Sister, Sister (1994–1999): Season 6, Episode 6 - Bum Rap - full transcript
Ray supports a bill banning big concerts on campus and is surprised to meet his opponent. Goodie Mob are to perform at the college, and Ray's opposition to the appearance annoys Tamera, who thinks he's giving them a bum rap. Meanwhile, Tia uses Tyreke and Jordan as guinea pigs as she conducts a survey on human behavior. One must go without sleep and the other without food.
Ah, Lisa, I need your opinion.
Ain't nothing you can do
about that hook head.
- I'm talking
- about the suit.
I'm on my way to
a press conference
for senator heally.
Oh? What about?
- Well, remember
- when pandemonium
- Broke out at
- Pontiac state college
- During a crushing
- melons concert?
Yeah, but they were tearing
down that stadium anyway.
- Those kids did
- that school a favor.
My point is I'm supporting
the senator's brand-new bill
banning wild concerts
- on college campuses
- in state.
Oh, ray. Oh, come on, now.
There's always been
a little pushing and shoving
at those concerts.
Remember when the bump
used to be in?
There was always somebody
knocking somebody else down.
- And it was always the ones
- with no rhythm
Who got hurt.
Have you seen the lyrics
- these kids are
- listening to these days?
- Now, listen to
- this. Um...
"I'm-a kill for it,
chill in it
lay on a blanket
on the face and
drill in it."
I can't figure
if they're talking
about sex, violence
or construction.
"In the throat, in the thigh
- ♪ 'Cause I'm shady
- with the ladies ♪
♪ I got player haters
on me, but... ♪
Mama, mama. Mom! Ma.
Come back.
Oh. Oh, I'm sorry, honey.
I went a little old school
on you, huh?
I'm sorry. You don't know
anything about that.
Oh, and neither do you.
I am old school.
Ray, there is nothing
wrong with being UN-hip.
UN-hip?
- I'll have you know I was once
- on the cutting edge.
- Back in the day,
- I was the first to wear
- A members only jacket
- in my area.
Yeah, and you the only member
still wearing one.
I know somebody better
give up some wheaties
before I go wikki on them.
♪ I do my own style
in my own time ♪
♪ how different
we have come to be ♪
♪ even though I'm glad
to be with you ♪
- ♪ I got to feel
- what's real for me ♪
♪ Like you got to do
what's right for you ♪
- Tia: - Tamera, I really
- Need your help.
Anything, sis.
Okay, um, I need a couple
of really rugged guys.
Can't help you there.
You know what?
- You're right.
- You can't.
- Sometimes a woman
- gets in a bind
- Only a man can
- get her out of.
Oh, well.
- Hey, hey, hey, hey,
- dry your tears.
- Big men on campus
- right here.
- That's right. - What do
- You need?
- Us to kill a bug?
- Change a flat?
How about going without food
or sleep?
- Girl, you better
- stop playing.
- Guys, I'm doing
- a psychology experiment.
I really need one guy
who can go without sleep
and another guy who can go
without food for four days.
Only four days?
- Shoot, when I was two,
- I got lost in the basement
- For a week and survived
- by sucking my thumb.
I don't know.
I need men with physical
and mental stamina.
Um...
You know, like marines?
What? I am a trained
security escort.
- Shoot, staying
- alert and awake
- Is a part of my
- everyday game.
Well...
- Okay. But this
- is important.
You guys are going
- to have to give
- me 100 percent.
- Is that all?
- Shoot, let's do this.
Okay, now, the first
thing we have to do
- is check your endurance,
- so let's head
Over to the track and
do a couple of laps.
A couple?
My man can do ten.
Baby, don't help your man.
Please.
I'm sorry.
See you around, sis.
Ten laps.
Have fun.
Hi, tamera.
Hey, Carla. What's up, girl?
- You know I'm the political
- editor for the campus paper.
Yes, I know.
I'm doing a random survey
- and I'd like to interview you
- if that's okay.
Sure. Survey away.
Great.
