Family Matters (1989–1998): Season 1, Episode 20 - The Candidate - full transcript
Eddie is persuaded to run for class president vs. Margie Flatman. Rodney - and later, Laura - decide that a campaign of style is better than substance, but Eddie eventually sees that Margie...
Urkel, will you hold still?
I've gotta finish
this for my art class.
Sorry, Eddie.
You know, I was real flattered when you
chose me as the model for your Greek god.
Urkel, what in the
world are you doing?
Posing as a Greek god.
Does seeing me like
this give you any ideas?
As a matter of fact it does.
I just remembered. Mom
told me to go to the market...
and pick up a chicken.
Hi, everybody.
FAMILY: Hi, Rodney.
Great news.
Eddie's running for president
of the freshman class.
- Oh.
- Hey, congratulations, baby.
Wait a minute. I said
I would think about it.
Eddie, do it.
You've got charisma.
You think so?
I use a dandruff shampoo.
No. I mean, I
think you could win.
The only other person
running is Margie Flegman.
I don't know.
I'm not sure if
politics is for me.
You know, honey, there's something
very appealing about a man in charge.
Women are always throwing
themselves at politicians.
- They are?
- Sure.
Why else would anyone
date Henry Kissinger?
Rodney, I'm running.
It's the least I can do for all
the babes in freshman class.
Five times two is 10.
Five times three is 15.
Five times four is 20.
- Five...
- Can't you do that silently?
No.
Then do it upstairs.
Actually, baby,
that's not a bad idea.
I guess she told you.
And you go help her.
- Hi, guys. HARRIETTE
AND CARL: Hi.
Look what I'm collecting.
Empty soda cans.
Well, everybody needs a hobby.
No, Carl.
I'm doing research for an
article on the environment.
I've learned so much about
how we're destroying the Earth.
So I decided to do my
part and start recycling.
- Well, I think that's a very good idea.
- Absolutely.
We should all chip in and
help save the environment.
- Yup.
- Rachel...
you're not gonna go off the
deep end with this, are you?
Oh, no, Harriette. I'm just
doing research for my article.
I got it under control.
No!
What?
What do you think you're doing?
Well, I was trying to spray
Wonder Whip on my pie.
This is an aerosol can.
Those fluorocarbons are
putting a hole in the ozone layer.
Well, all I wanted was a snack.
Go ahead. Eat the pie.
Destroy the world.
Boy, you try to educate people
and do they wanna learn?
No, they want to eat pie.
I'm glad she didn't
go off the deep end.
Come on, Rodney.
If I'm gonna get elected, I need a
better slogan than "Eddie for president."
Okay. Okay, I've
got it. Listen to this.
"Vote For Eddie."
With that slogan, you're
gonna get exactly one vote.
That is, if Rodney
can make an X.
Oh, yeah? Well, what
would you do differently?
Well, first, I'd find
a better slogan.
Something like
"Win with Winslow."
See, with "win" already in the
name, it's a natural connection.
And you were trying to
make something out of "slow."
Then I'd develop a
platform of popular ideas...
things like less homework, longer
lunch breaks and bigger lockers.
So she's got good ideas.
I've got buttons.
Who's Edie Winslow?
It says Eddie Winslow.
Since when do you
spell Eddie with one D?
Since we got a
thousand of these.
You got a thousand
buttons that call me Edie?
It's all we could afford.
They charge by the letter.
Let me lay it out for you.
You've got exactly
one chance to win.
Make me your campaign manager.
I don't know, Laura.
Let me think about it.
Okay, you're in.
Okay. Come on. Your
first lesson of the day.
This is aluminum.
Aluminum can be recycled.
And recycling is easy and
good for the environment.
See? It goes right in here.
There. Now, can you
say "environmentalist"?
Can you say "recycle"?
How about "mama"?
Can you say "mama"?
Rachel, what are all these cans?
Oh, I got us all
set up for recycling.
When they're full, I'll drop
them off at the recycling center.
