The Proud Family (2001) s02e04 Episode Script

(bass playing jazz)
(boy)
A beautiful smile
sun-kissed skin.
Our souls danced.
-And she got caught Cheatin'
-(Man) She ain't no good.
on her math final
and couldn't use the phone.
Alone, alone homegirl's alone.
-That's right!
-And I'm gone.
-See what I'm saying?
-(man) I feel you, dog!
Yeah, yeah, let's give it up
one more time for Clark, y'all.
Yeah. All you poets out there
need to push your pen to paper
'cause the preliminaries
for Juicy's Spoken Word Contest
sponsored by Wizard Kelly
and his many enterprises
is next weekend.
How may of y'all ready to win
that 1,000 Wizard dollars?
(All)
Yeah!
You know there ain't nothin' y'all
can't do with a Wizard dollar, y'all.
Yeah, yeah.
So moving right along.
The next poet to touch the stage
here tonight is Ms. Penny Proud.
Don't let the
Brady Bunch look fool you.
She's a very serious and talented sister
who can hold it down on her own
so, ladies and gentlemen, please
give a warm round of applause
to Ms. Penny Proud.
(man)
Yeah! That's my girl!
(bluesy bass line)
Is it the way I preach
in an effort to teach
that turns you off?
Just because your smile
is glistening
don't mean you're really listening.
-Oh, I hear you!
-When I try to communicate
you insinuate
and all I'm trying to do is regenerate
our relationship.
So stop playin' games, boy
and show me some game, boy
before I "X" you
out of the box.
(loud snapping)
(man)
Yeah!
The Proud Family ♪
What? You and me
will always be tight ♪
Family, every single day
and night ♪
Even when you start
acting like a fool ♪
You know I'm loving
every single thing you do ♪
I know that I can
always be myself ♪
I love you more
than anybody else ♪
And every day
as I'm heading off to school ♪
You know there's no one
I love as much as you ♪
Family, a family ♪
Proud Family ♪
They'll make you scream ♪
-(doorbell rings)
-They'll make you want to sing ♪
It's a family thing,
a family ♪
Proud, Proud Family ♪
The Proud Family ♪
They'll push your buttons ♪
And make you want
to hug them ♪
Family, a family,
Proud, Proud Family. ♪
(Dijonay)
Penny girl, you were deep
in a high-tech kind of way.
Yeah, you're
going to win
that poetry contest.
So what are we buying
with our Wizard dollars?
Uh, first of all,
there's no "we," just me
and second of all,
I haven't even won yet.
What are you talking about,
Penny?
You're a shoo-in to win.
Hey, that rhymed.
Maybe I should
leave the rhyming
to Penny.
I wish that I could enter
the poetry contest.
Why can't you?
Because I'm not
at deep as you.
When you're up there
you just make everything flow.
If you can chant a cheer,
you can recite a poem.
She's right. Look, D,
you should enter the contest
if that's what
you want to do.
And if you like, I'll help you write
a little something, something.
Hey, you know.
Well, actually, I have
written a few things.
Would you guys
like to see them?
I'd love to but I have an appointment
with my orthodontist
to get my braces
tightened. Bye.
Oh, I've got to run, too.
I've got to brush
my hair a thousand times.
Ciao.
Penny! You want to see
my poems, don't you?
(nervous chuckle)
(children shouting)
Ow! Let go!
Dijonay, when you going
to get your own room?
When the four of them
go to college.
Mama! Who took my poems?!
Uh, D, I think
I found them.
Oh, well, they weren't
that good anyway.
Don't worry, D, I'll help you work
on some new ones.
Thanks, Penny.
That's what friends are for.
(pounding and whirring)
(whistling tune)
(Trudy) Oscar.
Oscar, we're about to go shopping.
Why don't I just pick up
a new microwave.
Why?
You think I can't fix this?
I know you can't.
You can't even
tie your shoes.
Thank goodness
for Velcro.
At least I can
see my shoes.
Ow!
Now you can see stars.
Come on, Trudy.
Let's leave it to Beaver.
Think I don't know what I'm doing.
I know exactly what I'm doing
and I can tie my shoes, too.
I just use Velcro because
I'm a busy man, that's all.
Why are you talking to yourself,
Mr. Proud?
Do you know what a doorbell is?
A doorbell is a device placed
on the outer wall of a home
that is used to signal the occupants
that they have visitors.
