0:00:01 > 0:00:04# Every day when you're walking down the street
0:00:04 > 0:00:07# Everybody that you meet
0:00:07 > 0:00:11# Has an original point of view
0:00:11 > 0:00:16# And I say hey! Hey! What a wonderful kind of day
0:00:16 > 0:00:21# If we could learn to work and play And get along with each other
0:00:21 > 0:00:25# You gotta listen to your heart Listen to the beat
0:00:25 > 0:00:27# Listen to the rhythm of the street
0:00:27 > 0:00:30# Open your eyes, open your ears
0:00:30 > 0:00:34# Get together and make things better by working together
0:00:34 > 0:00:39# It's a simple message And it comes from the heart
0:00:39 > 0:00:44# Oh, believe in yourself For that's the place to start
0:00:44 > 0:00:48# And I say... Hey! Hey! What a wonderful kind of day
0:00:48 > 0:00:54# If we could learn to work and play And get along with each other... Hey!
0:00:54 > 0:01:00# What a wonderful kind of day! Hey! What a wonderful kind of day! Hey! #
0:01:00 > 0:01:03'Hey! DW!'
0:01:03 > 0:01:05Hey! Whoa!
0:01:07 > 0:01:14I will, to the best of my ability, protect and defend the constitution.
0:01:14 > 0:01:20Congratulations to you, President Mary Alice Crosswire.
0:01:20 > 0:01:25Thank you. As your President, ask not what I can do for you.
0:01:25 > 0:01:30Rather, what you can do for me. Hey, Muffy! It's me!
0:01:30 > 0:01:35Our future is bright together if we don't forget the past.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38Muffy, remember me? It's Arthur.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41You know me. Lakewood Elementary.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43Your friend Arthur.
0:01:43 > 0:01:47Hey, Binky. Can you believe Muffy's President?
0:01:47 > 0:01:52Why is she pretending she doesn't remember me? Take him away!
0:01:52 > 0:01:55What? Is this some kind of joke?
0:01:55 > 0:02:00Look, an order's an order. The President said to take you away.
0:02:00 > 0:02:05Muffy, we were in Mr Ratburn's class. Remember our class election?
0:02:05 > 0:02:08Don't EVER mention that election!
0:02:08 > 0:02:12She really takes things way too seriously.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25To conclude our Government in Action unit,
0:02:25 > 0:02:30we'll hold a mock presidential election. Anyone can run.
0:02:30 > 0:02:35We will look at campaigning, pinpointing important issues,
0:02:35 > 0:02:37debating and voting.
0:02:37 > 0:02:42Can't you see me as President? It's a lot of responsibility.
0:02:42 > 0:02:48Francine, can you handle campaigning and listening to "the people"?
0:02:48 > 0:02:52You'd be good behind the scenes.
0:02:52 > 0:02:57You'd be a perfect campaign manager. You think so? Absolutely.
0:02:57 > 0:03:03The whole thing is lame. I think it's interesting. You run, Arthur.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06You'd be a great President. Really?
0:03:06 > 0:03:10Everyone likes you. You could win. You're joking, right?
0:03:10 > 0:03:14Class, we have our first candidate.
0:03:14 > 0:03:20I know you've been waiting, so it's official. I'm running for President.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24I nominate Arthur. But... Arthur?
0:03:24 > 0:03:26Come on.
0:03:26 > 0:03:32Come on. I'll help you. Oh... OK. CHEERING
0:03:32 > 0:03:35You have to write a speech, Arthur.
0:03:35 > 0:03:42Like, "Fourscore and six years ago, I decided to be President. Vote me!"
0:03:42 > 0:03:45I don't think so. Get organised.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49Political campaigns are staffed by professionals.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52Relax. All you need are a few jokes.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56How exciting! Our first strategy meeting.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00Are you writing, Francine? I need slogans.
0:04:00 > 0:04:05Something better than "Muffy for President." Think catchy.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08We have to pinpoint hot button issues.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12Hot button issues? OK.
0:04:12 > 0:04:18And make an appointment for a power hairdo. Something presidential.
0:04:18 > 0:04:24The campaign should not be about personalities, but about issues.
0:04:24 > 0:04:29Think about what's important. For example, Thomas Jefferson
0:04:29 > 0:04:31made the Louisiana Purchase.
