"Big City Greens" Scooped/Mulligan'd

1 00:00:01,084 --> 00:00:04,086 [Cricket grunting] 2 00:00:04,087 --> 00:00:08,090 [grunting continues] 3 00:00:08,091 --> 00:00:09,800 - [gasps] - You blinked! I win. 4 00:00:09,801 --> 00:00:12,637 No, I winked! A wink ain't a blink, Tilly. 5 00:00:12,638 --> 00:00:14,096 [Nancy] Are you serious? 6 00:00:14,097 --> 00:00:17,642 But it's corn! Can't you find another use for it? 7 00:00:17,643 --> 00:00:19,101 [sighs] I see. 8 00:00:19,102 --> 00:00:20,978 It's too bad it worked out this way. 9 00:00:20,979 --> 00:00:22,647 What worked out which way? 10 00:00:22,648 --> 00:00:26,984 I was supposed to sell all of this season's corn crop to the creamed corn factory. 11 00:00:26,985 --> 00:00:28,694 Delicious, go on. 12 00:00:28,695 --> 00:00:31,489 But apparently nobody wants to eat the stuff anymore, 13 00:00:31,490 --> 00:00:35,868 so they went out of business. And I planted so much corn this season. 14 00:00:35,869 --> 00:00:37,703 Wow! 15 00:00:37,704 --> 00:00:41,415 [Cricket] I've never seen a bounty so bountiful. 16 00:00:41,416 --> 00:00:43,584 - What are we gonna do? - I don't know. 17 00:00:43,585 --> 00:00:45,586 But it's gonna cost the farm big. 18 00:00:45,587 --> 00:00:47,004 [Nick] <i>Attenzione!</i> 19 00:00:47,005 --> 00:00:48,881 I have an idea! 20 00:00:48,882 --> 00:00:50,758 Oh, I bet you do, Dad. 21 00:00:50,759 --> 00:00:52,802 Hey, what's with the sarcasm? 22 00:00:52,803 --> 00:00:55,346 Kids, let me tell you about the type of ideas 23 00:00:55,347 --> 00:00:58,474 your Grandpa Nick used to have for me. 24 00:00:58,475 --> 00:01:01,352 - Excuse me, ma'am! - Oh, hello! 25 00:01:01,353 --> 00:01:04,647 I'm just a law-abiding child trying to pay for my bus fare, 26 00:01:04,648 --> 00:01:06,941 but I don't have the proper change, 27 00:01:06,942 --> 00:01:09,151 So... could you break a 20? 28 00:01:09,152 --> 00:01:12,488 Of course, dear. Now, let's see... 29 00:01:12,489 --> 00:01:15,157 Would you prefer small or large bills? 30 00:01:15,158 --> 00:01:17,201 [young Nick] Ugh, I hate drawing hands. 31 00:01:17,202 --> 00:01:20,538 Ah, well. It looks like the real thing if you squint. 32 00:01:20,539 --> 00:01:22,456 Dad! Dad! Your plan worked! 33 00:01:22,457 --> 00:01:24,584 Ey, that's what I like to hear. 34 00:01:24,585 --> 00:01:27,004 Keep up the good work, kid. I'm proud of you. 35 00:01:28,797 --> 00:01:30,882 Ah, you're always bringing up the past. 36 00:01:30,883 --> 00:01:32,800 Well, I've changed, you know! 37 00:01:32,801 --> 00:01:37,513 And so have I. Green Family Farms is an above-board business. 38 00:01:37,514 --> 00:01:39,682 My idea is above-board! 39 00:01:39,683 --> 00:01:42,977 All's I'm suggesting is a little U-Pick operation. 40 00:01:42,978 --> 00:01:44,812 "You" pick? Who pick? Me pick? 41 00:01:44,813 --> 00:01:47,857 Can it, Crick. It's when you open your farm to the public 42 00:01:47,858 --> 00:01:50,401 and they pay to pick your crops. 43 00:01:50,402 --> 00:01:53,738 It's like a fun thing or some crud like that. 44 00:01:53,739 --> 00:01:55,698 Oh, a delightful and family-friendly 45 00:01:55,699 --> 00:01:56,616 seasonal draw! 46 00:01:56,617 --> 00:01:59,744 Wait... That's actually not a bad idea. 47 00:01:59,745 --> 00:02:04,081 I mean, it would get our crops picked and ensure a profit. 