Hmmm.
Sheer perfection in a stick jar.
In Japan, I'd be elected
president.
I'm impressed.
Dude, you're freaking me out
with the clipboard.
I feel like I'm in school or
something.
I'm a secret shopper.
Check it out.
I go to stores and pretend to
shop, then I rate their service.
How can it be a secret if you
just told me?
That's the best part!
You let it slip that you're the
secret shopper, and everyone's
so into getting a good rating,
they just start giving you stuff
for free!
Nice.
So, what's the special today?
Noodles on a stick.
It sure looks good.
Darn right, made it myself.
A bunch of free noodles would
probably be really delicious,
huh?
Yeah, a whole bunch of
delicious.
Jude, give me a free box and
I'll give you a high rating.
Oh, yeah!
Right.
♪
♪ Life begins after school
♪ That's when we bend
all the rules ♪
♪ Time to hang
with all my friends ♪
♪ We like to be together
in a place where we belong ♪
♪ I'm sixteen
♪ Starting to find my way
♪ Got a new job
♪ Gonna start at
the mall today ♪
♪ Thank God I'm on my own
for the first time ♪
♪ I'm sixteen
♪ Life is sweet
♪ When you're growing up
so fast ♪
♪ You got to make the good
times last ♪
♪
♪ I'm sixteen, sixteen
♪ Got to make the good times
last ♪
CHRISSY: Khaki kind of day!
Can you run these returns
through?
In a minute.
Excuse me?
You're not even doing anything.
Ugh, fine.
I need them done before
Christmas.
I think that might be
possible.
You know what, Nikki?
What, Chrissy?
You are about this close to
being so fired.
Tell me when I'm this close,
and I'll call a cab.
See ya!
Are you the manager here?
Yes, can I help you?
I really shouldn't tell you
this, but, I'm a secret shopper
hired by the mall's head office
to do a report on customer
service.
Oh!
So, is there anything I can do
to help the evaluation go
smoothly?
Now that you mention it, I do
like your current line of cargo
pants.
They come in five shades of
tan.
Give me a good recommendation,
and I can give you the
boyfriends-only discount.
Really?
Nice.
Here's a tip.
Khaki Barn head office is
considering you as manager of
the year.
No way!
Yes, way!
In fact, they said if it weren't
for one of your salespeople
lagging behind every month,
you'd be a shoo in.
You know, just when you think
you've made it to the top,
someone drags you down.
Tell head office to consider her
fired.
Well, you gotta do what you
gotta do, right?
I'll try these on now.
The change rooms are over
there.
Sweet.
Oh, Nikki!
Wait, did-- did you just say
you were gonna fire someone?
Oh, yeah.
Nikki's a total pain in my butt.
I cannot wait to fire her.
Yeah, but as manager, you
think-- think you could show
more superior management skills
by-- I don't know-- training
her?
Her sales were negative %
last month.
The downtown location hasn't
fired an employee in fifteen
years.
Is that how you wanna be known?
As the manager who fires people?
You don't understand.
She's like a bratty little kid.
I can't bring her into line.
Yeah, but if you could,
imagine the respect you'd get
upstairs.
Oh, I'd be such the hero.
I could give you some ideas
if you want.
I'll be in the change room.
I'll be in the can.
[Zipper rasping]
Okay, tell me what to do to
make manager of the year.
You said Nikki's like a kid?
Maybe a little reverse
psychology would work.
It's not a bad idea, thanks.
I'm such a good friend.
So, who's your employer?
I got interviewed by the dude
who used to do my job.
Wait, how will they know what a
good job I'm doing if they don't
know who I am?
Who cares?
I do!
I've never done a good job at
school, or cleaning my room.
I want someone to know.
All I have for the Stick
It is a telephone number.
I'll catch you later.
Soft and Lacy's about to have a
Christmas sale for a certain
secret shopper.
And so the quest for my real
boss begins.
I will find him.
Or her.
That sweater is so perfect on
you!
I see a lot of girls come in
here, and you are definitely one
of them.
It's always like this at the
end of the month.
Why?
Chrissy picks employee of the
month and they all scream and
congratulate each other.
Wow, that's really sad.
You rocked that sale!
It's like taking candy from a
baby.
Who loves Khaki Barn?
We love Khaki Barn!
TOGETHER: Who, who, who!
That girl looks horrible in
that sweater.
You're sending her out into the
world begging to be humiliated.
