1 00:00:02,044 --> 00:00:04,130 In tenth grade, high school students 2 00:00:04,213 --> 00:00:07,299 are presented with picking a class of their own choosing. 3 00:00:07,383 --> 00:00:10,553 This is called an elective. 4 00:00:10,636 --> 00:00:13,305 Courses on offer included wood shop... 5 00:00:13,389 --> 00:00:15,391 I'm happy with ten fingers, thank you. 6 00:00:15,474 --> 00:00:18,102 Introduction to agriculture... 7 00:00:18,185 --> 00:00:19,812 I think you know the answer to that. 8 00:00:19,895 --> 00:00:21,480 Wrestling... 9 00:00:22,773 --> 00:00:24,275 I'd rather milk that cow. 10 00:00:24,817 --> 00:00:27,987 All of which led me to the elective I reluctantly chose... 11 00:00:28,070 --> 00:00:30,990 Psychology 101, an investigation 12 00:00:31,073 --> 00:00:34,785 into why people think and feel the way they do. Ugh. 13 00:00:34,869 --> 00:00:36,120 All right, 14 00:00:36,203 --> 00:00:37,681 with Thanksgiving weekend approaching, 15 00:00:37,705 --> 00:00:39,290 it's the perfect opportunity to observe 16 00:00:39,373 --> 00:00:42,918 family dynamics and how our parents, relatives 17 00:00:43,002 --> 00:00:44,170 and siblings affect us. 18 00:00:44,253 --> 00:00:46,088 Now, the... 19 00:00:46,172 --> 00:00:47,173 Yes, Sheldon. 20 00:00:47,256 --> 00:00:48,924 I don't find that interesting. 21 00:00:49,008 --> 00:00:50,760 Well, tough knuckles. That's the assignment. 22 00:00:51,469 --> 00:00:54,096 Now, you'll all be expected to collect data on your family, 23 00:00:54,180 --> 00:00:56,432 form a hypothesis, and make a prediction. 24 00:00:56,515 --> 00:00:59,226 So you're giving us homework for Thanksgiving? 25 00:00:59,977 --> 00:01:01,228 Yes. 26 00:01:01,312 --> 00:01:03,272 Oh, boy. 27 00:01:04,440 --> 00:01:07,318 ♪ Nobody else is stronger than I am ♪ 28 00:01:07,401 --> 00:01:10,154 ♪ Yesterday I moved a mountain ♪ 29 00:01:10,237 --> 00:01:12,740 ♪ I bet I could be your hero ♪ 30 00:01:12,823 --> 00:01:15,076 ♪ I am a mighty little man ♪ 31 00:01:15,159 --> 00:01:19,705 ♪ I am a mighty little man ♪ 32 00:01:24,293 --> 00:01:26,837 Hey, listen, something came up today 33 00:01:26,921 --> 00:01:29,215 - that we need to talk about. - What's that? 34 00:01:30,174 --> 00:01:32,176 I maybe have a shot at a better job. 35 00:01:32,259 --> 00:01:35,846 Oh, George, they're finally gonna make you head coach? 36 00:01:35,930 --> 00:01:37,056 Better than that. 37 00:01:37,139 --> 00:01:39,683 Special Teams Coach, University of Tulsa. 38 00:01:40,226 --> 00:01:41,644 In Oklahoma? 39 00:01:41,727 --> 00:01:44,146 That is where they're keeping Tulsa these days. 40 00:01:44,230 --> 00:01:45,606 No need to be lippy. 41 00:01:45,689 --> 00:01:48,192 You're not seriously thinking about moving 42 00:01:48,275 --> 00:01:50,653 this whole family to Oklahoma, are you? 43 00:01:50,736 --> 00:01:53,197 It's 400 miles away. I wasn't gonna commute. 44 00:01:53,280 --> 00:01:54,949 Well, that's not gonna work. 45 00:01:55,032 --> 00:01:57,785 The kids are all settled in with school and friends, 46 00:01:57,868 --> 00:01:59,537 and I've got my job at the church, 47 00:01:59,620 --> 00:02:01,038 and then there's Mom. 48 00:02:01,122 --> 00:02:02,915 Am I supposed to just walk away from her? 49 00:02:02,998 --> 00:02:04,542 No, what you're supposed to do 50 00:02:04,625 --> 00:02:06,585 is support my efforts to improve our life. 51 00:02:14,593 --> 00:02:16,345 Notes for psychology paper. 