03x09 - Froggy Little Christmas

[bunniefuu]

[horns honking]

[jingle bells tinkling]

[frogs croaking]

[meows]

[toy frog croaks]

Anne, what's happening?

Are we under att*ck?

Are these fortifications,
booby traps, weapons?

Dude, calm down.
It's just Christmas.

[all] It's what?

Oh, sh**t.
I never explained this?

Christmas is one of
the biggest Earth holidays.

And us Boonchuys go big!

Ah. A holiday.
Neato.

So what's it about?
[inhales deeply]

[phone ringing]

Happy holidays
from the Boonchuys.

Yes, this is she.

[gasps] Really?

It's the Downtown LA
Christmapalooza Parade.

There was
a last‐minute opening.

[both gasp]

The what?
[both groan]

[all gasp]

It's the annual
holiday parade.

Local businesses
and schools and sports teams
all make floats.

It's almost been my mom's dream
to have one for the restaurant.

The heck is a float?

[sighs] Every answer brings
more and more questions.

Could this finally
be the year?

[both chuckling]

Thank you so much.
I just can't believe it.
[both] Yes, yes, yes.

But I'm gonna have
to say no.

[both groan]

Mom, why did you say no?

Honey,
as much as I would love
a Thai Go float,

and I love Christmas
more than anything,

it would draw way too much
attention to us.

Yeah, but‐‐
[Mrs. Boonchuy] I mean,

three frogs from another
dimension parading in front
of all of LA?

Even in disguises,
that's hardly keeping
a low profile.

True. Especially not
with that evil king
coming after you.

Honestly, we're just happy
you're home to spend
the holiday with us.

That's more than enough
for me.

But this is
your dream.

Yeah, well, we can still do
all the normal traditions.

Carols, cookies,
decorating the tree, gifts,

the family Christmas card.

Oh, that reminds me.
I picked the theme
for this year's card.

"Candid." It's gonna
be groundbreaking.

Huh. What was last
year's theme?
Ungulates.

‐[cow moos]
‐[horse whinnies]

What the heck?

See?
We can still have
a great holiday

without a float
at the parade.

[all scream]

My eyes.

I'm gonna need to be quick
on the draw

if I wanna capture us in our‐‐
Oh, my goodness!

Okay,
next time no flash.
[all groan]

Right, so, uh, the Plantars
and I have something else to do.

Okay, bye.
[shutter clicks]

Hi, yes this is Anne Boonchuy.
You just called about
a parade float for Thai Go.

Well, we'd like to
change that no to a yes.

Great! Thanks, bye!

Whoa!
Plot twist!

Anne, what're you doin'?

Did you see my mom?
She was clearly devastated
and trying to hide it.

I did sense a subtle melancholy.

My parents have already made
too many sacrifices for me.

Well, no more.

This year, I'm gonna give them
the greatest present ever.

The parade float
of their dreams.

Are you with me?

Yeah!
Let's do it!

Sounds good to me!

Before we go,
could you explain
this holiday to me?

No time!
We only have a few days,
so let's motor, people!

[all] Yeah!

[Anne] Whoo!
[Polly] Yeah!

[Hop Pop] All right!

King Andrias,
the robot army
is nearly complete.

Ahead of schedule
and under budget.

Excellent, Triple B.

But what are you wearing?

‐[fast Christmas jingle plays]
‐Pretty cute, right?

It's late winter,
which means it's almost time
for the human holiday,

Christmas!

‐Marcy told us about it,
remember?
‐No.

It's fun! We even got you
a Christmas gift.

Stay right there.
[smacking]

[panting]

[panting, grunting]

[grunting,
straining]

[panting, straining]

[sighs]

Okay, stairs.
[grunting]

[straining, grunting]

[sighs]

Ooh! Is that for me?

[giggles]

[gasps]

Wow! What is it exactly?

Oh, this is our newest
drone soldier prototype, sir.

If you sign off,
we can start mass producing
them tomorrow.

Goody!

Oh, and look at this.
Nifty.

‐[clang]
‐Pfft. Crown. [chuckles]

Let's see what this baby can do.

[beeping]

Steering's kinda tricky.