[Sobbing]
Look what you've done.
You're just jealous of my
superior retailing ability.
Yeah, you'll never make
employee of the month.
I'd rather pull a watermelon
out of my nose.
I'm going for more coffee.
Later.
Oh, reverse psychology.
Of course.
I just know Chrissy's going
to pick me this month.
As if, I am so the next EOTM.
I am buying you an alarm
clock, 'cause you're so
dreaming.
I am so much perkier than you.
Oh, as if!
Why don't you two get a life?
Employee of the month is a
big honour.
Not like you need to worry.
What'd I miss?
Nothing important.
Come on.
I'm proud to announce that
our newest employee of the month
is...
[Squealing]
Nikki!
TOGETHER: Who?!
Me?
[Screaming]
CO-WORKER: Why?
CO-WORKER: How?
Congratulations, Nikki.
I know you'll make us all proud.
[Laughing]
I can't wait to tell
everybody!
You tell anyone, and I will
rip every appendage from your
skinny little body, one by one.
Got it.
Why don't you take a break?
You've earned it.
Uh-huh.
By the end of the week,
she'll be one of us.
You should have seen Nikki's
face.
I would have paid big bucks,
man.
[Giggling]
She's right behind me, isn't
she?
My credibility as a human
being has been destroyed.
People will think I actually
like the Khaki Barn.
I've never been employee of
the month.
It might have been your soup
on a stick promotion.
Whatever.
Gotta get back there in case my
boss calls.
Later.
Excuse me?
I'm having a crisis here.
Why all the drama, Nikki?
It just shows that they have
faith in you.
That's the point.
Khaki Barn stands for everything
I loathe.
Well, I'd love to be employee
of the month.
I've been k*lling myself for
this secret shopper that's
supposed to be making the
rounds.
You mean like a shopping
spy?
Who gets paid?
To shop?!
Just keep an eye out.
It could be anyone.
I'm sure you'll have nothing
to worry about.
Tell that to Coach Halder,
later.
Why didn't they ask me to be
the secret shopper?
I'd be so good at that!
Don't know, don't care.
I gotta go back to work.
Me too.
See you after work, khaki queen.
WYATT: Good one.
Huh?
What?
They're freaking me out,
Chrissy.
You get used to it.
People don't always know how to
deal with strong women, like us.
Like us?
We have nothing in common.
See, that's where you're
wrong.
When I was your age, no one
wanted to believe in me either.
You're only two years older
than me.
Responsibility can change you
pretty fast.
Suddenly people are, like,
depending on you.
And the weird thing is, you
start to like it.
Later!
[Gasping]
Ew.
Excuse me, if you're not too
busy, I'd love your opinion on
these.
Seriously?
They're the ugliest things I've
ever seen.
Try the butt-lifter jeans.
They're ugly too, but at least
they're on sale.
Thanks, I'm sure you're
right.
Really?
Why?
You're employee of the month.
Huh?
Hey, pod girls, do people always
buy what you tell them to just
because your picture's up on the
wall?
Yes.
I just don't get it.
Why her?!
Thanks for the demo CD's.
[Sniffing]
Oh, I smell a great employee
evaluation.
Nikki's employee of the
month, and Jonesy is rating our
work?
The end must be near.
COACH HALDER: Masterson!
Masterson!
Excuse me, miss?
Jonesy, can't you see I'm
busy?
Could I get some service
here?
Give me a break.
I don't have time for your games
today.
This secret shopper could be
anyone.
It could be anyone, but it's
not.
It's me!
You?
Yeah, right.
No, really, it's me!
So just give me a deal on a
sweatshirt and I'll make sure
you get a good report.
Look, I'm covering two
shifts, it's a stock day and I
have to be on my best behaviour
because of this stupid secret
shopper.
Yeah, but--
I've got enough to do without
you coming in with your, "Miss,
miss, pay attention to me!
Because I'm Jonesy, and I
always have to be the centre of
attention."
I'm not kidding!
I've got a clipboard and
everything.
Don't make me hurt you,
because I will.
And there's a lot of things to
hurt you with around here.
Ski poles, hockey sticks,
baseball bats.
I think I could even get
creative with a dodge ball
watcher!
Masterson!
Is that any way to treat a
customer, hmm?
Oh, uh-- he's not really a
customer, Coach.
He's--
Anyone who comes through that
door is a customer.