Recently, senator heally
proposed a bill banning
music acts deemed offensive
from state college campuses.
That is crazy, man.
The next thing you know,
they'll burning cds.
You'd have to be
a radical, fascist bonehead
to support a ban on music.
- You feel that strongly
- about it?
Yes, I do, and you can quote me.
Oh. Now, you do realize
that your father is in support
of the senator's bill?
Huh?
So let me get this straight.
You're saying that
ray Campbell, republican
candidate for State Senate
is a radical, fascist bonehead?
Is that right, tamera?
I'm not tamera.
I'm Tia.
All right, all right,
listen. Tell me again...
How long have we been doing this
experiment, for like two weeks?
Two days. And quit asking me.
- You know, I'm starting to think
- this whole experiment
- Is nothing but Tia's ploy
- to punish you
For not taking her back
after she dumped you.
- Dog, you need to lay off
- the Terry mcmillan books, man.
Hey. You got to know what they
read to know what they need.
- Hey, guys.
- Hey.
- Oh!
- How's it going?
Well rested.
Not hungry?
No, no, no. I'm full on life.
Good. Because my grade
depends on this experiment
and I'm counting on you two
to keep each other honest.
No problem.
Jordan has chips in his bag.
Jordan!
What? Who put those
chips in my bag?
I've been set up;
I don't even like...
Sour cream and onion.
Yep.
Admit it, Jordan; You
can't handle the chip.
And how about you, tyreke?
I'm cool.
Yeah? Because after
I haven't had any sleep
I'm just like... yawning...
And yawning.
Yeah, like that.
I ain't yawning.
I'm singing.
- Oh, la, la, nothing, man...
- You know you was yawning.
Constant yawning, food hoarding,
bad singing...
- Sell out.
- Snitch.
Name calling. Okay.
Hungry.
Sleepy.
Dopey, happy and doc.
You forgot sneezy.
- So, um, are you
- going to wear
Your mossimo pants
with your dkny blouse?
I'm not sure.
I was thinking about my bcbg
skirt with... your c.K. Jacket.
- Ah, that's going
- to be tight.
Tight.
- Must be something special
- for you girls to pull
- All those initials
- out of your closet.
Goodie mob is coming to campus.
Goodie mob?
Is that the one who drops
his pants during the show?
That's Usher, mama.
Oh. Well, let me know
when he comes to town.
Ooh, you're in trouble.
What?
Wha-what did I do?
Oh...
You got the visa bill?
Not the visa bill?
I'm talking about you calling me
- a radical, fascist, bonehead
- in the paper.
Dad, I was misquoted.
And besides, that's just
a little school newspaper.
Nobody reads that.
- It's not like
- it was the, the...
The Detroit...
Free press?
They picked up your quote
from the wire services.
- "Coed calls
- candidate father
A fascist."
- That's a real
- good picture
- Of you,
- though, ray!
Dad...
I said "fascist bonehead"
before I knew you were one.
I mean...
I'm sorry, dad.
I was tricked.
Apology accepted.
- Now, I've scheduled
- a press conference
- So that you can retract
- your statement.
Wait, dad.
I meant...
I'm sorry for hurting you
but I'm not sorry about
my stand against censorship.
- Tamera, you know i'm
- running for public office.
- You should have
- checked with me
- Before you run your mouth
- off with the press.
- Well, you should have checked
- with me
- Before you decided to support
- that ridiculous bill.
This is not a debate!
Listen...
- I have set up a
- press conference
For tomorrow morning.
Well, I'm sorry, dad,
but I won't be there.
This is not a
request, tamera.
Dad, I already apologized
for how I said it
but I am not going to apologize
for what I said.
Jordan
are you chewing your water?
Yeah. It-it digests better
that way.
Hey, guys.
- I heard you told your dad you
- wouldn't make a public apology.
Do you think I'm being selfish?
- Shellfish?
- You got shellfish?
No, no, no, no.
Not shellfish. Selfish.
Ohh. Oh, yeah, yeah.
Don't sell out your views.