[all gasp]

Hmm, what's this for?
[beeps]

[electric crackling]

Ooh! Now, this I like!

Glad to hear it, sire!

It just needs
a little testing and it'll be‐‐

Whoa! Good to go.

Testing, eh?
I just had a grand idea.

I can send this drone to Earth
and destroy Anne virtually.

I never should've sent a robot
to do a newt's job.

But technically you're still
sending a robot to do‐‐

[both] Shut up, Blair.

Get ready, Anne.

Once I figure out
how to control this thing,
you're finished.

[whirring]

[screaming]

[screaming continues]

For such tiny legs,
you three sure move fast.

[laughs]

[cackles]

[guitar strumming]

♪ I'm sure you feel it coming ♪

♪ There's something
On the breeze ♪

♪ It might be slightly snowing ♪

♪ Or 70 degrees ♪

Wow!

♪ Regardless
Of your hemisphere ♪

♪ The holidays are here ♪

♪ And with them come the tidings
Of this special time of year ♪

Oh!

So what's the plan, Anne?
How we making this boat?

Float. And don't worry,
I've got a great idea
for this bad boy.

[Polly] Ooh!

The first thing we'll need
is some technical help.

Anyone know any tech experts?

Do I?

[electronic Christmas
music playing]

[electronic barking]

[all gasp]

Thank you so much
for helping me
with this float.

No problem!
We'll do anything
electronic, animatronic.

Technotronic,
really any other tronic.

Thanks you two.
You're absolute
lifesavers.

Hey, don't mention it.

Now go grab some eggnog
and enjoy the party!

[clicks tongue]

[electronic music continues]

So, come here often?
[buzzes, dings]

[gasps] Cookie!

This holiday makin'
any more sense to you kids?

Nope.
Less, actually.

[slurps]
Come on.
Let's just ask.

‐[both] Chug! Chug! Chug!
‐[electric zapping]

'Scuse me, could you
explain Christmas to us?

Y'all never heard of Christmas?

Eh, no.

It's a holiday!
You celebrate,
get a tree, decorate.

You make cookies,
party hard.

‐"Get" a tree?
‐Cookies?

I'm still confused.

Just be careful when
you're tying lights to the tree.

If you get
the voltage wrong‐‐
[imitates expl*si*n]

Nothing ruins Christmas
like a tree on fire.

Flaming trees, bad.
Got it.

Oh! Forgot to mention
that on Christmas,

you have to get a gift
for the person
who means the most to you.

It better be good too.
A bad gift can pretty much
spoil the whole thing.

[laughing]

So what you're saying is

I have to get Anne
the perfect gift...

[in deep voice]
or I'll ruin Christmas.

[creaking, thuds]

This is one of those
stressful holidays,
isn't it?

All right! Techies secured!

Next up,
we'll need some decorations
to populate the float.

And I think I know
just who'll have some.

‐[Spring] Wow.
‐[Hop Pop] I didn't think this
place could get any crazier.

Hello, sir!
[screams]

Interested in learning
the history of mistletoe?

It's a not‐so‐jolly tale
of monarchic betrayals

and bloodshed originating
in the early 13th century‐‐
Anne.

You're just in time
for a festive lecture.
Strap in.

Hey, Dr. Jan.
Actually, I'm building
my parents a parade float,

and I need
all the help I can get.

Decorations, props...

Ooh, I love
the Christmapalooza parade!

You could use
some mannequins and wintry flora
from our dioramas.

Take your pick.

Thanks, Dr. Jan!
My mom is gonna love this

[clears throat]
Dr. Jan? You're an educator.

We need a clear answer here.

What in the flying frog
is Christmas about?

Interest? In history?
My time has come.

Aha!
[gasps, screams]

[giggles]
This bone structure
is perfect for Santa!

It started with the recognition
of the winter solstice

and the burning
of the yule log
in the 4th century.

Okay, four centuries.

Well, hello, Rudolph.

[groaning]
But many of
our modern traditions

come from
the ancient Roman Feast
of Saturnalia.

Whoa!
Of course, there's
also the Dutch Sinterklaas.

So many options.

