03x05 - Funny Business

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♪ Something tells me I've been dreaming ♪

♪ Of someone who was never real, ♪

♪ It seems I've changed a thousand ways, ♪

♪ I wish I looked the way I feel! ♪

♪ Braceface! ♪

♪ My life is complicated! ♪

♪ Boyfriend! ♪

♪ Don't want to talk about it! ♪

♪ Teenage! ♪

♪ I'll work it out in the end! ♪

♪ Braceface! ♪

Sharon: are you sure you don't wanna come?

It's going to be amazing!

Hello? I'm maria, your best friend.

Since when do I care about ballet?

Especially a rehearsal.

I mean, there won't even be any lights or sets or anything.

What about the dancers?

They must be in incredible physical shape.

Yeah... But no.

Go have fun with dion and tell me about it tomorrow.

I will. And you'll be sorry you missed it.

Oh hey, how'd he get a job there, anyway?

I mean, I know he's talented,

But still...

It's not a job.

He's interning with the costume designer.

Nina: I just love the ads in this magazine.

This one, for instance...

It's so elegant.

(Gasp) nina! It's you!

Really?

Oh, you're right.

I've done so many of these lately,

It's hard to keep track.

Dion: you ready?

Sharon: yep.

See you tomorrow.

Last chance to change your mind.

I know. Bye.

Whoa!

Nice save. Thanks.

Can I take a peek?

I thought you'd never ask?

Prepare to be dazzled.

(Chuckle) okay.

I'm prepared.

(Gasp) oh, dion. It's beautiful!

Thank you.

I can even imagine what would you have done,

With the whole costume.

I can.

And hopefully that's what they'll ask me to do next time.

I'm sure it will happen.

You're just so amazing at this.

And lucky.

What you mean.

Well, I love doing what I do,

But what if I wasn't any good at it.

What would I do with myself.

I mean, this is what I was put on the planet for.

But everything's fine,

So you have nothing to worry about.

Yes I do.

We just missed our stop.

(Piano music)

Dion: just put them here.

I won't be long.

So, here they are. What do you think?

(Piano music)

Director: take ten you two, and then we'll try it again.

(Sigh)

Ballerina: are you new in the company?

Me?

Oh, no, I'm not a dancer.

Really? You look like one.

Well, I did take classes when I was little.

And I really loved it.

Cool!

But then I broke my leg and missed months of classes...

So I quit.

Oh, no!

When I finally went back, I was so far behind

It just seemed hopeless.

Do you miss it?

Sharon: yeah...

But it's too late now.

To be a professional.

But you could do it just for fun.

Anyway, just a thought.

Dion: she loved my headpieces!

Yoo-hoo... Anyone in there?

And I'd love to do it again.

I mean, josh has his piano, dion has design,

Even nina's got acting.

It's been way too long

Since I did something really artistic.

You really were quite good.

I was a little sorry you quit.

Well, now it's time to un-quit.

Are you sure?

Ballet lessons are expensive.

I know.

Which is why I have to get a part-time job.

I'd always felt bad about giving up on something

I loved so much.

I knew it was time to give it a second chance.

Whoa! Oof!

I love it!

You'll love me even more

When I give you the good news.

What?

I found you a part-time job.

Great! Doing what?

Clowning.

You're kidding, right?

No.

My uncle's a clown

And his assistant developed an allergy to rubber.

He needs someone to replace her.

I can't imagine myself doing a job like that

In a million years!

It's so lame!

Well, aren't we snobby?

I'm sorry,

I didn't mean it like that, honest.

It's just, well, I'd feel really uncomfortable in,

You know, the red nose, the big shoes...

It's just not me.

Fine. Let me know if you change your mind.

I won't.

Alden's dad: oh, I'm sorry, sharon.

We just hired someone this morning.

Female manager: I'm afraid you're much too young, dear.

Assistant manager: sorry, but you gotta have at least three years experience.

For spraying shoes?

Madame latoya: do not be concerned about your age.

It is never too late to experience

The joie of the dance.

You will, of course,

Be starting in the beginners class.

Voila!

(Sigh)

Let us commence.

Attention, tout le monde.

Bon. Apres moi, doucement.

Ahhh...

Madame latoya: oh non!

Ow!

Madame latoya: horrible!

Sorry.

'Scuse me.

Sorry.

(Tsk, tsk, tsk)

Oops.

Sharon: and I only have enough saved up for one more class.

(Sigh) what am I gonna do?

Don't worry, you'll find something.

What's with the outfit, braceface?

Going to a costume party?

No, nina. I have a ballet class after school.

You? A ballerina? Don't make me laugh.

(Laughing)

Just ignore her.

I will.

Um, could you help me get my leg down?

Well if anything comes up, would you please call me?

Thanks. Bye.

Still among the ranks of the unemployed, huh?

(Moan) it's hopeless! I can't find anything.

My uncle's still looking for someone.

Dion, I already told you! No way.

Fine. I guess your next class will be your last.

(Moan)

Okay.

Here's his number. Just ask for mr. Silly.

Mr. Silly: hey, not bad!

You sure you've never done this before?

Definitely. Nothing like this, ever.

Well, I think you have a clown inside you

Just waiting to get out.

Me?

Yep. I bet you just need to look like one.

(Cracking sound)

Oh, my back.

What size shoes do you wear?

Six.

Then these size twelve's ought to be twice as good!

(Piano music)

Adam: what're you doing?

What does it look like?

