Blurt (2018) - full transcript
When a kid, Jeremy, suddenly says everything he thinks out loud.
♪♪
Did you hear that?
See?
There's that sound again.
You know, Jeremy,
if you just said something,
Mom and Dad would have
loaned you the money
to buy a real car.
Grandpa offered me this car.
I couldn't just say no.
She knows that.
She was there.
Wait, what's that noise?
Where's that noise
coming from?
Okay, look, Jeremy,
you're a really nice guy,
but you don't
want to be too nice,
because then the world
just sees a doormat.
I'm not too nice.
Oh, I should hold this door.
Ah, these girls
are walking really slow.
Thanks, Matt.
She called me Matt.
I am a doormat.
Okay, they're not done.
They're not done.
All right. Go ahead.
No problem, guys.
Don't worry about it.
Oh! All right. Yep.
Just go.
Just go to your right.
Oh, is that fist bump
for me?
No, it's not.
All right, cool.
I'll just scratch my eye.
Okay, go.
Ah, Corinne Spruce.
♪ Ooh, dream weaver ♪
♪ I believe
you can get me... ♪
Okay, just walk up
and say hi.
Today's the day.
Today's the day.
♪ Ooh, dream weav... ♪
Nope, I can't.
I'm not doing it.
I'm not doing it.
I'll say hi tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the day.Are you okay?
Aah!
Milly, what's up?
What's up? Um, how long
were you sitting there?
Pretty much the whole time
you've been standing there,
staring at Corinne.Staring at Corinne.
Um, yeah, no,
I wasn't doing that.
I wasn't staring.
That's weird.
I was looking at the, um...
I was looking at the...
No, I'm not.
Ah, I totally was.
Now, we all know people
who invoke
the First Amendment,
which means what again?
It's freedom of speech.
Itchy. Is underwear
supposed to be itchy?
But there are limits,
of course.
Wait, maybe I'm allergic
to elastic.
Ah, I should talk
to my mom about this.
Obviously, we can't say
whatever we want all the time.
All right, okay.
Who's sitting behind me?
Ah, Shannon Jenky.
I can't scratch my butt
in front of Shannon Jenky.
Jeremy, what do you think?
I want to, but I can't.
Jeremy.
I can't scratch...
...scratch my butt.
Jeremy.
Jeremy, hang on.
Oh, hey, sorry about that.
It's fine. Listen,
you seem like you have
a lot to say,
but you're always
so quiet.
I think it would be great
if you participated more.
Oh, she thinks
I'm a total weirdo
and now she's waiting
for me to say something.
Say something.
Okay.
You ever think about running
for class president?
Me, run for class president
against Richie Capris?
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Look at the way everyone
fawns over him.
Pathetic.
Hey!
Who, me?
It's Jerry, right?
Is he talking to me?
How does he know
my name... almost?
So, I'm so glad
I ran into you.
First of all,
how are you doing?
Uh, yeah, I'm good.Awesome. Great, great.
You're in my history
class, right?
You got the highest
score on the midterm?
Uh, yeah, I guess I did.
Hey, man, good job.
That's a real tough class.
I mean it.
Way to go, man.
Okay, I guess I can
see the appeal.
He is kind of charming,
up close.
So, Jer-bear...
Really charming.
Things are kind of crazy
for me right now,
you know, with the election
coming up and everything.
Football practice...
His eyes are like
looking into a sunbeam.
And since you're killing it
in history class
and you know we have
that big term paper
coming up next week,
I was wondering
if maybe that, uh...
You...?
I was...
You know.
Uh...
you want me to write
your paper for you?
Oh, man, if you're
offering, I...
What? No, I'm not offering.
No, no, no. Say no.
Say no.
Don't look directly
into the sunbeam eyes.
Yeah. Yeah, I'll do...
Yeah, I'll do your...
I'll write your paper for you.
Dude!
Thanks a lot, man.
I really appreciate it.
All right. Well, let me
know when it's done. Ciao.
Can we make this quick?
I have a paper to write,
twice.
Okay, it's the biggest
dance recital of my life.
Hey, you can't rush fashion.Wait, wait, wait.
I thought you already
had an outfit.
Well, yeah, I do,
but I need an accessory.
Something like big
but simple, okay?
Classy but still
really fun.
Something like...
Leave me.
Are you serious?
Where am I supposed...?
All right,
I'm just gonna go.
Is your reality
getting you down?
Do you ever catch yourself
zoning out, drifting off,
or staring into space?
Or maybe the world around you
isn't as exciting
as the one in your head?
Well, you're in luck,
consumers.
Step right up
to the latest advances
in virtual reality.
You there!
You seem like the type
of man or woman
who is desperately trying
to escape the confines
of their own reality.
Come change that!
Uh...
Is it free?
Oh, we're just going
for it? Okay. Uh...
Whoa. Okay,
this is pretty legit.
So, uh, what do I do now?
Just visualize.
Fantasize.
Open your mind
and your wildest dreams
will materialize.
Okay, okay, okay.
Open your mind.
Visualize. Fantasize.
Wildest dreams.
Whoa.
Is-- Is that Corinne?
It is!
It really works!
Kid,
you've got
five free minutes.
I'm gonna hit
the food court.
This is amazing.
Um, hi, Corinne.
I'm Jeremy.
We go to school together.
I know you're just
a simulation
and I know you probably
don't know who I am, right?
Don't be silly.
I know exactly
who you are, Jeremy.
You do?
And I was wondering...
Oh! I feel silly.
We hardly know
each other.
No, no, no, no, no.
No, don't hold back.
I mean, don't deny
the way you feel.
Jeremy, will you
dance with me?
Well, I mean,
I'm a little rusty,
but if you insist.
Oh! Whee!
Oh! Ah!
Ooh!
Jeremy, you're such
a good dancer. Whee!
Whoo!
Ooh! Whoo!
Oh! Whoa.
Whoa! Wait.
What's going on?
Where did
Champs-EÉlysées come from?
Get out of that fountain!
You're gonna get
the gear all wet!
Uhh! Corinne!
The sea monster's
grabbing me!
It's so realistic!
Out of the water, kid!
This is sensitive equipment!
Jeremy!
Oh, no!
Jeremy! Jeremy! Don't worry, Corinne!
I won't let you down!
Seriously, you're
gonna get me fired!
I'll never let go,
Corinne.
I'll never let go.
Aah!
Aah!
Yeah, this is weird,
this is weird!
Mayday, mayday!
Oh! Uhh! Get it off!
Please, please, please, no!
Please! No, no, no,
no, no, no!
No, no, no, please!
Please, please, no!
Aah! Aah! Get it off,
get it off, get it off!
Aah! Get it off! Aah!
So, that unit
right there
is on sale
for a special price
of only $897.
Should I start
the paperwork?
Uhh!
Awake. Another day.
What's today?
A weekend
or a school day?
School day.
Oh, my head hurts.
My mouth tastes like
a pumpkin fart.
That's, uh...
that's a good one.
I really need to...
Wait. Why am I saying
these things out loud?
All right, hold on.
Take a deep breath,
take a deep breath.
Knock it off,
knock it off.
Knock it off,
knock it off.
Okay, I'm ready
to start the day,
and I'm still
thinking out loud.
Wow! Okay. All right.
Why can't I stop?
Come on.
Bl-bl-bl-bll!
All right, all right,
all right.
I'm awake, I'm awake,
and I'm still
thinking out loud,
but this strange condition...
Morning.
Hey, Victoria.
Oh, I'd better not
get too close,
'cause Victoria's
morning breath
is even worse than mine.Excuse me?
Hmm?
Oh, no, I, uh...
Sorry, I didn't mean that.
Oh, my God, it's so bad.
I'm so sorry.
Listen, you've got
your real voice
and you've got
your inside voice,
and right now,
you're giving
your inside voice
a little too much
airtime, okay?
Wait. Wait, wait.
Wait a minute,
wait a minute.
The, uh, the helmet.
The... the, uh,
the fountain.
Okay, what if that whole
virtual reality disaster
fried my brain and now
I can't control myself?
Jeremy, are you in there?
Uh, yeah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Dad.
Um, I'm gonna be out
in a second,
right after I'm done
having this nervous breakdown.
What?
Nothing, nothing!
Be-- be-- be quiet!
Ah! Stop talking!
Hey, hello, family
members. What's up?
I can tell that you guys
are really concerned
about me right now,
but I just want to say
that I am completely fine.
But the truth is,
is I'm just saying that
to make you feel better
and I'm totally going crazy
and my body is scaring me
right now.
Getting ready for school.
Okay, all right.
You're okay. You're fine.
You're fine, Jeremy,
you're fine.
It's really hot in here.
It's really hot in here.
Is it hot in here?
Are you hot? No.