See, I got stacks of paper...
cans for plastic, clear
glass, colored glass...
aluminum, and other metals.
Well, now, what's this one for?
Whoa.
What is in there?
Those are dirty diapers.
You wanna take
those out on the porch?
Hey, here's a coupon
for a free sushi dinner.
You hate raw fish.
Well, we'll get it to go,
bring it home and cook it.
Wow, Eddie, you look great.
Meet the next president
of the freshman class.
Eddie, why don't you try
to get Mom and Dad's vote.
[IN DEEP VOICE] Hi there.
[IN DEEP VOICE] Hi.
[IN NORMAL VOICE]
I'm Edward Winslow
and I'm seeking your vote
for freshman class president.
If elected, I promise to serve the
students to the best of my ability.
If you don't mind, I'd
like to give you this.
It's my motto,
"Win with Winslow."
And with your support,
we can both be winners.
Allow me.
Ow!
- Aah.
- Sorry, Dad.
Well, son, other than
bleeding, I'm very impressed.
HARRIETTE: Wait a minute.
He flashed you a smile
and stuck you with a button.
In between he said nothing.
Go get her.
Excuse me, but didn't
I see you on 22 7?
Give me a break.
I knew it was one of
those shows. Anyway...
I just wanted to say...
that I'd really appreciate your
support for freshman class president.
And did I mention what
a wonderful outfit that is?
And what a beautiful
smile you have.
He's good.
[LAUGHS]
He just might win.
He's got my vote.
Hey, honey.
Here's a two-for-one
coupon to the movies.
It's only good till 6 p.m.
Come on. If we leave
now we can make it.
- Well, what's playing?
- Who cares? I'm getting in free.
- Good night, kids.
- Bye, Mom.
Bye, Dad.
I'm proud of you, Eddie.
You're really doing great.
Thanks. And who knows?
Maybe I'll be the
next Dan Quayle. Heh.
Eddie, I don't think you
wanna be saying that in public.
All right.
What now?
Well, we just lay low
for the next two days.
If we can keep you
away from groups...
and from being asked a lot of
questions, we'll win the election.
[CHUCKLES]
Guys, great news.
I arranged for Eddie...
to debate Margie Flegman
in front of the whole school.
A debate?
With questions?
In front of people?
Well, unless we find a picture of
Margie on a yacht with Gary Hart...
we're dead meat.
Laura. I think murder goes
on your permanent record.
I thought a debate
would be great exposure.
It's just the editor of the
school paper asking questions.
Okay. How's this?
We'll avoid the issues.
Forget about content.
We'll use empty phrases like,
"I'm glad you asked that question...
but I won't have an
answer until the facts are in."
Hey, that's good.
I can use that one in class.
Great. You take care of Eddie...
I'm gonna go draw moustaches
on Margie Flegman's posters.
- Hi, Rodney.
- Hi, Urkel.
- What's that on your shirt?
- Where?
Ow!
[LAUGHS]
[LAUGHS]
You gotta teach me
that trick someday.
Yeah. Right. Heh-heh.
[SNORTS THEN LAUGHS]
Hi, Laura.
My, you look
lovely this evening.
Not now, Urkel. I'm in the
middle of something. Go home.
I can't. It's my parents' bridge night
and I'm not allowed near their friends.
Okay, you can stay, but
just don't say anything.
Oh, I promise. Not a word.
Okay. Now, the key to
winning this debate is...
[STEVE HUMMING]
LAURA: Urkel.
Stop humming.
Was that me?
Can we please get
back to my election?
Oh, yeah, that's right.
You're running for frosh
prez against Margie Flegman.
Say hi to her for me.
- You know her?
- Why sure.
We go to the same eye doctor,
dermatologist and allergist.
She's a real nerd.
You're calling her a nerd?
Why sure.
I mean, she's nice and all,
but socially, she's a real dud.
Urkel, you just gave me an idea.