48 00:02:04,082 --> 00:02:06,042 Dad, I'm not sure what your angle is, 49 00:02:06,043 --> 00:02:09,045 - but we'll do the U-Pick... - Okay. 50 00:02:09,046 --> 00:02:12,924 But the entire operation will have to be completely above-board! 51 00:02:12,925 --> 00:02:15,426 - Okay. - Cut the attitude, Dad. 52 00:02:15,427 --> 00:02:17,720 - Okay? - Don't say okay! 53 00:02:17,721 --> 00:02:20,640 Cricket, Tilly, start making posters for the highway, 54 00:02:20,641 --> 00:02:23,851 'cause Green Family Farms is open for U-Pick! 55 00:02:23,852 --> 00:02:26,562 - [both] Okay! - Hah! 56 00:02:26,563 --> 00:02:28,940 Welcome road-weary highway travelers 57 00:02:28,941 --> 00:02:32,485 to beautiful and bounteous Green Family Farms! 58 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:35,988 Good morning! We will take two adults, one child, please. 59 00:02:35,989 --> 00:02:37,948 Oh! There's no admission fee, 60 00:02:37,949 --> 00:02:39,992 just pay by the pound for what you pick. 61 00:02:39,993 --> 00:02:43,079 Can't argue with that! Which way to the farm activities? 62 00:02:43,080 --> 00:02:46,624 Farm activities? I didn't plan any of those. 63 00:02:46,625 --> 00:02:51,128 But we have lots of corn... that you can, uh, pick. 64 00:02:51,129 --> 00:02:54,965 - [quietly] Help me out, kids. - I have corn baskets! 65 00:02:54,966 --> 00:02:56,926 - I'm out. - We didn't drive all the way 66 00:02:56,927 --> 00:02:58,719 from Middlesburg just for corn. 67 00:02:58,720 --> 00:02:59,804 Well, uh, wait... 68 00:02:59,805 --> 00:03:03,140 Actually, folks, the corn maze is over yonder. 69 00:03:03,141 --> 00:03:07,019 [Nick] And the petting zoo is over yonder-er! 70 00:03:07,020 --> 00:03:10,022 We also offer tractor rides! Go nuts, kid. 71 00:03:10,023 --> 00:03:12,108 Back in. 72 00:03:12,109 --> 00:03:15,277 Go have yourselves some Green family fun. 73 00:03:15,278 --> 00:03:17,947 Okay, Dad, I see what you're doing. 74 00:03:17,948 --> 00:03:20,741 You set all this up so you could charge extra for it. 75 00:03:20,742 --> 00:03:22,993 Classic Mulligan scam. 76 00:03:22,994 --> 00:03:24,745 I'm not chargin' them a dime. 77 00:03:24,746 --> 00:03:28,290 It's to entice people to pick more! Just tryin' to help out. 78 00:03:28,291 --> 00:03:31,794 Hm. That's... very unlike you. 79 00:03:31,795 --> 00:03:34,296 Yeah, well, like I said, I've changed! 80 00:03:34,297 --> 00:03:36,549 You're making me feel weird about it. 81 00:03:36,550 --> 00:03:40,594 Changed? Yeah, right. I know you're up to something, Dad. 82 00:03:40,595 --> 00:03:42,888 And I'm gonna figure it out. 83 00:03:42,889 --> 00:03:46,892 C'mon in, folks. Show these animals some love! 84 00:03:46,893 --> 00:03:49,145 Ain't Miss Debbie sweet? 85 00:03:49,146 --> 00:03:50,980 Who wants to snuggle a calf? 86 00:03:50,981 --> 00:03:55,151 Excuse me, how much did my dad charge you to get in here? 87 00:03:55,152 --> 00:03:58,946 - Nothing. He said it was free. - Why? Are we in trouble or something? 88 00:03:58,947 --> 00:04:01,323 No, no, you're fine. Carry on. 89 00:04:01,324 --> 00:04:03,242 Listen up, corn puffs! 90 00:04:03,243 --> 00:04:05,619 - Isn't he sweet? - Can it! 91 00:04:05,620 --> 00:04:10,040 Now, if you want to avoid what we in the industry call the "harvest hurts," 92 00:04:10,041 --> 00:04:15,045 you wanna use this technique that I invented called the "Twist and Pull." 93 00:04:15,046 --> 00:04:18,174 Step one, twist. And step two-- 94 00:04:18,175 --> 00:04:20,176 - Oh! Pull? - Who's the expert here? 95 00:04:20,177 --> 00:04:23,846 Get your free baskets! They're great for collecting corns. 