The Big Pencil is the A part of the sixth episode of Season 1 of Pepper Ann and the tenth segment overall. It was paired with "Sani-Paper" and originally aired on October 18, 1997.
Summary[]
It's time for the science fair and Pepper Ann is determined to beat her rival, Alice Kane.
Main Story[]
Pepper Ann despises Alice Kane, a student in her class who has won the science fair every year and has humiliated her with a variety of projects including the Possum in a Barrel (the actual purpose of which is never explained in the episode) and is always getting second place and Pepper Ann Pearson snaps that she growls and threw an angry meltdown. Nicky attempts to calm Pepper Ann while she's snarling herself. then until she realizes that she truly has never won against Alice who snobbishly calls Pepper Ann "Pee Ann". Alice Kane reveals her latest project is going to be a full-body muff for arctic expeditions. Pepper Ann decides to set herself to creating her latest science fair project and shuts herself in her room for the three weeks leading up to the presentation.
Pepper Ann finally finishes her project, but when Lydia asks if she will need a ride, Pepper Ann confronts her mother with a series of rules: pick her up in the back of the school, do not call her by any nicknames or baby names and most importantly, no hugging. Pepper Ann rushes to school and everyone presents their, less than stellar, science fair projects. Alice goes up to present her body muff, and, despite Pepper Ann worrying about her winning, it is clearly evident that her project is just as flawed as everyone else's.
Pepper Ann presents her project: a sandwich cookie that can be infused with gingivitis fighting chemicals. before activating it, she puts on her safety goggles. and she demonstrates it. But, her project clearly does not work and as she goes to a fit of rage as she struggles with it by slamming herself up and down and spinning around in a fight-like tornado, but, no success. Fortunately, it explodes, covering the class and Mr. Carter with a special kind of chocolate. Nicky realizes that Pepper Ann accidentally invented tartar control frothachino which impresses everyone and she is awarded as the winner of the science fair. Pepper Ann meets Alice outside and she admits that it was not about beating her, but rather challenging herself. Alice congratulates her but tells her to be wary of the spotlight. Lydia picks up Pepper Ann and gives her a big kiss on the cheek; resulting in Pepper Ann imagining everyone including the news coming down on her for the embarrassing gesture. Lydia contends that Pepper Ann said no hugs, but didn't say anything about kisses. Ultimately, Pepper Ann is just glad that she won the science fair.
Quotes[]
Pepper Ann: Ask Alice Kane. (Snarling) |
Pepper Ann: Today, I will knock the body muff off of Alice Kane, Mr. Carter and the entire class! |
Alice Kane My possum was right! You are a loser! |
Craig: Hey Pearson. Nice froth. |
Alice Kane: Enjoy the spotlight, Pepper Ann. It has a lovely glow. But beware, for it can also burn. |
Pepper Ann: Why is this picture of me so ugly?! |
The Desk Gag[]
"Ooh, a bicentennial quarter!"
Trivia[]
- The "Susie Bake Oven" Moose refers to is a parody of the real-life Easy Bake Oven.
Goofs[]
- When Pepper Ann knew that Alice Kane always a winner, she growls and throws an angry meltdown and explodes.
- When Pepper Ann runs out of the house in terror, her cell model (which is supposed to be in the foreground) crosses behind Lydia (who is supposed to be in the background).
- When Pepper Ann is talking to her reflection in the final scene, her mouth is moving out of sync to the audio.
Cast[]
- Kathleen Wilhoite as Pepper Ann Pearson
- Jeff Bennett as Craig Bean, Dieter Liederhosen
- Danny Cooksey as Milo Kamalani
- Clea Lewis as Nicky Little
- Pamela Segall as Moose Pearson
- April Winchell as Mom
- Kath Soucie as Cissy Rooney
- Lauren Tom as Alice Kane
- Cree Summer-Francks as Tessa and Vanessa James
- Jim Cummings as Mr. Roland Carter