Does it involve you and
me alone on a desert island?
Steve, it's that time again.
Believe it or not, you've
overstayed your welcome.
But did I say
something? Did I belch?
I do things
unconsciously sometimes.
Goodbye, Steve.
Thank you for a lovely evening.
[CROWD CHATTERING]
Now, Eddie, you're
gonna be fine.
Just remember, smile
and avoid the issues.
- In other words, act like a president.
- Got it.
Attention.
Everybody, please
take their seats.
Ladies and gentlemen...
as your student council president I'd
like to welcome you to today's debate...
between the candidates
for freshman class president.
Margie Flegman, Edward
Winslow, please take your positions.
- Good luck.
- Thanks.
The moderator will be Rebecca Sandler,
editor of the Monthly Beacon. Thank you.
Hey, Laura.
The spontaneous
demonstrations are all planned.
- Great.
- Okay.
REBECCA: Our first question
will go to Eddie Winslow.
How do you feel about school-sponsored
activities that help the community?
- You talking to
me? REBECCA: Yes.
Oh. Um...
I'm glad you asked
me that question.
I've formed a committee
to look into that...
and I plan to issue a full statement
as soon as I read their report?
All right! Winslow.
CROWD: Winslow, Winslow!
[GAVEL BANGING]
- People, people, people. CROWD:
Winslow, Winslow, Winslow!
Thank you. Margie,
the same question.
Is this on?
[MIC FEEDBACKS]
Well, I was thinking our
school could try to coexist...
hand in hand with our community.
But we haven't
been doing enough.
Like last year we had only
one food and clothing drive.
Maybe this year we could
have two each semester.
I really think we should help
those who are less fortunate.
Boo! Sit down, Flegman!
Eddie, what steps would you take to
improve our school's academic average?
Well, before I begin, Rebecca...
I just wanna say that's a
lovely dress you're wearing.
Oh, thank you.
And I'd also like to say that I only
want the best for my fellow students.
And I'm proud to be an American.
CROWD: Eddie! Eddie! Eddie!
- Eddie! Eddie! Eddie!
REBECCA: Thank you.
CROWD: Eddie! Eddie! Eddie!
REBECCA: Thank you. Thank you.
Let's give Margie equal time.
RODNEY: Boo!
Margie. The same question.
Well, I'd like to see the stronger students
tutoring those who need some help.
Also, we could keep the
library open longer hours.
It seems to me everyone's gonna
have to put in a lot of hard work.
RODNEY: No work!
CROWD: No work! No work!
No work! No work! No work!
Harriette, what is
going on in here?
I don't know...
but I think there used to be a
kitchen under here somewhere.
I think I need a
couple of aspirin.
There's some in
the pantry, baby.
Where in the pantry?
Hi, guys.
Rachel, what are you doing?
This place looks like
a recycling center.
It is a recycling center.
Why?
Well, there wasn't
one around here.
Rachel, I can't
believe you did this.
Well, I guess I did go
overboard a little bit.
A little bit?
Rachel, I nearly got a
concussion trying to get an aspirin.
Look, Rachel, we
believe in recycling...
and doing what we need
to do to save our planet.
But a recycling center belongs
in a parking lot, not in our kitchen.
But, Harriette, I wanna do something
to help with our environment.
Rachel, Rachel, you
are doing something.
That article you're writing will
inspire a lot of people to recycle.
And we'll continue to
recycle our stuff too.
But we'll do it reasonably.
No one can stick to the
kind of plan that you set up.
Tsk. I guess you're right.
Oh, look, I'm sorry I
jumped off the deep end.
Again.
That's okay. You just write a good
article and we'll forget all about it.
Okay. I'm gonna go and
check on Little Richie...
and then I'll come back
down and clean this up.
Okay.
[CANS CLANGING]
How did your parents ever
survive her wonder years?
We can also improve
student-faculty relations...
with small and informal dinners.
Not bad.
Eddie, how would you improve
student-faculty relations?
