05x05 - Body Politics

[bunniefuu]

Hi, l.D.

Thanks for your postcards
and the great video.

Time for the lucy fernandez
news update.

The semi-formal is two weeks
away and everybody is going

Minus me, of course,
the dateless wonder.

I know I'm opinionated...

All right, mouthy

And I know I intimidate
a lot of guys

But aren't there men
who admire these qualities?

Mom:
Lucy, shouldn't you
be leaving for school?

I'll tell you about everyone
else's love life later.

♪ I wake up in the morning ♪

♪ got to shake the feeling ♪

♪ I've got to face
a day of school ♪

♪ what's to be afraid of? ♪

♪ I can ask a question ♪

♪ or maybe even bend the rules ♪

♪ I'm searching for a place
where I'll fit in ♪

♪ there's a way, if I look
then I can win ♪

♪ yeah, I can see
I'm not alone ♪

♪ I can face the unknown ♪

♪ everybody can succeed ♪

♪ in yourself you must believe ♪

♪ give it a try ♪

♪ at degrassi high. ♪

So are you going
to the semi-formal?

I still have
to ask linda.

Are you
taking debbie?

We broke up.

Now I'm single
and available.

I found the perfect dress
for the semi-formal.

It's cut down to here
and up to here.

Guaranteed to
make a man drool.

Take tons
of pictures.

I wish you
were going.

Hey, I could
set you up

With mike's
friend kyle.

He doesn't
have a date.

No wonder,
he is such a jerk.

He is all hands.

I'm not that
desperate.

Girl:
Hey, guys...

Don't forget
volleyball practice.

It's probably same time
as last year.

I hope we at
least win one
game this year.

It's not whether you
win or you lose...

All:
It's how you play the game.

Sorry.
Sorry.

You're lucy, right?

Right.

I've seen you in the halls.

I'm dale.

Hi.

I've seen you, too.

Sorry about not watching
where I was going.

That's okay, I wasn't
watching either.

Oh, sorry.

Thanks.

Oh...

Sorry.

Excuse me.

I think he likes you.

Yeah, why not
ask him?

A guy that cute

Is probably booked
to the year 2000.

Man over p.A.:
Remember, the student council
will be having

Its annual semi-formal dance.

I still can't believe

You and patrick split up.

I hardly had any time
to spend with him.

Emma and studying
keep me busy.

Anyway, we didn't have
much to talk about.

Was it messy?

No, not at all,
we're still friends.

Let's have lunch
in the quad.

I'm going to
the resource center.

Okay, okay, have fun.

Thanks.

Patrick:
Go to "g"

And then to "e"

And then...

I've got to let you go.

Hi.

Hi, patrick.

Spike's in the
resource center.

I'm not looking
for spike.

You know
my friend gary.

Who plays the sax?

That's the one.

His band is performing
at lee's palace tonight.

He's a bit nervous--
would you like to go?

I don't think so.

Just as friends.

We are still friends, aren't we?

Of course.

Can I get back to you?

I have to check something.

All right,
I'll see you.

Hi.

Hello.

I was wondering if you
wanted to go out sometime

Like old times.

Just you and me.

I've got Tuesday evening off.

Tuesday?

Simon invited me over
for dinner and...

Why did you even bother asking?

Go marry him or something.

The schedule for the gym
has been posted.

All you jocular types--
that's anyone on a sports team--

Can check the bulletin board
for practice times.

Hi there.

Hi.

Are you going with anyone
to the semi-formal?

Why?

I know we've
just met

But would you go with me?

It's a chance to get
to know each other.

Sure.

Coming,
dale?

Just a second.

I'll talk to you later, okay?

Okay.

...About how jane eyre was
the first feminist novel

Because I think she said
jane eyre was the...

Guys, you won't believe
what just happened.

Remember dale,
that really cute guy?

He invited me
to the semi-formal.

A flower?

All right!

I thought it was a cute touch.

Come and see this--
this is so unfair.

What's wrong?

I don't know.

Girls' volleyball practices
were bumped to early morning.

I hate
getting up.

Who's got our time?

The boys'
basketball team?

Every day they
get the gym.

We can't use it occasionally?

How come suddenly we don't rate?

Come on.

Where are we going?

We're going to fight this.

Attention boys' basketball team.

If your new uniform
doesn't fit...

We got basketball
after school now.

If you have not yet
picked up your uniform

Please do so before practice.

Guess what?

Patrick asked me
to go see a band
with him tonight.

Patrick?

Not as a date, as a friend.

What did you say?

Nothing, I wanted to
talk to you first.

Why?

Because.

Well, you know.