52 00:02:16,428 --> 00:02:17,429 Whatcha doing? 53 00:02:17,513 --> 00:02:20,266 Shh. Family conflict has been observed. 54 00:02:20,349 --> 00:02:24,186 Subject M and Subject D have opposing views on relocating. 55 00:02:24,270 --> 00:02:27,731 You better not be recording over my Janet Jackson tape. 56 00:02:28,440 --> 00:02:29,441 Would you please? 57 00:02:29,525 --> 00:02:31,360 Who's Subject M and Subject D? 58 00:02:31,443 --> 00:02:34,071 I can't tell you that. You might skew the results. 59 00:02:34,155 --> 00:02:36,949 Okay, then tell me what skew means. 60 00:02:37,032 --> 00:02:38,826 Are you going to talk the whole time? 61 00:02:38,909 --> 00:02:42,163 It seems to be annoying you, so, yeah. 62 00:02:46,625 --> 00:02:50,087 Mary, I just can't thank you enough for inviting me today. 63 00:02:50,171 --> 00:02:53,257 You're very welcome, John. Love having you here. 64 00:02:53,340 --> 00:02:56,969 Last Thanksgiving, I just sat in my apartment all by myself 65 00:02:57,052 --> 00:02:59,013 and ate a turkey sandwich. 66 00:02:59,096 --> 00:03:00,431 That is so sad. 67 00:03:00,514 --> 00:03:02,433 Well, it wasn't at the time, 68 00:03:02,516 --> 00:03:04,602 but now that I have something to compare it to, 69 00:03:04,685 --> 00:03:07,271 I realize what a pathetic loser I was. 70 00:03:07,354 --> 00:03:09,565 You were never a loser. 71 00:03:09,648 --> 00:03:11,984 Yeah, you were. 72 00:03:13,194 --> 00:03:14,195 Hey, Georgie, 73 00:03:14,278 --> 00:03:16,488 you have any sentimental attachment to this town? 74 00:03:16,572 --> 00:03:18,866 - I don't know, why? - I'm just curious if, 75 00:03:18,949 --> 00:03:21,327 you know, we ever did pick up and live somewhere else, 76 00:03:21,410 --> 00:03:22,411 how you'd feel about it. 77 00:03:23,204 --> 00:03:25,539 Well, if it was Hawaii, I'd feel pretty great. 78 00:03:25,623 --> 00:03:27,917 That's where they make Magnum, P.I. 79 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,627 I don't think Hawaii's in the cards. 80 00:03:29,710 --> 00:03:30,878 How about Miami? 81 00:03:30,961 --> 00:03:33,005 Let me guess, 'cause of Miami Vice? 82 00:03:33,088 --> 00:03:34,590 Golden Girls. 83 00:03:34,673 --> 00:03:36,217 Course. 84 00:03:36,300 --> 00:03:37,468 Car. 85 00:03:38,802 --> 00:03:40,304 I saw this one 86 00:03:40,387 --> 00:03:42,097 where Blanche dates this little guy 87 00:03:42,181 --> 00:03:46,101 who breaks up with her 'cause she's not Jewish. So good. 88 00:03:46,185 --> 00:03:49,563 Forget about Miami and Hawaii and Blanche. 89 00:03:49,647 --> 00:03:52,399 I mean, how do you feel about not staying in Medford forever? 90 00:03:52,483 --> 00:03:54,318 Well, I guess I'd be okay with it. 91 00:03:55,611 --> 00:03:56,654 All right. 92 00:03:56,737 --> 00:03:57,738 Good to know. 93 00:03:57,821 --> 00:04:00,699 Subject D is attempting to influence Subject G 94 00:04:00,783 --> 00:04:02,034 regarding relocating. 95 00:04:02,117 --> 00:04:03,285 What about you, Sheldon? 96 00:04:04,370 --> 00:04:05,871 What about me what? 97 00:04:05,955 --> 00:04:07,915 Could you ever see yourself leaving Medford? 98 00:04:09,541 --> 00:04:11,835 I'm sorry, Dad, but I'm unable to express 99 00:04:11,919 --> 00:04:13,545 an opinion at this time. 100 00:04:13,629 --> 00:04:14,672 Why not? 101 00:04:14,755 --> 00:04:16,340 In the interest of science, 102 00:04:16,423 --> 00:04:18,425 I have to remain a neutral observer. 