0:00:02 > 0:00:04- Ready, Gnasher?- Yes, yes!- Let's go!
0:00:04 > 0:00:07# Playing by the rules
0:00:07 > 0:00:11# Is highly overrated
0:00:11 > 0:00:14# Unstoppable, unstoppable, yeah
0:00:14 > 0:00:17# They can't hold us back
0:00:17 > 0:00:21# We'll make the most of every second
0:00:21 > 0:00:24# Unstoppable, unstoppable, yeah
0:00:24 > 0:00:26# After all is said and done
0:00:26 > 0:00:28# Shout one for all and all for one
0:00:28 > 0:00:33# Nothing's gonna bring us down today, yeah
0:00:33 > 0:00:38# Open up your eyes The world outside is waiting. #
0:00:57 > 0:01:01Presenting the Menace Mark One Meteor,
0:01:01 > 0:01:04which will take me, Commander Den Dare,
0:01:04 > 0:01:08on the first pedal powered mission to Mars.
0:01:08 > 0:01:10Jump in, Gnasher.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19Initiating leg power!
0:01:19 > 0:01:21SCREECH!
0:01:23 > 0:01:26We have lift-off!
0:01:26 > 0:01:27- Ooh!- Wow!
0:01:27 > 0:01:31Switching to glide control.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40WAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
0:01:40 > 0:01:44Red alert! Prepare to eject!
0:01:44 > 0:01:45Whoa!
0:01:45 > 0:01:47Aaargh!
0:01:47 > 0:01:49CRASH!
0:01:53 > 0:01:54Oh...
0:01:56 > 0:01:58Dad, you don't understand!
0:01:58 > 0:02:04It's not just a bike, it's a pedal powered interplanetary cruiser!
0:02:04 > 0:02:06But now it's useless.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08Dad, I need a new bike.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11No!
0:02:11 > 0:02:14HE HUMS HAPPILY
0:02:14 > 0:02:17- Dad!- Aargh!- I need a new bike!
0:02:17 > 0:02:19I said NO!
0:02:23 > 0:02:26'And in other news, Dennis has got a new bike!'
0:02:26 > 0:02:31Dennis, a bike costs money. It doesn't grow on trees, you know.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33Haven't you got any money?
0:02:33 > 0:02:35Not enough for a new bike.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39But you work your fingers to the bone in that office.
0:02:39 > 0:02:41That's because I love my job.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45And I do practically run the rubber band and paperclip division.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48That's what I mean - they can't do without you.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52Well, that's true. If it wasn't for me it'd grind to a halt.
0:02:52 > 0:02:57Exactly. So, ask your boss for a rise.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01What?! You're joking. Ask Mr Scrimp for more cash?
0:03:01 > 0:03:04He's the meanest man in Beanotown.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06Dad, are you a man or a mouse?
0:03:06 > 0:03:09Stand up to the old skinflint!
0:03:09 > 0:03:13You know, you're right! He should be paying me more.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18I'll march up to the old miser's office and demand a raise!
0:03:18 > 0:03:20WHAT?!
0:03:20 > 0:03:22Have you taken leave of your senses?
0:03:22 > 0:03:25I didn't get where I am today by giving handouts
0:03:25 > 0:03:28to every Tom, Dick and what's-his-name
0:03:28 > 0:03:30who walks through that door!
0:03:31 > 0:03:32£1,101...
0:03:32 > 0:03:36GET OUT!!!
0:03:36 > 0:03:38You know what, Gnash?
0:03:38 > 0:03:42When Dad gets back, he's gonna buy me the best bike in the...
0:03:44 > 0:03:46Dad? What happened?!
0:03:46 > 0:03:50I'll tell you what happened, Dennis, I talked to Mr Scrimp,
0:03:50 > 0:03:53and he agreed he wasn't paying me the right amount.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56See! I told you it would work.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58He's not giving me more money,
0:03:58 > 0:04:01he's cutting my wages for wasting his time!
0:04:01 > 0:04:04Oh, why did I listen to you?!
0:04:08 > 0:04:12Remind me again, Dennis, why are we trashing your house?
0:04:14 > 0:04:17Cos I'm trying to make it look like we're dead poor.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20How's that going to get you a new bike?
0:04:20 > 0:04:24If Dad had more money, he could buy me one, right?
0:04:24 > 0:04:27And if Dad's boss sees how poor we are,
0:04:27 > 0:04:30he'll feel bad and give Dad a rise.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33Listen and learn, boys.
0:04:33 > 0:04:38Ahem. Is that you, Scrimp? This is Hiram Bigbucks of US HQ.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40Yeah, your boss.
0:04:40 > 0:04:44Drop what you're doing and go see what's-his-name,
0:04:44 > 0:04:46works in rubber bands and paperclips.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50I can't think why Mr Bigbucks wants me to go round
0:04:50 > 0:04:54to wretched what's-his-name's wretched house.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58Still, he's the boss. Whatever he says, goes.
0:05:03 > 0:05:04Oh!
0:05:07 > 0:05:11Is this that wretched what's-his-name's house?
0:05:11 > 0:05:15COCKNEY ACCENT: Yeah, I'm that wretched what's-his-name's son.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18- Come in, guv'nor, come in. - COUGHS FEEBLY
0:05:22 > 0:05:26Goodness, this is...incredible.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29Oh, don't you worry about us, your wealthiness.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32We're poor, but we're happy.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35Oh, where's me manners? How about a lovely cup of char?
0:05:35 > 0:05:38'Ere, take a seat, sir.
0:05:38 > 0:05:39Urgh...
0:05:39 > 0:05:45Family heirloom. Been used 23 times.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48But it still makes a lovely brew.
