0:00:02 > 0:00:04# Every day when you're walkin' down the street
0:00:04 > 0:00:07# Everybody that you meet
0:00:07 > 0:00:10# Has an original point of view
0:00:10 > 0:00:12- # And I say, hey!- Hey!
0:00:12 > 0:00:17# What a wonderful kind of day If we can learn to work and play
0:00:17 > 0:00:20# And get along with each other
0:00:21 > 0:00:24# You gotta listen to your heart Listen to the beat
0:00:24 > 0:00:26# Listen to the rhythm The rhythm of the street
0:00:26 > 0:00:28# Open up your eyes! Open up your ears!
0:00:28 > 0:00:32# Get together and make things better by working together
0:00:32 > 0:00:37# It's a simple message And it comes from the heart
0:00:37 > 0:00:41# Oh, believe in yourself For that's the place to start
0:00:41 > 0:00:46- # And I say, hey!- Hey! - What a wonderful kind of day
0:00:46 > 0:00:51# If we can learn to work and play And get along with each other
0:00:51 > 0:00:56# What a wonderful kind of day, hey! What a wonderful kind of day, HEY! #
0:00:56 > 0:00:58Hey, DW!
0:01:00 > 0:01:01- Hey!- Whoa!
0:01:01 > 0:01:03CRASH!
0:01:05 > 0:01:08There are some people who just love being in the spotlight.
0:01:08 > 0:01:11No, let me go! I won't do it!
0:01:11 > 0:01:12AUDIENCE GASPS
0:01:12 > 0:01:15They're natural-born leaders who feel just as comfortable
0:01:15 > 0:01:17on stage as they do in their own rooms.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20Coming through!
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- Francine, come back! - You said you wanted to do this.
0:01:24 > 0:01:25I changed my mind!
0:01:25 > 0:01:30And there's no-one I know who fits this description more than...
0:01:30 > 0:01:31..Francine.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35AUDIENCE MUMBLES
0:01:35 > 0:01:38ALL CHANT: Speech! Speech! Speech! Speech!
0:01:38 > 0:01:40Uh-uh...
0:01:42 > 0:01:44Um, we're experiencing technical difficulties.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47Thank you for your patience. Start the show!
0:02:03 > 0:02:06Here we go. The perfect spot for a picnic.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15Uh, guys. You should come and look at this.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18Eww! Why are all those fishes dead?
0:02:18 > 0:02:22I don't know, but I just lost my appetite.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26I know. That creek gets worse and worse.
0:02:26 > 0:02:28It's mainly due to the way people care for their lawns.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30What do lawns have to do with it?
0:02:30 > 0:02:33Some fertilisers contain toxic chemicals.
0:02:33 > 0:02:34When we use too much or let the water
0:02:34 > 0:02:37spill into the streets, it ends up in the creek.
0:02:37 > 0:02:41So, someone's green lawn can wind up killing fish? That's terrible.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44I know, but it's pretty hard to get people to change their habits.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52My lawn is green, but I wish it was even greener.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56I want it to be so green that it glows in the dark!
0:02:56 > 0:03:01Hmm! I know, I'll use some extra lawn fertiliser.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14Hey! That sneaky Pete is using extra lawn fertiliser.
0:03:14 > 0:03:18There's no way I'm going to let his grass be greener than mine.
0:03:23 > 0:03:26Nice lawn, Mr Smith.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28Looking good, Mr Jones.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33Lawn fertiliser, it sounds harmless,
0:03:33 > 0:03:35but if you use too much or
0:03:35 > 0:03:39don't follow the directions, those chemicals can end up here
0:03:39 > 0:03:43and nothing can live without clean drinking water. Don't believe me?
0:03:43 > 0:03:45Just ask them.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49A green lawn is nice, but it shouldn't cost this much.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52It looks so professional.
0:03:52 > 0:03:57Since I put it up yesterday, we have 429 views!
0:03:57 > 0:04:00Someone from the Elwood City Parks Department called.
0:04:00 > 0:04:02They'd like one of you to give a speech about lawn care
0:04:02 > 0:04:03at the Earth Day Rally.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07Wow! That's a pretty big event. Who should do it?
0:04:07 > 0:04:08Oh, I will!