96 00:04:23,847 --> 00:04:28,559 Hi, y'all, could you do me a favor and check your pockets for your valuables? 97 00:04:28,560 --> 00:04:31,937 - What? Why? - Heh, just making sure everything's above board. 98 00:04:31,938 --> 00:04:33,272 - [leaves rustling] - Ah-ha! 99 00:04:33,273 --> 00:04:35,900 - I've got you, Dad! - [both gasp] 100 00:04:35,901 --> 00:04:37,569 Carry on. 101 00:04:39,780 --> 00:04:42,364 Step right up and get your picture taken! 102 00:04:42,365 --> 00:04:45,201 Bring a piece of the farm back home with you! 103 00:04:45,202 --> 00:04:48,913 [Nick] All right, big smiles, everyone! Say... 104 00:04:48,914 --> 00:04:51,999 - Nancy? - [both] "Nancy"! 105 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,876 I knew I'd catch you in a scam! 106 00:04:53,877 --> 00:04:55,920 How much you charging for pictures? 107 00:04:55,921 --> 00:04:59,340 Nothing. I thought you only wanted to charge for the U-Pick corn? 108 00:04:59,341 --> 00:05:01,050 Oh, well then... 109 00:05:01,051 --> 00:05:04,261 You're transferring money from his Spend-Mo account to yours! 110 00:05:04,262 --> 00:05:06,889 I don't have Spend-Mo account. 111 00:05:06,890 --> 00:05:08,641 See? No scam, Nance. 112 00:05:08,642 --> 00:05:10,768 You know, you've been riding me all day. 113 00:05:10,769 --> 00:05:12,895 You really don't trust me, do you? 114 00:05:12,896 --> 00:05:15,940 To be fair, you do have a track record. 115 00:05:15,941 --> 00:05:19,652 I already told you, I've changed. 116 00:05:19,653 --> 00:05:22,154 I'm tryna help out but... Pfft, you know what? 117 00:05:22,155 --> 00:05:25,241 I'm done. I'll be inside watching TV. 118 00:05:25,242 --> 00:05:27,786 Unless you're scared I'll scam the remote. 119 00:05:28,870 --> 00:05:30,704 Dad, wait. You're right. 120 00:05:30,705 --> 00:05:32,706 You've consistently had good ideas 121 00:05:32,707 --> 00:05:34,708 and we could really use your help. 122 00:05:34,709 --> 00:05:36,377 - You mean it? - Yeah, I do. 123 00:05:36,378 --> 00:05:39,046 I saw a line forming over at the weighing station. 124 00:05:39,047 --> 00:05:41,215 Why don't you go help folks check out? 125 00:05:41,216 --> 00:05:44,093 Hey, you got it. Thanks, Nance. 126 00:05:44,094 --> 00:05:48,222 All right, folks, let's count up your corn hauls. 127 00:05:48,223 --> 00:05:50,933 I don't like how that sounds. 128 00:05:50,934 --> 00:05:54,104 [♪ upbeat music playing] 129 00:05:59,776 --> 00:06:02,903 [kid cheering] 130 00:06:02,904 --> 00:06:03,988 Mom, Dad! 131 00:06:03,989 --> 00:06:07,825 Forget about video games. Let's go pick some corn! 132 00:06:07,826 --> 00:06:09,827 I gotta hand it to your grandpa, 133 00:06:09,828 --> 00:06:11,328 with all these side activities, 134 00:06:11,329 --> 00:06:14,456 this U-Pick operation is a total success! 135 00:06:14,457 --> 00:06:17,209 Just look, there's a line around the house! 136 00:06:17,210 --> 00:06:19,962 I'll say. Folks can't get enough of the petting zoo. 137 00:06:19,963 --> 00:06:22,047 And our animals love being doted on. 138 00:06:22,048 --> 00:06:25,968 And thanks to me, none of our customers have the "harvest hurts." 139 00:06:25,969 --> 00:06:28,137 Who knew corn weighed so much? 140 00:06:28,138 --> 00:06:30,973 This didn't feel like 20 pounds when I picked it. 141 00:06:30,974 --> 00:06:33,392 Then again, I have been working out. 142 00:06:33,393 --> 00:06:36,812 Hey, everyone! We're doin' gangbusters business! 