And we treat our customers like
hall of famers.
I'm sorry for the behaviour of
my team, sir.
Can I help you?
No, thanks.
I was just browsing.
What's gotten into you?
You're my first-string
quarterback, but you fumbled
that one out of the park.
But he-- oh, never mind.
Now, I'm leaving you here to
call the place for awhile.
I've got a hot date tonight with
the filly who runs the Scotch
Tape Emporium.
I need some slick new slacks.
Now, get out there and sell!
Break!
Yes, Coach!
Yeah, is it too tight on me?
Um- I-- uh-- no.
It actually looks pretty good.
Mmm-hmm, fine.
I'll take it.
What would look good with these
pants?
This baby tee kind of
matches.
They're both blue.
Oh, you're right.
I'll take two.
Was anybody helping you
today?
That girl behind you.
She has great fashion sense.
Oh, Nikki?
She's one of my best customer
fashion consultants.
Thanks for shopping here!
Have a khaki day!
That was so very.
I think you're finally ready,
Nikki.
What's going on?
I thought you hated me.
On a personal level, yes.
But your sales are up % since
yesterday.
They are?
Wow.
No wonder you wanted to fire me.
Being employee of the month
isn't exactly on your list of
things to accomplish in life, is
it?
It's on mine!
It's number two!
There's, like, a lot of
opportunity here for a girl like
you, you know.
You have the ability to give
people the gift of style.
You just need some guidance.
Give it a think.
And while you're doing that,
relax in the elite employee of
the month lounge.
Okay.
Whoa!
COMPUTER: Welcome.
Make yourself comfortable.
You are among the chosen.
The elite members of the Khaki
Barn family.
The Khaki Barn: it's all about
you.
Okay.
We're making the world a more
uniformly stylish place, one
pair of pants at a time.
At the Khaki Barn, we believe
that individuality is highly
overrated.
Facial jewellery does not
comply with our wardrobe
policy.
Please remove any piercings
now.
[Telephone ringing]
Whoa!
[Line beeping]
Hello, hello?
Anybody there?
Man, that's spooky.
Every time I dial the number,
it rings and then I get the call
waiting beep, but nobody's
there.
Weird, huh?
Yeah.
Hey, Jen, did the lemon juice
eat away at your nail polish
too?
I don't wear nail polish.
I'm, like, Wolverine's
girlfriend.
Actually, Hugh Jackman's really
hot, so that wouldn't be so bad.
Jen, you look totally wiped.
This secret shopper thing is
driving me crazy.
And then Jonesy comes in
pretending to be him so he can
scam free stuff.
I hate to break it to you,
Jen, but Jonesy is the secret
shopper.
What?
No way!
Him?
I'm such a better shopper than
he is!
What's shaking, amigos?
Jonesy, my best friend in the
world!
Come on.
Okay.
I heard you're doing a really
good job as the secret shopper.
I still can't believe they
let Jonesy do my--
[Gasping]
Hey, guys.
JUDE: What the--?!
Nikki, are you all right?
Yeah, actually, I had a
really cool experience today.
I sold this woman an entire
outfit, and she was, like, so
happy.
And it's all because of that
employee of the month award.
Well, you look really cute.
I love your baby tee.
And, it comes in four
different shades of pink.
Khaki Barn: it's all about you.
[Watch beeping]
Oops, gotta run.
I just came by to tell you that
there's a blend into the crowd
sale this afternoon.
Only at the Barn.
See you there.
I think the Khaki Barn is
finally starting to get to her.
We've got to do something.
Come on.
SALESGIRL: Welcome to the
Khaki Barn!
Hi, guys!
Why are you employee of the
month?
It should have been me.
As if!
[Grunting]
You're the employee of the
month.
That's me.
Go Khaki, or go home.
All righty, I need to score
a touchdown with a
a first-stringer, and I need the
correct uniform.
Translation, please?
I've got a date and I need to
look good.
Can you help me?
There is no butt that our
average Joe chinos won't fit.
Come on!
Are you sure that's Nikki?
They've definitely messed
with her head.
Nikki hasn't been that nice
since she was three!
Maybe they brainwashed her.
I'll be spiking the ball in
the end zone with this little
ensemble.
They are so totally you.
Let me know how they fit.
Now's our chance.
Move it!
Pssst!
What are you guys doing here?
Okay, don't freak out, but we
think you've been brainwashed by
the Khaki Barn to become a
clone.