Fight the powers that be.
Make lunch, not war.
That reminds me.
I haven't eaten all day.
I think I'll get a, a big old
bacon double cheeseburger
with fries
and a diet coke.
That's it.
Bring me back some ice?
Hey, tamera.
No comment.
Hey, Carla.
Do I know you?
Jordan Bennett.
I work on the newspaper, too.
Oh, yeah.
The freshman gopher.
Anyway, tamera
I've got great news.
Because of your
fabulous interview
senator heally has agreed
to come to campus
- for a debate
- on music censorship.
Good for him and good for you.
No, good for us.
It's tonight, and we want you
to debate the senator.
After what you did to me?
- Why would I do
- anything for you?
Tamera, this issue is bigger
than me or you.
- I mean,
- because of your statements
The whole campus is fired up.
Well, uh, if-if tamera's
not interested
I'd be more than happy
to debate the senator myself.
I was captain of the debate team
in my high school.
- They said no one could copy
- my skills.
That reminds me...
The copy machine needs toner.
Right.
Tamera, you have the power
to make a difference here.
I mean, don't you believe
- what you said to me
- the other day?
- I'm not saying
- you should do it, baby
But I feel sorry
for senator heally if you do.
Look, tamera, I'll admit...
- I did use
- questionable tactics before
- But that's why I want
- to give you
- A chance
- to set the record straight.
When is it?
8:00, royster hall.
I'll be there.
You'll make
mincemeat
out of him.
Mmm...
Pie.
Ooh!
Ooh, you touch me
like you know me.
I would have helped you
with that, Lisa.
- Tyreke's supposed
- to help me
But he disappeared.
- You know
- how young people are.
Yeah, I know the young
people in this house
and you were awfully
hard on one of them.
I only asked tamera
for a retraction.
I'm running for office.
She knows better than to shoot
her mouth off like that.
- You raised tamera to
- have her own opinions.
- Don't get angry when
- she expresses them.
Whoa!
Watch out, now!
What's up, man?
I'm not sleeping, man.
I'm not sleeping, ray. I swear.
Okay.
Hello?
What were you doing
on the floor?
I dropped something.
- Yep, and, uh,
- and so I decided to lay down
So I could pick it up
- and then, um...
- I remember how blind people have
- Such a keen sense of touch,
- so I thought
That if I could feel around,
you know, then I could...
Is that drool on my floor?
I'll get a rag.
All right, I'll be there
at 8:00 this evening.
Yeah, bye.
That was senator heally.
- He can't make a debate
- over at Michigan.
I agreed to fill in for him.
Ooh, well, good for you.
Well, who are you debating?
Some student.
Oh.
Where's tyreke?
That boy done fell
out in my kitchen.
Man, what you doing?!
I need the candy bar!
- Give me the candy bar
- or die!
- You cracking!
- I haven't cracked!
- Okay, guys, stop!
- That's enough.
Oh, um, um... he...
He was too weak to open it.
- Here you go, dog.
- Thank you.
Guys, you can stop pretending.
The experiment is over
but I do have a little
confession to make.
You see...
This experiment wasn't really
about food or sleep deprivation.
Wait a minute.
So you set us up?
Exactly. And you two
just got me an "a."
You see, my thesis was
to see that men will endure
extreme physical discomfort
- to prevail
- in a competitive environment.
Man, that's stupid.
Who won?
Who won?
Who won?
Don't be ridiculous.
Who won.
I won.
Now, you know what points
senator heally's
going to make, okay?
So the key is to stay
one step ahead of him.
Oh, great.
Here comes dad.
And here goes me.
- I'm glad you're here,
- tamera.
You are?
Yes.
You know, sometimes
I have to remember
that you're an adult now.
It's a little hard
seeing your baby grow up
and become a woman
with her own opinions
but that is no excuse
for trying to tell you
what to think.
For that I am very sorry.
Thanks, dad.
And you know
I would never...
Hurt your campaign.
I know you wouldn't.