Okay, do you know where
the other side of the door is?
(laughing)
You're so silly.
What you doing,
Mr. Proud?
Minding my own business.
Mr. Proud, I think
you're doing that wrong.
What do you know
about microwaves?
I know they can kill.
Why are you in my house, anyway?
I bet your parents
are worried about you.
No, sir. They told me I could stay here
till they get home.
I must admit, sir,
I consider it an honor.
Proud snacks are
my favorite snacks.
Really?
I've never heard
that befo
(clearing throat)
I mean, they're everybody's favorite.
Okay, son, you can stay.
Just don't say anything.
Mr. Proud,
that's not a good idea.
(electrical crackling and screaming)
(Penny)
I'm home.
-Hi, Penny.
-Hi, Peebo.
Oh, you are so cute.
(Oscar screaming)
Help me! Please, help me!
-Ah.
-(Oscar) Help!
Peebo! Peebo! Peebo!
And when you're performing
your poem, Dijonay,
you need to use
a different rhythm of speech.
What do you mean?
Like when you say "poetry"
you have to know
when to break up words
to emphasize your meaning.
You know, say it with a little attitude.
Hey, I got plenty of attitude
and rhythm.
I just don't have the words.
It's not that hard.
Write what you know about.
What you're passionate about.
Ooh, ooh. I know
what I'm going to write about.
That's great. What?
The love between
me and my man Sticky.
Like I said, write about
what you know.
I know I love him.
Come on, Dijonay.
Look, you write
your own cheers, right?
It's the same thing.
Okay, I'm feeling you.
Check this out.
Rip-rip-ree, kick 'em in the knee
Rip-rip-rass, kick 'em in the
other knee.
Oh, we got a lot of work
ahead of us.
(fingers snapping)
Please, please, what's up, y'all. This is
Mos Def, and I'd like to welcome you all
to Juicy's Spoken Word Contest
sponsored by
(clearing throat)
Wizard Kelly, y'all.
So without further ado,
let's get it going.
Peace on Earth
is my reoccurring dream
Don't hate me
'cause I'm beau-tif-ful
My heart beats, my blood races
Now give up your money,
before we rearrange some faces
Peace on Earth
Because I'm close to the edge
and taste is oh, so sweet
if they do see thee
my lips, two blushing
pilgrims ready stand
then they deal
with the Gross sisters three
is my reoccurring dream.
Do you know what
I'm saying, G?
Life is a cool breeze
on a hot summer night.
A hug from your mom
that feels just right.
Life is fun,
like playing in the sun.
Life is real,
you know the deal.
Enjoy every minute.
Don't let it pass you by.
Because life is a gift
so you better fly high.
(fingers snapping)
Yeah!
Penny, I don't think
I can do this.
Yes, you can, D.
Just pretend we're back
in my room practicing.
8Okay.
Your bed is over there
the Destiny's Child poster
is over here, and your closet
full of played-out clothes
is over there.
Dijonay, enough
imagining, okay?
Now, look, I got Sticky to play for you.
Hey!
I'm not nervous anymore.
I told you, Penny,
she touches me, I'm out of here.
Our next contestant
coming to the stage is a newcomer
but the word on the street
is that she can flow, Joe.
Let's give it up for Dijonay.
(cheering and fingers snapping)
For Dijonay.
You can do it.
Whoo!
(woman)
Girl, what are you waiting for?
(deep breath)
Hi.
Um, this is called
"I Wish I Had My Own Room Blues."
(woman)
I wish you would hurry up.
Nine kids three rooms.
You do the math.
With all those kids
it's hard to take a bath.
I go here
I go there.
There's no space anywhere.
Little brothers
and little sisters all about.
I want to scream,
I want to shout!
(woman)
I feel your pain, girl.
I can't think.
-(audience shouts encouragement)
-Get out of my face.
I love you all
but I need my space.
(applause)
Dijonay Jones.
They liked me.
They really liked me.
Like you? They loved you.
You were amazing.
You were much better than
Ms. Cool Breeze over here.
You better watch out, Proud.
You've got some competition
for those Wizard dollars.
So what did you think, Penny?
I wasn't good
unless you think so.
I think I've been Rip-rip-played.
Ah, today is a good day.
I got my food, my drink,
my big-screen TV.
Only thing I need now
is my remote.
