Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie (2023)

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chittering

squeals

laughing

Peppermint Patty Fore!

Peppermint Patty Let's go, Marcie.

I've got to get in some practice

if I'm going to win

our school's golf tournament.

I'll be right there, sir.

sighs

It's a good day for some practice, sir.

Looks like you have some fans.

If they're looking to learn about golf,

they've come to the right place.

If she can't read the greens,

I don't like her chances.

It's who you have on the bag that matters.

With Marcie on her side, she'll be fine.

Bend at your waist, sir.

You look like a duck.

Blunt, but honest.

spectators applauding

See? Good caddie, good game.

Snoopy clears throat

yelps

chitters

-chattering

-Aha!

chitters

chitters

That kid with the big nose

is going to be tough to beat.

Don't let him get to you, sir.

If you want to win the qualifying match

and have a chance to play in the big game,

you need to keep your head clear.

That's why you're my caddie, Marcie.

You keep me on track.

Perhaps you should practice

your bunker game.

Championships can be won

or lost in the sand.

Try to carry the sand

where you want the ball to go.

"Try to carry the sand"?

That's never going to work.

chittering

Good call, Marcie.

chattering

Behold,

the Pinecrest Elementary School Cup.

Check out the past champions.

"Bunker Billie, Driver Davey."

And soon, "Peppermint Patty"

will be on that cup.

I don't see any mention of the caddies.

Why would they mention the caddies?

May I remind you, sir,

golf is a team sport.

It sure is. Me, myself and I.

Maybe you, yourself and you can carry

your own bag from now on, sir.

Stop calling me sir.

door opens

President coming through.

Sign this, Mr. President.

Juice box, Mr. President?

Smile for the school newspaper!

My fellow students,

as my term as your class president

is coming to a close,

I am here to remind you to vote

in the upcoming student council election.

Yes, don't forget to vote for yours truly,

-because I just threw my hat in the ring.

-Hey!

I'm running too.

My campaign is

"Cleanliness is Friendliness."

-Huh?

-What?

Politics is about defying expectations.

You like to help people.

You definitely helped me on the green.

I think you'd make a great president.

Me? President?

I like having time to myself.

If I were president,

I'd never have a moment of peace.

-phone ringing

-Hello?

-students clamoring

-Ah!

Marcie I'd always be surrounded

by people.

I'd have to give big speeches

in front of huge crowds.

-Uh--

-students clamoring Over here, Marcie.

Marcie And I'd have to make

snap decisions

without anytime to formulate my thoughts.

Enough!

sighs

I can't imagine anything worse

than being president.

No, thank you.

I guess that makes sense.

You once told me you were an invertebrate.

I think you mean "introvert," sir.

That's the one.

students chattering

Okay, Marcie, I get your point,

but if I don't use the driver

on the fifth hole, I--

Hey! What's going on here?

Didn't you hear?

The cafeteria

finally started serving pizza.

both Pizza? My favorite.

Let's go!

Um--

Oh, after you. Um

Oh, there you are, Marcie.

I'll save you a seat.

Linus What do you mean

they ran out of pizza?

students, gasping Huh?

All that's left are bologna sandwiches?

Aw.

camera clicking

-Woodstock chittering

-Snoopy smirks

chuckles

-bell rings

-Snoopy screams

Woodstock chitters

students chattering

-student 1 Huh?

-student 2 What?

Whoa! grunting Whoa!

thuds

Here, let me help you, ma'am.

Thank you.

Why are the hallways so crowded today?

There's repair work being done

in the west hallway,

and everyone's been rerouted.

The name's Carlin, by the way.

Nice to meet you, Carlin.

Didn't I see you watching the golfers

practicing yesterday?

To be honest, I was studying the caddies.

Especially you.

Do you play much?

No, I lean more into

the challenge of problem-solving,

and golf is one of those games

that with every shot and every lie,

there are challenges that require

a solution.

I just love it.

Speaking of challenges,

it looks like we're all having trouble

playing through.

students grunting, groaning

I guess we're going to be late.

Such is the fate of the lowerclassmen.

"Once more unto the breach!"

It was nice talking with you, ma'am.

Whoa! Whoa!

Whoa!

-chair screeches

-whispers Sorry.

Italy? I know this.

It's the country that looks like a boot.

Ah, here it is.

screeching

students groaning

-Stop that right now, you blockhead!

-screeching

-Marcie That screeching!

-students groaning

It's all in the way

he's holding the chalk.

I should go help.

I can't do that in front of everyone.

Better if I wait and show him after class.

screeching

Marcie Someone needs to show him

what he's doing wrong.