Is that what this is about?
You're so silly.
I'm totally fine.
Look at what they've done to
you!
You're wearing pink!
And butterfly clips... pink
butterfly clips, Nikki!
I don't even know you
anymore, dude.
You're hideous.
Now hold on, Nikki.
Don't do anything you'll regret.
Calmly step away from the
lip gloss.
Let me try.
Get a hold of yourself, girl!
You're turning into one of them.
And okay, it's fun to have you
be nice to me, but you're
totally freaking me out!
What have they done to me?!
I am hideous!
I look-- I look like you!
Now that's the Nikki we love.
These are the latest.
They inflate, and they're also
an MP player.
[Music playing]
% off then, just for you?
It'll take a lot to change my
mind about your earlier
evaluation.
I'm a man of principles, you
know.
Free then?
Put them with the rest.
Wanna try this new tennis
racquet?
It's from the John McEnroe line.
Bang it on the ground and--
TENNIS RACQUET: Ow, what are
you, blind?!
Can I have it for free?
It's worth $ !
Hmmm.
Okay, free.
Sure.
I'll just take it out of my next
ten paycheques.
Since when do they let morons
become umpires, morons?!
I heard about some thermal
underwear that massage your butt
while you ski.
Right away.
I don't know what would have
happened to me if it weren't for
you guys.
You'd have done the same for
us.
Man, I'm just glad I don't
have a boss like yours.
That I know of.
Well, I've never been a good
influence before and I'm not
about to start now.
So, it was all, like, a trick
to get her to behave like a true
khaki fashion consultant?
I knew it couldn't be true!
I have to say, it's been so
much more pleasant to be around
her.
[Gasping]
You almost had me there,
Chrissy.
Yeah, you sure did.
But nobody...nobody comes
between me and my nose
jewellery.
Humph, nice try.
Oooh, that's cute.
Do you have that in a six?
Kinda stepping on the moment
here, Caitlin.
Sorry.
Yo, sales chick, I need some
service over here if you don't
mind.
Bite me!
I'm going on my break.
Hmmm...bad attitude, terrible
customer service from the staff.
Looks like I'm gonna have to
give your store an average
performance review after all.
You just made me lose manager
of the year, you-- you
"unkhaki" loser!
I tried to reform her, but my
training didn't stick!
What?
Reform her?
Give me that!
You're the reason I got stuck
with employee of the month?!
I'm taking the rest of the day
off.
Fine!
Come on, Nikki, give it back.
And you can forget about
using the elite bathrooms!
Does this mean EOTM is up for
grabs?
Yes, and she's picking me.
Only in your dreams.
In your dreams, too.
'Cause even in your dreams,
she'll pick me!
Get out of my dreams!
[Scuffling]
Ow!
Get out of my hair!
I'll come back another time.
Back off my baby tee!
Caitlin, a glass of your
finest lemon slush, please?
What's the "dealy-o," Jonesy?
Nikki rewrote all my reports.
When they saw her A+, they knew
I was lying.
It's called karma, man.
Your yin just bit your yang in
the butt.
Yeah, well my yin just blew
the best job I ever had.
Yup, all in a days work.
Jonesy?
Hey, Jen, how's it going?
Now that you've lost your
secret shopper job, I thought
you, me and John could have a
little chat.
John?
You want some of this?
Now, wait, Jen.
Let's talk this out!
[Screaming]
Are you nuts, or are you
blind?!
Ow, moron!
Ugh.
Maybe my boss just doesn't
wanna be found.
He could be a hermit.
If you ask me, dude, you just
won the lottery.
Bosses are a pain in the butt.
[Numbers dialling]
[Telephone ringing]
[Gasping]
Stick It, hold please.
Oh, hello.
I'm looking for the boss of
Stick It.
Hello?
Hello?
Whoa.
If I'm correct, this could only
mean--
You're the boss of Stick It!
Dude!
Jude!
And may I say, you're doing an
excellent job, top marks.
Yeah, I'm a good kid.
So, as my own boss, I guess I
get to give myself breaks.
Definitely.
You still out of a job?
Of course.
Cool.
Movies all afternoon, on me.
♪
01x09 - Employee of the Month
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Revolves around the lives of six sixteen-year-old friends who work part-time jobs at different stores within the mall.
Revolves around the lives of six sixteen-year-old friends who work part-time jobs at different stores within the mall.