103 00:04:18,509 --> 00:04:21,262 Glad I asked. 104 00:04:21,345 --> 00:04:24,556 Hey, fellows, may I join? 105 00:04:24,640 --> 00:04:27,268 Sure. Here you go. 106 00:04:29,228 --> 00:04:30,521 Dang, nice catch. 107 00:04:33,857 --> 00:04:34,984 Car. 108 00:04:37,194 --> 00:04:39,196 Listen, I'm gonna need your help with something. 109 00:04:39,280 --> 00:04:41,031 - Is it about money? - No. 110 00:04:41,115 --> 00:04:43,284 Then I'm your gal. What's up? 111 00:04:43,367 --> 00:04:46,370 George is up for a coaching job at the University of Tulsa. 112 00:04:46,453 --> 00:04:48,622 Tulsa? Ugh. 113 00:04:48,706 --> 00:04:51,834 Last year, I lost $800 on that damn team. 114 00:04:51,917 --> 00:04:53,794 I'm sorry to hear that. 115 00:04:53,877 --> 00:04:55,754 I'm fine with most of the Division I stuff, 116 00:04:55,838 --> 00:04:58,215 but these independent teams, 117 00:04:58,299 --> 00:05:00,843 I j... I just can't seem to get a handle on it. 118 00:05:00,926 --> 00:05:03,887 You think if George got that job he might give me an inside line? 119 00:05:03,971 --> 00:05:05,389 Mom. 120 00:05:05,472 --> 00:05:06,932 Well, I'd cut him in, 121 00:05:07,016 --> 00:05:08,600 make it look like a Christmas present. 122 00:05:08,684 --> 00:05:10,102 Would you please listen to me? 123 00:05:10,185 --> 00:05:11,395 If we move up there, 124 00:05:11,478 --> 00:05:13,147 other than holidays, 125 00:05:13,230 --> 00:05:14,857 you're not gonna see your grandkids. 126 00:05:15,524 --> 00:05:17,693 Well, that's a point. 127 00:05:17,776 --> 00:05:20,904 You make it sound like a Sophie's Choice kind of deal. 128 00:05:21,780 --> 00:05:24,325 During dinner, maybe you could express 129 00:05:24,408 --> 00:05:27,953 how devastating it would be to be away from the kids. 130 00:05:28,037 --> 00:05:30,539 Well, I don't think I'd use the word "devastating." 131 00:05:30,622 --> 00:05:32,041 That doesn't sound like me. 132 00:05:32,124 --> 00:05:34,793 Okay, well, use whatever word you want. 133 00:05:34,877 --> 00:05:38,839 I might use... "heartbroken." 134 00:05:39,631 --> 00:05:40,799 Good, use that. 135 00:05:40,883 --> 00:05:43,552 Yeah, maybe. Have you got a thesaurus? 136 00:05:48,515 --> 00:05:49,892 Oh, dear. 137 00:05:49,975 --> 00:05:52,227 Don't be scared, Sheldon, it's just a parade. 138 00:05:52,311 --> 00:05:53,812 I already don't like dogs. 139 00:05:53,896 --> 00:05:56,148 Gigantic and floating does not help. 140 00:05:56,774 --> 00:05:59,109 - Hey, how's the parade? - Great. 141 00:05:59,193 --> 00:06:00,861 Alf is one of the hosts. 142 00:06:00,944 --> 00:06:04,948 Alf, cool. Hey, so listen. 143 00:06:05,032 --> 00:06:07,409 How attached are you to living here in Medford? 144 00:06:07,493 --> 00:06:09,036 I don't know what that means. 145 00:06:09,119 --> 00:06:10,621 If we moved away, 146 00:06:10,704 --> 00:06:13,290 do you have really good friends that you'd miss a lot? 147 00:06:13,374 --> 00:06:14,666 I have really good friends, 148 00:06:14,750 --> 00:06:16,502 but I think they would mostly miss me. 149 00:06:16,585 --> 00:06:18,379 'Cause you make friends wherever you go. 150 00:06:18,462 --> 00:06:20,464 I do. People are drawn to me. 151 00:06:20,547 --> 00:06:21,548 Ugh. 152 00:06:23,384 --> 00:06:25,052 Sorry, I'm neutral. 153 00:06:26,053 --> 00:06:27,596 Okay, so what I'm hearing is that 154 00:06:27,679 --> 00:06:29,681 you'd be happy no matter where we lived. 