Ooh.
That's a tough question,
and I don't have any idea.
But I like what Margie said.
Eddie!
CROWD: Eddie! Eddie!
People, people, we only
have the gym for an hour.
Margie, a good leader must
be able to work well with others.
Do you have this
necessary quality?
I do have the ability to
work well with other people.
RODNEY: Nerd! CROWD: Nerd! Nerd!
Well, I think my being
the recording secretary...
for the chess club for
three years proves that fact.
CROWD: Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!
- I am who I am.
CROWD: Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!
- I'll do the best job I can.
CROWD: Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!
- Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!
- Hey. Hey, come on, be quiet!
You guys haven't been
listening to what Margie's saying.
She's smart, she's organized,
and she'll get things done.
I'm doing this
because I'd get girls.
I love you, Eddie.
But you're treating this
like it's a popularity contest...
and that's not
what it should be.
You should elect the
person with the best ideas...
not the one with the best looks.
Sorry, Margie.
In fact, to make
things easy for you...
I'm dropping out.
[CROWD MURMURING]
EDWARD: If you're
smart, you'll vote for Margie.
I know I will.
Laura, can we talk?
What is there to talk about?
You had it all locked up.
The crowd was with you.
Laura, I just decided what
I was doing was wrong.
- And I couldn't go through with it.
- Eddie, you would have won.
Isn't that the most
important thing?
Not when it's
based on dirty tricks.
And deep down inside,
you know it's wrong too.
I didn't do anything that bad.
Come on, Laura. Admit it.
You just got caught up
in the power of politics.
Well, maybe there were a few
things I could have done differently.
Laura. A few things?
Okay, okay, you're right.
I don't know what
happened to me.
I just wanted to win so badly.
Well, there are some things that
are more important than winning.
I know.
I'm sorry I got you
involved in all that stuff.
I was wrong.
Good for you. And Margie will make
a better president than I would have.
Oh, yeah. Absolutely.
You could've thought
about it for a second.
Sorry.
Well, I guess I won't
be needing these.
I'll just put them away
until you get in high school.
Aunt Rachel!
[ENGLISH SDH]
I've gotta finish
this for my art class.
Sorry, Eddie.
You know, I was real flattered when you
chose me as the model for your Greek god.
Urkel, what in the
world are you doing?
Posing as a Greek god.
Does seeing me like
this give you any ideas?
As a matter of fact it does.
I just remembered. Mom
told me to go to the market...
and pick up a chicken.
Hi, everybody.
FAMILY: Hi, Rodney.
Great news.
Eddie's running for president
of the freshman class.
- Oh.
- Hey, congratulations, baby.
Wait a minute. I said
I would think about it.
Eddie, do it.
You've got charisma.
You think so?
I use a dandruff shampoo.
No. I mean, I
think you could win.
The only other person
running is Margie Flegman.
I don't know.
I'm not sure if
politics is for me.
You know, honey, there's something
very appealing about a man in charge.
Women are always throwing
themselves at politicians.
- They are?
- Sure.
Why else would anyone
date Henry Kissinger?
Rodney, I'm running.
It's the least I can do for all
the babes in freshman class.
Five times two is 10.
Five times three is 15.
Five times four is 20.
- Five...
- Can't you do that silently?
No.
Then do it upstairs.
Actually, baby,
that's not a bad idea.
I guess she told you.
And you go help her.
- Hi, guys. HARRIETTE
AND CARL: Hi.
Look what I'm collecting.
Empty soda cans.
Well, everybody needs a hobby.
No, Carl.
I'm doing research for an
article on the environment.
I've learned so much about
how we're destroying the Earth.
So I decided to do my
part and start recycling.
- Well, I think that's a very good idea.
- Absolutely.
We should all chip in and
help save the environment.
- Yup.
- Rachel...
you're not gonna go off the
deep end with this, are you?
Oh, no, Harriette. I'm just
doing research for my article.
I got it under control.
No!