143 00:06:36,813 --> 00:06:39,982 Keep up the good work, kid. I'm proud of you! 144 00:06:39,983 --> 00:06:43,986 - [echoing] <i>Proud of you!</i> - [gasps, grunts] 145 00:06:43,987 --> 00:06:45,529 What's the matter, Mama? 146 00:06:45,530 --> 00:06:47,531 Plenty. Come with me! 147 00:06:47,532 --> 00:06:48,908 [Nick] Nice pickin', sir! 148 00:06:48,909 --> 00:06:53,495 Hey, do me a favor there, pal, and read the number on the scale. 149 00:06:53,496 --> 00:06:55,039 [rattling] 150 00:06:55,040 --> 00:06:57,875 By gosh! It's 19 pounds! 151 00:06:57,876 --> 00:07:02,046 Well, the cornier it is, the heavier it is. 50 bucks. 152 00:07:02,047 --> 00:07:05,841 He's overcharging them! Ugh, he is running a scam! 153 00:07:05,842 --> 00:07:08,886 And I let him bamboozle me into it, just like the old days. 154 00:07:08,887 --> 00:07:10,512 How did I fall for that? 155 00:07:10,513 --> 00:07:12,514 Well, he is a professional con man. 156 00:07:12,515 --> 00:07:13,682 And the first thing they do 157 00:07:13,683 --> 00:07:17,186 is lull a gullible rube into a false sense of security. 158 00:07:17,187 --> 00:07:19,730 Oh, sorry, that was my mind voice slippin' out. 159 00:07:19,731 --> 00:07:22,900 I gotta make this right and get the customers their money back. 160 00:07:22,901 --> 00:07:25,110 But Grandpa ain't gonna give that cash up freely. 161 00:07:25,111 --> 00:07:26,153 What can we do? 162 00:07:26,154 --> 00:07:28,530 You're right. The only way we defeat a scammer 163 00:07:28,531 --> 00:07:30,991 is to pull a scam of our own. 164 00:07:30,992 --> 00:07:33,244 [laughs maliciously] 165 00:07:33,245 --> 00:07:35,913 [Cricket] Good afternoon, kind sir! 166 00:07:35,914 --> 00:07:41,043 - What? - I'd like to pay for this single ear of corn. 167 00:07:41,044 --> 00:07:44,213 But all I've got is a $1,000 bill! 168 00:07:44,214 --> 00:07:47,299 You wouldn't happen to have change, would you? 169 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:49,969 $1,000 bill? 170 00:07:49,970 --> 00:07:51,096 [chuckles] 171 00:07:52,305 --> 00:07:54,264 Hm? Hmm. 172 00:07:54,265 --> 00:07:57,393 Of course, sir. Let me, uh, get your... 173 00:07:57,394 --> 00:08:00,521 - change! - [yelling] No, wait, that didn't hurt. 174 00:08:00,522 --> 00:08:02,856 Cricket, I'm gonna be constructive. 175 00:08:02,857 --> 00:08:04,858 That was terrible. 176 00:08:04,859 --> 00:08:07,611 Go give your mom her fake money back. 177 00:08:07,612 --> 00:08:10,447 I thought I was pretty convincing. 178 00:08:10,448 --> 00:08:14,451 Why would Nancy try to scam me with the oldest trick in the book? 179 00:08:14,452 --> 00:08:17,413 I wrote the book on the oldest tricks in the book! 180 00:08:17,414 --> 00:08:20,290 Huh, unless, she knows I've been scammin' people 181 00:08:20,291 --> 00:08:22,501 and was trying to get the money back! 182 00:08:22,502 --> 00:08:25,170 Well, too bad for you, Nance. 183 00:08:25,171 --> 00:08:29,174 - I'm always one step ahead! - [♪ suspenseful music playing] 184 00:08:29,175 --> 00:08:31,093 Aw, crud, I forgot to run. 185 00:08:31,094 --> 00:08:33,595 [♪ intense music playing] 186 00:08:33,596 --> 00:08:36,432 Dad? What're you doing with the cash box? 187 00:08:36,433 --> 00:08:39,977 Gotta find somewhere to stash this till the heat dies down. 188 00:08:39,978 --> 00:08:42,896 Schemo-scammo. 