If you want to go,
don't say no on my account.

I broke up with him, remember?

You won't be upset?

Of course not.

I think I'll go then.

I really love
live music.

Sure.

Have fun.

Thanks.

Got to go.

See you.

What a jerk!

She wouldn't even listen.

Because the boys'
basketball team

Might make
the finals

They deserve
our help.

Bryant told me
they're getting

New uniforms
and equipment.

We can't
even get our
net fixed.

We should
go on strike.

Who'd notice?

Most of the school
doesn't even know

There is a girls'
volleyball team.

This place
is so sexist.

We've
got to do
something.

Wait a sec.

I've got an idea,
come on.

Girl:
There will be a student
council meeting tomorrow.

All council members and
class reps are asked to attend.

Girl:
I know, I can't wait.

Girl:
I can't believe this.

Girl:
It's going to be
more than great.

I can't wait to
see the looks
on their faces.

Girl:
So we start playing
when they walk in, right?

Girl:
Yeah, whatever happens...

Girls...

Here they come.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Yo!

Excuse me.

What's going on?

We're protesting.

How come you get new uniforms,
new equipment and our gym time?

It's not
our fault.

It's because
you're guys.

We can't
help that.

Girls' teams
should be treated

The same as
guys' teams.

We don't make the rules

So why don't you girls
take down this net.

No.

Forget it.

This is our
gym time.

Not this year...

Ladies.

Girls:
Ladies?

You're not the captain.

We'd like to talk
to the captain.

Girls:
Yeah.

Yo, cap.

That's me.

Girl:
Right, you call that
a captain?

Some captain.

Dale:
What do you think you're doing?

Erica:
We're here to protest

The unfair allocation
of gym time.

There's nothing
we can do.

Talk to the
phys ed department.

We did, they
won't listen.

It's because
we're girls.

They're so sexist.

Hey, give me a break.

This has got nothing
to do with sexism.

We stand a really
good chance

Of winning this year.

Maybe we do, too.

Nobody cares about
girls' volleyball.

That's your opinion.

You're so obnoxious.

This is my
practice.

Boys, take down that net
and let's start practice.

Girl:
Don't touch that. Hey!

Lucy:
And the girls were screaming
and the guys were screaming.

And l.D., I almost blew it.

But I don't think he saw me.

I have to learn
to keep my mouth shut.

I can hear you already.

What's wrong with standing up
for what I believe in, right?

Wrong.

L.D., this date
is really important.

I wish you could meet him.

He is so cute.

I just want him to like me.

Are you ready?

Yeah.

Do I get a hug?

Hi, emma.

See you after school.

Bye.

Have fun.

Come on, this way.

Have fun.

How was last night?

It was great,
the music was fabulous.

How nice for you.

So, did he
walk you home?

You know patrick,
always the gentleman.

Did he kiss you
good night?

No-- spike, wait...

What is it?

Oh, nothing.

You said you didn't care
if I went.

You weren't supposed
to believe me.

We're best friends.

You should know
when I'm lying.

Best friends don't lie
to each other.

Best friends don't date each
other's very recent boyfriends.

You're acting really stupid.

Me and b.L.T.
Were thinking

Of renting a limo
for the semi-formal.

What a
great idea.

Thanks,
I thought of it.

Hi, michelle.

Remember when it was us,
b.L.T. And michelle?

Sure, now it's us,
b.L.T. And cindy.

Yeah.

But michelle and I
were best friends.

I miss her.

But he knows you.

You're on
the student council.

Why should bronco
do anything?

Because bronco's
a nice guy.

You said so
yourself.

But what
can he do?

I don't know,
something.

Isn't it
worth a try?

Why don't you do it?

It was your idea.

And it was
your idea

To fight this thing.

There he is.

...Topics that people
want to table.

Come on, lucy,
please.

The whole team
is counting
on you.

Let's see
the list.

Bronco, do you have
a minute?

Sure.

I'll see you
at the meeting.

Some of us are upset.

They took our practice time

And gave it to the boys'
basketball team.

We think
it's unfair.

Talk to the phys ed department.

We did, they won't listen.

So what can I do?

Well, I don't know.

You are school president.

And charming...

Persuasive...

Intelligent...

Don't forget
devastatingly handsome.

What can you do?

Lucy:
He'll let us present our case

At the student
council meeting.

If we persuade
them we're right

Bronco will talk
to the principal.

We can all go,
but only one can talk

So we need a spokesperson.

You, obviously.

You're a
good speaker.

You mean I'm mouthy.

Well, yeah, but...

It's a quality
we admire.

Teacher:
Take your seats.

I'd really rather not.