I'm a little hot. I'm gonna
roll down the window.
My car. I'm rolling
down the window.
You're being so weird.
What? I am?
Are you, like,
going through puberty?
What? Ew! No!
Victoria!
No, I'm not!
I already did,
almost a year ago.
Worst time of my life.
Why am I telling you this?
The junkyard's that way.
Junk... Oh.
Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
My, uh... My car,
it's pretty ugly...
kind of like
that face you're making.
Ooh! Oh.
No, no, no, I didn't
mean it like that.
I didn't mean it like that.
I was...
You know, you're actually
way more interesting this way.
And those ten amendments
are now known
as the Bill of Rights.
Does anyone remember
when those ten amendments
were ratified?
I think it's 1791,
but I'm not gonna say that
'cause that's something
a great big nerd would say,
and I don't want to
come across too smart.
I want to be, like,
kind of smart,
like... like
a cool kind of smart.
You know, it's not cool
to be too smart,
so I'm just gonna stay in,
like, a nice gray area,
kind of like,
ooh, mystery man.
That's correct, Jeremy.
1791. Hmm?
So...
1791. That was
a long time ago.
It's older than me.
I wonder how old
Mrs. McCann is?
She's looking a little
rough these days.
Hmm?
No, I didn't...
I didn't mean, like you're...
I didn't mean
like you're rough,
like you're old.
You look so young.
Like, how are you so young?
Like, that's crazy
that you were born in...
Uh, yeah. You're aged,
like, in a good way.
Like you're worn in,
like you're like
a worn in...
like a good, worn-in glove
that you like to wear,
like you've got a lot of...
You're well-worn.
So, like, how old are...?
Uh, like...
So stupid.
I did see
some gray hairs, though.
Ooh, those were not
looking good.
Jeremy.
Yep?
The other day,
when I asked you
for more participation,
this is not
what I had in mind.
Yeah. I'm gonna be
honest with you.
I don't even know
what I'm saying.
Okay, so the Bill of Rights
was ratified in 1791.
I gotta pee...
or I'm just nervous.
Oh, no, it's both.
I've gotta pee
and I'm nervous.
Can I go pee, please?
Yes, Jeremy, yes.
I'm gonna go.
Oh, not mystery chili again.
This stuff goes
right through me.
Um, I mean, yeah,
it looks great.
Yeah,
great for constipation.
I know where I'm gonna be
in 40 minutes
and it ain't math class.
Move.
Is that his breath
or his shorts
that smell so bad?
Oh, no.
Aah!
Aah!
No, no, no, no, no!
Oh, yeah,
definitely the shorts.
Okay, I'm walking,
walking, walking,
minding my own business,
not looking at anyone.
Oh!
Oh!
Oh, I'm sorry.
Sorry.
♪ Ooh, dream weaver ♪
♪ I believe you can get me ♪
♪ Through the night ♪
Corinne Spruce.
Wow, even after hours
of staring at her picture
in the yearbook,
she still turns my legs
into jelly.
What?
What? No, no, no.
Oh, this is awful.
No, you're-- not you.
You're not awful.
You're hot. What?
Did I just say that out--?
Yeah, uh, I'm gonna go,
so I'll see you--
I'll see you later.
Uh, uh-huh.
I'd be better off
losing my voice.
Wait a second.
Maybe I can lose my voice.
♪♪
♪♪
Dude, that's hot sauce!
Ew! Don't do that!
Ah, hot.
♪♪
Check, baby.
One, two, three.
Uhh!
Still there.
♪♪
Victoria! I need your help,
I need your help!
I'm freaking out!
Everything I think,
I say,
and I've tried everything
and nothing works,
and I even told
Corinne Spruce
that she turns my legs
into jelly.
Want to run that one
by me again?
Okay, I know
this sounds crazy,
but the other day
at the mall
with the whole virtual
reality fountain incident,
yeah, I think that
screwed up my brain,
and now every little thing
that comes through my mind
comes out of my mouth
and I can't control it.
She thinks you're crazy.
She thinks you're crazy.
She's not following
any of this.
Okay, just because
I'm not buying it
doesn't mean
that I'm not following.
Look, Vic, my whole life,
people have been telling me
to speak up,
spit it out, don't be
afraid to express yourself.
That's what they would say.
And now I am,
but I can't stop.
I'm scared.
Okay. Have you tried
going back to the mall?
Maybe the virtual
reality thing,
it has, like,
a reset button.
Of course. Why didn't
I think of that?
Victoria,
you're a genius!
I could kiss you!
Well, not on the lips.
Not like that.
That's-- that's weird.
Not like that.
Like... like, uh,
like on the cheek
or on the forehead.
You know, like
a brotherly kind of love,
like a platonic... Okay, just stop.
I know how this
is gonna be a problem.
Let's go.
I've got to change.
I'll meet you at the car.
Hey! Hey, buster!
Yeah. Your machine thing?
It broke my brother's brain.
My brain, which I need
for thinking and talking
and stuff.
Okay, listen.
He used to be, like,
a total lip zipperer,
but now he says
every little thing
that just pops
into his head.
A burrito is like
a sleeping bag for meat.
See what I mean?
You're the kid
from the other day.
I was afraid
this was gonna happen.
Okay, look,
everything's fine.
The, uh, the machine
brings your deepest
desires to life, right?
You wanted to speak up more.
There's been a little...
a little glitch,
and that's okay. Um,
you can counteract that glitch
by, uh, learning to
speak up for yourself.
No, you don't understand.
That's exactly
what I'm doing, okay?
And I can't stop.
How do I shut it off?
No, no. Don't--
Don't shut it off.
Um, you need to learn to--
to take control of it, okay?
You can take
a public speaking class
or join a choir or, uh,
run for class president--
Yeah, you sound exactly
like my teacher.
I still don't understand
how almost getting electrocuted
in a shopping mall
gave me
diarrhea of the mouth.
Kid, if I knew for sure,
I wouldn't be making
$8 an hour.
So, if you can't shut it off,
then you need to control it.
Don't just blurt things out.
Control the blurt.
Blurt. That's a funny word.
Blurt.
That sounds like you just
blurt... blurt things...
Jeremy?
Braunschweiger!
It's like bologna,
but German.
Uh... Oh, no,
she's looking at me funny.
She probably
thinks I'm crazy. Blurt.
I guess I couldn't help
but notice you blurting.
She's gonna ask me to run
for president again.
Just run.
Yes, you should run.
No, I mean,
like I should run.
Like I should-- like
I should get out of here.
Like I should leave because
I can't run for president.
Or can I? Maybe I can.
Maybe I should.
Here. Our first election
meeting is this afternoon.
Just think about it,
Jeremy.
Just think about it?
I can't just think about it.
I'm gonna start singing
the national anthem.
♪ Oh, say, can you see ♪
Oh, God.
No, I can't run
for president, okay?
With my mouth
oozing nonsense.
I'm gonna
humiliate myself.
Or maybe it'll be
good for you.
You know, Richie Capris
is unbeatable.
I mean, he's like a charming,
teenage unicorn.
Uhh! Do you hear me?
I'm telling you,
the last thing I need
is a microphone.
Okay, Richie Capris
is not unbeatable.
I mean, think about
all those kids
who don't use their voice,
kids who never
speak up for themselves.
You'll be their champion.
My sister is oddly smart
sometimes.
It really sneaks up on you.Hey, Jerry!
Oh, look. Here comes
your competition.
Be cool.
I've been looking
everywhere for you.
Oh, no, it's Richie.
I'd better go tell him...
So, uh, did you do
that little, uh,
thing we were
talking about, or...?
What's that, dude?
Like...
I can't understand you
because of, you know,
your hand.
No. I didn't do
your papers, okay, Richie?
And I'm not going to.
What? Dude, I thought
you were cool.
No. You're cool, Richie,
and I'm a nobody,
but that doesn't
give you the right
to dump all your work
on other people.
Dude, if you're gonna get
all touchy about it,
man, you don't... I'm not being...
I'm not being
touchy, okay?
You're being touchy,
sunbeam eyes.
I'm sorry.
I'm... I'm so sorry.
Yeah, that's a good one,
buddy.
Like I'd ever let somebody
do one of my papers...
Jerry.
It's Jeremy.
What's that?
My name is Jeremy Martin,
and I'm running
for president.
Yeah, well, good luck
with that, Jerry.
This interaction was scary
but weirdly empowering.
Need more tape.
Hey, uh, do you mind?
Uh, the tape?
Thanks.
What's this for?
Oh, um, well,
I'm Jeremy Martin,
and I'm gonna be running
for class president.
Isn't that
Richie Capris' job?
Yes, but I'm going to be
running against him.
I like it even better
'cause he wins those things.
That's not true,
because I bring a lot
of different things
to the table
that Richie doesn't.