0:04:31 > 0:04:36I've made the Louisiana Purchase. I want more.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39I'll buy Paris. Fabulous clothes.
0:04:39 > 0:04:44After that, Italy. They have expensive and beautiful shoes.
0:04:44 > 0:04:48Teddy Roosevelt's plan to keep world peace
0:04:48 > 0:04:52was, "Speak softly, and carry a big stick."
0:04:52 > 0:04:55All you have to do is
0:04:55 > 0:04:58(speak softly)
0:04:58 > 0:05:01and carry a BIG stick. It's easy.
0:05:01 > 0:05:07And who can forget our 33rd President, Herbert Hoover,
0:05:07 > 0:05:11who promised "a chicken in every pot"?
0:05:11 > 0:05:14As your president, I ask you
0:05:14 > 0:05:20why did the chicken cross the stove-top? To hop into this pot! STONY SILENCE
0:05:20 > 0:05:23Yeesh! Tough crowd.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28Francine, coming to the Sugar Bowl?
0:05:28 > 0:05:34Sure. Francine, no talking to the enemy. We have a photo session.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36I can't believe Muffy was so mean.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41She needs to lighten up. She's excited.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44OK, what did one eye say to the other?
0:05:44 > 0:05:49"Don't look now, but between us something smells!"
0:05:49 > 0:05:53You're not funny. Why would anyone vote for you?
0:05:53 > 0:05:57I'm not listening to you, DW. HUMMING
0:05:57 > 0:06:01If you were President, what would you change?
0:06:01 > 0:06:04I don't know yet. Leave me alone.
0:06:04 > 0:06:09You're in trouble. What about your campaign colours? I can't hear you.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12Yellow and blue? No, too boring.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15Got it! Pink and white.
0:06:15 > 0:06:18Relax. It's just a class election.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21There won't be posters, or anything.
0:06:32 > 0:06:37Good morning. Have a button. Please, vote for me.
0:06:37 > 0:06:43Arthur, how's your campaign going? I'm looking forward to the debate -
0:06:43 > 0:06:50in front of everyone. Yeah, sure, a debate. Buster, have a button.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52You look fabulous today.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56Muffy has kicked off with style.
0:06:56 > 0:07:01Nice posters and buttons. I'm sure Arthur has some big plans.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04Don't worry. I have three new jokes.
0:07:04 > 0:07:09Forget it. We need some real campaign plans.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33Hi, how are you? Vote for me.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36Vote Muffy for free muffins!
0:07:36 > 0:07:39Every morning. Muffy and muffins.
0:07:39 > 0:07:43Look at my great campaign buttons,
0:07:43 > 0:07:46then at Arthur's inferior leaflets.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50It's about quality. Vote for Arthur,
0:07:50 > 0:07:55he'll bring his dog to school. Do we want pooper-scoopers here?
0:07:55 > 0:07:59It's your choice - Arthur or Muffy.
0:07:59 > 0:08:04Hey, that's not fair. You think politics are fair? You're so naive.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06Good morning, Mr Ratburn.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10A free muffin from Muffy? Don't mind if I do.
0:08:10 > 0:08:16Do you think she's right? I don't know. Maybe she's onto something.
0:08:16 > 0:08:21Before we begin the debate, I just want to compliment our candidates
0:08:21 > 0:08:25on running such clean, tasty campaigns.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28And now, on to the debate.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32Candidates, expound upon the key issues.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35If you elect me President,
0:08:35 > 0:08:40I think the important issues are cleaner school grounds,
0:08:40 > 0:08:43a fun-raiser to buy more books.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46A FUN-raiser. Geddit?
0:08:46 > 0:08:50A little joke there. ONLY BUSTER LAUGHS
0:08:50 > 0:08:55Another issue is more really good school assemblies and field trips.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57WHEN you elect me President,
0:08:57 > 0:09:03the school will get better lighting in the girls' bathroom - so drab -
0:09:03 > 0:09:07and a new playground. I mean, why can't we have rides?
0:09:07 > 0:09:11We deserve gourmet food in the cafeteria.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14How will you implement your plans?
0:09:14 > 0:09:19We would work together. We would all pitch in as one, and co-operate.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21It can be fun, and productive.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24No-one will have to lift a finger.
0:09:24 > 0:09:29My father can pay for it all. He owns Crosswire Motors.