0:04:08 > 0:04:13It'll also be a great opportunity to promote Alien Awareness Day.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17Guys, I think the choice is pretty obvious.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19We need someone fearless, someone who commands respect
0:04:19 > 0:04:22and is not afraid to speak her mind.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24I accept!
0:04:24 > 0:04:27Muffy Crosswire? Speaking about the environment?
0:04:27 > 0:04:29SHE LAUGHS
0:04:29 > 0:04:31I'll have you know the Crosswires are very green.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35We only use 100 percent natural modified growth hormones
0:04:35 > 0:04:36on our lawn.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- I vote for Francine.- I second it.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43Those events never get any media coverage anyway.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49Well, Francine, do you want to do it? It's a big responsibility.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52OK, I guess I've already spoken to 429 people on the internet.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54How hard can this be?
0:04:55 > 0:04:59Very informative report on Portugal, George.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04Next up is Francine, whose presentation is about Luxembourg.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07Mr Ratburn, may I introduce her?
0:05:07 > 0:05:10(Just a little advance press for your big speech.)
0:05:12 > 0:05:15As some of you may know, Francine will be speaking
0:05:15 > 0:05:18at the Earth Day Rally next week to thousands of people.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22We all know, she's a great public speaker,
0:05:22 > 0:05:25but let's give her a little extra encouragement and support.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27THEY CHEER
0:05:27 > 0:05:28CLASS: Go, Francine! Way to go!
0:05:30 > 0:05:32Um, thanks.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35OK, Luxembourg, whose motto might be,
0:05:35 > 0:05:38"We're not as small as Liechtenstein!"
0:05:40 > 0:05:43Oh, I should have said first that Luxembourg is really small,
0:05:43 > 0:05:45and so is Liechtenstein.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47That's why it's funny.
0:05:50 > 0:05:55OK, well, um, the capital city is Luxembourg, which is
0:05:55 > 0:05:58actually the same name as the country. Um...
0:05:58 > 0:06:01Potatoes! They love potatoes in Luxembourg.
0:06:01 > 0:06:06In fact, there's a saying I found...something with potatoes.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08Um...
0:06:08 > 0:06:09The end.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14OK, your presentation was a disaster,
0:06:14 > 0:06:17but it was just a silly report on an unremarkable nation.
0:06:17 > 0:06:19Yeah, and I still got nervous.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22If I can't even talk to my class, how am I going to talk to a big crowd?
0:06:22 > 0:06:25You have lots of time to practise.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27Great! Test it out on me.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31SHE CLEARS HER THROAT Ladies and gentlemen,
0:06:31 > 0:06:32I know I'm only a third grader...
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- You're losing me.- What?
0:06:35 > 0:06:38- Boring!- I just started.
0:06:38 > 0:06:39SHE SNORES
0:06:39 > 0:06:44- That's it, I quit!- What? I'm just being a tough crowd.
0:06:44 > 0:06:48Try again. This time relax and be yourself...but better.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51Hey, I overheard you. If you want, I can help you.
0:06:51 > 0:06:55We had public speaking at my old school. I was pretty good at it.
0:06:55 > 0:06:57Thanks, Ladonna,
0:06:57 > 0:07:00but I think I know a little more about winning people over than you.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02My dad sells cars.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06Why are you giving me this pen?
0:07:06 > 0:07:09That's not just any pen, Muffy.
0:07:09 > 0:07:11I've been saving it for when I find the person who would do
0:07:11 > 0:07:16anything to help their friend, even if it meant letting that friend go.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19Today, I think I've found the person who deserves that pen.
0:07:19 > 0:07:25Am I right, Muffy Alice Crosswire? Is that person you?
0:07:25 > 0:07:27- Uh-huh.- So, are you letting me help Francine?
0:07:27 > 0:07:30- Uh-huh.- Great!
0:07:30 > 0:07:33OK, let's start with breathing.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35In from the diaphragm, out through the mouth.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39What just happened?
0:07:39 > 0:07:42Hey, there's my pen! I knew I dropped it somewhere. Thanks!
0:07:44 > 0:07:46SHE SIGHS
0:07:46 > 0:07:49So, in short, if we take care of our planet,
0:07:49 > 0:07:52it'll keep on taking care of us. Thank you.