Why not?

Just... Because.

Teacher:
Come along, archie.

Okay, everyone,
please turn to page 24.

As you can see we're going
to talk about comparisons

Between mountainous regions.

These are important points...

Okay, class dismissed.

I want all the questions
for chapter 2 answered

By next class.

Man:
The gym scheduling problems have
been brought to our attention.

Hi.

Can I join you?

I don't think
that's such a great idea.

I'm sorry.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I just don't think
this will work out.

Spike's my
best friend.

I'm sorry.

Okay.

Man:
Attention students.

The custodian's toolbox
has been glued shut.

Anyone knowing
who might be responsible

Please report
to the office immediately.

All right, what's going on?

I suppose I could ask
you the same thing.

What's that supposed to mean?

Out of all the girls at degrassi
you go for my best friend.

That's slimy.

Excuse me?

Using her to
get back at me?

Really slimy.

You think I asked liz out
just to get back at you?

I like liz, and I don't
like you meddling.

I didn't do anything.

Then why won't she even
eat lunch with me?

Maybe she doesn't
like you very much.

Let's get one
thing straight,
christine.

You dumped me, remember?

And I don't like you dictating
who I can go out with.

Fine.

You may be a mother

But you've
got a lot of
growing up to do.

Girl:
The student council meeting
will be commencing shortly.

The gym scheduling problem
will be on the agenda.

Dale:
Yo, guys, come on.

What are you waiting for,
next christmas?

You know whose fault this is--

Those loud-mouthed twins,
no kidding.

We have to do
this one first.

Why do I have to be
the spokesperson?

You'll be fine.

You're captain,
go on.

So?

Yo, ladies,
looking fine.

We have to stop
meeting like this.

Nancy:
Order.

Can we please
have order?

Everyone, can we
please have order?

Bronco:
Shut up!

Thank you.

Okay.

Let's start with
the sports issue.

Who's representing the
boys' basketball team?

Yo!

Boys:
Go for it, yeah!

Bronco:
Eloquent.

Assume the position.

And the girls'?

Me, I guess.

Who'll go first?

I will.

Figures.

Boys:
Come on, dale, yeah!

The boys' team
deserves good
practice time.

We did really well last year.

And we stand an excellent chance

Of winning the city championship
this year.

You said that last
year and you lost.

We need new uniforms
and equipment

So we look good
representing the school.

Give me a break.

It's good for
the school's image.

And let's face facts.

People are just more interested
in guys' sports.

Nobody cares about
girls' volleyball.

You
pig-headed...

Wait a minute.

Excuse me.

Oiously people are more
interested in boys' sports.

You guys get all the promotion.

And you have the complete
support of the sports department

While we have to beg
for a new net.

And so what if the boys' team
has a better chance at winning?

This is high school.

I thought sports was about
exercising and having fun.

Okay, this is getting...

It's irresponsible for
a school to uphold traditions

Th are out of date
and prejudice.

We're tired of being treated
as second class citizens here.

Bronco:
All class presidents please come
to the table for the final vote.

It was put to a vote
and we won.

Great.

Dale came up afterwards
and told me some lame excuse

About having to go to his aunt's
on the night of the dance.

So here I am, once again,
the dateless wonder.

I keep telling myself

I should be proud for standing
up for what I believe in

And I guess I am.

But, l.D....

I really wanted to go
to that stupid dance.

Here's the book
I owe you, michelle.

Michelle:
Oh, thanks, leslie,
I hope it helped.

Man:
Here's nancy kramer
to tell you more about it.

Nancy:
Tickets will be
on sale for $6.00.

Remember, the dance
is only two weeks away.

Go away.

I will if you want.

But if you're still
free on Tuesday

Maybe you could come
over to my house.

What about simon?

Simon and I can
go out anytime.

Besides, he doesn't
own me, right?

Me and you haven't had a
good gossip in a long time.

I miss that.

Me, too.

I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.

Both:
It was my fault.

I shouldn't have
treated you like that.

Attention please,
this is your vice-principal.

Would michael wocket
and steve masters

Please report to
the office immediately.

Hi.

Hi.

I talked to
the principal.

Sorry.

He said no?

Well, he says he'll
consider it for next year

But this year
he wants everybody

Behind the boys' basketball
team supporting them.

Thanks for trying.

You were great at
the meeting yesterday.

Thanks.

I guess you have
a date for the dance.

I don't go
to dances.

No? Then I guess you
wouldn't be interested

In going with me?

Are you serious?

Yeah, but...

I'm kind of not much
of a dancer.

I'll take my chances.

So you'll go with me?

I'd love to.