01x03 - Balance/Ick Alone

[bunniefuu]

Oh.

Nngh! Uh!

Hey, welcome back to the big, big world.

♪ It's a big world

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ It's a big world

♪ Such a big, big world

♪ It's a big world

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ It's a big world

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ It's a big, big world...

♪ Don't you agree?

♪ Big enough for you and me!

♪ I'm a big old sloth

♪ I may be slow

♪ But see my friends swing high and low ♪

♪ Come to the big world

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ Come to the big world...

♪ Such a big, big world!

♪ It's a big world...

♪ It's a big, big world...

♪ It's a big world

♪ It's a big, big world

♪ Find your tree house, the tree's so tall ♪

♪ It's a big world after all.

Hey. Care for a eucalyptus leaf?

Chocolate covered eucalyptus leaves.

[ eating noisily]

Sorry.

What came over me?

I really shouldn't eat so many.

[ stomach grumbling ]

Okay, stomach, I get it.

[ sighs ]

Have you ever eaten too much of something?

Too much of anything can throw your stomach off balance.

Look at that table.

It's been wobbling like that all morning.

I guess the legs aren't balanced.

Hmm... that plate looks so sad and empty now.

Maybe I better get more leaves-- for everyone else.

Whee!

Hi, Wartz.

Hi, guys.

Wow, that looks like fun.

I'm going the highest.

Oh, yes, I can see you are.

No, I'm the highest.

Oh, yes, yes-- now I see that you're the highest.

What do you mean?

You said I was the highest.

Yeah, yeah, you're the highest.

I thought you were my friend.

Who's highest now?

You are.

Who is?

I don't know which one of you is the highest.

SNOOK: Ah, the seesaw.

Hey, isn't it fun to balance each other out?

WARTZ: I'm sorry guys-- I just don't know.

You were both the highest.

But... but I... I want to play, too.

Can one of you give me a turn?

Okay, Wartz, you can take my place.

Great! Get ready to seesaw, Winslow.

Okay, my little friend.

[ Wartz whooping]

Where did everybody go?

[ laughter]

BOTH: Guess you're not such a great seesawer, Wartz.

See you later.

Maybe we should check on Wartz-- just to see if he's okay.

I'm a terrible seesawer.

I'm too small.

[ Tse Tse buzzing ]

You're right-- look at the little frog.

Hmm, frog is sad-- why?

Me? I'm fine, fine.

No problem... I guess.

Hmm, Wartz does not seem fine.

Sad is not fine.

[ Tse Tse buzzing ]

Well, there is one problem.

Old monkey and fly listening.

I can't play on the seesaw with Smooch and Winslow.

I'm too small.

Ah, I see.

[ Tse Tse buzzing ]

What? Do you really think so?

[ Tse Tse buzzing ]

Oh, yes-- balance.

[ Tse Tse buzzing ]

Oh, I see, my friend.

You are very right.

What did she say? What did she say?

Tse Tse and I agree.

Balance is a very interesting thing.

You need to understand balance.

But... I'm just a little frog.

Ah, well, everything needs balance,

from the littlest creature to the biggest.

Balance is when things are steady

and the forces in and around you are equal.

There can be balance between things--

like balanced weight--

and there is balance in the big, big world,

and balance inside you.

Inside me?

Yes, balance inside you

can make you feel very good and calm.

If you are not in balance, you can be cranky or upset.

Everyone gets cranky now and then--

It's okay.

Even sad?

Yes, even sad is okay

because sometimes we are very happy.

That is why I do Tai Chi.

Would you like to try Tai Chi with me?

Uh, oh... okay.

But I don't know how.

Everyone can do it.

First we go down through the river.

Then we hold a coconut.

Now share it with a friend.

Oh, I love Tai Chi.

Sloths are very good at Tai Chi.

OKO: And again.

Down through the river.

Hold a coconut.

Share it with a friend.

WARTZ: Wow, that's really fun.

Ah, but it is only the beginning.

There is much more to Tai Chi,

but you are young and river and coconut are good for now.

We will have another lesson some other time.

Well, thanks, Oko.

But, uh... how does Tai Chi help me seesaw?

[ Tse Tse buzzing ]

Oh, sorry, little one.

Oko not know answer, but you will find out.

Huh?

You know, Wartz, balance is a little word,

but it's such a big idea, don't you think?

Yeah.

I was really just hoping

to seesaw with Smooch and Winslow.