What makes you different?
Well, um, first of all,
I'm a hard worker
and Richie
is kind of lazy
and he's very popular
while I'm socially awkward
and he has snappy clothes
while I just kind of wear
whatever my mom
picks out for me.
Why am I telling your this?
And Richie has
probably kissed a girl,
while I am still
practicing on my hand.
You know what?
That gives me an idea.
I'm gonna do something
I should have done
a long time ago.
I'm so excited
that we have more
than one candidate
this year.
This is going to be
a really fun race.
Oh, here's a copy
of your schedule.
Hey, man.
Hmm?
Hmm?
What gives?
Why are you
running against me?
What's with the tape?
Is that, like,
a political statement
or some sort of gimmick?
'Cause, either way,
it's dumb.
So, to begin, I need
all three of you
to review
the campaign rules.
Uh, three?
Whoa! Where did you
come from?
I've been here
the whole time.
Over the next
couple of days,
I'd encourage
all three candidates
to meet with different clubs
and organizations,
hear their concerns,
discuss your positions.
Uh, is that, like,
a mandatory thing?
Well, it'd certainly
help your chances.
I think I'll be okay.
Ah... Now, Jeremy,
I really admire
the duct tape statement.
Great example
of non-verbal protest.
Very subversive.Hmm?
But, you do know,
at some point,
you're gonna have to talk.
Hmm?
I'll see you on
the campaign trail, bro.
Hey, I just wanted to say
I think the tape
is a great touch.
Simple but powerful.
Hmm.
I mean, that's
the whole reason
I even talked myself
into running--
to give a voice
to the voiceless
and maybe find
my voice too.
I love it.
Fight the power.
Hmm.
Voice to the voiceless?
I like that.
Maybe I can win.
Hey, vote for Jeremy!
Vote for Jeremy!
Vote for Jeremy!
Vote for Jeremy!
Vote for Jeremy! Do you
want to vote for Jeremy?
Here you go.
Vote for Jeremy.
Yeah. He'll be
a great president.
Hi. Would you
like a button?
Hi. Would you like to discuss
the problems with the gym?
Do you have any issues?
We could talk about 'em.
Who wants pizza?
Whoo! Get in here!
Vote for Richie!
Vote for Richie!
Jer-bear, come on!
Grab a slice!
First of all, um,
I would like to say
that I am a great admirer
of the drama club.
When I become president,
I'm going to ban
all uses of the words
"drama geeks"
and "drama nerds"
because I think
it's very offensive
and, frankly,
very inaccurate.
Chess is a game that
requires intense focus,
mental dexterity.
It seems like a pretty
peaceful environment.
Oh, giant robot baby!
What the heck is that?
Relax. It's the basketball
team's new scoreboard.
Bienvenido, Jeremy.
Why should the Spanish club
vote for you?
Well, I really think
that we can... Uh-uh-uh!
Hmm, do I have to? Mm-hmm.
Okay. Yoga club.
Oh, you guys are so Zen.
I like it, I like it.
All right. Nice pants.
All right, let's do this.
Yes, you in the...
What is that?
Like, a pirate jacket?
Uh, we have our big
fall musical coming up,
but the auditorium
is double-booked
with the flamenco
dance club.
What can you do
to fix that?
Wow, get a little bit
of power,
and even the drama nerds
want a piece of you.
Uh, totally inaccurate.
Totally inaccurate.
Gracias.
Well, I'm sure if we put
our brains together,
we could...
That's a little distracting.
Just a little bit.
No, no, no, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no.
Please don't fart,
please don't fart.
Come on, don't fart.
Don't fart.
Hold it in, Jeremy.
Yo! Good luck, Jeremy.You got our vote.
Who wants pizza?
Vote for Richie!
Oh, yeah, get in here.
Don't be shy.
The man's a political genius.
Look, why don't I
talk to the dancers
and we'll see if we can
reschedule something,
try and make it work.
♪♪
No way.
We booked it first.
Those drama nerds need
to find a different venue.
First of all, that's
offensive, all right?
You guys wouldn't
want to be called dan...
You wouldn't...
uh, what's the comparison
word for dance geeks?
Dance nerds?
Flamina... Flamaniacs?
Flamaniacs?
I'm gonna go
with dance geeks.
You wouldn't want to be
called dance geeks.
Where'd you guys
come from?
I don't know
what that means.Out!
Well, you think about it.
Okay, I'm gonna go.
I'm going, I'm going.
When did you get
so fluido?
Well, I wish I could say
that I've been studying
really hard, but really,
I'm just obsessed
with a Mexican soap opera
where the actress looks
kind of like Corinne Spruce,
who I'm secretly
infatuated with.
So, are you guys
gonna vote?
I think I just farted,
but not to worry,
'cause it was silent.
Perfect crime.
♪♪
Yo! Different day,
same jackets!
♪ Bah bah bah bah ♪
Send that to me.
Richie, losing votes
but still handsome.
What is going on?
There she is.
What a woman.
How did I do that?
Did that just happen?
I talked and she smiled.
It's like 1,000 love songs
playing in my head at once.
I know your struggles
because I was there too.
I know what it's like
to not be able to speak up.
I know what it's like
to clam up
and to want to shrink away
when that really pretty girl
or that big kid
or that scary janitor
looks in your direction.
Pizza time! Who's hungry?
Shh!
Shh!
I know what it's like
to be so nervous
when the teacher
calls your name
that-- that your hands
are sweaty
and your face is numb,
but I'm here
to help you guys
find your voice,
to give you a voice
and to give you a voice.
Everybody gets a voice!
Dear Diary,
I still haven't learned
how to control
my inside voice,
but people actually like
what I have to say.
I've made so many new friends
and Corinne smiled at me
again today.
I have narrowed down our future
wedding songs to three options.
Which one of these
do you think I should wear
to my dance recital? What are you doing?
Get out! Privacy!
Come on!
You do know that we can hear you
"writing" in your diary
from every room
in the house, right?
Mental note--
when I become president,
my sister gets the lowest
possible security clearance.
Jeremy, if you win,
you know it's not
just about popularity,
right?
You have a real job
to do.
I like the blue bow.
That's the one
I'd go with...
if I was a girl.
Um, thanks.
I-- I didn't...
Okay, listen,
I'm really excited for you
and everything,
but just remember that
popularity corrupts.
I could totally
rock that bow.
President Jeremy Martin.
Mr. Martin, your secretary
is on the line.
Hold it. I'm busy.Hey, there.
That's a girl's voice.
Hey.
Jeremy, I know we've gone
to the same school
for a long time now,
but I've never really
noticed you
until recently.
That's actually
very good news.
It means she doesn't
remember me pooping my pants
in the first grade
on the seesaw.
You're too much.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, mm-hmm.
This is
an awkward silence.
I should say something.
I should ask her out.
What? No. Stop!
Stop talking! Stop! It's okay.
You can ask me out.
Really?
Yeah.
Um, do you want to
go out with me?
I'd love to.
Yes! You're the best!
Thank you! Thank you!
Is this actually happening?
Yes!
How about Cafe Diem,
today after school?
Cafe Diem.
That's where
all the cool kids go
to take pictures
of their food.
Highly exclusive.
Yes.
Uh, wait. Today?
Yeah.
My sister has
a dance recital at 5:00.
Oh, well, if you'd
rather do that
than go out with me... No, it's fine.
I'll-- I'll do both.
Okay.
Okay.
I'll see you there.
Awesome.
Okay.
Okay, bye.
So, you know,
if you win the election,
the class president
gets final say
over the yearbook.
So, if I, like,
oh, I don't know,
wanted my very own yearbook page... Oh.
Is that something you'd be
open to discussing?
Uh, yeah!
Hi, Jeremy.
Yeah.
Oh, hey,
what are you doing here?
Oh, you know,
just passing out fliers,
practicing for the debate
tomorrow.
Are you ready?
For the debate?
The debate.
Yes, I'm ready.
I'm prepared.
I am so not ready.
I have no idea
what I'm gonna do
about the flamenco dancers
and the chess club
with the scoreboard.
You know,
I've actually been looking
into the whole
double-booking thing.
I think if we can get
the flamenco club
to perform during
the drama club's intermission,
they'd sell
twice as many tickets
and everybody wins.
Wow, that's...
That's a great idea.
And the chess club thing
is tricky,
but here's what I
came up with-- speed chess.
Maybe we could get
the chess club players
to use the scoreboard buzzer
to keep time
while playing
rounds of speed chess.
Are you running
for president too?
Yeah.
Would you like a flier?
It sums up all my points
and how...
But why?
You're not even popular.
Uh, okay. Maybe
I'm not very popular,
but I'm running
for president
because I believe
every voice deserves
a platform,
not just the loud ones.