Right now!

screeching

Uh

-What is she doing?

-Why is Marcie up there?

droning adult chatter

What am I doing up here?

Um, I-- Um, I just came up

to sharpen my pencil.

droning adult chatter

That is correct.

I did forget my pencil at my desk.

Never mind. chuckles

-screeching

-groaning

sighs

You should have seen what those poor

kids have to go through in the hallway.

They can barely take a step

without getting knocked over.

And how come there isn't enough pizza

to go around?

Someone has to do something, but who?

Why not me?

Whoa!

The problem is, too many students

are using the same hallway

at the same time.

-If the traffic flow could be directed

-whistle blows

it would be a less chaotic

and safer situation for everyone.

Speaking of direction,

perhaps everyone's looking at

the pizza shortage from the wrong one.

I just need to look at it

from a different angle.

Aha!

sighs

This is sure to work.

students chattering

student Hey. You made it.

Excuse me.

I need to talk to the lunch lady.

-I think I figured out--

-No buttinskies!

Oh, of course.

-Do you mind if I--

-No butts, no cuts, no coconuts!

chuckles

-I'll just wait my turn.

-Linus sighs

That's it, folks.

They're all out of pizza.

students Aw!

sighs

bell rings

students clamoring

Whoa!

Okay, everyone. Stand by. I have a plan.

Time to give everyone a little direction.

whistle blows

-exhales sharply

-whistle blows

-student 1 Hey!

-student 2 Watch where you're going.

-student 3 Who does she think she is?

-student 4 Do you mind? Hey!

student 3 Look out!

I guess school's a bit tougher than golf.

Better luck next time.

snoring

snoring continues

shouts

chittering

Lucy for president.

Here, have a button.

Excuse me, Lucille.

-I have a problem I'd like to discuss.

-Just a sec.

Five cents, please.

Now, tell me what's on your mind.

I want to learn how to do what you do.

Dealing with new people,

pushing yourself into crowds.

I don't like doing those things,

and I'm worried it's keeping me from

accomplishing what I want to do.

Hmm, yes.

So what you're saying is,

you wanna be exactly like me.

-Is it too late to get my nickel back?

-We should role-play.

I'll pretend to be you, and you be me.

Now, come sit here.

Straighter. I have very good posture.

Glasses, please.

Remember, I'm you.

Gee, Lucy, you're so smart.

Can you really help me be more like you?

clears throat

whispers Tell me that if I want to make

a bold impression, I should speak up.

Excuse me?

shouts Tell me to speak up!

-Oh. You should speak up?

-groans

I'm afraid this may require

a series of sessions.

Is this time usually good for you?

Time

gasps It's the qualifying game.

I hope you have a lot of nickels.

Franklin

On the first tee, Peppermint Patty.

panting Hello, sir.

Hey, Marcie. What do you like here?

A 5-iron?

Actually, with the wind at your back,

I like a 6-iron.

Great idea, Marcie.

Franklin On to 16th.

applauding

Franklin It all comes down

to the 18th hole,

and we're all tied up.

Rats!

chattering

That kid with the big nose is here,

scoping out the competition.

Well, I'll show him.

I land on the green,

and I can make an eagle.

You only have to win by a stroke.

I suggest you go for a safe lay-up shot.

All right!

Nice work, sir.

It's late in the day,

which means the grass has grown

just enough to slow down the putt.

Aim over there, sir.

crowd cheering

Hooray! We're going to the championship!

Congratulations, sir.

-spectator 1 What a shot.

-Great game.

As class president,

at least for a little while longer,

I want to congratulate our winner,

Peppermint Patty.

She's on her way to the big one,

the Pinecrest Elementary School Cup.

-One for the paper.

-shutter clicks

And of course, behind every great golfer

is a great caddie.

-cheering

-Congratulations, Marcie.

-Way to go, Marcie.

-Great work, Marcie.

Why don't you tell the crowd

how you got this far?

Right now?

Um, well, I haven't really had the time

to prepare anything.

Um--

Speak up. Exactly like me.

I have very good posture.

Speak up!

Golf is a game

with golf balls and the caddie,

and I'm sure Patricia

can field all your questions.

chuckles

panting

sighs

thudding

Hmm?

Hello, Charles.

Hello, Marcie.

May I ask you a question?

What's on your mind?

I was wondering if there's anything about

yourself that you would want to change.

grunts

How much time do you have?

There's a lot of people out there

that could use a hand,

and I want to help them.

But when I try to,

I suddenly find myself surrounded by

all these other new people.

And I never get the time

to get my thoughts together,

and all I want to do is run away.