0:07:52 > 0:07:56- That was great! You're going to be the hit of the rally!- I am?
0:07:56 > 0:07:59Of course! All you have to do is listen to me.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02First thing, I want that speech memorised.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05You should be able to give it in your sleep. Let's hear it again.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07SHE SIGHS
0:08:07 > 0:08:09Ladies and gentlemen, I know I am just...
0:08:09 > 0:08:12Up at me, you're talking to people, not paper.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14Ladies and gentlemen...
0:08:14 > 0:08:16Smile, this isn't a funeral.
0:08:16 > 0:08:19Ladies and gentlemen...
0:08:19 > 0:08:21It was filled with dead fish,
0:08:21 > 0:08:24so my friends and I decided to do something about it.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28- MOUSE SQUEAKS - Again!
0:08:28 > 0:08:32SHOUTING: And those fertilisers can contain nitrates and phosphates!
0:08:32 > 0:08:36- VERY LOUD:- Did you say ice skates and moth plates?
0:08:36 > 0:08:39Nitrates and phosphates!
0:08:41 > 0:08:43Mah, mah, mah, mah.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46Mah, mah, mah, mah.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48Wah, wah, wah, wah.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51Wah, wah, wah, wah.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53- Atchoo! - Atchoo!
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- No, that was real. - No, that was real.
0:08:57 > 0:08:58SHE SIGHS
0:08:59 > 0:09:03And if we take care of our planet, it'll keep on taking care of us.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05Thank you.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07Francine, I think you're ready.
0:09:07 > 0:09:10There's just one little thing left to do.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16Give it in front of an audience.
0:09:16 > 0:09:17SHE GASPS
0:09:25 > 0:09:29Prepare to engage responsible lawn care speech.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32- IN SCOTTISH ACCENT:- Oh, captain, the anxiety capacitors
0:09:32 > 0:09:33have been overloaded.
0:09:33 > 0:09:38- We've lost control of all voice functions.- Put us on autopilot.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43I can't. The courage boosters aren't responding.
0:09:45 > 0:09:47Come on, Francine.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49Keep it together. You can do this.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51Uh...
0:09:56 > 0:09:58It was short, but very powerful.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02I can't do it.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06Sure you can. It's just one little speech.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10Yeah, one little speech in front of a huge crowd of strangers!
0:10:10 > 0:10:15And the worst part is, this is an issue I really care about.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18If only someone else could do it.
0:10:20 > 0:10:21Hey!
0:10:25 > 0:10:29Ladies and gentlemen, this speech is by Francine Frensky,
0:10:29 > 0:10:34a tireless crusader for the environment and my friend. Ahem.
0:10:34 > 0:10:36I know I'm only a third grader, but I know
0:10:36 > 0:10:39a lot about the environment cos I play in it every...
0:10:39 > 0:10:41SHE GASPS
0:10:42 > 0:10:44So, as I was saying.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47Fascinating things, lawns.
0:10:47 > 0:10:52See, if you use too much, uh, nitrous fish-face...
0:10:52 > 0:10:55(It's OK. I got it.)
0:10:55 > 0:10:59(If you get nervous, just say the speech to me.)
0:11:01 > 0:11:05Um, I've discovered two things in the past week -
0:11:05 > 0:11:09that our creek is polluted and that I'm a terrible public speaker.
0:11:09 > 0:11:11THEY LAUGH
0:11:15 > 0:11:19I play outside every day. Yes, even when it's raining.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21And this all started
0:11:21 > 0:11:25when I was having a picnic with my friends by this creek.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27So, in short, this is the only home we have.
0:11:27 > 0:11:32Let's take care of this yard as well as we take care of our own yards.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34Thank you.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36APPLAUSE AND CHEERING
0:11:38 > 0:11:42You were amazing. That was even better than the speech you wrote!
0:11:42 > 0:11:45It was? I don't even remember what I said.
0:11:45 > 0:11:48Don't worry. I filmed it all.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51You'll probably be flooded with invitations to speak.
0:11:51 > 0:11:53No! No more public speaking!
0:11:53 > 0:11:55But you're so good at it.
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