Good luck tomorrow.Thanks.
Wow. That was kind of mean.
Corinne is kind of
stuck-up and snotty.
How come I've never
noticed this before?
It's probably
because she's hot.
Jeremy.
Hmm? Yep?
A little free advice.
Mm-hmm.
If you're gonna
be president,
don't make friends
with the competition.
Wait. You really
think I could win?
Oh, honey, with my help,
you've got this thing
wrapped up with a bow
on top.
Anyway, my yearbook page...
I was thinking...
Bow on top.
...pink, and then
I've got this...
My sister's dance recital.
Um... Oh, I'm sorry.
It's already 5:00.
Uh, I have to go.
What? Now?
I've got to go.
I'm sorry.
This is important.
I know.
I'll see you at school.
I'm sorry!
♪ D-d-d-d-d-d-dance ♪
♪ If you're gonna say it
say it say it ♪
♪ Just to hear
their own voices ♪
♪ But I keep playin'
playin' playin' ♪
♪ Cookin' up
my good choices ♪
♪ I'm keeping my friends
'cause I'm loyal ♪
♪ Treat 'em real
real nice like a royal ♪
♪ So you never can say
I'm spoiled ♪
♪ Yeah I'm livin' my life ♪
♪ If they're comin' at me
I'll say no ♪
♪ Tell 'em I don't want
to deal no more ♪
♪ Wrap it up
tie it up with a bow ♪
♪Oh oh eh oh ♪
♪ I don't want to get
goin' too fast ♪
♪ I want to make
these good times last ♪
♪ I can whip my hair
like that ♪
All right.
Okay, it's
already started.
Where are they? Hey, quiet!
Sorry. Yeah, I know.
♪ Just want to
d-d-d-d-dance ♪
Hey, Mom! Mom! Dad!
Get over here!
It's me, Jeremy!
I'm late!
♪ Hold the drama ♪
♪♪
I'm coming to you guys.
Sorry. Yeah. Sorry,
I need to get...
I need to get
right through there.
Thank you. Sorry.
Yeah, I know.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Sorry I'm late.
Super late. Now my butt's
in this guy's face.
Ha ha! That rhymes.
♪♪
Ow! Ow!
I sat right in the middle.Shh!
I'm sorry.
Yeah, I know.
I know. I know!
She's doing great.
Doing great!
Yeah, yeah, right.
Guys, guys,
everyone be quiet.
I love you, sis!
Don't blow it!
Oh!
Oh!
Look out!
Victoria,
will you just...
Will you hang on a second?
Will you stop? No.
Don't close the door,
don't close the...
I'm so sorry.
V!
I'm just gonna
keep knocking
until you answer.
I messed up, okay?
I'm sorry.
Hey, there you are.
Hey, you've avoided me
all night
and you've
avoided me all day.
Will you please just
let me apologize?
I... I know your brain
is broken
and I know your inner voice
is an outie now.
I know, but I'm trying
to control my stupid mouth.
Well, did your mouth make
you late for my recital?
Were you too busy
chasing Corinne
and being popular?
Look, are you coming
to the debate?
Of course I am.
I have to figure out
who I'm gonna vote for.
Hey, there.
Are you ready for today?
Hey, uh, yeah.
I don't know.
My sister kind of hates me
and I probably shouldn't
have eaten that
mystery chili.
Don't worry.
You'll do great.
I'll make sure of it.
What's that supposed to mean?
You're acting
kind of sinister,
but your perfume
clouds my judgment.
It means I want my very
own page in the yearbook,
Jeremy, so when you
become president,
don't forget who helped
you get there, okay?
All right,
here it goes.
Oh, man,
that's a lot of people.
Okay. Maybe I can
sneak out the back door,
hide in the dumpster,
live off the land
for a while.
Okay, candidates,
gather 'round.
It's show time.
So, the moderator
will ask the questions.
Stay respectful
and have fun.
Go. Go, go, go, go.
Oh! Ooh!
Brightside High!
Oh! Oh! I love you!
I love you!
Oh, thank you.
You guys are so kind.
Thanks.
You guys vote for Richie.
I love it.
I love it.
Come on, you guys.
Oh! Whoo! Oh!
Okay. Left foot, right foot,
left foot, right foot,
left foot.
They have Corinne Spruce
moderating this?
What are you doing?
That's my podium.
Candidates,
please take your podiums.
You're going down,
Jerry.
Hello, ladies and gentlemen,
and welcome.
Our first question
is for Richie Capris.
Richie, according
to attendance records,
you were absent on March 7th
of last year.
On that very same day,
somebody stole Tyler Healy's
bike from the bike rack.
So, where were you really
on March 7th?
Uh, what?
Is that a real question?
I was sick.
I didn't steal anything.
The next question
is for Jeremy Martin.
Jeremy, how are you today?
This close to throwing up.
Thanks for asking.
I think the next question
is Milly's.
Jeremy, it seems like
the flamenco dancers
and drama club
have double-booked
the auditorium
for the same three days.
How would you resolve
this conflict?
The flamenco dancers
could perform
during the drama club's
intermission.
They'd sell twice as many
tickets and everybody wins.
I'm sorry.
Milly, same question.
Uh, I agree with Jeremy.
Hmm. Mmh-hmm.
Sorry.
And Jeremy, the chess club
has been complaining
about noise
from the basketball
team's scoreboard.
How would you
resolve this issue?
Uh...
You can't do this.
You can't steal
Milly's answer.
What are you talking about?
This is war.
What is this? This is the election.
This is everything
you ever wanted.
I can't believe I'm
losing to this guy.
Speed chess!
The chess players could use
the noise
from the scoreboard
to play speed chess.
I'm sorry.
Milly, same question.
Um, I don't know
what to say.
Same answer as Jeremy,
I guess.
Interesting.
Richie, on November 14th,
you signed
out of school early
and on that very same day,
Nicole Pecoro's dog
was hit by a car!
Oh, come on!
You've got to be
kidding me!
Do we really want
a president
who hits people's dogs
with their cars?
And you look silly
in that tie, right?
It's my dad's tie!
Wait, wait, wait, wait!
I... I have something
to say.
Oh.
All my answers...
they weren't mine.
They were Milly's.
She's got a lot
of great ideas,
and there's three of us
up here today,
but she's
the only one doing it
for the right reasons.
Look, I've done
a lot of talking
during this election,
but I now realize
what having a voice is for.
It's for speaking up
for what's right
and being honest.
I could stand here and
tell you all the reasons
why Milly is the best
president for you guys,
but you know what?
She can tell you herself.
Thank you, Jeremy.
Well, that was all
very inspiring,
but if little Milly Terkel
is done stealing
all the thunder,
I think we can move on.
Uh, actually, Corinne,
I'm just getting started.
Next question.
♪♪
You!
I'm so proud of you!
Really? You still
think I'm cool
even if I didn't
win the election?
Oh, no, don't be silly.
I never thought
you were cool.
Oh, Jeremy!
That was...
You didn't have to do that.
Of course I did.
You deserve to win.
Wow, I never really
noticed this before,
but Milly's kind of cute.
Wait. Whoa!
Did I just think that?
I think I did!
And now I'm thinking this,
in my head! I'm back, baby!
Yes!
I can scream
whatever I want
at the top of my mind!
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you so much!
I got my inside voice back!
Wait, really? Yeah. Watch this. Uh...
I dropped your curling iron
in the toilet
and I never even told you.
Wow! That's great!
I know, right? I know.
So, your brother,
he's kind of cute.
He can be
a little outspoken.
I have a filter!
I'm thinking weird stuff
and nobody knows it!
What a day!
Hey!
What an amaz-- Oh!
What is your problem?
I was handing you
the election
and you blew it!
Oh, mercy, she smells good.
Maybe I should
ask her out again.
No. You know what?
Stop, stop. Corinne...
Actually, Corinne,
I don't need my inside voice
to say this.
Look, you might be
really cool and popular
and admittedly
really pretty,
but if this is what being
cool and popular is,
then I'd rather just be nice.
♪ Ooh, dream weaver ♪
♪ I believe you can
get me through the night ♪
♪♪
Wait. He doesn't
worship me anymore.
So, I guess everybody
does want their voice
to be heard,
and together,
we can all do great things.
I'm so proud of my brother.
He's 17 years old
and he finally learned
how to speak up for himself,
and since I'm the one
that dragged him to the mall
way back in the beginning,
you might even say
that I'm the hero
of this whole story.
Not like I need any big props
or anything, but, yeah,
total hero.
Right now,
you're probably
thinking, this is it,
the end of my story,
but then again,
the human mind
is a great big chasm,
full of mystery and wonder,
so if you're wondering
what comes next
or if we'll ever meet again,
all I can say is,
get out of my head already.