- Carla: - Will the two
- Debating parties
- Please take their places
- on the stage?
Well, wish me luck.
Well, wish me luck.
- For what?
- For what?
Let's give
a warm welcome
- to Michigan freshman
- tamera Campbell
And her father, the republican
candidate for State Senate
Mr. Ray Campbell.
Mr. Campbell is
representing
- senator
- Richard heally
Who initiated a bill
that will ban music acts
- from performing
- on state college campuses.
Acts that use
explicit lyrics.
Everyone, please.
- There'll be plenty of time
- for comments after the debate.
Why don't we start
with you, tamera?
Well, it's very simple.
Senator heally's bill
is nothing more
than a violation
of our constitutional right
to free speech.
The bill is
not about free speech.
It's about keeping people safe.
From what?
The freedom to make
our own decisions?
No, from musical groups
that incite dangerous behavior.
Music doesn't cause violence.
People do.
And it's the state's
responsibility
to keep people safe.
And what would "the state"
protect us from next, huh?
Textbooks, magazines,
comic books?
What if one day
"the state" decides
that Casper is not
such a friendly ghost?
Good joke.
- I don't think
- she's taking you
Very seriously,
Mr. Campbell.
I guess those students injured
at the crushing melons concert
don't mean much.
That's not exactly
what she meant, Carla.
Dad, don't argue with her.
She's really good
at twisting the truth.
Hello? This is not about me.
Can we please get back
to the issues?
Well, I think we all agree
- that public safety
- is important...
I agree.
But the answer
is not blanket censorship.
- Then what do you
- suggest, tamera?
Each university
could form a committee
to assess the risk factors
of each group, if any
and take
the necessary precautions.
Tamera, that's
a very good suggestion.
Thanks, dad.
This is a political debate,
not a family reunion.
Carla, here's something
you can't argue with:
This debate is over.
Wha...? Wait.
Uh... since clearly
our speakers
let their family ties color
their ability to discuss
the issues, I'm going to say
that this debate is over.
Dad, there was a day
when radio stations would
not play a James brown song.
- Really? I'm surprised
- they knew what he was saying.
- Good god!
- Good god!
♪ And I say you're
my beginning, my end ♪
♪ you're my sista,
lover and friend ♪
♪ god is
your light from within ♪
♪ it shines
through your beautiful skin ♪
♪ and what they say
'bout you ain't true ♪
♪ there's no me
if there is no you ♪
♪ yo, I'm quite single
and occasionally, I... ♪
Dad... what are
you doing here?
- Well, I've been doing
- a lot of talking
About this music.
- I thought I should do
- a little listening.
- ♪ Also, some conversation,
- companionship... ♪
Do you have their cd?
Uh-huh.
- Good. I think I'll listen
- to it at home.
Enjoy the concert.
- Thanks for
- coming, dad.
- ♪ It's carlito from a couple
- of days ago, you sound tired ♪
♪ Forgive me
if I'm calling too late ♪
- ♪ but what better time
- to relate minds-state? ♪
- ♪ Has anyone ever told you
- you got beautiful skin? ♪
- ♪ I just wanna be,
- there's no need ♪
- ♪ living and learning
- are our only obligations ♪
- ♪ equality, honesty,
- independence, intelligence ♪
- ♪ emotion and devotion,
- humbly seeking to hear god ♪
♪ At one time, my mind
just couldn't conceive ♪
♪ a woman had to dress
a certain way to believe ♪
- ♪ but in the same breath,
- allow me to say ♪
- ♪ that if you believe,
- young lady ♪
- ♪ I was attracted
- to your class ♪
- ♪ and you deserved
- every compliment ♪
- ♪ now, remember our
- indifferences make us the same ♪
- ♪ or many of you won't even be
- able to take care of yourself ♪
- ♪ and, love, when I look at you,
- I see my reflection ♪
♪ So I offer my love,
affection and protection... ♪
♪ 19-years-old, worth more
than her weight in gold ♪
♪ but it was all my fault,
so don't cry ♪
- ♪ understand, if down the line
- I want you back ♪
♪ Just promise me
you'll find a new man ♪
- ♪ hope she found
- what her was looking for ♪
- ♪ I wanted to be
- more than friends ♪
♪ You're my beginning
my end... ♪
Ain't nothing you can do
about that hook head.