0:09:29 > 0:09:34They make the best deals on wheels. Run to Crosswire Motors,
0:09:34 > 0:09:36at the corner of... Time's up.
0:09:36 > 0:09:42You both pinpointed important school issues. Class, you must consider
0:09:42 > 0:09:48our exciting candidates' positions as you prepare for tomorrow's vote.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50BINKY SNORES
0:09:50 > 0:09:55Exciting candidates? My dirty socks are more exciting than those two.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- Why do you say that? - Because they are.
0:09:59 > 0:10:04If I were running for President I'd say, "If elected, no homework.
0:10:04 > 0:10:10KIDS AGREE "You can eat snacks in class whenever you want to.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14"You can be absent once a week, no questions asked."
0:10:14 > 0:10:20Snacks in class? Perhaps you should consider mounting a campaign, Binky.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23Me? KIDS AGREE
0:10:23 > 0:10:30Remember, voting is tomorrow. Muffy and Arthur, please stay for a moment.
0:10:30 > 0:10:36I'll add Binky to the ballot. What? He's loud and unfit to be President.
0:10:36 > 0:10:42We can't encourage his preposterous ideas. I'm opposed to him running.
0:10:42 > 0:10:48I'm sure Arthur agrees. Well, it's a free country and anyone can run.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51Free country?
0:10:51 > 0:10:56I won't let some big buffoon bully his way into this election.
0:10:56 > 0:11:01It's not fair if Binky gets to run. Binky has as much right as you do.
0:11:01 > 0:11:07That's what democracy's all about. Binky is in. This is YOUR fault.
0:11:07 > 0:11:10If you had any backbone, you'd...
0:11:10 > 0:11:13Vote for me. Free muffins every day.
0:11:13 > 0:11:16Vote Muffy. Eat muffins.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21Class, the democratic process
0:11:21 > 0:11:27has proven itself to be wonderful, exciting and full of surprises.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30The winner is...Binky Barnes!
0:11:30 > 0:11:35Yes! Binky "The Body" Barnes is your new President!
0:11:35 > 0:11:39No more homework. Snacks in class all the time.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42What an impassioned acceptance.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45Class dismissed. Binky, remember,
0:11:45 > 0:11:49it's a mock election. But I'm in charge?
0:11:49 > 0:11:52Let's review the meaning of "mock".
0:11:52 > 0:11:56Binky deserved to win. His ideas were good.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59No-one took this election seriously.
0:11:59 > 0:12:04What do I have to do to win? Loyal subjects,
0:12:04 > 0:12:08luncheon recess for a week! I was best.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12I spent the most money. It's not fair.
0:12:12 > 0:12:18I'm mad at you for letting Binky run. I won't forget this, ever!
0:12:18 > 0:12:21Muffy takes things too seriously.
0:12:21 > 0:12:26I hope she never loses a real election. No wrestling on TV
0:12:26 > 0:12:30in each classroom all day! Aw!
0:12:30 > 0:12:35If you say that again, you're gonna get it!
0:12:35 > 0:12:39It's not a good idea to get Francine mad.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43You take that back! I'm a nice person!
0:12:43 > 0:12:47What about the time you were mean to Fern?
0:12:47 > 0:12:53That mouse? What's she gonna do? Be quiet at me(?) I'm so scared(!)
0:12:53 > 0:12:58Or when you started bossing everyone around during the play.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02If you don't do it right, you won't be in my play at all!
0:13:02 > 0:13:07We bet you you couldn't be nice for a week.
0:13:07 > 0:13:12You practically lost. Not fair! You put my worst moments together.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15I could make you look bad that way.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18Oh, yeah? Try. OK.
0:13:18 > 0:13:23How about that time you cheated at that no-guessing game?
0:13:23 > 0:13:25Oh, my shoe is untied.
0:13:28 > 0:13:33Or, hey, what about when you stole DW's snowball?
0:13:35 > 0:13:39No, it was just her imagination.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43I didn't steal the snowball. DW lost it.
0:13:43 > 0:13:49Besides, everybody knows... I'm just as nice as you... ARGUING
0:13:58 > 0:14:02Watch it! You're all over my homework.
0:14:05 > 0:14:10Quit it! You're dead meat! You are so in trouble! Dad!
0:14:10 > 0:14:15KNOCKING What was that?