Here you go, Mr. Proud.
Thank you, Peebo.
Huh? Peebo?!
Oh, hi, Mr. Proud.
How did you get in my house?
I came in through
Puff's door.
Then you can go back out
through Puff's door.
Thanks, Peebo.
(gasps)
What do you want, Peebo?
Is Penny home?
No, and you
shouldn't be either.
I'm not home; I'm here.
You don't have
many friends, do you, kid?
I got you, Mr. Proud.
Oh, that's sweet, Peebo.
But if you're a real friend
you'd understand that
I need to be alone right now.
And get out!
Hey, Mr. Proud, your TV's smoking.
What?
No!
Oh, you better be careful,
Mr. Proud.
You don't want to get
electrocuted again.
Remember what happened
last time?
Back up, kid, I know what I'm doing.
You don't get to be my age
without knowing what you're doing.
(yelling and loud static)
(Oscar weakly)
Peebo! Peebo!
Whoo, somebody's burning
some bacon.
(Oscar yelling)
(mumbling)
Peebo, what are you doing
watching this scary show?
Mama, it's me! Mama!
(crying)
Mama, change the channel. Mama!
(whistle blows)
(TV announcer)
A left to the body. And another left
Mama, help! Change the channel!
Mama, it's me.
Sticky move, Oscar.
Sticky move.
(gasps)
(yells)
(speaking Spanish)
Mama! Help me!
Help me get out of here!
Change the channel!
What'd you say, boy?
Speak English.
Suga Mama,
what is all that screaming?
Oscar's on TV.
(gasps)
Now this is what I call
"must see TV."
Mama, keep the channel right
where it is.
(moans)
For the last time,
where's the money?
What money?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Okay, boys, help him remember.
Trudy, I'm sorry.
Please change the channel.
-No!
-Hello, Penny.
Penny, will you please talk to me?
I didn't try to set you up.
(Oscar)
Help me, somebody!
What's going on, Dijonay?
Well, I did really good
at the Spoken Word contest
and Penny's mad.
Why would she be upset
about that?
I thought she was helping you.
I don't know, Mrs. Proud.
You go on home, baby.
I'll talk to Penny.
Okay, Mrs. Proud.
See you.
(Oscar yelling)
(rap music playing)
Oh, Penny, I am very
disappointed in your behavior.
I can't believe how you're
treating your best friend.
Well, if you're referring
to Dijonay Jones, you are mistaken
'cause that girl
is definitely not my friend.
I don't think you really believe that.
One minute she's cheering
Rip-rip-ree.
The next minute,
she's Nicky Giovanni.
Am I sensing
a hint of jealousy here?
Mom, you got it all wrong.
I'm not jealous.
It's the principal of the matter.
Oh, so if you help a friend and they do
better than you in something
then they're not really your friend.
Exactly.
You know, young lady
I think I'm going to let you learn
this lesson on your own.
But I'll tell you this much
if you don't wise up
and wise up soon,
you're going to lose a very good friend
in the process.
Now I know
you ain't my friend ♪
(school bell rings)
You were so good, Dijonay.
I loved your poem.
You were deep, my sister.
Thanks, y'all.
Come on, guys, let's go outside
where there's some fresh air.
What are you talking about?
We are outside.
Then let's go someplace
where it's less crowded.
Penny, can we talk about this?
You want to talk about
what a traitor you are?
How you pretended you didn't
know how to write poetry?
You want to talk about that?
Ooh, somebody's "jelly."
I'm not jealous.
I just know who my
real friends are.
Fine. Be that way.
Hey, Sticky, we need to get together
on the music for the final.
Sorry, but no can do.
Why not?
Well, uh, Penny said Ouch!
Oh, I see what's going on.
Penny, you may be able
to take my music away
but you can't take my talent.
Come Saturday night,
I will be the poetry queen.
Dijonay, I may have taught
you everything you know
but not everything
I know, okay?
Whatever.
I'll lay my bet.
-Come on, girls.
-Come on, girls.
Just sit still.
Maybe they won't notice
we didn't follow them.
-Come on, girls.
-Come on, girls.
Okay, you go with Dijonay,
I'll go with Penny.
Let's sit next
to the back door.
That way if she's
bad we can sneak out.
Oscar, stop it.
Yeah, boy.
Can't you be supportive
of your child?
You never supported me
when I was a child.
Not then, not now.
