(bell ringing)
(tweeting)
♪ Say hey say hi say how do you do ♪
♪ To a fine young zebra by the name of Zou ♪
♪ Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪
(whistling) ♪ Meet Mom and Dad Nanna too ♪
♪ Grandma Grandpa All of you ♪
♪ Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪
(whistling)
♪ I've got a friend in you ♪
♪ I've got a friend in Zou ♪
♪ I've got a friend in you ♪
♪ I've got a friend in Zou ♪
(laughter)
- Okay, let's try it.
- Aw.
(up
-tempo music)
(giggling)
(laughing)
(grunting)
(giggling)
(grunting)
(grunting)
(laughing)
- Wow!
(grunting)
(giggling)
- Wow!
- Excellent!
- That was really good, Elzee!
(Elzee chuckling)
(tweeting)
- Do you think I stand a chance?
- Of course you do! That was a brilliant routine!
- Yes!
- Zowie said he could only pick one boy and one girl.
- Practising for tomorrow, Elzee?
- Yes.
- Looking good. Let's hope you've done enough.
Only the two best gymnasts get the chance to compete in the regional competition.
- Oh! It's going to be tough!
- Do you think my routine is good enough?
Maybe I should change the last bit.
- Oh, no, you don't need to change anything.
- Aw, thanks. Can you hang on while I get changed?
- Hi, Elzee.
- Hi, Zinnia.
(laughter)
- Oh, guess what.
I've been practising all weekend and I'm really, really good.
Mummy gave me lots of helpful tips.
- Hmm. Heh.
- Um...
(up
-tempo music)
(laughing)
(both): Wow!
(grunting)
(gasping)
(camera shutter clicking)
(camera shutter clicking)
- Yeah! Wow!!
- Hmm?
- Great work, Zinnia!
You've come along loads since last week!
- And it wasn't as good as I did it yesterday.
I messed up my backwards extended salto flip.
(camera shutter clicking)
- Backwards extended... what?
Where did you learn to do all that, Zinnia?
- I'm just really talented.
- Wow!
- That's what Mommy says.
(laughing)
- Hmm.
- So, all ready for the, uh, gym trials?
- Yes. I was going to make a change to my routine, but Zou said I didn't need to.
- Um... I know. But perhaps
-
-
- I'd love to be in the competition. I really hope I get picked.
See you tomorrow!
- Yes! Bye!
- Bye, Elzee!
Hmm.
- Is something the matter, Zou? You don't look very happy.
- Oh, it's just that...
I told Elzee her routine was fine,
and then I saw Zinnia's.
It's a lot more... impressive.
- So why didn't you tell her?
- It was too late. I only realized after I saw Zinnia doing her stuff.
If Elzee isn't chosen, it'll be my fault.
- Of course it won't, Zou.
But it's not too late to let her know what you really think.
- Isn't it?
- Of course it isn't.
It's always best to be honest with your friends.
(grunting)
- Hmm. Grandpa's right.
I've got to tell Elzee the truth.
But... oh, she won't be very pleased.
How am I going to do it?
(tweeting)
- Still practicing? Zowie's going to be proud of you.
- Maybe. But Elzee won't.
- Oh? Why not?
- It's her routine. It's not as good as she thinks.
And I don't know how to tell her.
- Ah. What if you gave her some advice?
You know, to encourage her. Say something positive.
(laughing)
- Thanks, Mom! You're right!
Maybe I could help her improve.
- Of course you could, Bizou. Show her some of your moves. You're very good at gym.
(exclaiming)
Oh! Well done, Elzee! Really polished.
Um, hang on. I'll be right back.
- Hey, Zou, you were right. Mom loves my routine.
I think I'm going to get picked for the competition.
- Um, yep. I hope so. Hmm.
- Zou?
- Uh, Elzee, I wanted to
-
-
- Darling? Could you go through your routine again?
I'd like to record it.
- Yes! Zou, were you going to say something?
- Oh. Nothing. Um...
- Ready?
- Just good luck. I hope you get picked.
- Thanks, Zou. And good luck to you, too.
- Hmm.
(up
-tempo music)
- Nice work, Zou. You can go and sit down now.
- Hmm.
- You did great!
- Okay.
Everyone's shown me what they can do.
So how about I tell you who's going to take part in the regional gym competition?
(laughter)
(tweeting)
So, for the boys: Zou!
(Grandpa): Oh, well done, Zou!
- Yeah!
- And for the girls: Zinnia!
- Yeah!!!
(sighing)
- But Zou,
you said my routine was really good.
- It was! It's just...
well... maybe it needed a bit more technique?
- So why didn't you say so before?
- I... didn't want to hurt you.
- But we're friends. Friends should always tell each other the truth.
(Zou sighing)
(sighing happily)
- Hey, Zou!
- Uh...
- Just you and me got picked!
- Hmm.
- Yeah. Hmm.
- Well done, Zou! You too, Zinnia!
- My word, Zou! That routine of yours was really good!
- Thanks, Grandpa.
- Still, it's a... it's a pity about Elzee.
- Hmm. Yes. And it's all my fault.
I should've spoken to her like you said.
Oh, I wish she could have another chance.
- Maybe you could ask Zowie.
- Oh! Yes, I could!
(Grandpa laughing)
- Hey, wait for me!
- Can Elzee do another routine?
- It's very kind of you to think of her, but it's out of my hands.
- Hmm.
- I've already entered you and Zinnia.
- But she'll practice. You'll see, her routine will be much better!
- Yes, I'm sure it will, Zou. But like I said, it's been decided.
- Hmm. Right.
Thanks, Zowie.
(tweeting)
Hmm. Uh...
(tweeting)
(gasping) Hey, Poc, you're brilliant!
(tweeting)
Look, Zowie, I've had an idea.
- Go on.
- Elzee! We'd better get practicing.
Zowie said he'd have a look at a new routine!
- But there isn't time to think up a new one.
- Yes, there is! I'll help, and we'll have fun. You'll see!
- Yes, but...
(tweeting)
(gasping)
Uh...
Okay, let's go!
(tweeting)
(laughing)
- I know! We'll start with a roll.
- Yeah. That'll kick the routine off really well.
(laughter)
(grunting)
(laughter)
- Wow! They're really good!
(laughter)
(laughter)
(grunting)
(laughter)
- Ho
-ho
-ho! Well done!
- Great!
Really, really excellent.
In fact, good enough for you both to take part in the competition!
(laughter)
- Brilliant!
- Hmm. So what about Zinnia?
- Oh.
- Yes. I thought there were only two places.
- There are, but Zou reminded me there's a pairs category,
as well as the singles one this year,
so instead of just having two single competitors
-
-
- Elzee and I will be a pair, and Zinnia will compete on her own.
- Oh! Ooh, goody!
Just think! All three of us!
- Hmm. Thanks, Zou. I wouldn't be in the competition if it wasn't for you.
- Can I come and be cheerleader?
- Of course you can, Zak. And Poc can come and help you.
(tweeting)
(laughter)
03x34 - Zou and the gymnastic competition
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Zou is about the day-to-day life and adventures of a young anthropomorphic zebra, Zou (Bizou), and his family and friends.
Zou is about the day-to-day life and adventures of a young anthropomorphic zebra, Zou (Bizou), and his family and friends.