How can I help anyone if I can't even

stick around to say anything?

sighs

How can I change?

How can I be different?

I wish I could help you.

I have a hard enough time

just trying to be myself.

sighs

"Be myself."

Hmm.

You know, you can be pretty inspiring

when you want to be, Charles.

Thank you.

Me? Inspiring?

Hey, pal,

looking for a little inspiration?

Well, you've come to the right place.

sighs

students chattering

I can't believe it.

I got a slice of pizza.

Congratulations on getting more pizza

for the school, Franklin.

-Always believed in you, Mr. President.

-Smile for the-- W-Whoa!

I'm happy about it too,

but I can't take the credit.

all Huh?

If it wasn't you, then who?

Pardon me for snooping,

but it seems you volunteered

for cafeteria duty this morning

and helped them slice the pizza

into eight instead of six

so there'd be more to go around.

Smart move, ma'am.

-students clamoring

-screams

snores Par four!

sighs, snores

May I be excused early, ma'am?

Time to get to work.

There!

bell rings

all Huh?

students chattering

On the one hand, it's technically litter.

On the other hand, it's really helpful.

We're going to get to class on time.

Our tardy streak is over.

I never thought

we would live to see the day.

Your work again, ma'am?

Great job.

My turn again? gulps

students Aw!

student Here comes the chalk screecher.

This is for you, Charles.

The fastball grip you have

on the chalk isn't working.

Try your curveball grip.

Huh. Worth a shot.

gasps It's a miracle.

Franklin Don't forget to vote

in the student council election.

Polls close at noon.

students chattering

Everyone's in a pretty good mood today.

They are, sir.

Must be all the excitement about

the championship match this afternoon.

You're going to do great.

Can you imagine winning the tournament

with the whole school watching?

The whole school?

groans I'm just happy to walk

the links with you, sir.

Excuse me, everyone.

I have an announcement to make.

The vote is officially in

for our class president.

The duly elected winner is

-Marcie!

-students cheering

Excuse me?

playing upbeat melody

Nice work, Marcie.

I didn't even know you were running.

-I-- I wasn't. I'm not.

-You have an appointment in an hour.

-Here are some papers to sign.

-Juice box, Madam President?

-What? Ugh. Ooh!

-Smile!

How did this happen?

Everyone's been impressed

with the improvements

you've been making to the school.

Looks like we had a lot of write-in votes.

-Wow, class president.

-Aren't you excited?

gulps

Whoa! grunts

Harold Angel Going new places.

Larry Meeting new people.

groans

You get to be the one leading the parades!

screams

chattering

And when I win the final match,

you'll get to give your first big speech.

crowd chanting Marcie!

Frieda In front of a whole crowd

of people.

crowd Marcie! Marcie!

clamoring Marcie.

-Lucky you.

-crowd chants Marcie.

screams

Wow. She's so excited.

Let the world know, Marcie!

shutter clicks

This isn't what I wanted at all.

sighs It's okay.

I can't be president

if I never leave this room.

I'm staying here forever.

Franklin Welcome to the Pinecrest

Elementary School Championship finals.

Snoopy trembling

spectators chattering

Where's Marcie?

It's not like her to be late.

I'm going to need a backup caddie.

-Hey, Chuck. You busy?

-Hmm?

Uh, I--

You are now. Here.

I need you to be my caddie.

I don't really know anything about golf.

Just carry my bag

and keep the clubs clean.

Marcie will be here any minute.

All right, I'm set.

I never have to leave this room.

Not for any reason at all.

sighs

This one looks nice.

This is a putter, Chuck.

You can't use a putter to tee off.

That's pretty basic stuff.

I told you I don't know much about golf.

I was hoping you were just being humble.

My track record of success

doesn't require much humbleness.

sighs Where's Marcie?

Golf is such a strange sport.

Tiny ball, tiny hole, giant field.

chuckles It just doesn't add up.

groans A 9-iron?

Chuck, I asked for the six.

They look exactly the same to me.

laughing

whirring

inhales sharply

spectators applauding

cheering

laughing

chitters, exclaims

I'm worried, Chuck.

About losing?

Sure. That kid with the big nose

is on another level.

But I'm also worried about Marcie.

She never misses a game.

What if something's wrong?

She'll be fine without me.

No one plays better than Patricia.

You don't need my help.

You can win this, sir.

The wind is picking up.

What should my next move be, Chuck?

Um, well stammers

if golf is anything like baseball,

I'd say there's the flag.

Aim for home plate.

screams

-spectators chattering

-She's losing.

-Not possible.