Woolly mammoths
are wintry!

Nah, it'd never fit.

But maybe...

Others would argue
it has less to
do with history

and more to do
with the interests
of major soda conglomerates.

Make it stop!

My head hurts.
It has too much knowledge!

And all of this resulting
in a celebratory period

of feasting and gift‐giving
with family and friends!

[child cackles]
Yahoo!
Huh?

[shouts]
I'm a dino dentist!

[screaming]

Oh no, not again.
Please excuse me.

[groans]

I give up.

[grunts] We'll never
understand this stuff!

I think
I'm starting to get it.

It sounds like
Swamphollow's Eve.

But without
the ritual sacrifices.

I still think it's
all about giving presents.

Whatever I get Anne,
it has to be really good.
Perfect, even.

Or else!

[Anne] Okay, guys.
Ready for our next stop?

[screaming]

What?

I think I spoke too soon
about the ritual sacrifices.

♪ A bucket of fried chicken
A costume for your dad ♪

♪ A demon who will stuff you
In a sack if you've been bad ♪

[all] Ah!

♪ A reindeer gets promoted ♪

♪ An old man confronts his fear
Of karma and mortality ♪

♪ This special time of year ♪

[whirring]

Hello, Earth!

Wow.
Lotta people down there.

Now,
where is that Anne Boonchuy?

Wait, what? [groaning]

Oh, no!

[grunts]

[groans] Man, I've got to
get better at these controls.

[rock Christmas music playing]

Thanks for your help, everyone!

Hmm. Nuh‐uh.

[panting]
Nope.

Garbage!
It's all garbage!

[sighs]
He's right.

Cookies?

Cookies!

Ah! Ah! [sneezes]

[music continues]

Garbage!
It's all garbage!

[meows, coughs]

We did it! Whoo!

Thanks, guys. Mom and Dad
are gonna love it.

This is gonna be
the best Christmas ever!

We can fix that.

Okay, so I really wanted to do
something special for you guys

since you've done
so much for me.

And, well,
open your eyes.

[gasps]

[jingle bells tinkling]

[electric humming]

Surprise!
[horn honks]

Wow! This is amazing!
[giggles]

But what about
keeping a low profile?

Ho, ho... Uh, line?
Ho!

Are you sure?
Doesn't sound right.

See? No one
will suspect anything.

I wasn't gonna
let you give up
on your dream 'cause of me.

You wanted this
for so long,
and you deserve it.

It's perfect.
Thank you so much.

Merry Christmas, Mom.

[chuckles]

[shutter clicks]

Gosh dang it! I will get
the perfect holiday photo
or I will die trying!

Ah! I'm sorry, Santa!

[announcer] Welcome, everyone,
to the annual holiday parade!

And introducing newcomers,
Thai Go!

Ho, ho... um, line!

Ugh, you gotta be kidding me.
You're an actor!

Whoo! Mom?
[sniffles]

What's wrong?
If it's not perfect
I'll fix it!

No, no.
It's just really nice to be
part of the community like this.

Ever since your father and I
came here from Bangkok, it's
been a challenge fitting in.

I've always thought making
it into this parade would mean
we had finally done it.

Wow. I never knew
you and Dad felt that way.

And after months in Wartwood,

I know what it's like
feeling out of place.

[cheering]

I can't wait to squash
this stupid world.

At this rate, it'll take
a miracle to find Anne!

Whoo! I'm Anne Boonchuy!
I'm Anne Boonchuy!

She's Anne Boonchuy!

Well, that was easy.

Oh, yeah.
I remember this holiday!

Glowing trees, nut smashers,

red‐suited jolly man
with a beard.

Oh, that gives me an idea.

Let's get festive with this!
[chuckles]

[dark Christmas music playing]

[shrieking]

[beeping]

[electronic voice]
Robotification complete.

Equipped for battle
and ready to rock!

Well, Merry Christmas to me.

You were right, Anne.

I shouldn't have been
so worried about everything.

I can't believe
I almost missed out on this!

I love Christmas so much!

[cheering]

[chuckles]
This is gonna be so candid.

Ho, ho, ho.
Hello, Anne Boonchuy!