Well, I have an idea.

Let's go see Madge.

She might be able to help.

Hey, Madge, how are you?

Oh, my... just fine.

Oh, hello, Wartz.

How is the whole frog thing going?

You know, tadpole to frog-- are you adjusting?

Well, I hope.

You were such an adorable pollywog.

Yeah, I like being a frog,

but I'm having problems with balance--

at least that's what everyone says.

Oh, my... oh, that's very important.

Balance... [ shouts]

[ crash ]

Whoa!

Oh, my-- please, a little help.

Here, Madge.

Well, well... I guess your question

threw me off balance.

[ laughs]

WARTZ: Sorry.

No, no, quite all right.

That's what shells are for.

Well, let me start by saying that frogs,

of which you are a very fine specimen,

are very balanced-- very balanced indeed.

WARTZ: Really?

In fact, frogs are some of the most finely balanced

of creatures in the big, big world.

Um... You know you're an amphibian, don't you?

An amphibi-what?

Oh, my, yeah, Wartz.

You're an amphibian.

That's what you are.

So are newts and salamanders.

WARTZ: Salamanders?

But what does it mean to be an amphibian?

Ah, an amphibian is an animal such as yourself,

capable of living on land or water.

Whoa, that takes a lot of balance.

You do well in water and on land.

WARTZ: Wow.

It's amazing to be a frog.

Yes, it is.

But why can't I seesaw with Smooch and Winslow?

Seesaw?

Oh, right.

That's what started this.

I really want to seesaw.

Oh, why can't you, dear?

Because when I get on with Smooch or Winslow, I fly off.

Oh, why didn't you say so.

That's easy to fix.

Snook, we'll need your help.

Uh... you will?

Whee!

This is fun.

Hey, Madge, why is this working so well?

It's working now

because you, Smooch and Winslow

balance one giant sloth.

SMOOCH: We sure do.

WINSLOW: And it's fun.

♪ Every day brings something new ♪

♪ Whatever changes we go through ♪

♪ I'll still be me, you'll still be you ♪

♪ We'll still be friends through thick and thin. ♪

♪ If it rains for one whole week... ♪

♪ If I catch cold and I can't speak... ♪

BOTH: ♪ If I win at hide-and-seek...

ALL: ♪ We'll still be friends.

♪ We'll still be friends ♪

♪ We'll still be friends

♪ We can take the changes as they come ♪

ALL: ♪ And we'll still be friends.

♪ We'll still be friends

♪ We'll still be friends

♪ We can take the changes one by one... ♪

♪ We can take the rain and take the sun... ♪

BOTH: ♪ We can take tomorrow as it comes ♪

ALL: ♪ And we'll still be friends. ♪

Time for chocolate-covered eucalyptus leaves.

[ all cheer ]

SMOOCH: Uh, Snook.

How many of these did you make?

Well, I made a whole bunch, but...

I think the real question is, how many did you eat?

Well, uh, actually... a lot.

Maybe too many.

Oh, I still can't get that table leg to balance.

[ grunting]

Well, allow me.

WINSLOW: Wow! Now, that's what I call balance.

Thanks, Oko.

WARTZ: Hey, guys-- over here, look at me.

Whee!

SMOOCH: Whoa, that's cool!

[ Snook laughs]

Looks like our little friend

knows a thing or two about balancing after all.

Ooh, ooh, my turn, let me try!

[ Smooch and Winslow clamoring]

OKO: Frogs are really good at balancing.

[ music begins playing]

♪ From a distance I can see a world that is for everyone ♪

♪ I can hear a dawning that has just begun ♪

♪ And everywhere I go

♪ I see creatures that are big and small ♪

♪ All within the curve of the world. ♪

Everybody sing it!

ALL: ♪ The curve of the world

♪ Is blue and green and green and blue ♪

BOTH: ♪ Green and blue

ALL: ♪ The curve of the world is for you and me and me and you ♪

BOTH: ♪ Me and you, hey!

ALL: ♪ We can see a world that is for everyone ♪

♪ We can hear a dawning that has just begun ♪

♪ And everywhere we go

♪ We see creatures that are big and small ♪

♪ All within the curve of the world ♪

♪ All within the curve of the world. ♪

Everybody sing it, now!

♪ You and me and the curve of the world! ♪

[ hooting to music]

Oh, hey, would you like some of my breakfast?

I've got some tasty green leaves.

Oh? You don't eat leaves?

