02x03 - The Prince of Wags

[bunniefuu]

Shake a leg now Wishbone, let's

wag another tail

Stiffing out adventure With

Wishbone on the drill Come

on, Wishbone

What's the story, Wishbone?

What's the story, Wishbone?

What's the story, Wishbone?

I'm here, I'm here. Relax, everyone. The

new mascot has arrived. Hi, Sam. Hi,

David. Hi, Mrs. Talbot. Hi. Wow,

looks like you guys are doing a great

job. Thanks for bringing Wishbone. We

weren't sure we were going to have a

mascot after Otis moved away. Well, I

hope Wishbone's up to it, even if he

doesn't look much like a bulldog. And who

would want to?That's OK. He's going to be

the best mascot ever. At least the best

looking. Well, Joe can bring him home.

See you later.

On behalf of all dogs in Oakdale, I

accept the honor you have bestowed upon

me. I am proud to be your mascot.

Now, what exactly does a mascot do?

Mm-hmmLet's go Bulldogs,

huddle up. I'm right with you, coach.

Ooh, oh, come on, sweat, get it off, oh!

I'm pleased with your efforts so far.

Thank you. But we don't have size on this

team, which means we'll win or lose with

outside sh**ting. We have to get our

people open, and when we do, they have to

make their shots, all right?All

right, let's run through our motion set

one more time. Joe, you take point. Yes,

sir. Let's go. Yes,

sir. Run it again. Yes,

sir. Hey, let my boy sh**t now.

Come on, Drew. Give me the ball. Hey,

Drew, next time try the bounce pass, okay?

OkayRun it again. Run it again. Let's

go, scissors!

Good. Okay, Bulldogs, huddle up.

You heard him, Bulldogs! Huddle up! Uh,

Joe, can I huddle up?All right, now I

want you all to remember one thing. Ohh

Just wait right here. Every time you take

the court, you should be thinking about

what you can do to help the team. Now,

before tomorrow's game, I want to know

who you've picked to be captain, all

right?Hit the showers.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I

plan on winning some games this season. I

mean, you heard them, and we win or lose

with the outside shot. We all know who

the go-to guy is on this team. The only

one who could put it in the hoop every

time. Isn't that right, Talbot?

Don't worry, Joe. You're fair, you're

loyal, you've got all the qualities of a

great team leader, even if everyone can't

see it yet. Which reminds me of William

Shakespeare's play, Henry IV, Part One.

It tells the story of Prince Hal and his

father, Henry IV. King Henry had doubts

about his son's ability to be a leader.

The play begins during a time when many

forces threaten the security of King

Henry's throne. A Scottish army has

invaded England from the north, and

rebellion is sweeping the land. King

Henry, more

uneven and unwanted news came from the

north. Our gallant

Hotspur spent a sad and

bloody hour in battle, but I've had

smooth and welcome news, Westmoreland.

Our troops have defeated ten thousand

Scots, two and twenty knights.

Among his prisoners, Hotspur took two

girls. Is this not an honorable

spoil?A gallant prize, huh, cousin?Is it

not?In faith.

It is a conquest for a prince to boastof.

Brave Hotspur. Oh,

to be the father to so blest a son.

A son who is the theme of honor's tongue.

Or that it could be proved that some

night-tripping fairy had exchanged in

cradle-clothes our children where they

lay. That I might

claim this Hotspur as my son,

instead of Hal. The king

might think he'd rather have Hotspur for

a son, but you never know when your

greatest defender can become your enemy.

I'll think you cause of this young

Hotspur's pride.

The prisoners which he in this

adventure hath chained up, to

his own use he keeps.

And sends us word, you shall have none.

While King Henry struggled with rebellion

in the kingdom, his son, Prince Hal,

spent his days out of the palace and in

the streets. Now, most people probably

didn't think a prince should be hanging

around the common vault, but Hal liked it

that way. He especially liked to spend

time at the tavern with his pals,

Falstaff and Points.

Hello, chicken. Where have you been all

my life?Falstaff, you awake?

What's this?

Morning, sunshine. Now,

Prince Hound.

What time of day is it, lad?

