, what kind
of tree would you be?
[Laughing and snorting]
Is that the uniform you have
to wear?
That colour really doesn't suit
me.
I'd be a Christmas tree.
I guess I'd be a maple.
No, wait, a dandelion.
I'd rethink the hat too.
I thought this was a skate
shop.
I'd be an oak, because
they're strong, and they like to
help others by providing shade
from the sun.
Sorry - this might be
important.
What was my greatest
accomplishment?
Getting to second base with Jill
Anderson.
Perfecting my mother's
signature.
I once ate ten worms on a
dare.
Being the youngest girl to
make my varsity soccer team.
I'd have to say my
accessories.
My worst qualities?
My feet sometimes smell,
'cause--
I guess I don't have much
patience for authority.
The list is long and
distinguished.
When I was seven, I had this
really heinous orange top.
I don't have any.
I'm a pretty great guy.
Well that sucked.
Guess who's the new assistant
customer coach at the Penalty
Box?
Congrats-- at least one of us
is employed.
You mean, none of you got
jobs?
That was not what I was
expecting.
How bad could it have been?
It was just an interview.
You know that time Jonesy
pantsed me in front of the whole
girls soccer team?
This was worse.
We were applying for
part-time jobs.
That was like the Danish
Inquisition!
I think you mean Spanish
Inquisition.
Whatever, dude, it sucked!
What are my worst qualities?
Ugh, like they'd hire me if I
told them.
I told them mine!
For real?
How many did you give them?
Seventeen.
Oh man!
Was I supposed to lie?
Guys, the right answer is,
"Sometimes I work a little too
hard."
Thanks-- information that
would have been useful two hours
ago!
What??
We're not doing anything wrong!
Man that guy creases me.
Seriously.
He's got nothing better to do
than be suspicious of everyone
under thirty.
For your information, we work
here too!
Technically we don't yet.
Remember?
I can't believe it.
I'm going to be stuck working
here alone, again.
Aw man, we had our whole
whole summer planned.
Now we'll never be able to see
each other.
This is unbelievable.
Did you see the guy running
Stereo Shack?
Even he has a job and he carries
a light sabre to work.
I can always play guitar on
the subway for quarters.
[Crying]
Oh, didn't have the new
ruffle skirt in your size?
It just so happens that I'm
applying for a job and I didn't
get hired either.
Huh, guess all the positions
for professional shoppers were
filled.
You're so mean.
We better try again before
the only job left is at the taco
stand.
Now I just have to find some
loser to take my job.
Hey, any of you guys want it?
I'll hire you on the spot.
No interview.
[All laughing]
We have some pride.
[Crying]
So why are you applying for a
job anyway?
My dad freaked when he got
his credit card bill and now
he's making me get a job.
So I tried, like, everywhere but
no one would take me.
I'm sure you'll find
something.
No, you don't understand.
It was so humiliating!
I can't even shop in those
stores anymore!
That bad, huh?
Uh-huh.
I was so nervous I even knocked
one manager's coffee onto his
lap!
Ooh.
It'll be okay - you'll find a
job.
Food on sticks!
Guys, I think I found the place
I was born to work at!
But what if I choke on this
interview too?
Dude, don't be such a wuss
and just stick to our strategy.
You're selling yourself.
Nothing wrong with a little
embellishment!
You mean lying.
I mean, making yourself sound
good.
They expect you to.
And if you don't, you're just
letting yourself down.
Are you sure?
Jen said the way to impress an
interviewer is to be honest and
polite.
And how's that working for
you so far?
Right.
You're the man.
Be the job, Jude, be the job.
I am so proud of that kid!
No.
No.
Ugh, no!
[Sighing]
I know I'm going to regret this.
I could hire you to work at the
Big Squeeze.
No way!
That's so awesome!
Here's your uniform.
You can change in here.
Uh, no, I'm not wearing that.
If you want to work here, you
will.
But I'll look like the
biggest loser in the mall!
No offense.
Perfect fit.
Now we can start training.
Oh, I wish I could but I am
so busy.
I have to meet my friend in an
hour for manicures.
How are you going to pay for
that manicure?
Fine, where do we start?
Let's get a head start on the
cleanup so we can leave early.
I thought we made juice here.
Can't we, like, pay someone to
do this?
J-just a minute, sir.
I know, that's what I said,
but he was like, "Fine, just
don't call me."
And I was like, I so wasn't even
going to.
No thanks, I'm good.
Right!
As if.
He's so not my type.
Hey.
Hey, what's up.
So, how'd it go guys?
Awesome!
The dude made me the manager of
Stick It!
Get out!
How did you do that??
I told him I ran two shops
already and he just gave me the
job.
Jonesey's advice totally
worked.
What'd I say?
Always trust the Jonesmeister.
Dude!
Dude.
But you've never even worked
in a store before.
You're going to be responsible
for all that food and all those
sticks?
Whoa, I'm in trouble bro.
Uh, that's brah when you're
addressing a girl, remember?
What about you, Romeo?
You got a job?
