The Joke's on You
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| 391: The Joke's on You | |
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| Season | 1998 |
| Album | 30: Through Thick and Thin |
| Aired | January 31, 1998 |
| Written by | Marshal Younger and Phil Lollar |
| Directed by | Phil Lollar |
| Produced by | Unknown |
| Sound Design by | Duane Harms |
| Music by | Library |
| Prev: No Bones About It Next: When In Doubt...Pray! | |
[edit] General information
Theme: Encouragement
| Scripture: | Romans 12:10 | See more with this reference |
| Romans 12:15 | See more with this reference |
[edit] Summary
To help "bear one another's burdens" Julie tells Dwayne he is funny, with some seemingly tragic effects.
[edit] Plot
On a Sunday morning in Odyssey, Jason Whittaker encourages his Sunday School class to look for ways to encourage people. Julie decides to that someone who really needs to be encouraged is Dwayne Oswald, who always seems to fail. She tries taking him roller skating, but he repeatedly falls down, incredibly embarrassed. Desperate for ways to encourage him, she tells him he has a nice sense of humor.
Jared and Sarah later criticize her for this compliment because Dwayne has now unsuccessfully attempted to osition himself as the local comedian. Afraid to tell him the truth, Julie laughs at his jokes even though they aren't funny. Jason challenges (and practically begs) her to be honest. When she learns that he has signed up for the school talent show, she wants to talk him out of it, but instead relies on the hope that he'll fail the audition.
To her disappointment, the show is desperate for acts, and Dwayne passes without even telling a joke. Admonished a second time by Jason that encouragement does not mean lying to someone, Julie promises to confront Dwayne. But when she learns he is going out of town and will miss the show anyway, she again fails to confront him. When Jared informs Julie that Dwayne's plans changed and he is, in fact, in the show, she rushes off to the school to prevent him from going on stage.
When she arrives, Dwayne is just beginning his act. To her surprise, however, he is performing a very successful magic show instead of his comedy routine. He later explains to Julie that his Dad told him the truth about the comedy and taught him the magic tricks to perform instead. Julie apologizes for not being honest with him and tells him that she still believes he is funny. He pulls a silver dollar from her ear, and they go to Whit's End to celebrate his success.
[edit] Discussion Questions
- Why was it wrong for Julie to tell Dwayne that he was funny to encourage him?
- Would it have been easier to tell Dwayne the truth at the beginning instead of waiting so long?
- Can you think of any ways that you can "bear one another's burdens"?
[edit] Cast
[edit] Notes
Nearly Hidden Background Dialogue-Skating Rink DJ... Hey, hey, hey, that was a cool song by the "Cool Guys". Hi, I'm Jed Black and welcome to the Odyssey Rollerama. I'm playing music you can roll to, and this one's no exception. Put some oil on those wheels and let 'em rotate to the rhythmous beats of "The Renegade Raiders" and their hit song, "Really Really Rambunctious". Okay, let's have all the girls on the floor now. It's an all-girls skate time. Guys, head on off the floor, you'll get your turn...
(later)
Okay, let's have the guys out here now. Girls, go have some popcorn and a coke. Tell 'em Jed Black sent you...
(later)
All right, everybody with brown hair, it's your turn. Blondes, redheads... take a load off. It's an all brown-haired people skate.
(later)
Okay, people born east of the Mississippi, get on out here. We love Easterners, and to show how much, we're giving you this chance to take the floor...
(later)
Okay, everyone who knows the definition of the word "punctilious" roll to the floor right now. There will be a quiz...
(later)
Anyone who orders their salad dressing "on the side", get out here and skate. The floor's yours...
(later)
Okay, people who have college degrees and make less than 18,000 dollars a year, get on out here. You deserve this...
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[edit] Quotes
Dwayne-Waddaya do when your nose goes on strike? Picket!
[edit] Resources
The Joke's on You on whitsend.org
The Joke's on You on AIOHQ.com
The Joke's on You on AIO Soda Fountain