Falstaff. Thou art so fat-witted with

drinking, and unbuttoning thee after

supper, and sleeping upon benches after

noon?What is thou to do with the time of

day, unless hours were cups of ale, and

minutes chickens?How

now, how now, mad wag?Did he just

say wag?Thou hast the most unsavoury

similes, and art indeed the most

comparative, rascaliest,

sweet young prince.

Coins. Good morrow.

Lads, lads.

Tomorrow morning by 4:00, early at

Gadzill, there are pilgrims going to

Canterbury with rich offerings and

traders riding to London with fat purses.

If you will go, I will stuff your

purses full of coins. I rob.

I a thief, not I by my faith.

Why, Hal?'Tis my vocation,

Hal. 'Tis no sin for a man to

labor in his vocation.

I know you all, and will a while uphold

the unyield humor of your idols.

For a Prince can be like the sun, whose

light and warmth belongs to all.

And if the sun is common, being seen

every day, I too shall be common. The

more to be wanted and wondered at.

That's it. I'll shine like the sun. I'll

be a fair and noble king someday.

This is perfect picture of the whole team

and the mascot. So that's what the mascot

is. He's the center of the team.

I hear the Bobcats are picked to win the

district. They have a big team and they

play a tough man-to-man defense. We'll

really have to make our shots to win.

I'll be hitting mine. The question is,

will you?You're not the only player out

there, Demont. Ooh,

breadsticks. Joe, can we get some

breadsticks?Being a mascot really makes

you hungry. So aren't we going to pick a

captain?Well, I

nominate Joe.

Joe?I second the nomination.

Oh, I third it. All in favor of Joe?

I hope you can back it up on the court.

You bet he can. Go,

Bulldogs. I hope I don't let you guys

down. Sorry,

guys. It's

OK, Joe. Leaders don't have to be

perfect. Prince Hal

wasn't perfect either. Sometimes he liked

to pull silly pranks on his friends. Come

on, good man.

Lead our horses down the hill. We'll walk

over for a while and heave our legs.

Stand. We're standing, sir.

Bacon, red knaves.

How could thou and I rob the thieves?

Come, master, let us share. Ah,

your money, mangy hounds.

Got with much ease. Now, merrily

to town.

Ooh Shall we be married?

As merry as crickets, my lad. Give me a

cup of sack. And a beefsteak for my eye.

How now, Woolsack?What mutter you?

The two of us here have taken



where is it?Where is it?Taken from

us, it is. 100 upon poor two of

us. What?100, Matt?I

escaped by miracle. Speak, sir.

How was it?As we were sharing, some

six or seven men sat upon us.

It was sixteen at least, my lord.

What?Fought you with them all?I know

not what you call all, but if I fought

not with fifty of them, I am a bunch of

rubbish.

Monstrous! Fifty men grown

out of two. These

lies are like the man that tells them.

Overblown. We too

set upon you two, and with a word

outfaced you from your prize.

By the Lord, I knew

ye as well as he that made

ye. Was it for me to k*ll the heir

apparent the king to be?No. Oh,

my sweet beef, I must still be good Angel

to thee. The money is paid back to the

traveller. I do not like that

paying back. It is a double

labour.

My lord, I did deny

no prisoners.

Hotspur, you tread upon

my patience, for I do see

danger and disobedience in thine eye.

Whoops! Out, out, mad wags. Give usleave.

Dad!

We were just talking about you.

Could such inordinate

and low desires,

such rude society as thou art matched and

grafted to, accompany the

greatness of thy blood,

and hold their level with thy princely

heart?He doesn't think I'm acting like a

Prince. So please, Your Majesty,

I would. I could acquit myself of all

offences. It is true,

I have faulty wandered in my youth. I may

yet win your pardon. God pardon

me, not I. The hope and expectation

of thy time is ruined.

The soul of every man prophetically do

forecast thy fall. You don't like my

friends. By being seldom seen,

I could not stir, but like a comet.

I was marveled at.

That men would tell their children, ah,

this is he

that thou hast lost thy princely

privilege with vile participation.

All eyes are a weary of thy common sight,

save mine, which hath desired to see

thee more

hotspur this. With Mars and

swaddling clothes, this infant warrior

shakes the peace and safety of our

throne. The great warrior Hotspur has

switched sides and joined the rebels.

I shall hereafter, my gracious Lord. Be

more myself. Time for the

mascot to practice his jump shot. Let's

see, it's about 10 feet to the basket.