♪Ooh, dream weaver ♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
Did you hear that?
See?
There's that sound again.
You know, Jeremy,
if you just said something,
Mom and Dad would have
loaned you the money
to buy a real car.
Grandpa offered me this car.
I couldn't just say no.
She knows that.
She was there.
Wait, what's that noise?
Where's that noise
coming from?
Okay, look, Jeremy,
you're a really nice guy,
but you don't
want to be too nice,
because then the world
just sees a doormat.
I'm not too nice.
Oh, I should hold this door.
Ah, these girls
are walking really slow.
Thanks, Matt.
She called me Matt.
I am a doormat.
Okay, they're not done.
They're not done.
All right. Go ahead.
No problem, guys.
Don't worry about it.
Oh! All right. Yep.
Just go.
Just go to your right.
Oh, is that fist bump
for me?
No, it's not.
All right, cool.
I'll just scratch my eye.
Okay, go.
Ah, Corinne Spruce.
♪ Ooh, dream weaver ♪
♪ I believe
you can get me... ♪
Okay, just walk up
and say hi.
Today's the day.
Today's the day.
♪ Ooh, dream weav... ♪
Nope, I can't.
I'm not doing it.
I'm not doing it.
I'll say hi tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the day.Are you okay?
Aah!
Milly, what's up?
What's up? Um, how long
were you sitting there?
Pretty much the whole time
you've been standing there,
staring at Corinne.Staring at Corinne.
Um, yeah, no,
I wasn't doing that.
I wasn't staring.
That's weird.
I was looking at the, um...
I was looking at the...
No, I'm not.
Ah, I totally was.
Now, we all know people
who invoke
the First Amendment,
which means what again?
It's freedom of speech.
Itchy. Is underwear
supposed to be itchy?
But there are limits,
of course.
Wait, maybe I'm allergic
to elastic.
Ah, I should talk
to my mom about this.
Obviously, we can't say
whatever we want all the time.
All right, okay.
Who's sitting behind me?
Ah, Shannon Jenky.
I can't scratch my butt
in front of Shannon Jenky.
Jeremy, what do you think?
I want to, but I can't.
Jeremy.
I can't scratch...
...scratch my butt.
Jeremy.
Jeremy, hang on.
Oh, hey, sorry about that.
It's fine. Listen,
you seem like you have
a lot to say,
but you're always
so quiet.
I think it would be great
if you participated more.
Oh, she thinks
I'm a total weirdo
and now she's waiting
for me to say something.
Say something.
Okay.
You ever think about running
for class president?
Me, run for class president
against Richie Capris?
♪♪
Look at the way everyone
fawns over him.
Pathetic.
Hey!
Who, me?
It's Jerry, right?
Is he talking to me?
How does he know
my name... almost?
So, I'm so glad
I ran into you.
First of all,
how are you doing?
Uh, yeah, I'm good.Awesome. Great, great.
You're in my history
class, right?
You got the highest
score on the midterm?
Uh, yeah, I guess I did.
Hey, man, good job.
That's a real tough class.
I mean it.
Way to go, man.
Okay, I guess I can
see the appeal.
He is kind of charming,
up close.
So, Jer-bear...
Really charming.
Things are kind of crazy
for me right now,
you know, with the election
coming up and everything.
Football practice...
His eyes are like
looking into a sunbeam.
And since you're killing it
in history class
and you know we have
that big term paper
coming up next week,
I was wondering
if maybe that, uh...
You...?
I was...
You know.
Uh...
you want me to write
your paper for you?
Oh, man, if you're
offering, I...
What? No, I'm not offering.
No, no, no. Say no.
Say no.
Don't look directly
into the sunbeam eyes.
Yeah. Yeah, I'll do...
Yeah, I'll do your...
I'll write your paper for you.
Dude!
Thanks a lot, man.
I really appreciate it.
All right. Well, let me
know when it's done. Ciao.
Can we make this quick?
I have a paper to write,
twice.
Okay, it's the biggest
dance recital of my life.
Hey, you can't rush fashion.Wait, wait, wait.
I thought you already
had an outfit.
Well, yeah, I do,
but I need an accessory.
Something like big
but simple, okay?
Classy but still
really fun.
Something like...
Leave me.
Are you serious?
Where am I supposed...?
All right,
I'm just gonna go.
Is your reality
getting you down?
Do you ever catch yourself
zoning out, drifting off,
or staring into space?
Or maybe the world around you
isn't as exciting
as the one in your head?
Well, you're in luck,
consumers.
Step right up
to the latest advances
in virtual reality.
You there!
You seem like the type
of man or woman
who is desperately trying
to escape the confines
of their own reality.
Come change that!
Uh...
Is it free?
Oh, we're just going
for it? Okay. Uh...
Whoa. Okay,
this is pretty legit.
So, uh, what do I do now?
Just visualize.
Fantasize.
Open your mind
and your wildest dreams
will materialize.
Okay, okay, okay.
Open your mind.
Visualize. Fantasize.
Wildest dreams.
Whoa.
Is-- Is that Corinne?
It is!
It really works!
Kid,
you've got
five free minutes.
I'm gonna hit
the food court.
This is amazing.
Um, hi, Corinne.
I'm Jeremy.
We go to school together.
I know you're just
a simulation
and I know you probably
don't know who I am, right?
Don't be silly.
I know exactly
who you are, Jeremy.
You do?
And I was wondering...
Oh! I feel silly.
We hardly know
each other.
No, no, no, no, no.
No, don't hold back.
I mean, don't deny
the way you feel.
Jeremy, will you
dance with me?
Well, I mean,
I'm a little rusty,
but if you insist.
Oh! Whee!
Oh! Ah!
Ooh!
Jeremy, you're such
a good dancer. Whee!
Whoo!
Ooh! Whoo!
Oh! Whoa.
Whoa! Wait.
What's going on?
Where did
Champs-EÉlysées come from?
Get out of that fountain!
You're gonna get
the gear all wet!
Uhh! Corinne!
The sea monster's
grabbing me!
It's so realistic!
Out of the water, kid!
This is sensitive equipment!
Jeremy!
Oh, no!
Jeremy! Jeremy! Don't worry, Corinne!
I won't let you down!
Seriously, you're
gonna get me fired!
I'll never let go,
Corinne.
I'll never let go.
Aah!
Aah!
Yeah, this is weird,
this is weird!
Mayday, mayday!
Oh! Uhh! Get it off!
Please, please, please, no!
Please! No, no, no,
no, no, no!
No, no, no, please!
Please, please, no!
Aah! Aah! Get it off,
get it off, get it off!
Aah! Get it off! Aah!
So, that unit
right there
is on sale
for a special price
of only $897.
Should I start
the paperwork?
Uhh!
Awake. Another day.
What's today?
A weekend
or a school day?
School day.
Oh, my head hurts.
My mouth tastes like
a pumpkin fart.
That's, uh...
that's a good one.
I really need to...
Wait. Why am I saying
these things out loud?
All right, hold on.
Take a deep breath,
take a deep breath.
Knock it off,
knock it off.
Knock it off,
knock it off.
Okay, I'm ready
to start the day,
and I'm still
thinking out loud.
Wow! Okay. All right.
Why can't I stop?
Come on.
Bl-bl-bl-bll!
All right, all right,
all right.
I'm awake, I'm awake,
and I'm still
thinking out loud,
but this strange condition...
Morning.
Hey, Victoria.
Oh, I'd better not
get too close,
'cause Victoria's
morning breath
is even worse than mine.Excuse me?
Hmm?
Oh, no, I, uh...
Sorry, I didn't mean that.
Oh, my God, it's so bad.
I'm so sorry.
Listen, you've got
your real voice
and you've got
your inside voice,
and right now,
you're giving
your inside voice
a little too much
airtime, okay?
Wait. Wait, wait.
Wait a minute,
wait a minute.
The, uh, the helmet.
The... the, uh,
the fountain.
Okay, what if that whole
virtual reality disaster
fried my brain and now
I can't control myself?
Jeremy, are you in there?
Uh, yeah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, Dad.
Um, I'm gonna be out
in a second,
right after I'm done
having this nervous breakdown.
What?
Nothing, nothing!
Be-- be-- be quiet!
Ah! Stop talking!
Hey, hello, family
members. What's up?
I can tell that you guys
are really concerned
about me right now,
but I just want to say
that I am completely fine.
But the truth is,
is I'm just saying that
to make you feel better
and I'm totally going crazy
and my body is scaring me
right now.
Getting ready for school.
Okay, all right.
You're okay. You're fine.
You're fine, Jeremy,
you're fine.
It's really hot in here.
It's really hot in here.
Is it hot in here?
Are you hot? No.
I'm a little hot. I'm gonna
roll down the window.
My car. I'm rolling
down the window.