Hmm.

Well, what do you eat? Cereal? Fruit?

Sounds good... whoa!

Hey, Snook, we have a message from Ick.

He wants you to visit him.

He's got something to, uh... talk about.

But... okay.

Breakfast will have to wait.

Ick calls.

Want to come along?

BOTH: Bye, Snook.

Bye.

Ick, are you here?

No Ick. Ick?

ICK: Psst-- over here.

SNOOK: Huh?

Oh, hey, Ick!

Shh-- keep your voice down.

Who knows you're here?

I don't...

I guess Smooch and Winslow.

You asked me to come, right?

I want to be sure we're alone.

I have something important to tell you.

Okay.

It's about Burdette.

What about her?

She's nice, isn't she?

Have you noticed

anything strange about her?

Hmm...

Well, she's a quetzal bird, and they are unusual--

quite beautiful, actually.

And she likes...

No, no, no, not that!

I'm talking about the fact that she's... different.

Aren't we all kind of pretty different,

I mean, from each other?

And then the same, really?

No. But reallydifferent.

Reallydifferent?

Hmm. Like how?

It's pretty obvious.

Do you have feathers?

Hmm, my fur is kind of feathery,

but no, I don't have feathers.

Being a sloth, I've got the big fur, the lumbering walk...

Me neither!

What about a beak?

Do you have a sharp beak?

No, but I wished I did last time I tried to cr*ck a nut.

It would be helpful.

Right, but you don't have a beak.

Fish don't have beaks either.

And don't get me started on the wings.

May I rest my case?

Uh, Ick, those things are normal for a bird,

and here's the news:

Burdette is a bird.

Okay, let me paint you the picture:

Burdette doesn't belong here.

I think she should find somewhere else to live.

Whoa.

Did you guys have a fight?

No.

I like Burdette, even, but...

SNOOK: Look, Ick, Madge has a shell

and you have fins.

We don't make creatures feel unwelcome.

In fact, that's what's really cool

about the big, big world...

Oh, never mind!

But Ick, if something's bugging you, you...

Ick?

Ick?

Ick?

I wonder what that was about.

ICK: Yo, frog!

Over here.

Hello, Ick.

Uh, why are you hiding?

Don't be ridiculous.

I'm not hiding.

What would I be hiding from?

Aw, please.

Listen, Wartz...

Uh, can I call you Wartz?

Sure-- that's my name.

Say, Wartz, you and I have a lot in common.

We do?

Sure!

We both eat bugs, for one.

Uh-huh.

But Burdette... she's different.

Do you know what she eats?

Um, no.

What?

My point exactly!

I guess you're right.

Burdette is really different.

BOB: Stop, stop, please!

What did I say?

Oh, come on, I didn't mean anything.

Little anties, don't go.

Hey, Bob!

Ah!

Uh, me?

Let me ask you something.

Wartz and I are discussing

whether or not

Burdette should leave the tree.

WARTZ: We were?

Leave the tree?

Burdette is my friend.

I don't want her to go.

WARTZ: Uh, I agree with Bob.

She's my friend.

Forget you two!

What was that all about?

Huh. Got me.

[ crunching ]

Mmm-mm-mm!

WINSLOW: Oh, hey.

What are you eating, Burdette?

A delicious nut.

Well, got to go.

♪ Ta-ta-ta!

Where you going?

Maybe to the water hole

for a birdbath.

The water hole?

So long.

Wait. What?

Ick is down there.

Yes?

It's just he's been... saying things--

about you.

About me?

Good things, I hope.

Well, he said you're different,

and you should... leave.

[ gasps ]

[ muffled shouting]

What did we say?

What are we talking about?

Bye, Burdette.

[ Winslow's voice muffled ]

I should... leave?

♪ Oh, Snook.

Hey, Burdette.

Snook, I hear

Ick is saying things about me.

Oh.

You know Ick.

Well, I'm not moving anywhere.

Who said you should move?

I talked to Ick, I thought...

Frankly, I don't know

what anyone would do without me around here.

I completely agree, Burdette.

What did I ever do to that little fish?

Hmm... I don't know.

Maybe there's some... other reason

and he hasn't told us.

Uh, let's go talk with him.

After what Ick said about me,

I wouldn't talk to him

if he were the last fish on Earth.

What do you think is going on with Ick?

Who goes there?!

Ick, it's me, Snook.

Burdette's not with you, is she?

