03x07 - Happiness Is a Good Skate

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"Happiness is a Good Skate."

Are you gonna try
the quadruple axel today?

That's the hardest move in figure skating.

I'd love to see that.

Watch it, banana nose!

You can't stand there.

Sweet Babboo!

I'm not your Sweet Babboo.

It's pretty crowded today.

You should try the hockey rink.

I think there's a free skate
starting soon.

Looks perfect.

Let's see what you got, Snoopy.

Sorry about that, Snoopy,
but free skate is over.

It's hockey practice now.

Don't worry, Snoopy.
It's the middle of winter.

There's ice everywhere.

It's too bad
you don't have a backyard rink.

Then you'd have all the space you need.

Sometimes friends just need a little push.

Wow. It's perfect.

There's nothing more satisfying
than skating on a fresh sheet of ice.

It's pristine.

Regulation ice. Nice work, kid.

Who's in for a game of pickup?

Or we can reschedule for later?

That was very good, Snoopy.

It's just a shame
I was the only one here to see it.

-Snoopy?
-Snoopy!

He's inviting us to his rink.

Wait for me.

Game on!

Snoopy?

Don't mind if I do.

Congratulations, Snoopy.

I bet it feels even better
sharing with friends.

Amazing, Snoopy.

Snoopy, supper ti--

Why can't I have a normal backyard?

"The Beagle Games."

I had no idea you were such
an accomplished skier, Snoopy.

He's been practicing all week.

What are you practicing for?

"The Alpine Beagle Games
in the French Alps."

You're going to France?

France? I didn't know it was in France.

Snoopy, with the flight
and registration fees,

that's going to be pretty expensive.

You're right, Charlie Brown.

We're going to have to raise
a lot of money to get Snoopy there.

But that's not what I--

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
for Snoopy.

-But I--
-I'm glad you agree.

It won't be easy.

But together we'll get you to France.

Come on.
Those funds won't raise themselves.

Why can't I have a normal dog
who's satisfied with the local slopes?

All we need is to fill up
this collection can, and then it's…

Bonjour. Bonjour.

I'll do the talking. You look sporty.

Hello. We're raising money
to send Snoopy to France.

That sounds like a nice vacation.

Here you go.

Actually, Snoopy's going to compete
in the Alpine Beagle Games.

It's not a vacation.

I meant a vacation for me.

Can I help you?

I wanna support Snoopy,
but France is so far away.

What if he gets homesick?

It's the French Alps.

The picturesque countryside.

The tasty croissants.

He'll be so happy,
he'll never wanna come back.

Much appreciated.

Always happy to support the arts.

Thank you.

That donation means a lot coming
from a musician like you, Schroeder.

I'm paying you to stop.

Lemonade! Get your lemonade!

Help make Snoopy a world-famous skier.

That sounds like a worthy cause.

Frozen lemonade!

Get your fresh frozen lemonade!

Impressive work.

Note how the lines are so fluid
and full of life.

Yeah.

And I like the use of snow in this one.

They're only five cents each.

And you'll be helping Snoopy
realize his dream of going to France.

Sounds like a noble cause.

Throw in free delivery, and I'll take two.

A very fine choice.

Sounds like a lot of money, Snoopy.

How much do you think you raised?

It could be thousands of dollars.

Enough for the trip
and a big going-away party.

We could have it at my house.

No!

Actually, your place would be perfect,
Charlie Brown.

Welcome to Snoopy's big send-off party.

Put your coats anywhere.

Can you believe it, Charlie Brown?

We're actually sending Snoopy to France.

No, I can't.

What's wrong, Charlie Brown?

It's just-- What if Snoopy won't wanna
come home after he's been to France?

It's like that old expression:

"If you love someone,
you have to let them go…

and compete in the Alpine Beagle Games."

I guess you're right, Linus.

This is a big opportunity for Snoopy,

and it wouldn't be right
to stand in the way of his dreams.

Well, old pal, if you really wanna go,
then I wanna do my part.

Just don't forget me
when you're a world-famous skier.