You're being so weird.
What? I am?
Are you, like,
going through puberty?
What? Ew! No!
Victoria!
No, I'm not!
I already did,
almost a year ago.
Worst time of my life.
Why am I telling you this?
The junkyard's that way.
Junk... Oh.
Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
My, uh... My car,
it's pretty ugly...
kind of like
that face you're making.
Ooh! Oh.
No, no, no, I didn't
mean it like that.
I didn't mean it like that.
I was...
You know, you're actually
way more interesting this way.
And those ten amendments
are now known
as the Bill of Rights.
Does anyone remember
when those ten amendments
were ratified?
I think it's 1791,
but I'm not gonna say that
'cause that's something
a great big nerd would say,
and I don't want to
come across too smart.
I want to be, like,
kind of smart,
like... like
a cool kind of smart.
You know, it's not cool
to be too smart,
so I'm just gonna stay in,
like, a nice gray area,
kind of like,
ooh, mystery man.
That's correct, Jeremy.
1791. Hmm?
So...
1791. That was
a long time ago.
It's older than me.
I wonder how old
Mrs. McCann is?
She's looking a little
rough these days.
Hmm?
No, I didn't...
I didn't mean, like you're...
I didn't mean
like you're rough,
like you're old.
You look so young.
Like, how are you so young?
Like, that's crazy
that you were born in...
Uh, yeah. You're aged,
like, in a good way.
Like you're worn in,
like you're like
a worn in...
like a good, worn-in glove
that you like to wear,
like you've got a lot of...
You're well-worn.
So, like, how old are...?
Uh, like...
So stupid.
I did see
some gray hairs, though.
Ooh, those were not
looking good.
Jeremy.
Yep?
The other day,
when I asked you
for more participation,
this is not
what I had in mind.
Yeah. I'm gonna be
honest with you.
I don't even know
what I'm saying.
Okay, so the Bill of Rights
was ratified in 1791.
I gotta pee...
or I'm just nervous.
Oh, no, it's both.
I've gotta pee
and I'm nervous.
Can I go pee, please?
Yes, Jeremy, yes.
I'm gonna go.
Oh, not mystery chili again.
This stuff goes
right through me.
Um, I mean, yeah,
it looks great.
Yeah,
great for constipation.
I know where I'm gonna be
in 40 minutes
and it ain't math class.
Move.
Is that his breath
or his shorts
that smell so bad?
Oh, no.
Aah!
Aah!
No, no, no, no, no!
Oh, yeah,
definitely the shorts.
Okay, I'm walking,
walking, walking,
minding my own business,
not looking at anyone.
Oh!
Oh!
Oh, I'm sorry.
Sorry.
♪ Ooh, dream weaver ♪
♪ I believe you can get me ♪
♪ Through the night ♪
Corinne Spruce.
Wow, even after hours
of staring at her picture
in the yearbook,
she still turns my legs
into jelly.
What?
What? No, no, no.
Oh, this is awful.
No, you're-- not you.
You're not awful.
You're hot. What?
Did I just say that out--?
Yeah, uh, I'm gonna go,
so I'll see you--
I'll see you later.
Uh, uh-huh.
I'd be better off
losing my voice.
Wait a second.
Maybe I can lose my voice.
♪♪
♪♪
Dude, that's hot sauce!
Ew! Don't do that!
Ah, hot.
♪♪
Check, baby.
One, two, three.
Uhh!
Still there.
♪♪
Victoria! I need your help,
I need your help!
I'm freaking out!
Everything I think,
I say,
and I've tried everything
and nothing works,
and I even told
Corinne Spruce
that she turns my legs
into jelly.
Want to run that one
by me again?
Okay, I know
this sounds crazy,
but the other day
at the mall
with the whole virtual
reality fountain incident,
yeah, I think that
screwed up my brain,
and now every little thing
that comes through my mind
comes out of my mouth
and I can't control it.
She thinks you're crazy.
She thinks you're crazy.
She's not following
any of this.
Okay, just because
I'm not buying it
doesn't mean
that I'm not following.
Look, Vic, my whole life,
people have been telling me
to speak up,
spit it out, don't be
afraid to express yourself.
That's what they would say.
And now I am,
but I can't stop.
I'm scared.
Okay. Have you tried
going back to the mall?
Maybe the virtual
reality thing,
it has, like,
a reset button.
Of course. Why didn't
I think of that?
Victoria,
you're a genius!
I could kiss you!
Well, not on the lips.
Not like that.
That's-- that's weird.
Not like that.
Like... like, uh,
like on the cheek
or on the forehead.
You know, like
a brotherly kind of love,
like a platonic... Okay, just stop.
I know how this
is gonna be a problem.
Let's go.
I've got to change.
I'll meet you at the car.
Hey! Hey, buster!
Yeah. Your machine thing?
It broke my brother's brain.
My brain, which I need
for thinking and talking
and stuff.
Okay, listen.
He used to be, like,
a total lip zipperer,
but now he says
every little thing
that just pops
into his head.
A burrito is like
a sleeping bag for meat.
See what I mean?
You're the kid
from the other day.
I was afraid
this was gonna happen.
Okay, look,
everything's fine.
The, uh, the machine
brings your deepest
desires to life, right?
You wanted to speak up more.
There's been a little...
a little glitch,
and that's okay. Um,
you can counteract that glitch
by, uh, learning to
speak up for yourself.
No, you don't understand.
That's exactly
what I'm doing, okay?
And I can't stop.
How do I shut it off?
No, no. Don't--
Don't shut it off.
Um, you need to learn to--
to take control of it, okay?
You can take
a public speaking class
or join a choir or, uh,
run for class president--
Yeah, you sound exactly
like my teacher.
I still don't understand
how almost getting electrocuted
in a shopping mall
gave me
diarrhea of the mouth.
Kid, if I knew for sure,
I wouldn't be making
$8 an hour.
So, if you can't shut it off,
then you need to control it.
Don't just blurt things out.
Control the blurt.
Blurt. That's a funny word.
Blurt.
That sounds like you just
blurt... blurt things...
Jeremy?
Braunschweiger!
It's like bologna,
but German.
Uh... Oh, no,
she's looking at me funny.
She probably
thinks I'm crazy. Blurt.
I guess I couldn't help
but notice you blurting.
She's gonna ask me to run
for president again.
Just run.
Yes, you should run.
No, I mean,
like I should run.
Like I should-- like
I should get out of here.
Like I should leave because
I can't run for president.
Or can I? Maybe I can.
Maybe I should.
Here. Our first election
meeting is this afternoon.
Just think about it,
Jeremy.
Just think about it?
I can't just think about it.
I'm gonna start singing
the national anthem.
♪ Oh, say, can you see ♪
Oh, God.
No, I can't run
for president, okay?
With my mouth
oozing nonsense.
I'm gonna
humiliate myself.
Or maybe it'll be
good for you.
You know, Richie Capris
is unbeatable.
I mean, he's like a charming,
teenage unicorn.
Uhh! Do you hear me?
I'm telling you,
the last thing I need
is a microphone.
Okay, Richie Capris
is not unbeatable.
I mean, think about
all those kids
who don't use their voice,
kids who never
speak up for themselves.
You'll be their champion.
My sister is oddly smart
sometimes.
It really sneaks up on you.Hey, Jerry!
Oh, look. Here comes
your competition.
Be cool.
I've been looking
everywhere for you.
Oh, no, it's Richie.
I'd better go tell him...
So, uh, did you do
that little, uh,
thing we were
talking about, or...?
What's that, dude?
Like...
I can't understand you
because of, you know,
your hand.
No. I didn't do
your papers, okay, Richie?
And I'm not going to.
What? Dude, I thought
you were cool.
No. You're cool, Richie,
and I'm a nobody,
but that doesn't
give you the right
to dump all your work
on other people.
Dude, if you're gonna get
all touchy about it,
man, you don't... I'm not being...
I'm not being
touchy, okay?
You're being touchy,
sunbeam eyes.
I'm sorry.
I'm... I'm so sorry.
Yeah, that's a good one,
buddy.
Like I'd ever let somebody
do one of my papers...
Jerry.
It's Jeremy.
What's that?
My name is Jeremy Martin,
and I'm running
for president.
Yeah, well, good luck
with that, Jerry.
This interaction was scary
but weirdly empowering.
Need more tape.
Hey, uh, do you mind?
Uh, the tape?
Thanks.
What's this for?
Oh, um, well,
I'm Jeremy Martin,
and I'm gonna be running
for class president.
Isn't that
Richie Capris' job?
Yes, but I'm going to be
running against him.
I like it even better
'cause he wins those things.
That's not true,
because I bring a lot
of different things
to the table
that Richie doesn't.
What makes you different?