- I'm talking
- about the suit.
I'm on my way to
a press conference
for senator heally.
Oh? What about?
- Well, remember
- when pandemonium
- Broke out at
- Pontiac state college
- During a crushing
- melons concert?
Yeah, but they were tearing
down that stadium anyway.
- Those kids did
- that school a favor.
My point is I'm supporting
the senator's brand-new bill
banning wild concerts
- on college campuses
- in state.
Oh, ray. Oh, come on, now.
There's always been
a little pushing and shoving
at those concerts.
Remember when the bump
used to be in?
There was always somebody
knocking somebody else down.
- And it was always the ones
- with no rhythm
Who got hurt.
Have you seen the lyrics
- these kids are
- listening to these days?
- Now, listen to
- this. Um...
"I'm-a kill for it,
chill in it
lay on a blanket
on the face and
drill in it."
I can't figure
if they're talking
about sex, violence
or construction.
"In the throat, in the thigh
- ♪ 'Cause I'm shady
- with the ladies ♪
♪ I got player haters
on me, but... ♪
Mama, mama. Mom! Ma.
Come back.
Oh. Oh, I'm sorry, honey.
I went a little old school
on you, huh?
I'm sorry. You don't know
anything about that.
Oh, and neither do you.
I am old school.
Ray, there is nothing
wrong with being UN-hip.
UN-hip?
- I'll have you know I was once
- on the cutting edge.
- Back in the day,
- I was the first to wear
- A members only jacket
- in my area.
Yeah, and you the only member
still wearing one.
I know somebody better
give up some wheaties
before I go wikki on them.
♪ I do my own style
in my own time ♪
♪ how different
we have come to be ♪
♪ even though I'm glad
to be with you ♪
- ♪ I got to feel
- what's real for me ♪
♪ Like you got to do
what's right for you ♪
- Tia: - Tamera, I really
- Need your help.
Anything, sis.
Okay, um, I need a couple
of really rugged guys.
Can't help you there.
You know what?
- You're right.
- You can't.
- Sometimes a woman
- gets in a bind
- Only a man can
- get her out of.
Oh, well.
- Hey, hey, hey, hey,
- dry your tears.
- Big men on campus
- right here.
- That's right. - What do
- You need?
- Us to kill a bug?
- Change a flat?
How about going without food
or sleep?
- Girl, you better
- stop playing.
- Guys, I'm doing
- a psychology experiment.
I really need one guy
who can go without sleep
and another guy who can go
without food for four days.
Only four days?
- Shoot, when I was two,
- I got lost in the basement
- For a week and survived
- by sucking my thumb.
I don't know.
I need men with physical
and mental stamina.
Um...
You know, like marines?
What? I am a trained
security escort.
- Shoot, staying
- alert and awake
- Is a part of my
- everyday game.
Well...
- Okay. But this
- is important.
You guys are going
- to have to give
- me 100 percent.
- Is that all?
- Shoot, let's do this.
Okay, now, the first
thing we have to do
- is check your endurance,
- so let's head
Over to the track and
do a couple of laps.
A couple?
My man can do ten.
Baby, don't help your man.
Please.
I'm sorry.
See you around, sis.
Ten laps.
Have fun.
Hi, tamera.
Hey, Carla. What's up, girl?
- You know I'm the political
- editor for the campus paper.
Yes, I know.
I'm doing a random survey
- and I'd like to interview you
- if that's okay.
Sure. Survey away.
Great.
Recently, senator heally
proposed a bill banning
music acts deemed offensive
from state college campuses.
That is crazy, man.
The next thing you know,
they'll burning cds.
You'd have to be
a radical, fascist bonehead
to support a ban on music.
- You feel that strongly
- about it?