No, but you're going to ruffle a lot of feathers

with this sign.

What's wrong with the sign?

The water hole, the canopy, the tree belongs to everyone.

What's bothering you?

I don't want to talk about anything!

I want to be left alone!

Ick, come on up.

I'm your friend, Ick.

We all are.

[ insects trilling]

[ birds singing ]

[ yawning ]

Mmm... mm.

Ick?

Ick?

Well, we tried.

[ Smooch and Winslow laughing and giggling ]

ICK: Smooch! Winslow!

Hey, want to play the lily pad game?

Hmm... do you hear something?

Nope, I don't think so.

Hey, it's me, Ick!

Oh, I'm so lonely!

You wanted to be alone.

Yes, yes, but...

Okay, I didn't know how lonely lonely can be.

No Bob moping.

No Madge sunning herself on the rock.

And... no Burdette flying, being bossy...

So you do miss Burdette.

Aha!

It's not my fault!

I'm a fish; Burdette's a bird.

I heard that birds eat fish.

SMOOCH and WINSLOW: So that's it!

Wait a second, wait!

And furthermore, if I move, I'll have to build another nest

and it'll be nowhere near as cozy as...

Aw.

Don't worry, dear,

no one's moving anywhere.

This is your home.

SMOOCH:Hi!

We know the reason Ick is so strange.

Because he's a fish.

Didn't I tell you so?

Well, he's worried that Burdette

is going to eat him.

Eat Ick?

Ooh!

Icky!

MADGE: Well, there are

some birds that do eat fish.

WINSLOW: There are?

Yes, um, like pelicans, my dear.

Burdette's beak is designed

to break open nuts and seeds.

So, different types of animals have different diets?

Yes.

Now someone should tell Ick

that he doesn't need to be afraid.

Hey, Ick?

It's okay.

It's me and Burdette.

Go ahead, I don't care!

Eat me!

I'm such a sad and lonely fish.

I don't care!

[ bawling ]

Ick, I'm not going to eat you.

I'm afraid you're worried for nothing.

Really?

I'm not the kind of bird

that eats fish.

Is that true?

Well... then that's a good thing.

SNOOK: And...?

And?

Oh, and... I'm sorry for saying you should leave.

I don't really want you to go.

Well, I was very offended,

but, of course, I am a bigger bird in a sense.

I actually feel that...

SNOOK: Burdette?

Apology accepted.

Hey, Ick, do me a favor.

If you're scared of something,

that's important to tell me or Madge.

We can help.

You're right, you're right.

Promise?

Yes. Like, for instance,

what's really bothering me right now

is you two standing on my rock messing up my view!

[ chuckling ]: Good old grumpy Ick-- back to normal.

Well, I guess he won't be needing this anymore.

And Burdette--

if you happen to see that kind of bird,

give me a heads-up, okay?

[ Snook and Burdette laughing ]

♪ Ta-ta-ta!

[ soft music playing]

♪ The world goes spinning round and round, it's true ♪

♪ We've had our time, and now we're through ♪

♪ But you and I forever will be friends ♪

♪ We'll try to touch the sky where clouds never end ♪

♪ And we'll search for wonder all around ♪

♪ And you'll find me hanging upside down ♪

♪ And you and I together in a big, big world ♪

♪ We'll try to touch the sky in a big, big world ♪

♪ You have to go, I know it's time ♪

♪ So give me five

♪ This whole world is yours and mine. ♪

♪ La, la-la, la, la, la, la-la, la, la ♪

♪ La, la-la, la, la, la, la-la, la, la... ♪

Aww, hey your back.

Thanks for visiting us,

and remember, there are lots of amazing animals

in the big, big world that you can learn more about.

Do you know any amazing animals in your neighborhood?

Cool!

SNOOK: One of my favorite animals is my friend Wartz.

He's a red-eyed tree frog.

Tree frogs are really great climbers, yeah.

Most have sticky pads on their feet,

and those pads help them climb trees

and leap through the treetops.

Whoa, tree frogs sure are amazing,

and I think Wartz is the most amazing tree frog I've ever met.

Don't you?

One of the coolest animals I know

is my friend Bob the anteater.

Anteaters are great.

Did you know they sleep as much as hours every day?

I mean, I love to nap myself, but that's a lot of sleep.

Ah, and they have a great sense of smell.

Hmm, I wonder what smells Bob likes best.

Next time you see him, ask him for me, okay?