0:14:15 > 0:14:19I think we might be...haunted.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21Aaaaaagh!
0:14:21 > 0:14:24There's no such thing as ghosts.
0:14:24 > 0:14:30It's our new neighbour, Mrs Pariso. Banging on the wall! She scared us.
0:14:30 > 0:14:35She probably wanted you to be quiet. You girls can get pretty loud.
0:14:35 > 0:14:40BANG-BANG, RAT-A-TAT, BOOM-BOOM
0:14:40 > 0:14:42Excuse me...
0:14:42 > 0:14:48Excuse me! Sorry, but you're going to have to stop making that noise.
0:14:48 > 0:14:53It's not noise. It's music. I always play up here.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55We've got this new tenant.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57Mrs Paro-something.
0:14:57 > 0:15:02She phoned and said, "If that racket doesn't cease,
0:15:02 > 0:15:06"I will call the police." Her? Tell her to go suck an egg.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09I don't think I could do that.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14Oh, all right. That Mrs Parrot-face is gonna get it.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17..All clear.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24DEEP VOICE: Mrs Pariso? This is Ed, er...
0:15:24 > 0:15:30Butkin. Ed Butkin. I just wanted to know if your refrigerator was on.
0:15:30 > 0:15:32Hello? Hello?
0:15:32 > 0:15:36That's not what you say. Give me that.
0:15:38 > 0:15:41Mrs Pariso? My friend Francine...
0:15:41 > 0:15:47I mean, my friend Ed meant to ask you if your refrigerator was running.
0:15:47 > 0:15:50Hello? Hello?
0:15:50 > 0:15:54She hung up on me. Muffy, you gave me away.
0:15:54 > 0:15:59Don't worry. She's an old lady. She won't even remember.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03What have I told you about prank calls?
0:16:03 > 0:16:06Not to do it unless it was necessary.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11Francine!
0:16:11 > 0:16:15OK, OK. I know I shouldn't have. But she started it.
0:16:15 > 0:16:20She complained about my drums and banged on my wall. Francine Frensky,
0:16:20 > 0:16:27I don't care what she did. She is elderly. Treat her with respect.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31But... No buts. You are grounded for two days.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33Great(!)
0:16:33 > 0:16:35That is so unfair.
0:16:35 > 0:16:41How did she know it was you, anyway? Guess! You've got to do something.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43You'll be arrested for watching TV.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46Get her to move.
0:16:46 > 0:16:51How? When our condo had termites, about three people moved out.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54I could give you some termites.
0:16:54 > 0:17:00They take years to get established. But you can tell where pests are.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03Great idea.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05Leave the whole thing to me.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08OK, how's this?
0:17:08 > 0:17:12"The 'bilding' is about to fall down
0:17:12 > 0:17:16"due to rats in the basement chewing the 'ciment'."
0:17:16 > 0:17:18E.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21"Cement" is spelt with an E. Oh.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24"They are becoming a menace.
0:17:24 > 0:17:30"So if you know what's good for you, you'll move away as soon as you can."
0:17:30 > 0:17:36Perfect. Thanks. Spill some coffee on it and it'll look totally real.
0:18:09 > 0:18:11KNOCK
0:18:11 > 0:18:16What are you doing? Don't ask. You can thank me tomorrow.
0:18:17 > 0:18:22You've got a letter on your plate, Francine.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28This means war! What did you say?
0:18:28 > 0:18:30Nothing.
0:18:30 > 0:18:35Are you sure this'll work? Totally. She won't be able
0:18:35 > 0:18:38to withstand the terror. Ready?
0:18:38 > 0:18:43MUFFLED: Mrs Pariso! Mrs Pariso!
0:18:43 > 0:18:46I have come here to haunt you!
0:18:46 > 0:18:50SPOOKY WAILING AND JANGLING
0:18:50 > 0:18:54You must leave here before it's too late.
0:18:54 > 0:19:00Leave here before it's too late. WAILING
0:19:00 > 0:19:03Wooooooo!
0:19:03 > 0:19:06This is stupid. Wait.
0:19:06 > 0:19:11I hear something. I think the spirits are answering.
0:19:11 > 0:19:15NEIGHBOURS ALL GRUMBLE Uh-oh.
0:19:18 > 0:19:24Made it. When the coast is clear, put this spider on her doormat. Yuk!