You hurt your feet?

No. I'm doing ballet.

Josh: (laughing)

What's so funny?

You're not the ballerina type.

I am so!

Whoa! Oof!

What's that?

A clown costume.

What's it for?

I got a part-time job to pay...

As a clown?

Cool! How'd you get a job like that?

Who cares?

I'm only doing it to pay for my ballet class-

Can I try on your nose?

(Squeaking)

(Laughter)

(Groan)

(Circus music)

Mr. Silly: oh-oh, got get me a bigger car.

(Laughing) now, where is my assistant?

Ah-ha, that's funny. She was supposed to meet me.

Sharon: um, here?

Come on over here! Don't be shy.

Why don't you make some balloon-imals.

While I hand out these fun-day coupons.

Kids: (cheering)

(Gasp)

Aw, look at that. She's bashful!

Shy, very shy!

Braceface?

(Laugh) just get in line here in front of bashful, kids,

For a balloon-imal.

Nina: I knew I recognized that mouth!

Do ballerinas wear this, too?

If you don't mind, nina, I'm working.

Wait till the entire school hears about this!

I'm sure they'll all want one of your balloon-imals!

(Laughing)

That was great the way you took the fall!

The fall?

Yeah. When you came up with that whole bashful thing.

I really was trying to hide.

That's the point! You played it.

Which was the right thing to do.

Really?

Yeah. If something unexpected happens...

You exaggerate it.

(Laughs) and turn it into something funny!

(Laughing)

Oh. I get it.

(Piano music)

Ballerinas: aaahhhh!

Sorry.

C'est tout!

You have disrupted my class for zee last time!

But...

No buts!

Take your two left feet and please go!

Sharon: it wasn't that I was out of practice.

It was that I couldn't do it anymore...

At all!

Maybe it wasn't the worst day of my life,

But it sure was close.

Both: ♪ la-da-dee-dee-da da da da la-da-dee-dee-da da da da... ♪

(Adam laughs)

Helen: adam. Josh. Stop teasing your sister.

Both: okay.

Sharon? Honey, what's the matter?

Nothing.

Adam: you can't be a very good clown,

If you don't have a sense of humour.

(Door bangs shut)

(Knocking)

Sharon?

Do I have to talk about it?

No.

But it might make you feel better.

Nothing we'll make me feel better.

Okay. Do you mind if I just sit here with you

For a little while?

I'm the worst ballet dancer that ever lived.

No, you're not. You're just out of practice-

Yes, I am!

Madame latoya kicked me out of class!

Oh, honey, I'm so sorry.

I knew I was never going to be great.

I just wanted to be okay.

I didn't think that was too much to ask.

Sometimes we want something very badly,

And even though we try our best,

We don't get it.

Everyone, is good at something.

Yeah. If I could just figure out what that is.

I mean, I know I'm okay at lots of stuff,

But, I'm not really great at anything.

Of course you are.

You're always getting "a"'s in english,

You're wonderful with animals.

I'm talking about something artistic.

Sharon, not everyone finds it

By the time they're fourteen.

I think you're going to have to try a few more things

Before you decide you're not great at anything.

Like what?

At least I was really excited about ballet.

(Knocking)

Come in.

Yes?

About last night. Mom told us.

We're really sorry.

Yeah. Really sorry.

That's okay. You didn't know.

Does this mean you're gonna quit your clown job?

Yeah, but I'll do the next couple of appearances

Until he finds someone else.

(Music)

(Playful honking)

Mr. Silly: (laughing) hey there, bashful!

Ready for another big day of yuks?

I guess so.

Nina: can you make me a balloon-imal, bashful?

(Laughing)

Some people actually have to work for money?

I know.

I do commercials and you do... This.

(Moan of pain) oh-oh.

Mr. Silly?

Mr. Silly?

This just gets better and better.

Are you okay?

I've been better.

I think I should go to the hospital.

Is this some sort of ballet duet?

Nina, why don't you just be quiet?

I'll go with you.

Okay.

What? I thought he was kidding.

Sharon: are you comfortable?

Can I get you anything?

I'm fine. Really.

The doctor says all I need is rest.

But those muscle relaxants he gave me

Are making me pretty... (Yawn) sleepy.

Oh. You want me to go?

Not unless you wanna watch me snore.

And it's not that interesting.

Okay. I'll visit soon. Bye.

Huh?

Oww! Oof!

(Horn honks)

Wha- ow!

(Horn honks)

Oooof!

(Frustrated groan)

(Laughter)

Okay, nice and slow.

(Gasp)

(Applause)

Huh?

Hey.

(Laughter)

Ouch!

(Laughter)

Nurse: excuse me,

What're you doing?

Taking the fall.

Okay, you can look now.

It's amazing!

I know.

Oops. Did that sound obnoxious?

Nah. You just know when you're good at something.

Thanks.

Thank me after you've tried it on.

(Cheerful honking)

(Laughter)

(Applause)

♪ La-dee-da-da-da... ♪

(Laughter)

(Horn honks)

(Laughter)

So, you're really okay

About the ballet thing not working out?

I know it's weird, but yeah.

Cool. I thought you'd be upset for the next decade.

I thought so, too.

But, I don't know, making those little kids laugh?

It felt really good.

Nina: hey spits, what happened to your ballet outfit?

Though personally,

I think a big red nose is more your style.

Oof!

Girl: nina.

(Scream)

I think maybe nina has a clown inside her

Just waiting to get out.

(Laughing)