Spoiled Rotten Arthur

# Every day when you're walking down the street

# Everybody that you meet has an original point of view

# And I say, "Hey!"

-#

-Hey!

-What a wonderful kind of day!

# If you can learn to work and play

# And get along with each other

# You gotta to listen to your heart, listen to the beat,

# Listen to the rhythm of the street

# Open up your eyes, open up your ears

# Get together and make things better by working together

# It's a simple message

# And it comes from the heart

# Believe in yourself for that's the place to start

# And I say, "Hey!"

-#

-Hey!

-What a wonderful kind of day!

# If you can learn to work and play

# And get along with each other

-# What a wonderful kind of day!

-Hey!

-# What a wonderful kind of day!

-Hey!

-#

Hey, DW!

-Hey!

-Whoa!

'And now, it's time for the tale of The Poor Little Princess.

'Once upon a time, there was a poor little princess.

'Now, the poor little princess was not technically poor.

'In fact, she was quite wealthy. She had chests full of jewels,

'closets full of clothes, limousines, yachts, private jets...'

SHE CLEARS HER THROAT

'Sorry, Your Majesty.

'The poor little princess was poor because she felt poor,

'and the reason she felt poor was her subjects did not appreciate her.'

CROWD BOOS

SHE CRIES

'They accused her of selfishness and greed.

-'But they didn't understand.'

-Do they think I do this for me?

-No! I do it for them.

-'Yes, she did it for...

'Wait, how does that work exactly?' SHE GASPS

First of all, these clothes,

they're so my subjects have something pretty to look at.

Second of all, my million-dollar parties

are so my subjects have something fun to read about.

And third of all, third of all...

-Well, aren't two things enough?

-'I suppose.

'How about we just call you, "The Little Princess"?

-'You ARE that.'

-How about I just call you "fired"?

-'Snow White warned me not to take this gig!'

-Ah...

-'This is...'

-Hello, narrator?

Listen, I was joking! I was only trying to give you a good laugh.

-SHE LAUGHS NERVOUSLY

-Narrator?

-SHOUTS:

-Narrator!

GASPING

The Mercury X-11 pump action cross trainers with aqua gel soles!

Oh, please, please be cheap.

Great, it'd take me six weeks to save up that much.

-Are those nurses shoes?!

-No, the best athletic shoes on the market!

All the professional athletes wear them.

Unfortunately, only pro athletes can afford them.

They're just sneakers. Now, which are more me -

-the red or the purple?

-Beats me!

-I can't decide either.

I guess I'll take both.

You know, if you really want those hideous things,

I'll buy them for you.

No, thanks. I'd rather save up and buy them myself.

No, no, the good bag, please.

SHE GASPS

Yoo-hoo, Francine!

-I was just about to call you. Look what I just bought!

-My sneakers?!

They're so comfortable, and look at the bounce these soles have.

But I was gonna buy them! I saved up six weeks' allowance.

-Don't they have any more?

-No!

-Oh...

-SHE GIGGLES NERVOUSLY

-Well...this is awkward.

-Yep.

I'd give them to you, but I...have a foot fungus...thingy.

-You wouldn't want them.

-Muffy Crosswire,

-you're the most selfish, spoiled brat I've ever met!

-Spoiled?! Moi?

Of all the people to call spoiled, what was she thinking?!

You guys don't think I'm spoiled, do you?

-Well, do you?!

-No!

-Of course not!

HE SNIFFS

But something in this coat definitely is.

This is from when my mum and I went caroling last year!

It's baloney.

Or maybe tuna.

Why are you carrying that big overcoat? It's not winter yet.

It's for the clothing drive, remember?

Mr Ratburn told us to put clothes we don't need in here

-for charity.

-Are you gonna donate anything?

Well, I would, but I just don't have anything old and ratty.

-All my stuff is too nice.

-My coat's not ratty! You know what?

I take it back - you are spoiled! Come on, Arthur.

BELL RINGS

Sue-Ellen, Binky, even Brain, they all agreed with Francine.

But just because I'm rich doesn't mean I'm spoiled, does it, Bailey?

I believe it is one's attitude that determines such a thing.

Exactly! Cookie.

But how can I convince them I'm not spoiled?

I know! I'll just be super generous

and show them how easy it is for me to do without things.

Take these cookies away, Bailey!

Wait...I'll just take one for later.

Or maybe two.