0:19:24 > 0:19:27I hate spiders. It never fails.
0:19:37 > 0:19:41Omigosh! Spider, spider, spider!
0:19:41 > 0:19:44How did that get up there?
0:19:45 > 0:19:47Nah!
0:19:47 > 0:19:51Three people complained about the noise.
0:19:51 > 0:19:54It wasn't noise. Sound effects.
0:19:54 > 0:20:00Your mother and I have been trying to decide what to do about you.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02We've found a solution. I know.
0:20:02 > 0:20:06Grounded, and I have to take out the garbage.
0:20:06 > 0:20:11Not quite. Mrs Pariso has invited you for tea.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13You have gratefully accepted.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19What?! No way! What am I gonna do?
0:20:19 > 0:20:24I'd rather eat dog food. Wow! Even I don't wanna eat dog food.
0:20:24 > 0:20:28I bet she's got mice. You'd better get a rabies shot.
0:20:28 > 0:20:33If I'm not in school on Monday, remember how much you liked me.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38Should one of us go with her?
0:20:38 > 0:20:40Uh-uh. No.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43Here goes nothing.
0:20:44 > 0:20:47You must be Francine.
0:20:47 > 0:20:52You must be Mrs Pariso. I knew I'd like you. Come on in.
0:20:52 > 0:20:57Somehow, I didn't picture you in a dress. My mom made me wear it.
0:20:57 > 0:21:00Have a seat. What can I get you?
0:21:00 > 0:21:05I thought we were supposed to have tea. No, I hate tea. Want a soda?
0:21:05 > 0:21:08Sure. Orange? It's my favourite.
0:21:08 > 0:21:12How about chocolate chip cookies?
0:21:12 > 0:21:14Good. Very good.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17Is this you?
0:21:17 > 0:21:21In the pictures? You betcha. All these trophies.
0:21:21 > 0:21:26I got to the semis at Wimbledon twice and won a couple of doubles.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29But my real sport was riding.
0:21:29 > 0:21:35Are you kidding me? I love horses. I majorly love horses.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38Somehow I knew we'd get along.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41Have a seat. Have a cookie.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44She's a total athlete.
0:21:44 > 0:21:49She plays tennis and rides horses. She went to the Olympics once.
0:21:49 > 0:21:55Sounds just like you. She is just like me. It's like we were sisters.
0:21:55 > 0:22:00She said she was mean because she's lonely. I'll help her meet people.
0:22:00 > 0:22:04Get to know someone before you decide if you like them.
0:22:04 > 0:22:08Dad, do you always have to be right?
0:22:08 > 0:22:11Yes. Yes, I think I do.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21Mrs McGrady, you play bingo, right?
0:22:21 > 0:22:26You betcha. I know this old lady... this lady who needs friends.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28Could she come play with you?
0:22:28 > 0:22:32Sure. The more, the merrier. 7 o'clock.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35Great! Thanks.
0:22:35 > 0:22:39This is my dad, Oliver. Nice to meet you in person.
0:22:39 > 0:22:44I'll introduce you to your neighbours. That's my job, Dad.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46You answer the door.
0:22:50 > 0:22:55She is good. Francine, grab a horse. I've got a few tricks to show you.
0:22:55 > 0:22:59Can I? ..I'll be right there.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05This is Arthur, Muffy, Buster, and that's Brain.
0:23:05 > 0:23:10You look nice, for a witch. She's not a witch, you doof-brain!
0:23:10 > 0:23:15I never told you about the time I met a warlock
0:23:15 > 0:23:18when I was training in Romania.
0:23:18 > 0:23:22He told me that if I ever wanted to cast a spell...
0:23:22 > 0:23:26It was a lucky day when I met you.
0:23:26 > 0:23:28You said it, Mrs P.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31LAUGHTER FROM NEXT DOOR
0:23:31 > 0:23:34Oh, no!
0:23:36 > 0:23:38That is the third time this week.
0:23:38 > 0:23:41She's just having fun.
0:23:41 > 0:23:46I can't do my homework. You created a monster.
0:23:47 > 0:23:51LAUGHTER CONTINUES
0:23:52 > 0:23:57Subtitles by John Macdonald, Subtext for BBC Subtitling - 2001
0:23:57 > 0:24:02e-mail us at subtitling@bbc.co.uk