So how much did you blockheads
raise anyway?

I'd say they raised a fortune.

I can barely lift this thing.

Let's see.

32, 33.

Bring the number over.

Right there. Okay, plus eight.

If we subtract the money
for the party decorations, the banner,

and the snacks,
that makes a grand total of $1.75.

I guess you're not flying first-class.

He's not flying anywhere for $1.75.

Well, that's disappointing.

I'm sorry we didn't raise more money
for you, Snoopy.

Still, isn't it nice to know that
you have the support of so many friends?

Besides, I think there's still enough
to get you something special.

It's a shame Snoopy couldn't go to France.

It's okay, Charlie Brown.

Snoopy! Hooray! Yeah!

He's already a winner here.

Hooray! Snoopy!

"Run For It, Marcie."

Track-and-field day, here we come.

The one day of the year where I get
to show off and have fun doing it.

What's your favorite event, Charlie Brown?

The hurdles, I guess.

Something about jumping over
a bunch of obstacles

makes it feel the most like life.

How about you, Franklin?

The high jump.

I've been working on finding
the perfect balance

between my vertical
and horizontal velocities.

I've been practicing jumping high.

I go for the discus toss.

You get all the fun of throwing something,
plus the joy of spinning in circles.

Ta-da.

What's your favorite event, Marcie?

Me? Who could pick just one?

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Sorry, Snoopy.

Track and field is just for kids.

I'm afraid you can't compete.

Tough break.

Too bad, kid.

Maybe next time, Snoopy.

Come on, Marcie.

It's just this track-and-field business.

I want to participate,
but I'm not very good at sport stuff.

I'm afraid I'll embarrass myself.

But I'm also afraid
the others will think less of me

if they see me sitting out.

If only there was a way someone--

That could work.

Though it feels like something's missing.

Much better.

With a little luck, everyone will be
so busy having their own fun,

they won't suspect you're not me.

If we're going to sell this,
you'll need to dial back the enthusiasm.

Perfect.

Is this thing on?

Welcome, one and all,
to the annual track-and-field meet.

I am your humble master of ceremonies.

Do track-and-field meets
usually have a master of ceremonies?

Not traditionally.

Quiet!

Today is all about personal bests
and fun, fun, fun!

Our opening event is the high jump.

Our first competitor: Franklin.

Yeah! I did it.

A fabulous flop from Franklin.

Next up is Marcie?

Okay. Marcie!

Interesting approach there, Snoop--
I mean, Marcie.

The plan seems to be working.

Do you like running?

Do you like jumping while running?

Then our next event, the hurdles,
has it all.

Okay. You can do this.

Runners, to your marks.

Good grief.

Get set. Go!

Unusual technique from Marcie,
but look at her go.

Look at me go.

Thanks, Snoo-- I mean, pal.

For those of you who like a generous
helping of history with your sports,

this next event dates all the way back
to the fifth century BC.

It's the discus toss.

It's all in the wrist, kid.
Watch and learn.

All yours. Have fun.

Sure looks like I'm having
a good time down there.

Is it possible sports can be fun
even if you're not very good at them?

You're doing great, Snoopy.

Are you still having fun?

Uh-huh!

I thought so.

Well, you keep at it then.

I'll just be over there watching,
I guess.

Are you okay, Snoopy?

Runners, take your places.

What? Take over for you being me?

But I can't leave you. You're hurt.

Hurry up or forfeit your place
in track-and-field history.

I'll do it. Hang in there.
I'll be right back.

Time for the fastest, most exciting,
and sadly final event of the day:

the 100-meter dash.

Runners, to your marks.

Nice to see you, Marcie.

I can't let you have all the fun.

Get set.

Go!

I'm doing it.

-Kinda.
-Come on, Marcie.

We're almost there, Marcie.

Good race.

Come on, Marcie. Go! Go! Go!

I can do it. Yeah!

Okay, you can stop now, Marcie.

That was fun.

I thought your ankle was hurt.

Don't forget your ribbon, Marcie.

"Participant."

I've got just the place for this.