What?
What do you think you're doing?
Well, I was trying to spray
Wonder Whip on my pie.
This is an aerosol can.
Those fluorocarbons are
putting a hole in the ozone layer.
Well, all I wanted was a snack.
Go ahead. Eat the pie.
Destroy the world.
Boy, you try to educate people
and do they wanna learn?
No, they want to eat pie.
I'm glad she didn't
go off the deep end.
Come on, Rodney.
If I'm gonna get elected, I need a
better slogan than "Eddie for president."
Okay. Okay, I've
got it. Listen to this.
"Vote For Eddie."
With that slogan, you're
gonna get exactly one vote.
That is, if Rodney
can make an X.
Oh, yeah? Well, what
would you do differently?
Well, first, I'd find
a better slogan.
Something like
"Win with Winslow."
See, with "win" already in the
name, it's a natural connection.
And you were trying to
make something out of "slow."
Then I'd develop a
platform of popular ideas...
things like less homework, longer
lunch breaks and bigger lockers.
So she's got good ideas.
I've got buttons.
Who's Edie Winslow?
It says Eddie Winslow.
Since when do you
spell Eddie with one D?
Since we got a
thousand of these.
You got a thousand
buttons that call me Edie?
It's all we could afford.
They charge by the letter.
Let me lay it out for you.
You've got exactly
one chance to win.
Make me your campaign manager.
I don't know, Laura.
Let me think about it.
Okay, you're in.
Okay. Come on. Your
first lesson of the day.
This is aluminum.
Aluminum can be recycled.
And recycling is easy and
good for the environment.
See? It goes right in here.
There. Now, can you
say "environmentalist"?
Can you say "recycle"?
How about "mama"?
Can you say "mama"?
Rachel, what are all these cans?
Oh, I got us all
set up for recycling.
When they're full, I'll drop
them off at the recycling center.
See, I got stacks of paper...
cans for plastic, clear
glass, colored glass...
aluminum, and other metals.
Well, now, what's this one for?
Whoa.
What is in there?
Those are dirty diapers.
You wanna take
those out on the porch?
Hey, here's a coupon
for a free sushi dinner.
You hate raw fish.
Well, we'll get it to go,
bring it home and cook it.
Wow, Eddie, you look great.
Meet the next president
of the freshman class.
Eddie, why don't you try
to get Mom and Dad's vote.
[IN DEEP VOICE] Hi there.
[IN DEEP VOICE] Hi.
[IN NORMAL VOICE]
I'm Edward Winslow
and I'm seeking your vote
for freshman class president.
If elected, I promise to serve the
students to the best of my ability.
If you don't mind, I'd
like to give you this.
It's my motto,
"Win with Winslow."
And with your support,
we can both be winners.
Allow me.
Ow!
- Aah.
- Sorry, Dad.
Well, son, other than
bleeding, I'm very impressed.
HARRIETTE: Wait a minute.
He flashed you a smile
and stuck you with a button.
In between he said nothing.
Go get her.
Excuse me, but didn't
I see you on 22 7?
Give me a break.
I knew it was one of
those shows. Anyway...
I just wanted to say...
that I'd really appreciate your
support for freshman class president.
And did I mention what
a wonderful outfit that is?
And what a beautiful
smile you have.
He's good.
[LAUGHS]
He just might win.
He's got my vote.
Hey, honey.
Here's a two-for-one
coupon to the movies.
It's only good till 6 p.m.
Come on. If we leave
now we can make it.
- Well, what's playing?
- Who cares? I'm getting in free.
- Good night, kids.
- Bye, Mom.
Bye, Dad.
I'm proud of you, Eddie.
You're really doing great.
Thanks. And who knows?
Maybe I'll be the
next Dan Quayle. Heh.
Eddie, I don't think you
wanna be saying that in public.
All right.
What now?
Well, we just lay low
for the next two days.
If we can keep you
away from groups...
and from being asked a lot of
questions, we'll win the election.