Yes, I do, and you can quote me.
Oh. Now, you do realize
that your father is in support
of the senator's bill?
Huh?
So let me get this straight.
You're saying that
ray Campbell, republican
candidate for State Senate
is a radical, fascist bonehead?
Is that right, tamera?
I'm not tamera.
I'm Tia.
All right, all right,
listen. Tell me again...
How long have we been doing this
experiment, for like two weeks?
Two days. And quit asking me.
- You know, I'm starting to think
- this whole experiment
- Is nothing but Tia's ploy
- to punish you
For not taking her back
after she dumped you.
- Dog, you need to lay off
- the Terry mcmillan books, man.
Hey. You got to know what they
read to know what they need.
- Hey, guys.
- Hey.
- Oh!
- How's it going?
Well rested.
Not hungry?
No, no, no. I'm full on life.
Good. Because my grade
depends on this experiment
and I'm counting on you two
to keep each other honest.
No problem.
Jordan has chips in his bag.
Jordan!
What? Who put those
chips in my bag?
I've been set up;
I don't even like...
Sour cream and onion.
Yep.
Admit it, Jordan; You
can't handle the chip.
And how about you, tyreke?
I'm cool.
Yeah? Because after
I haven't had any sleep
I'm just like... yawning...
And yawning.
Yeah, like that.
I ain't yawning.
I'm singing.
- Oh, la, la, nothing, man...
- You know you was yawning.
Constant yawning, food hoarding,
bad singing...
- Sell out.
- Snitch.
Name calling. Okay.
Hungry.
Sleepy.
Dopey, happy and doc.
You forgot sneezy.
- So, um, are you
- going to wear
Your mossimo pants
with your dkny blouse?
I'm not sure.
I was thinking about my bcbg
skirt with... your c.K. Jacket.
- Ah, that's going
- to be tight.
Tight.
- Must be something special
- for you girls to pull
- All those initials
- out of your closet.
Goodie mob is coming to campus.
Goodie mob?
Is that the one who drops
his pants during the show?
That's Usher, mama.
Oh. Well, let me know
when he comes to town.
Ooh, you're in trouble.
What?
Wha-what did I do?
Oh...
You got the visa bill?
Not the visa bill?
I'm talking about you calling me
- a radical, fascist, bonehead
- in the paper.
Dad, I was misquoted.
And besides, that's just
a little school newspaper.
Nobody reads that.
- It's not like
- it was the, the...
The Detroit...
Free press?
They picked up your quote
from the wire services.
- "Coed calls
- candidate father
A fascist."
- That's a real
- good picture
- Of you,
- though, ray!
Dad...
I said "fascist bonehead"
before I knew you were one.
I mean...
I'm sorry, dad.
I was tricked.
Apology accepted.
- Now, I've scheduled
- a press conference
- So that you can retract
- your statement.
Wait, dad.
I meant...
I'm sorry for hurting you
but I'm not sorry about
my stand against censorship.
- Tamera, you know i'm
- running for public office.
- You should have
- checked with me
- Before you run your mouth
- off with the press.
- Well, you should have checked
- with me
- Before you decided to support
- that ridiculous bill.
This is not a debate!
Listen...
- I have set up a
- press conference
For tomorrow morning.
Well, I'm sorry, dad,
but I won't be there.
This is not a
request, tamera.
Dad, I already apologized
for how I said it
but I am not going to apologize
for what I said.
Jordan
are you chewing your water?
Yeah. It-it digests better
that way.
Hey, guys.
- I heard you told your dad you
- wouldn't make a public apology.
Do you think I'm being selfish?
- Shellfish?
- You got shellfish?
No, no, no, no.
Not shellfish. Selfish.
Ohh. Oh, yeah, yeah.
Don't sell out your views.
Fight the powers that be.
Make lunch, not war.
That reminds me.
I haven't eaten all day.
I think I'll get a, a big old
bacon double cheeseburger
with fries
and a diet coke.
That's it.
Bring me back some ice?
Hey, tamera.