(slurping)
Peebo, what are you
doing here?
My parents dropped me off.
So, if it's okay, I'll just
catch a ride with you guys.
You better run
and catch your mama. Ouch!
Oh, we'll be happy to
give you a ride, Peebo.
Thank you.
I wouldn't miss Penny's performance
for anything in the world.
Now, let's see if Penny has
chops like her old grandma.
No one has chops like you.
(laughs)
Ow.
(baby laughing)
Dada
(Mos Def) Yeah, yeah,
what's up? What's up?
Welcome to the finals
of Juicy's Spoken Word Contest
sponsored by Wizard Kelly,
y'all.
(Girl)
Dang, he own everything.
Favorite from the preliminaries
please, let's give a warm,
Juicy's round of applause
to Ms. Penny Proud.
-(applause)
-(Trudy) Come on, Penny.
Oh, would you just
look at my baby.
(snoring)
Oscar, wake up.
I'm up! I'm up!
(Girl) Come on, girl,
bring it, bring it!
Lying, deceit, they say they
your friends but talk is cheap.
-(Girl) Talk is cheap, girl.
-Backstabbers, those backstabbers.
You think they're down for you
when times are wack
but when it counts,
they surely don't got your back.
Backstabbers, those backstabbers.
Some words of advice:
Things aren't always what they seem.
Hate to sound bitter,
but y'all know what I mean.
(Girl)
I know what you mean.
(applause, cheers)
Sistergirl, it's about to get ugly
up in here.
Mr. Proud,
you're supposed to snap, not clap.
I can clap all I want to clap.
Peebo is right, sweetheart.
The hip thing is to snap.
(slurping)
Uh, you may want to
slow down, Mr. Proud.
Because the friction of your fingers in
combination with the ashiness of your skin
can result in spontaneous
combustion.
You remember what happened
last time?
Ah! Trudy!
Oscar, you just stick to clapping.
Our final contestant came here last week
and she blew us away
when she reminded us all
of how valuable our own space is.
I want you all the give it up
for Lady Dijonay.
(applause and cheers)
(slurping)
Friendship means more to me
than words can express.
Forgive me if I regress.
Friendship is love which should
always be put above.
It's not always fair, but there
ain't nothing that can compare.
We may fuss, we may fight,
but keep in sight what's important
and hold on tight.
The seasons may change,
but my friendship is everlasting.
So remember me when you're
over there blasting me
like I'm your enemy.
Remember,
we were the best of friends.
You see, you got it all wrong.
So, don't flee from me and we.
Friendship is love
which I'll always put above.
(Girl)
She going to make cry.
(applause and cheers)
Well, all right.
It sounds like we have our winner.
Dijonay Jones, you are this year's
Juicy Spoken Word winner.
Come on up here and collect your trophy
and your one thousand Wizard dollars.
Dijonay Jones
is in the house.
Somewhere.
Girl, you better come up here and get your
Wizard dollars before I take them.
Dijonay Jones.
She in the bathroom
or something?
D, you won.
So?
Come on, Dijonay, you should be happy
you're the winner.
I don't care about winning.
I doesn't mean anything to me
without our friendship.
But we are friends, Dijonay.
Look, I'm sorry for the way I was acting.
I guess I was hating
because I was jealous.
You were jealous of me?
Yeah. The way you flowed
and everybody could relate
to what you were saying.
Not everybody can do that.
I'm really proud of you, Dijonay.
You totally deserve to win.
Are we cool?
Like the other side of the pillow.
(laughing)
-Hey, Mr. Proud.
-(groans)
Not now, Peebo.
I don't have time to talk.
I just stopped by to tell you
I won't be around as much.
Would you mind telling Penny?
Sure.
I know you're probably
wondering why.
No, not really.
You see, this cute
little nine-year-old girl
just moved in down the street
and she closer to my age.
I hope Penny doesn't take it
too hard.
Don't worry,
I'll break it to her gently.
Thanks, Mr. Proud.
You know,
you're my best friend.
Uh, Mr. Proud, you might not
want to mess with that nest.
Those birds are very territorial.
Remember what happened
last time?
Now, listen, boy.
You may know electricity,
but Oscar Proud knows nature.
I'm married to a veterinarian.
Now, get out of here.
Go on, get.
(loud cawing)
(screams)
Help me, somebody,
please today!
(theme music playing)