That's about 9 feet 11 inches too tall

for the cute little dog. Mail call. Hey,

Dan. Hi, Mr. Bordgood. Hello, everyone.

Looking good. Joe,

congratulations. I hear you were elected

team captain. Whoa! You must be the best

player on the team. Not really. The

captain doesn't have to be the best

player, Marcus. It's just the best

leader. Leadership is a special calling.

Leading the people, believe in you, is

only half the battle. Leading them to

believe in themselves. That's how

victories are won. I can't wait to

see you play. Sounds like a big day for

Joe Talbot.

This is so exciting. First game of the

season.

Just call me mascot. There's

Wishbone. He's our new mascot. I think he

fits right in. Okay, Bulldogs,

practice drills! Joe! And one

for Hank. Drew. Goodnight. And everybody

else on the team. Let's go, boys! Go, go,

go! It's all about

leadership. Oh, there's Joe. Hi, Joe.

When are you going to see?Oh, yeah, I

better go. Oh, yeah. Good luck.

Oh, say does that

star-spangled

banner yet

wave O'er

the land of the

free

And the home

of the

brave

Okay. Bulldogs!

OK, and we're ready for the tip-off

between the Sequoia Bulldogs and the

Jefferson Bobcats.

This is the moment of truth, and the

teams are ready for battle!

And so are the King's men. On the field

near Shrewsbury, they prepare to battle

the rebellious Hotspur and his soldiers.

Some are ready for the challenge.

Others... well...

Your Majesty,

if Hatsberg and your unthought of Hal

chance to meet, the time will come that I

shall make this northern youth exchange

his glorious deeds for my indignities.

Now every leader to his charge, God

befriend us. Our cause is just.

Foul on number 32, DeMont Jones.

Ooh, that hurts.

Bobcats 50, Bulldogs 48.

Well done, men! Stand your ground!

Dad?Dad! I'm

coming!

Prince of Wales to the rescue!

I think if I play dead, I

shall be safe.

I mistake not, thou art Prince

Hal. I am the Prince of Wales. Think

not to share with me in glory any more.

Two stars keep not their motion in one

sphere, nor can one England brook a

double ray.

Bare thee well, great heart.

What old acquaintance?Could

not all this flesh keep in a little life?

I could have better spared a better man.

Oh, I should have a heavy miss of thee,

if I were much in love with vanity.

Falstaff has vanquished the braveHotspur.

Why, Hotspur, I k*lled myself, and saw

thee dead. Didst thou?

Lord, Lord, how the world is given to

lie. For my

part, if a lie may do thee grace, I'll

gild it with the happiest terms I have.

I'll let him take the credit. That's

happy enough. If I'm going to be leader

of this pack, I've got to be generous. No

one likes a selfish wag. The day is

ours! Get

up, Joe! Get up! Your team needs you!

Last touch by Julie Talbot. Bobcats, time

out.

Come on, Talbot. Get with it. All

right, if we get the ball. Call time-out,

okay?So, let's get back on defense. Ready?

One, two, three.

Watch for the long outlet pass, okay?Yes,

sir.

Come on, let's go!

Time-out, time-out!

with our ball and we're only behind by

two points. Yes!

Good hustle. Okay, it's up to you. We can

either go for the tie or the win. What do

you think?Let's go for the win. All

right, we need a three-pointer then.

There's only six seconds left on the

clock. I'll set up the month. No, we're

gonna run our motion set. Whoever gets

open first, take the shot. All right?

Let's go. One, two, three. Bulldogs!

It sinks that the Lords win.

My son, thou hast

redeemed thy lost opinion,

shown thy noble blood in this fair

victory. Then this remains that we

divide our power. John Lancaster, my

cousin Westmoreland, toward York, myself

and you, son, how,Go toward Wales.

Rebellion in this land shall lose its

sway. And in the closing of this glorious

day, I'm bold to tell you that I am your

son. Hey, Joe. You

know, I'm really impressed with how you

handled yourself in the court. You know,

when Joe made that last pass to Demont,

it showed smart leadership. I might have

taken the shot myself. Well, I wanted to

do what was right for the team. Demont

was open. He had the best chance to make

the shot. I'm really proud of you, Joe.

Excuse me, Joe. So, uh,

ladies, how'd you like to have dinner

with the, uh, winning mascot?Hmm