Yeah, I got a great one at
that 'fifties joint, the Soda
Hop.
Then why the long face?
I got fired ten minutes
later.
Ugh, Jonesy.
What?
How was I supposed to know the
hostess was the boss' daughter.
On the bright side, that's
probably some kind of record.
Hey, yeah, you're right!
I like her.
At least you're not in charge
of the country music section at
Spin This Music.
But you hate country music,
dude.
It's like, your mortal enemy!
They always stick the new guy
in country.
Some sort rite of passage, like
hazing fraternity pledges.
I'm sure it won't be long
before something comes up in the
normal music section.
Thanks.
I needed that.
Did you get a job?
Yes.
I don't want to talk about it.
Your first job!
Aren't you excited!
I'm bursting with fruit
flavour.
This is great.
We can all hang out together
now.
[Gasping]: Trisha!
Over here.
Trish!
Hello, it's me!
Oh, no way!
Isn't it a little early to be
shopping for Halloween costumes?
No, silly, I got a job!
Ew, why?
I'm going to prove to Daddy
that I can earn my own money.
I already know how to make
juice!
[Gasping]
Oops!
Um, I don't think we should
hang out anymore, Kate.
What... what are you talking
about?
It's nothing personal, it's
just that... you're wearing a
lemon hat, Kate, and polyester.
Sorry.
I don't get it.
She was my best friend for,
like, a whole year.
How could she do that to me?
Some friend.
What kind of person judges
someone based on their clothes,
anyway?
Okay, but I never did it to a
friend.
We had so much in common, like
shopping, and chocolate.
There are bigger friends to
fry, my friend.
Let her go.
Thanks for trying to cheer me
up.
I'm starving.
Anyone want tacos?
Yeah, I'm in.
Welcome to Wonder Taco.
Our tacos are your hunger
heroes.
Can I take your order?
I have an evil hunger brewing
inside.
Yes, what kind of food could
possibly defeat it?
A bird?
A plane?
BOTH: No, it's Wonder Tacos!
You know, I know you guys all
make fun of me 'cause I work
here.
No no no, we love Wonder
Taco.
Long live Wonder Taco.
Two tacos coming right up.
In the name of all that is
true, hurry my good woman.
[Spitting]
There you go guys.
Enjoy.
It would suck to work there,
but man they make a good taco.
[Phone ringing]
I thought we agreed, no more
calls.
Fine, I'll tell them to call
back.
[Gasping]
That's it!
I'm so done with you!
You have got to be the most
irresponsible, clumsy, spoiled
girl I've ever met!
This grapefruit has more sense
of responsibility than you!
At least it knows it's supposed
to get squished today.
I knew I should have hired that
weird Goth chick!
Masterson!
Coach?
What are you doing here?
Quiet on the field!
I heard your little temper
tantrum - very disappointing.
I thought you were Penalty Box
material, but maybe I was wrong
about you!
No you weren't.
Jen is the most patient person
I've ever met.
I have been screwing up royally
all day and she has been nothing
but nice to me, even when I
spilled grape juice on her
shoes, which actually were kind
of cute.
Jen's right - I am
irresponsible, but she's helping
me to become more like her.
You'd be lucky to have her.
All right, you've got
yourself another chance.
But you'd better fly straight!
Got it?
Sir, yes sir!
Where did that come from?
I don't know.
I just didn't want you to lose
your job over me.
That was pretty decent of
you.
You are going to keep her at
the Squeeze, aren't you?
Duh.
You're still giving me the
job?
I thought I was so fired!
Yeah, well, I don't think the
hat would fit over that Goth
chick's hair, and you're not so
bad.
Welcome to the 'hood.
So what are you up to tonight?
No, off Jonesy.
Bad boy!
All right, all right!
Oh, the hat is so bad.
At least it'll only be for a
while until I pay back my dad.
How much did you blow on his
card, anyway?
Um, whatever two Vespas cost.
And half a new spring wardrobe.
And two pairs of shoes.
Oh, and a bag.
[Laughing]: Get used to the
hat, juice girl.
You're going to be here for a
while.
Ugh, gotta go.
They want me to start training
today.
By the way, I can't believe you
actually eat at Wonder Taco.
You know that girl horks in the
food.
You mean in everyone's food?
No, only to the people she
doesn't like.
[Gagging]
Where are you working,
anyway?
Ugh, can't bear to say it out
loud yet.
Ugh, it's too horrible.
Oh, I have to see this.
Totally.
Come on.
What are we doing?
You'll see.
Travelling money, travelling
money, travelling money,
travelling money...
Welcome to the Khaki Barn
team!
ALL: Welcome to the Khaki
Barn team!
[Laughing]: No way!
I don't believe it.
ALL: Welcome to the Khaki
Barn team!
This is going to be a long
summer.
[Laughing]
♪
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01x01 - Take This Job and Squeeze It
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Revolves around the lives of six sixteen-year-old friends who work part-time jobs at different stores within the mall.
Revolves around the lives of six sixteen-year-old friends who work part-time jobs at different stores within the mall.