[CHUCKLES]
Guys, great news.
I arranged for Eddie...
to debate Margie Flegman
in front of the whole school.
A debate?
With questions?
In front of people?
Well, unless we find a picture of
Margie on a yacht with Gary Hart...
we're dead meat.
Laura. I think murder goes
on your permanent record.
I thought a debate
would be great exposure.
It's just the editor of the
school paper asking questions.
Okay. How's this?
We'll avoid the issues.
Forget about content.
We'll use empty phrases like,
"I'm glad you asked that question...
but I won't have an
answer until the facts are in."
Hey, that's good.
I can use that one in class.
Great. You take care of Eddie...
I'm gonna go draw moustaches
on Margie Flegman's posters.
- Hi, Rodney.
- Hi, Urkel.
- What's that on your shirt?
- Where?
Ow!
[LAUGHS]
[LAUGHS]
You gotta teach me
that trick someday.
Yeah. Right. Heh-heh.
[SNORTS THEN LAUGHS]
Hi, Laura.
My, you look
lovely this evening.
Not now, Urkel. I'm in the
middle of something. Go home.
I can't. It's my parents' bridge night
and I'm not allowed near their friends.
Okay, you can stay, but
just don't say anything.
Oh, I promise. Not a word.
Okay. Now, the key to
winning this debate is...
[STEVE HUMMING]
LAURA: Urkel.
Stop humming.
Was that me?
Can we please get
back to my election?
Oh, yeah, that's right.
You're running for frosh
prez against Margie Flegman.
Say hi to her for me.
- You know her?
- Why sure.
We go to the same eye doctor,
dermatologist and allergist.
She's a real nerd.
You're calling her a nerd?
Why sure.
I mean, she's nice and all,
but socially, she's a real dud.
Urkel, you just gave me an idea.
Does it involve you and
me alone on a desert island?
Steve, it's that time again.
Believe it or not, you've
overstayed your welcome.
But did I say
something? Did I belch?
I do things
unconsciously sometimes.
Goodbye, Steve.
Thank you for a lovely evening.
[CROWD CHATTERING]
Now, Eddie, you're
gonna be fine.
Just remember, smile
and avoid the issues.
- In other words, act like a president.
- Got it.
Attention.
Everybody, please
take their seats.
Ladies and gentlemen...
as your student council president I'd
like to welcome you to today's debate...
between the candidates
for freshman class president.
Margie Flegman, Edward
Winslow, please take your positions.
- Good luck.
- Thanks.
The moderator will be Rebecca Sandler,
editor of the Monthly Beacon. Thank you.
Hey, Laura.
The spontaneous
demonstrations are all planned.
- Great.
- Okay.
REBECCA: Our first question
will go to Eddie Winslow.
How do you feel about school-sponsored
activities that help the community?
- You talking to
me? REBECCA: Yes.
Oh. Um...
I'm glad you asked
me that question.
I've formed a committee
to look into that...
and I plan to issue a full statement
as soon as I read their report?
All right! Winslow.
CROWD: Winslow, Winslow!
[GAVEL BANGING]
- People, people, people. CROWD:
Winslow, Winslow, Winslow!
Thank you. Margie,
the same question.
Is this on?
[MIC FEEDBACKS]
Well, I was thinking our
school could try to coexist...
hand in hand with our community.
But we haven't
been doing enough.
Like last year we had only
one food and clothing drive.
Maybe this year we could
have two each semester.
I really think we should help
those who are less fortunate.
Boo! Sit down, Flegman!
Eddie, what steps would you take to
improve our school's academic average?
Well, before I begin, Rebecca...
I just wanna say that's a
lovely dress you're wearing.
Oh, thank you.
And I'd also like to say that I only
want the best for my fellow students.
And I'm proud to be an American.
CROWD: Eddie! Eddie! Eddie!
- Eddie! Eddie! Eddie!
REBECCA: Thank you.