189 00:08:42,897 --> 00:08:45,107 Wow, you can really move when you wants to. 190 00:08:45,108 --> 00:08:46,900 [cackles] 191 00:08:46,901 --> 00:08:50,279 - [laughs maliciously] - You can't hide forever, Dad! 192 00:08:50,280 --> 00:08:53,449 Dad, c'mon. I know you're nearby. 193 00:08:53,450 --> 00:08:56,243 - [huffs] - [grunts] Get back here! 194 00:08:56,244 --> 00:08:58,078 Ha-ha, close one! 195 00:08:58,079 --> 00:08:59,163 Oh! 196 00:08:59,164 --> 00:09:01,333 Uh, carry on. 197 00:09:03,460 --> 00:09:07,005 - Whoa! - Dad, you bring that cash box back right now! 198 00:09:07,505 --> 00:09:09,214 What? Dead end? 199 00:09:09,215 --> 00:09:12,968 Okay, Nick Mulligan, time for a clever escape plan. 200 00:09:12,969 --> 00:09:14,928 Hah! I got you, Dad! 201 00:09:14,929 --> 00:09:16,014 Huh? 202 00:09:19,309 --> 00:09:20,893 [pants] 203 00:09:20,894 --> 00:09:24,146 Now, before I bury my loot, let me take a moment 204 00:09:24,147 --> 00:09:27,150 to appreciate my sweet, sweet bounty. 205 00:09:27,859 --> 00:09:29,276 Huh? 206 00:09:29,277 --> 00:09:33,530 "Keep up the good work, Dad. I'm proud of you." 207 00:09:33,531 --> 00:09:35,532 No, no. 208 00:09:35,533 --> 00:09:39,411 [screams] No! 209 00:09:39,412 --> 00:09:42,664 We apologize. There was something wrong with the scale earlier 210 00:09:42,665 --> 00:09:44,333 and you were all overcharged. 211 00:09:44,334 --> 00:09:46,960 - Here's your corn. - And here's your refund. 212 00:09:46,961 --> 00:09:50,172 Wow! You gotta respect an honest business. 213 00:09:50,173 --> 00:09:51,590 Travel safely, now! 214 00:09:51,591 --> 00:09:54,134 All right. How'd you do it, Nance? 215 00:09:54,135 --> 00:09:56,553 Oh, c'mon, Dad. You were there. 216 00:09:56,554 --> 00:10:00,557 - [inaudible] - [Nancy] <i>I had Cricket pull the old "ask for change" scam</i> 217 00:10:00,558 --> 00:10:02,976 <i>knowing that you'd see right through it.</i> 218 00:10:02,977 --> 00:10:08,273 <i>Only, while Cricket was distracting you, Tilly swapped the tills.</i> 219 00:10:08,274 --> 00:10:10,901 Then I tailed you to make sure you'd run off, 220 00:10:10,902 --> 00:10:15,239 buying the kids time so they could issue refunds without you interfering. 221 00:10:15,240 --> 00:10:16,698 That's the last of them! 222 00:10:16,699 --> 00:10:18,283 Well, I'll be. 223 00:10:18,284 --> 00:10:20,452 You scammed a scammer and got away with it. 224 00:10:20,453 --> 00:10:22,621 I'm proud of you, kid. 225 00:10:22,622 --> 00:10:26,333 [chuckles] Thanks, Dad. Now give me back my wallet. 226 00:10:26,334 --> 00:10:29,002 - [annoyed grumbling] Yeah, always with the wallet. - And here's yours. 227 00:10:29,003 --> 00:10:32,256 [sniffing] Yep, real proud. 228 00:10:32,257 --> 00:10:35,926 <i>♪ I got sweat in my eyes ♪</i> 229 00:10:35,927 --> 00:10:39,388 <i>♪ Lost a bet and got bit by a hundred flies ♪</i> 230 00:10:39,389 --> 00:10:42,266 <i>♪ I fell out a big ol' tree ♪</i> 231 00:10:42,267 --> 00:10:45,519 <i>♪ Hit every branch and scraped up both my knees ♪</i> 232 00:10:45,520 --> 00:10:48,021 <i>♪ I got chased by dogs ♪</i> 233 00:10:48,022 --> 00:10:50,691 <i>♪ Licked by a frog Got a rash on my legs ♪</i> 234 00:10:50,692 --> 00:10:53,110 <i>♪ Dropped a dozen eggs ♪</i> 235 00:10:53,111 --> 00:10:56,446 <i>♪ I got splinters in seven of ten ♪</i> 236 00:10:56,447 --> 00:10:59,284 <i>♪ And tomorrow I'll do it all again ♪</i>