-Not Peppermint Patty.

Hey, everyone!

The championship match!

Peppermint Patty's going to lose the game.

-Let's go.

-I have to see this with my own eyes.

How's your day going?

Don't ask me about mine.

clanking

Carlin?

Shouldn't you be at the Pinecrest Cup?

That's why I'm here, ma'am.

Peppermint Patty is going to lose

the championship.

That's not possible.

Who's her caddie?

Fore!

grunts

Good grief.

She could really use you today.

I want to caddie for Patricia.

I really do.

But I'm class president now.

And if I show up,

I'm going to have to get up in front

of everyone and make a big speech.

And I don't know what to say.

From now on, it's going to be, "rush,

push, pull, don't think, talk."

It makes me feel like I'm drowning,

like I can't catch my breath.

I want to help Patricia.

I really do.

But

I can't go out there.

Tell me,

what advice would a caddie give someone

that is lying at the bottom

of a 4-inch rough?

Hmm.

I'd say,

"Focus on the shot that's given to you.

Play to your strengths."

What are your strengths, ma'am?

Running away when things get overwhelming?

sighs

Remember what you said to me

when I asked if you play golf?

I said that it was more interesting

to observe the challenges

and discover solutions

than it was to play.

See, I think people like you are the glue

that holds things together.

You all work quietly in the background to

make sure that everything runs smoothly.

The world would fall apart without you.

It takes a lot of strength

to carry that responsibility.

I don't feel very strong.

sighs

I just don't know what I should do.

It's your call, ma'am.

sighs

spectators applauding

honking

When did he get a golf cart?

Whoo! laughing

Just give me any old club, Chuck.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Not that one, Charles.

Give her the 5-iron.

Marcie!

Sorry I wasn't here sooner, sir.

If it's not too late, I'd like to help.

Oh, boy, would I ever like that.

Charles, do you mind?

I thought you'd never ask.

Let's win this game, sir.

Pay no attention to the score.

Just keep your head down.

breathes deeply

-gasps

-chuckles

yelps

Remember, plan for the best miss.

Let the big dog speak, sir.

howls

howls

cries

This is it, sir.

The 18th hole.

If you can make this in two strokes,

the cup is yours.

-spectators gasping

-laughing

Now what?

What's the point?

I'll never make it from there.

Yes, you will, sir.

Don't give up now.

Remember our practice from a few days ago?

"Carry the sand." Oh, yeah.

cheering

crying

Well played, sir.

Thanks, Marcie.

I couldn't have done it without you.

Madam President, are you prepared

for your first big speech?

-What are you going to say?

-Juice box?

-Say cheese.

-shutter clicks

Listen, Marcie. You don't have to do this

if you don't want to.

Actually, sir, I do want to.

I just need a few moments alone

to collect my thoughts.

You heard her, everyone.

Give her some space.

See you at the stage, Marcie.

breathes deeply

spectators applauding, cheering

Now it's time for our new class president

to say a few words.

-spectators cheering

-chanting Marcie! Marcie! Marcie!

mic feedback

clears throat

For my first act as class president,

I want to say congratulations

to my friend Patricia.

spectators applauding

For my second act as class president,

I'd like to announce that

I'm resigning as class president.

-all What?

-spectator Can she even do that?

Helping people is important to me,

but I want to do it in my way.

I like being in the background.

That's just the kind of person I am,

and I like that person.

There was a time when I thought

that if I wanted to help,

I needed to change who I was.

But thanks to some good advice

and inspiration from my friends

She's talking about me.

I've learned that I can find my own way

to do things.

The world needs all kinds of people.

So whether you're a natural leader,

or willing to get your hands dirty,

or never give up despite the odds,

or even try your best

to stay out of the spotlight,

all of us can make a real difference.

spectators cheering

spectators chanting

Marcie! Marcie! Marcie!

sighs

chattering

You're pretty brave, Marcie.

Thank you, sir. I'm glad I did that.

And I'm glad I don't have to do it again.

I hope that kid with the big nose

isn't taking my win too hard.

He sure hates losing.

wailing

chitters

Yay!

chuckles

coughing

Can you believe Pigpen came in second?

Who on earth voted for Pigpen?

I just thought he ran a clean campaign.

My fellow students,

it is said that the key

to a great democracy

is a great suggestion box.

students applauding

Suggestion box, huh?

I'll bet that was your idea.

-Nice work.

-Thank you, sir.

I've got a lot more where that came from.

I'm sure you do.

Well, I'm off to my pickup game.

See you in class, Marcie.

Don't forget to follow through

on your jump shot, sir.