CROWD: Eddie! Eddie! Eddie!
REBECCA: Thank you. Thank you.
Let's give Margie equal time.
RODNEY: Boo!
Margie. The same question.
Well, I'd like to see the stronger students
tutoring those who need some help.
Also, we could keep the
library open longer hours.
It seems to me everyone's gonna
have to put in a lot of hard work.
RODNEY: No work!
CROWD: No work! No work!
No work! No work! No work!
Harriette, what is
going on in here?
I don't know...
but I think there used to be a
kitchen under here somewhere.
I think I need a
couple of aspirin.
There's some in
the pantry, baby.
Where in the pantry?
Hi, guys.
Rachel, what are you doing?
This place looks like
a recycling center.
It is a recycling center.
Why?
Well, there wasn't
one around here.
Rachel, I can't
believe you did this.
Well, I guess I did go
overboard a little bit.
A little bit?
Rachel, I nearly got a
concussion trying to get an aspirin.
Look, Rachel, we
believe in recycling...
and doing what we need
to do to save our planet.
But a recycling center belongs
in a parking lot, not in our kitchen.
But, Harriette, I wanna do something
to help with our environment.
Rachel, Rachel, you
are doing something.
That article you're writing will
inspire a lot of people to recycle.
And we'll continue to
recycle our stuff too.
But we'll do it reasonably.
No one can stick to the
kind of plan that you set up.
Tsk. I guess you're right.
Oh, look, I'm sorry I
jumped off the deep end.
Again.
That's okay. You just write a good
article and we'll forget all about it.
Okay. I'm gonna go and
check on Little Richie...
and then I'll come back
down and clean this up.
Okay.
[CANS CLANGING]
How did your parents ever
survive her wonder years?
We can also improve
student-faculty relations...
with small and informal dinners.
Not bad.
Eddie, how would you improve
student-faculty relations?
Ooh.
That's a tough question,
and I don't have any idea.
But I like what Margie said.
Eddie!
CROWD: Eddie! Eddie!
People, people, we only
have the gym for an hour.
Margie, a good leader must
be able to work well with others.
Do you have this
necessary quality?
I do have the ability to
work well with other people.
RODNEY: Nerd! CROWD: Nerd! Nerd!
Well, I think my being
the recording secretary...
for the chess club for
three years proves that fact.
CROWD: Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!
- I am who I am.
CROWD: Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!
- I'll do the best job I can.
CROWD: Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!
- Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!
- Hey. Hey, come on, be quiet!
You guys haven't been
listening to what Margie's saying.
She's smart, she's organized,
and she'll get things done.
I'm doing this
because I'd get girls.
I love you, Eddie.
But you're treating this
like it's a popularity contest...
and that's not
what it should be.
You should elect the
person with the best ideas...
not the one with the best looks.
Sorry, Margie.
In fact, to make
things easy for you...
I'm dropping out.
[CROWD MURMURING]
EDWARD: If you're
smart, you'll vote for Margie.
I know I will.
Laura, can we talk?
What is there to talk about?
You had it all locked up.
The crowd was with you.
Laura, I just decided what
I was doing was wrong.
- And I couldn't go through with it.
- Eddie, you would have won.
Isn't that the most
important thing?
Not when it's
based on dirty tricks.
And deep down inside,
you know it's wrong too.
I didn't do anything that bad.
Come on, Laura. Admit it.
You just got caught up
in the power of politics.
Well, maybe there were a few
things I could have done differently.
Laura. A few things?
Okay, okay, you're right.
I don't know what
happened to me.
I just wanted to win so badly.
Well, there are some things that
are more important than winning.
I know.
I'm sorry I got you
involved in all that stuff.
I was wrong.
Good for you. And Margie will make
a better president than I would have.
Oh, yeah. Absolutely.
You could've thought
about it for a second.
Sorry.
Well, I guess I won't
be needing these.
I'll just put them away
until you get in high school.
Aunt Rachel!
[ENGLISH SDH]