Well, um, first of all,
I'm a hard worker
and Richie
is kind of lazy
and he's very popular
while I'm socially awkward
and he has snappy clothes
while I just kind of wear
whatever my mom
picks out for me.
Why am I telling your this?
And Richie has
probably kissed a girl,
while I am still
practicing on my hand.
You know what?
That gives me an idea.
I'm gonna do something
I should have done
a long time ago.
I'm so excited
that we have more
than one candidate
this year.
This is going to be
a really fun race.
Oh, here's a copy
of your schedule.
Hey, man.
Hmm?
Hmm?
What gives?
Why are you
running against me?
What's with the tape?
Is that, like,
a political statement
or some sort of gimmick?
'Cause, either way,
it's dumb.
So, to begin, I need
all three of you
to review
the campaign rules.
Uh, three?
Whoa! Where did you
come from?
I've been here
the whole time.
Over the next
couple of days,
I'd encourage
all three candidates
to meet with different clubs
and organizations,
hear their concerns,
discuss your positions.
Uh, is that, like,
a mandatory thing?
Well, it'd certainly
help your chances.
I think I'll be okay.
Ah... Now, Jeremy,
I really admire
the duct tape statement.
Great example
of non-verbal protest.
Very subversive.Hmm?
But, you do know,
at some point,
you're gonna have to talk.
Hmm?
I'll see you on
the campaign trail, bro.
Hey, I just wanted to say
I think the tape
is a great touch.
Simple but powerful.
Hmm.
I mean, that's
the whole reason
I even talked myself
into running--
to give a voice
to the voiceless
and maybe find
my voice too.
I love it.
Fight the power.
Hmm.
Voice to the voiceless?
I like that.
Maybe I can win.
Hey, vote for Jeremy!
Vote for Jeremy!
Vote for Jeremy!
Vote for Jeremy!
Vote for Jeremy! Do you
want to vote for Jeremy?
Here you go.
Vote for Jeremy.
Yeah. He'll be
a great president.
Hi. Would you
like a button?
Hi. Would you like to discuss
the problems with the gym?
Do you have any issues?
We could talk about 'em.
Who wants pizza?
Whoo! Get in here!
Vote for Richie!
Vote for Richie!
Jer-bear, come on!
Grab a slice!
First of all, um,
I would like to say
that I am a great admirer
of the drama club.
When I become president,
I'm going to ban
all uses of the words
"drama geeks"
and "drama nerds"
because I think
it's very offensive
and, frankly,
very inaccurate.
Chess is a game that
requires intense focus,
mental dexterity.
It seems like a pretty
peaceful environment.
Oh, giant robot baby!
What the heck is that?
Relax. It's the basketball
team's new scoreboard.
Bienvenido, Jeremy.
Why should the Spanish club
vote for you?
Well, I really think
that we can... Uh-uh-uh!
Hmm, do I have to? Mm-hmm.
Okay. Yoga club.
Oh, you guys are so Zen.
I like it, I like it.
All right. Nice pants.
All right, let's do this.
Yes, you in the...
What is that?
Like, a pirate jacket?
Uh, we have our big
fall musical coming up,
but the auditorium
is double-booked
with the flamenco
dance club.
What can you do
to fix that?
Wow, get a little bit
of power,
and even the drama nerds
want a piece of you.
Uh, totally inaccurate.
Totally inaccurate.
Gracias.
Well, I'm sure if we put
our brains together,
we could...
That's a little distracting.
Just a little bit.
No, no, no, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no.
Please don't fart,
please don't fart.
Come on, don't fart.
Don't fart.
Hold it in, Jeremy.
Yo! Good luck, Jeremy.You got our vote.
Who wants pizza?
Vote for Richie!
Oh, yeah, get in here.
Don't be shy.
The man's a political genius.
Look, why don't I
talk to the dancers
and we'll see if we can
reschedule something,
try and make it work.
♪♪
No way.
We booked it first.
Those drama nerds need
to find a different venue.
First of all, that's
offensive, all right?
You guys wouldn't
want to be called dan...
You wouldn't...
uh, what's the comparison
word for dance geeks?
Dance nerds?
Flamina... Flamaniacs?
Flamaniacs?
I'm gonna go
with dance geeks.
You wouldn't want to be
called dance geeks.
Where'd you guys
come from?
I don't know
what that means.Out!
Well, you think about it.
Okay, I'm gonna go.
I'm going, I'm going.
When did you get
so fluido?
Well, I wish I could say
that I've been studying
really hard, but really,
I'm just obsessed
with a Mexican soap opera
where the actress looks
kind of like Corinne Spruce,
who I'm secretly
infatuated with.
So, are you guys
gonna vote?
I think I just farted,
but not to worry,
'cause it was silent.
Perfect crime.
♪♪
Yo! Different day,
same jackets!
♪ Bah bah bah bah ♪
Send that to me.
Richie, losing votes
but still handsome.
What is going on?
There she is.
What a woman.
How did I do that?
Did that just happen?
I talked and she smiled.
It's like 1,000 love songs
playing in my head at once.
I know your struggles
because I was there too.
I know what it's like
to not be able to speak up.
I know what it's like
to clam up
and to want to shrink away
when that really pretty girl
or that big kid
or that scary janitor
looks in your direction.
Pizza time! Who's hungry?
Shh!
Shh!
I know what it's like
to be so nervous
when the teacher
calls your name
that-- that your hands
are sweaty
and your face is numb,
but I'm here
to help you guys
find your voice,
to give you a voice
and to give you a voice.
Everybody gets a voice!
Dear Diary,
I still haven't learned
how to control
my inside voice,
but people actually like
what I have to say.
I've made so many new friends
and Corinne smiled at me
again today.
I have narrowed down our future
wedding songs to three options.
Which one of these
do you think I should wear
to my dance recital? What are you doing?
Get out! Privacy!
Come on!
You do know that we can hear you
"writing" in your diary
from every room
in the house, right?
Mental note--
when I become president,
my sister gets the lowest
possible security clearance.
Jeremy, if you win,
you know it's not
just about popularity,
right?
You have a real job
to do.
I like the blue bow.
That's the one
I'd go with...
if I was a girl.
Um, thanks.
I-- I didn't...
Okay, listen,
I'm really excited for you
and everything,
but just remember that
popularity corrupts.
I could totally
rock that bow.
President Jeremy Martin.
Mr. Martin, your secretary
is on the line.
Hold it. I'm busy.Hey, there.
That's a girl's voice.
Hey.
Jeremy, I know we've gone
to the same school
for a long time now,
but I've never really
noticed you
until recently.
That's actually
very good news.
It means she doesn't
remember me pooping my pants
in the first grade
on the seesaw.
You're too much.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah, yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, mm-hmm.
This is
an awkward silence.
I should say something.
I should ask her out.
What? No. Stop!
Stop talking! Stop! It's okay.
You can ask me out.
Really?
Yeah.
Um, do you want to
go out with me?
I'd love to.
Yes! You're the best!
Thank you! Thank you!
Is this actually happening?
Yes!
How about Cafe Diem,
today after school?
Cafe Diem.
That's where
all the cool kids go
to take pictures
of their food.
Highly exclusive.
Yes.
Uh, wait. Today?
Yeah.
My sister has
a dance recital at 5:00.
Oh, well, if you'd
rather do that
than go out with me... No, it's fine.
I'll-- I'll do both.
Okay.
Okay.
I'll see you there.
Awesome.
Okay.
Okay, bye.
So, you know,
if you win the election,
the class president
gets final say
over the yearbook.
So, if I, like,
oh, I don't know,
wanted my very own yearbook page... Oh.
Is that something you'd be
open to discussing?
Uh, yeah!
Hi, Jeremy.
Yeah.
Oh, hey,
what are you doing here?
Oh, you know,
just passing out fliers,
practicing for the debate
tomorrow.
Are you ready?
For the debate?
The debate.
Yes, I'm ready.
I'm prepared.
I am so not ready.
I have no idea
what I'm gonna do
about the flamenco dancers
and the chess club
with the scoreboard.
You know,
I've actually been looking
into the whole
double-booking thing.
I think if we can get
the flamenco club
to perform during
the drama club's intermission,
they'd sell
twice as many tickets
and everybody wins.
Wow, that's...
That's a great idea.
And the chess club thing
is tricky,
but here's what I
came up with-- speed chess.
Maybe we could get
the chess club players
to use the scoreboard buzzer
to keep time
while playing
rounds of speed chess.
Are you running
for president too?
Yeah.
Would you like a flier?
It sums up all my points
and how...
But why?
You're not even popular.
Uh, okay. Maybe
I'm not very popular,
but I'm running
for president
because I believe
every voice deserves
a platform,
not just the loud ones.
Good luck tomorrow.Thanks.