No comment.
Hey, Carla.
Do I know you?
Jordan Bennett.
I work on the newspaper, too.
Oh, yeah.
The freshman gopher.
Anyway, tamera
I've got great news.
Because of your
fabulous interview
senator heally has agreed
to come to campus
- for a debate
- on music censorship.
Good for him and good for you.
No, good for us.
It's tonight, and we want you
to debate the senator.
After what you did to me?
- Why would I do
- anything for you?
Tamera, this issue is bigger
than me or you.
- I mean,
- because of your statements
The whole campus is fired up.
Well, uh, if-if tamera's
not interested
I'd be more than happy
to debate the senator myself.
I was captain of the debate team
in my high school.
- They said no one could copy
- my skills.
That reminds me...
The copy machine needs toner.
Right.
Tamera, you have the power
to make a difference here.
I mean, don't you believe
- what you said to me
- the other day?
- I'm not saying
- you should do it, baby
But I feel sorry
for senator heally if you do.
Look, tamera, I'll admit...
- I did use
- questionable tactics before
- But that's why I want
- to give you
- A chance
- to set the record straight.
When is it?
8:00, royster hall.
I'll be there.
You'll make
mincemeat
out of him.
Mmm...
Pie.
Ooh!
Ooh, you touch me
like you know me.
I would have helped you
with that, Lisa.
- Tyreke's supposed
- to help me
But he disappeared.
- You know
- how young people are.
Yeah, I know the young
people in this house
and you were awfully
hard on one of them.
I only asked tamera
for a retraction.
I'm running for office.
She knows better than to shoot
her mouth off like that.
- You raised tamera to
- have her own opinions.
- Don't get angry when
- she expresses them.
Whoa!
Watch out, now!
What's up, man?
I'm not sleeping, man.
I'm not sleeping, ray. I swear.
Okay.
Hello?
What were you doing
on the floor?
I dropped something.
- Yep, and, uh,
- and so I decided to lay down
So I could pick it up
- and then, um...
- I remember how blind people have
- Such a keen sense of touch,
- so I thought
That if I could feel around,
you know, then I could...
Is that drool on my floor?
I'll get a rag.
All right, I'll be there
at 8:00 this evening.
Yeah, bye.
That was senator heally.
- He can't make a debate
- over at Michigan.
I agreed to fill in for him.
Ooh, well, good for you.
Well, who are you debating?
Some student.
Oh.
Where's tyreke?
That boy done fell
out in my kitchen.
Man, what you doing?!
I need the candy bar!
- Give me the candy bar
- or die!
- You cracking!
- I haven't cracked!
- Okay, guys, stop!
- That's enough.
Oh, um, um... he...
He was too weak to open it.
- Here you go, dog.
- Thank you.
Guys, you can stop pretending.
The experiment is over
but I do have a little
confession to make.
You see...
This experiment wasn't really
about food or sleep deprivation.
Wait a minute.
So you set us up?
Exactly. And you two
just got me an "a."
You see, my thesis was
to see that men will endure
extreme physical discomfort
- to prevail
- in a competitive environment.
Man, that's stupid.
Who won?
Who won?
Who won?
Don't be ridiculous.
Who won.
I won.
Now, you know what points
senator heally's
going to make, okay?
So the key is to stay
one step ahead of him.
Oh, great.
Here comes dad.
And here goes me.
- I'm glad you're here,
- tamera.
You are?
Yes.
You know, sometimes
I have to remember
that you're an adult now.
It's a little hard
seeing your baby grow up
and become a woman
with her own opinions
but that is no excuse
for trying to tell you
what to think.
For that I am very sorry.
Thanks, dad.
And you know
I would never...
Hurt your campaign.
I know you wouldn't.
- Carla: - Will the two
- Debating parties
- Please take their places
- on the stage?
Well, wish me luck.
Well, wish me luck.
- For what?
- For what?
Let's give
a warm welcome
- to Michigan freshman
- tamera Campbell
And her father, the republican
candidate for State Senate
Mr. Ray Campbell.