Aw, man. Well that's
definitely ruined.

That voice! It can't be!
King Andrias?

Santa?
King Andrias is Santa?

This holiday just keeps
getting weirder!

Wow! This is a big step up
from last year!

‐[screams]
‐[gasping]

We gotta get outta here
now!

[both] B‐But, giant robot!

Ally, Jess, punch it!

[both] Right!

[tires squealing]

[cackling]

Wait! You didn't even get
to open your presents!

Hold up. Presents?
Maybe we should
hear this guy out.

[screaming]

Andrias, you dog!

[tires squealing]
[laughing]

I mean, ho, ho, ho!

Come on, guys!
Grab anything you can
and fight back!

[groans]
Really?

Now you're
unbreakable?

[both grunting]

[cackles]

[screams]

Oh! I am
so sick of robots!

He's too powerful!

Anne,
does Santa have a weakness?

Should we
throw milk and cookies?

I don't think that's
going to work, you guys!

[grunting]

Ho, ho‐‐ Oh!

Well, I'll be danged.

Hey, now!
That's not jolly!

[both scream]

[tires screeching]

‐[whirs]
‐[car alarm beeps]

We're all out of... everything!

Looks like this is
the end of the road,
Anne... literally!

And you've been
a very bad girl this year.

What do we have left to throw?
Something! Anything!

The tree!
We've gotta‐‐

Light it on fire?
Finally!

[groans]

[grunts]

Hey, Andrias!
Merry Christmas!

Hey, thanks. You too.

Wait, no!

["Ode To Joy" playing]

[fireworks whistling, exploding]

Daddy,
is Santa gonna be okay?

[chuckles] No, Timmy.
I don't think so.

I don't believe this. Look!

It's snowing.

Bleh.

Nope, ash. It's ash.

Ah! That makes more sense.

Dang it! It's the stupid
controller's fault!

I was so close too!

[person]
That was pathetic.

And you call yourself
a king.

[King Andrias]
It doesn't matter.

Against the full
force of our army,

none shall stand.

Not Anne, not Earth,
not anyone.

[newsperson on radio]
Police are still cleaning up
the debris well into the night.

‐[groaning, giggling]
‐Mom! What's wrong?
Are you okay?

[laughs]
That was so dangerous!

[all laugh]

[all sigh]

A murderous Santa robot.
Never thought
I'd see that!

Scary stuff.

It was the combo of jolly
and murderous

that really
made it feel special.

Mom, sorry my gift
almost got us k*lled.

Anne, stop.
Your heart was
in the right place.

And that's what Christmas
is all about.

Is it?

Thanks, Mom

I am so confused.

Can someone finally
explain what this holiday
actually means?

I guess
it's about spending time
with the people you love.

And all the presents
and traditions are just a way
to express that love.

But at the end of the day,
all that matters
is that you're together.

Like your father.

He's still happy
even though he didn't
get his perfect photo.

Oh, didn't I?

What?
When? How?

Candid, baby.

[Sprig] Oh!

So it's not about
the gifts at all?

‐Nope!
‐Phew.

'Cause I tried to get you
the perfect present,
but it's not that good.

I'd much rather spend time
together instead of giving‐‐

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
[chuckles]

No, really, it's dumb!

It's you.
'Cause, you know?

[clears throat]
You're my hero.

Thanks, dude.

Okay, even I think that's sweet.

Now let's go inside
and eat cookies!

[cheers]
Cookies!

Well, I guess that's
the end of Christmas.

I'll probably
never understand it.

But you know what?
I liked it.

♪ Whatever makes you happy ♪

♪ Whatever gets you through ♪

♪ Whatever lets you know
That I am feeling this
With you ♪

♪ If you believe it's special ♪

♪ Then that's
What makes it special ♪

♪ It's a special
It's a special ♪

♪ It's our special
Time of year ♪

[thinking]
I can't imagine spending the
holidays without your family.

I know how hard it is
to be apart

and not know
if you'll ever see
each other again.

So I'm writing
to let you know that
your daughter is alive.

She's trapped in another world,
but I promise,

I'm going
to bring her back home safe.

Signed, a friend.