0:05:48 > 0:05:49That's awful.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52But it's the only one we've got.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54Not that, everything.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58When what's-his-name asked me for a raise, I had no idea.
0:05:58 > 0:06:03Look, when your father gets back, tell him I'm doubling his salary.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07Nobody should have to live like this.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09Yes! Result!
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- Mr Scrimp!- What's-his-name?
0:06:12 > 0:06:16I'm sorry I didn't know you were coming. We were shopping.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19Shopping? On your income?
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- Just a few groceries, you know. - Really?
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- So what's this, then? - BUZZES
0:06:24 > 0:06:27Oh, it's, uh...it's the latest thing.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29A Swiss Army moustache trimmer.
0:06:29 > 0:06:34What?! How can you afford some fancy new gizmo
0:06:34 > 0:06:36when your family are starving?
0:06:36 > 0:06:39Must've been a free give-away.
0:06:39 > 0:06:43We're not starving! I'm going to cook spaghetti for supper.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45It's only tinned spaghetti...
0:06:45 > 0:06:48I'm starting to smell a rat.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50You're not really poor!
0:06:50 > 0:06:55This play-acting was just a sham to get me to give you more money!
0:06:55 > 0:06:58Play-acting?! I don't understand.
0:06:58 > 0:07:03Nice try, what's-his-name, but your devious little ploy has failed!
0:07:03 > 0:07:05Ooh, one more thing...
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- you're FIRED!- But... Oh!
0:07:09 > 0:07:12All right, Dennis, what's going on?
0:07:12 > 0:07:14SCREAMS
0:07:14 > 0:07:17Oh, my house! My beautiful house!
0:07:17 > 0:07:19DENNIS!
0:07:19 > 0:07:22Eh...don't worry, Mum, we can fix the house
0:07:22 > 0:07:25and I'm sure Dad'll be able to get a new job...
0:07:25 > 0:07:27easy-peasy.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33Ooh, ooh...
0:07:33 > 0:07:36WHISTLE BLOWS Oh!
0:07:36 > 0:07:40Someone's dropped that, never know when you might need it.
0:07:40 > 0:07:45It's hopeless! I'm hopeless! Nobody wants to employ me.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48Fired from 13 jobs in one day.
0:07:48 > 0:07:51That's got to be a record!
0:07:51 > 0:07:54Paper clips and rubber bands are all I know.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57I was happy working for Mr Scrimp.
0:07:57 > 0:08:03Don't worry, Dad, I'll get you your old job back. Just leave it to me!
0:08:06 > 0:08:08OK, Gnasher, we'll show Mr Scrimp
0:08:08 > 0:08:13how the rubber band and paper clip division is rubbish without Dad.
0:08:13 > 0:08:14Follow me!
0:08:14 > 0:08:16SPLAT!
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- THEY GIGGLE - Oi!
0:08:20 > 0:08:21KERPOW! MUFFLED SHOUTS
0:08:21 > 0:08:23Take cover!
0:08:23 > 0:08:28What's going on? Stop all this nonsense and get back to work!
0:08:28 > 0:08:30- SPLAT! - Who did that?
0:08:33 > 0:08:34Whoa-oa-oa!
0:08:34 > 0:08:36Waaaah!
0:08:36 > 0:08:38SHOUTS AND BANGING
0:08:40 > 0:08:41HE PANTS AND GASPS
0:08:41 > 0:08:47OK, Gnasher, here we go. The world's biggest rubber band ball!
0:08:47 > 0:08:49Heave!
0:08:50 > 0:08:53- THUDDING - Aaargh!
0:08:53 > 0:08:56Aaargh!
0:08:58 > 0:09:00- PING! - Aaaargh!
0:09:01 > 0:09:05SCREAMING AND BANGING
0:09:06 > 0:09:08AAAAARGH! OOOOOH...
0:09:08 > 0:09:10CRASH! ALARMS BLARE
0:09:10 > 0:09:13SLURP!
0:09:13 > 0:09:17Oh, it's you, what's-his-name's son.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- Thank you.- Think nothing of it.
0:09:20 > 0:09:26Hm, I don't understand it. The paper clip division ran like clockwork
0:09:26 > 0:09:28with your father in charge.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31Yes. Pity you sacked him.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34Maybe I was a tad hasty.
0:09:34 > 0:09:39I wonder if he'd come back and work for me again?
0:09:39 > 0:09:42Only one way to find out...
0:09:42 > 0:09:45Step up now, don't be snooty.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48Come and try my Tutti Frutti.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50SCRREEECH!
0:09:50 > 0:09:55Ah, what's-his-name. How would you like your old job back?
0:09:55 > 0:09:57I'll double your salary.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59What?! Well, I don't know, I...
0:09:59 > 0:10:01Triple it then!
0:10:01 > 0:10:05I need you back, what's-his-name, the place has gone to the dogs.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08Well, in that case, I'd love to come back.
0:10:08 > 0:10:09Excellent.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12- Jump in then. - TYRES SCREECH
0:10:14 > 0:10:17So, Dad, eh...about my new bike.
0:10:17 > 0:10:22- I was thinking 21 gears, dual suspension...- Dennis,
0:10:22 > 0:10:25there isn't going to be a new bike.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28That's right. After paying to redecorate the house,
0:10:28 > 0:10:32I won't be able to give you more pocket money until you're 37.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- And you can have a new bike when you're 48.- But...
0:10:35 > 0:10:38What am I supposed to do until then?!
0:10:38 > 0:10:43You know, it's amazing what you can do with a few paper clips
0:10:43 > 0:10:44and rubber bands...
0:10:46 > 0:10:48DENNIS GROANS
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