Mr. Campbell is
representing
- senator
- Richard heally
Who initiated a bill
that will ban music acts
- from performing
- on state college campuses.
Acts that use
explicit lyrics.
Everyone, please.
- There'll be plenty of time
- for comments after the debate.
Why don't we start
with you, tamera?
Well, it's very simple.
Senator heally's bill
is nothing more
than a violation
of our constitutional right
to free speech.
The bill is
not about free speech.
It's about keeping people safe.
From what?
The freedom to make
our own decisions?
No, from musical groups
that incite dangerous behavior.
Music doesn't cause violence.
People do.
And it's the state's
responsibility
to keep people safe.
And what would "the state"
protect us from next, huh?
Textbooks, magazines,
comic books?
What if one day
"the state" decides
that Casper is not
such a friendly ghost?
Good joke.
- I don't think
- she's taking you
Very seriously,
Mr. Campbell.
I guess those students injured
at the crushing melons concert
don't mean much.
That's not exactly
what she meant, Carla.
Dad, don't argue with her.
She's really good
at twisting the truth.
Hello? This is not about me.
Can we please get back
to the issues?
Well, I think we all agree
- that public safety
- is important...
I agree.
But the answer
is not blanket censorship.
- Then what do you
- suggest, tamera?
Each university
could form a committee
to assess the risk factors
of each group, if any
and take
the necessary precautions.
Tamera, that's
a very good suggestion.
Thanks, dad.
This is a political debate,
not a family reunion.
Carla, here's something
you can't argue with:
This debate is over.
Wha...? Wait.
Uh... since clearly
our speakers
let their family ties color
their ability to discuss
the issues, I'm going to say
that this debate is over.
Dad, there was a day
when radio stations would
not play a James brown song.
- Really? I'm surprised
- they knew what he was saying.
- Good god!
- Good god!
♪ And I say you're
my beginning, my end ♪
♪ you're my sista,
lover and friend ♪
♪ god is
your light from within ♪
♪ it shines
through your beautiful skin ♪
♪ and what they say
'bout you ain't true ♪
♪ there's no me
if there is no you ♪
♪ yo, I'm quite single
and occasionally, I... ♪
Dad... what are
you doing here?
- Well, I've been doing
- a lot of talking
About this music.
- I thought I should do
- a little listening.
- ♪ Also, some conversation,
- companionship... ♪
Do you have their cd?
Uh-huh.
- Good. I think I'll listen
- to it at home.
Enjoy the concert.
- Thanks for
- coming, dad.
- ♪ It's carlito from a couple
- of days ago, you sound tired ♪
♪ Forgive me
if I'm calling too late ♪
- ♪ but what better time
- to relate minds-state? ♪
- ♪ Has anyone ever told you
- you got beautiful skin? ♪
- ♪ I just wanna be,
- there's no need ♪
- ♪ living and learning
- are our only obligations ♪
- ♪ equality, honesty,
- independence, intelligence ♪
- ♪ emotion and devotion,
- humbly seeking to hear god ♪
♪ At one time, my mind
just couldn't conceive ♪
♪ a woman had to dress
a certain way to believe ♪
- ♪ but in the same breath,
- allow me to say ♪
- ♪ that if you believe,
- young lady ♪
- ♪ I was attracted
- to your class ♪
- ♪ and you deserved
- every compliment ♪
- ♪ now, remember our
- indifferences make us the same ♪
- ♪ or many of you won't even be
- able to take care of yourself ♪
- ♪ and, love, when I look at you,
- I see my reflection ♪
♪ So I offer my love,
affection and protection... ♪
♪ 19-years-old, worth more
than her weight in gold ♪
♪ but it was all my fault,
so don't cry ♪
- ♪ understand, if down the line
- I want you back ♪
♪ Just promise me
you'll find a new man ♪
- ♪ hope she found
- what her was looking for ♪
- ♪ I wanted to be
- more than friends ♪
♪ You're my beginning
my end... ♪