Wow. That was kind of mean.
Corinne is kind of
stuck-up and snotty.
How come I've never
noticed this before?
It's probably
because she's hot.
Jeremy.
Hmm? Yep?
A little free advice.
Mm-hmm.
If you're gonna
be president,
don't make friends
with the competition.
Wait. You really
think I could win?
Oh, honey, with my help,
you've got this thing
wrapped up with a bow
on top.
Anyway, my yearbook page...
I was thinking...
Bow on top.
...pink, and then
I've got this...
My sister's dance recital.
Um... Oh, I'm sorry.
It's already 5:00.
Uh, I have to go.
What? Now?
I've got to go.
I'm sorry.
This is important.
I know.
I'll see you at school.
I'm sorry!
♪ D-d-d-d-d-d-dance ♪
♪ If you're gonna say it
say it say it ♪
♪ Just to hear
their own voices ♪
♪ But I keep playin'
playin' playin' ♪
♪ Cookin' up
my good choices ♪
♪ I'm keeping my friends
'cause I'm loyal ♪
♪ Treat 'em real
real nice like a royal ♪
♪ So you never can say
I'm spoiled ♪
♪ Yeah I'm livin' my life ♪
♪ If they're comin' at me
I'll say no ♪
♪ Tell 'em I don't want
to deal no more ♪
♪ Wrap it up
tie it up with a bow ♪
♪Oh oh eh oh ♪
♪ I don't want to get
goin' too fast ♪
♪ I want to make
these good times last ♪
♪ I can whip my hair
like that ♪
All right.
Okay, it's
already started.
Where are they? Hey, quiet!
Sorry. Yeah, I know.
♪ Just want to
d-d-d-d-dance ♪
Hey, Mom! Mom! Dad!
Get over here!
It's me, Jeremy!
I'm late!
♪ Hold the drama ♪
♪♪
I'm coming to you guys.
Sorry. Yeah. Sorry,
I need to get...
I need to get
right through there.
Thank you. Sorry.
Yeah, I know.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Sorry I'm late.
Super late. Now my butt's
in this guy's face.
Ha ha! That rhymes.
♪♪
Ow! Ow!
I sat right in the middle.Shh!
I'm sorry.
Yeah, I know.
I know. I know!
She's doing great.
Doing great!
Yeah, yeah, right.
Guys, guys,
everyone be quiet.
I love you, sis!
Don't blow it!
Oh!
Oh!
Look out!
Victoria,
will you just...
Will you hang on a second?
Will you stop? No.
Don't close the door,
don't close the...
I'm so sorry.
V!
I'm just gonna
keep knocking
until you answer.
I messed up, okay?
I'm sorry.
Hey, there you are.
Hey, you've avoided me
all night
and you've
avoided me all day.
Will you please just
let me apologize?
I... I know your brain
is broken
and I know your inner voice
is an outie now.
I know, but I'm trying
to control my stupid mouth.
Well, did your mouth make
you late for my recital?
Were you too busy
chasing Corinne
and being popular?
Look, are you coming
to the debate?
Of course I am.
I have to figure out
who I'm gonna vote for.
Hey, there.
Are you ready for today?
Hey, uh, yeah.
I don't know.
My sister kind of hates me
and I probably shouldn't
have eaten that
mystery chili.
Don't worry.
You'll do great.
I'll make sure of it.
What's that supposed to mean?
You're acting
kind of sinister,
but your perfume
clouds my judgment.
It means I want my very
own page in the yearbook,
Jeremy, so when you
become president,
don't forget who helped
you get there, okay?
All right,
here it goes.
Oh, man,
that's a lot of people.
Okay. Maybe I can
sneak out the back door,
hide in the dumpster,
live off the land
for a while.
Okay, candidates,
gather 'round.
It's show time.
So, the moderator
will ask the questions.
Stay respectful
and have fun.
Go. Go, go, go, go.
Oh! Ooh!
Brightside High!
Oh! Oh! I love you!
I love you!
Oh, thank you.
You guys are so kind.
Thanks.
You guys vote for Richie.
I love it.
I love it.
Come on, you guys.
Oh! Whoo! Oh!
Okay. Left foot, right foot,
left foot, right foot,
left foot.
They have Corinne Spruce
moderating this?
What are you doing?
That's my podium.
Candidates,
please take your podiums.
You're going down,
Jerry.
Hello, ladies and gentlemen,
and welcome.
Our first question
is for Richie Capris.
Richie, according
to attendance records,
you were absent on March 7th
of last year.
On that very same day,
somebody stole Tyler Healy's
bike from the bike rack.
So, where were you really
on March 7th?
Uh, what?
Is that a real question?
I was sick.
I didn't steal anything.
The next question
is for Jeremy Martin.
Jeremy, how are you today?
This close to throwing up.
Thanks for asking.
I think the next question
is Milly's.
Jeremy, it seems like
the flamenco dancers
and drama club
have double-booked
the auditorium
for the same three days.
How would you resolve
this conflict?
The flamenco dancers
could perform
during the drama club's
intermission.
They'd sell twice as many
tickets and everybody wins.
I'm sorry.
Milly, same question.
Uh, I agree with Jeremy.
Hmm. Mmh-hmm.
Sorry.
And Jeremy, the chess club
has been complaining
about noise
from the basketball
team's scoreboard.
How would you
resolve this issue?
Uh...
You can't do this.
You can't steal
Milly's answer.
What are you talking about?
This is war.
What is this? This is the election.
This is everything
you ever wanted.
I can't believe I'm
losing to this guy.
Speed chess!
The chess players could use
the noise
from the scoreboard
to play speed chess.
I'm sorry.
Milly, same question.
Um, I don't know
what to say.
Same answer as Jeremy,
I guess.
Interesting.
Richie, on November 14th,
you signed
out of school early
and on that very same day,
Nicole Pecoro's dog
was hit by a car!
Oh, come on!
You've got to be
kidding me!
Do we really want
a president
who hits people's dogs
with their cars?
And you look silly
in that tie, right?
It's my dad's tie!
Wait, wait, wait, wait!
I... I have something
to say.
Oh.
All my answers...
they weren't mine.
They were Milly's.
She's got a lot
of great ideas,
and there's three of us
up here today,
but she's
the only one doing it
for the right reasons.
Look, I've done
a lot of talking
during this election,
but I now realize
what having a voice is for.
It's for speaking up
for what's right
and being honest.
I could stand here and
tell you all the reasons
why Milly is the best
president for you guys,
but you know what?
She can tell you herself.
Thank you, Jeremy.
Well, that was all
very inspiring,
but if little Milly Terkel
is done stealing
all the thunder,
I think we can move on.
Uh, actually, Corinne,
I'm just getting started.
Next question.
♪♪
You!
I'm so proud of you!
Really? You still
think I'm cool
even if I didn't
win the election?
Oh, no, don't be silly.
I never thought
you were cool.
Oh, Jeremy!
That was...
You didn't have to do that.
Of course I did.
You deserve to win.
Wow, I never really
noticed this before,
but Milly's kind of cute.
Wait. Whoa!
Did I just think that?
I think I did!
And now I'm thinking this,
in my head! I'm back, baby!
Yes!
I can scream
whatever I want
at the top of my mind!
Yes! Thank you!
Thank you so much!
I got my inside voice back!
Wait, really? Yeah. Watch this. Uh...
I dropped your curling iron
in the toilet
and I never even told you.
Wow! That's great!
I know, right? I know.
So, your brother,
he's kind of cute.
He can be
a little outspoken.
I have a filter!
I'm thinking weird stuff
and nobody knows it!
What a day!
Hey!
What an amaz-- Oh!
What is your problem?
I was handing you
the election
and you blew it!
Oh, mercy, she smells good.
Maybe I should
ask her out again.
No. You know what?
Stop, stop. Corinne...
Actually, Corinne,
I don't need my inside voice
to say this.
Look, you might be
really cool and popular
and admittedly
really pretty,
but if this is what being
cool and popular is,
then I'd rather just be nice.
♪ Ooh, dream weaver ♪
♪ I believe you can
get me through the night ♪
♪♪
Wait. He doesn't
worship me anymore.
So, I guess everybody
does want their voice
to be heard,
and together,
we can all do great things.
I'm so proud of my brother.
He's 17 years old
and he finally learned
how to speak up for himself,
and since I'm the one
that dragged him to the mall
way back in the beginning,
you might even say
that I'm the hero
of this whole story.
Not like I need any big props
or anything, but, yeah,
total hero.
Right now,
you're probably
thinking, this is it,
the end of my story,
but then again,
the human mind
is a great big chasm,
full of mystery and wonder,
so if you're wondering
what comes next
or if we'll ever meet again,
all I can say is,
get out of my head already.
♪Ooh, dream weaver ♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