Take them away, Bailey!

Make way, coming through!

-No, no, I don't need any help.

-SHE EXHALES

There! That should help the clothing drive.

I'm surprised you have things left!

When I heard that there were people in need, I took what I could find.

-At the Discount Barn and bought it. All these things still have tags!

-So?

Who told Bailey to go there and charge it to Daddy's credit card?

Yeah, but they're defective. Some sacrifice!

For your information, I have made some sacrifices.

-See?

-See what?

I used plain, old baby shampoo and no conditioner.

And I walked to school today. So there! I'm not spoiled.

Oh, yeah? Were your Mercury X-11 pump action cross trainers

with aqua gel soles comfy?

I never thought I'd say this about my best friend,

-but you are a "richest"!

-A what?!

A richest! Someone who's prejudiced against rich people.

-There's no such word.

-Well, there should be.

I'm not prejudiced against rich people, only spoiled people!

-I am not spoiled!

-Then prove it.

Why don't you put your precious clothing in the box?

-Something that people could actually use.

-OK, I will!

Oh, pur-lease!

Wait, wait!

This might look like a cheap windbreaker to you,

but it goes with everything I own.

Satisfied?

-Will you be walking home today, Miss Muffy?

-No.

But would you mind waiting here a second? I left something inside.

Ah-ha!

I knew it! Like I said, spoiled, spoiled rotten.

Warm milk, Miss Muffy?

-Bailey, do you think I'm spoiled?

-Erm, a poet once said,

"Everything is spoiled by use. Where's the cheek that doth not fade,

-"too much gazed at?"

-What does that mean?

I have no idea! Goodnight, Miss Muffy.

We've done it, Bailey! We've discovered the Pharaoh's tomb.

Look at all this stuff! I'll be rich! I mean, richer.

-What do these hierogimmicks say?

-Hieroglyphics, Miss Muffy.

They say, "You have entered the tomb of the great King Have-to-have-it.

"Please wipe your feet, and if you take anything,

-"you will be forever cursed."

-Oh, please!

It probably says "purse" and you're reading it wrong.

Bring the camels out.

Ooh, I have to have these!

-SHE MOANS

-Who designed this giant sand box?

We haven't seen an oasis for mi... What's happening?!

-SHE SQUEALS

-I'm sinking!

-It's quicksand, Miss Muffy. Grab the end of the rope!

-Pull, Bailey!

-Pull!

-I'm pulling, Miss.

You seem to have become... incredibly heavy.

I beg your pardon?! I am the same weight I've... Wait!

It's the shoes, they're pulling me down! Help!

-Where'd the box go?

-They collected it a few minutes ago.

-Some charity called the Clothing Exchange.

-But I brought something!

I'm sure you can return it for a store credit!

-You think a dollar's too much for this belt?

-Is it leather?

-You could probably get ten for it.

-We'll split it and make it five.

-You donating or buying?

-Donating.

-Is this a store or a charity?

-Both. Some stuff we give away,

some we sell and donate the profits to the soup kitchen.

What are these, nurses shoes? We'll say 12.

They're athletic shoes, and they're worth a lot more.

In fact, a lot of this stuff is valuable.

This is a vintage handbag! You could get 100 dollars for it.

Huh! I thought it was something you use to feed a horse!

A professional should go through this stuff, but...

-who has the money?

-I know someone who might be able to help -

-Muffy Crosswire!

-Buzz Valette.

I won't be home until five, Daddy. I'm helping Buzz with the books.

He still doesn't know the difference between net and gross. Kisses!

I knew it'd be just a matter of time till you came here.

Did you come to buy out the whole store?

-I was keeping it a secret, but if you must know...

-I know, I know!

You gave the store a makeover, Buzz told me.

-You've done a pretty amazing job.

-Someone had to stop him

from giving away handbags!

-Hey, look what I got!

-Someone finally bought them!

Did he charge you 39.95?

Every penny, but at least it'll go to someone who needs it.

Those windbreakers are selling like hotcakes!

I'm gonna give this cheque to the soup kitchen.

-I'm sorry I called you spoiled.

-Well, if the shoe fits...!

THEY GIGGLE

-By the way, you were only kidding about the foot fungus thing?

-Er...

# Every day when you're walking down the street

# And everybody that you meet

# Has an original point of view

# And I say, "Hey!"

# Hey! What a wonderful kind of day!

# Hey! #

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