155 00:06:29,765 --> 00:06:32,101 I guess. Dad, please, I'm trying to watch TV. 156 00:06:32,643 --> 00:06:35,396 Sorry. I'll leave you to it. 157 00:06:40,484 --> 00:06:42,569 Oh dear, Big Bird. 158 00:06:52,538 --> 00:06:53,831 You're making a sandwich? 159 00:06:53,914 --> 00:06:55,666 I'm a creature of habit. 160 00:06:57,126 --> 00:06:59,002 Hey, why don't we all go around the table 161 00:06:59,086 --> 00:07:01,046 and say what we're thankful for? 162 00:07:01,130 --> 00:07:02,548 Come on, really? 163 00:07:02,631 --> 00:07:03,882 Yes, really. 164 00:07:03,966 --> 00:07:05,217 I'll start. 165 00:07:05,759 --> 00:07:09,012 I'm thankful to be surrounded by my loving family. 166 00:07:09,096 --> 00:07:10,722 What about that guy? 167 00:07:10,806 --> 00:07:12,558 That guy, Dr. Sturgis, 168 00:07:12,641 --> 00:07:14,476 is part of our extended family. 169 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:16,186 Mm, thank you. 170 00:07:16,270 --> 00:07:20,149 And I'm also thankful for this warm and comfy home 171 00:07:20,232 --> 00:07:22,901 that God has blessed us with, and this great neighborhood 172 00:07:22,985 --> 00:07:24,820 with my mom living 173 00:07:24,903 --> 00:07:26,113 right across the street, 174 00:07:26,196 --> 00:07:29,116 and of course our excellent 175 00:07:29,199 --> 00:07:31,535 school system that provides our children 176 00:07:31,618 --> 00:07:33,745 with a world-class education. 177 00:07:34,621 --> 00:07:35,622 Missy? 178 00:07:35,706 --> 00:07:38,459 I'm thankful that there's two different Ghostbuster cartoons. 179 00:07:38,542 --> 00:07:39,710 That's it? 180 00:07:39,793 --> 00:07:41,545 Unless you know about a third one. 181 00:07:41,628 --> 00:07:43,922 Okay, my turn. 182 00:07:44,006 --> 00:07:47,426 Um, I am so thankful to be able to watch 183 00:07:47,509 --> 00:07:48,760 my grandchildren grow up. 184 00:07:48,844 --> 00:07:50,762 And I can't even tell you 185 00:07:50,846 --> 00:07:52,347 how much it means to me 186 00:07:52,431 --> 00:07:54,808 that y'all live right across the street. 187 00:07:54,892 --> 00:07:56,643 And if y'all weren't, 188 00:07:56,727 --> 00:07:59,938 I would just be... heartbroken. 189 00:08:02,399 --> 00:08:04,526 And not just heartbroken... 190 00:08:04,610 --> 00:08:07,738 crestfallen and chagrined. 191 00:08:08,530 --> 00:08:09,531 And, uh, 192 00:08:09,615 --> 00:08:11,074 I'm also thankful for my health, 193 00:08:11,158 --> 00:08:13,619 that that mole on my hip turned out to be nothing, 194 00:08:13,702 --> 00:08:15,204 and, uh, 195 00:08:15,287 --> 00:08:17,122 I'm very thankful for John here, 196 00:08:17,206 --> 00:08:18,665 who has 197 00:08:19,249 --> 00:08:21,460 brought so much happiness to me. 198 00:08:24,046 --> 00:08:25,756 That's it for me. 199 00:08:25,839 --> 00:08:28,592 - Oh, my. - Lovely, Mom. 200 00:08:28,675 --> 00:08:30,135 Oh, my, I don't know where to begin. 201 00:08:30,219 --> 00:08:34,473 Well, first of all, I'm thankful to you, Connie, 202 00:08:34,556 --> 00:08:39,019 for how you make me laugh, make me feel cared for, 203 00:08:39,102 --> 00:08:41,897 all the ways you're affectionate to me 204 00:08:41,980 --> 00:08:45,484 that I can't discuss in... in front of children 205 00:08:45,567 --> 00:08:47,903 because that would be inappropriate, right? 206 00:08:47,986 --> 00:08:48,987 Right. 207 00:08:49,947 --> 00:08:52,366 And I'm thankful to be here 208 00:08:52,449 --> 00:08:55,035 with your wonderful family. 209 00:08:55,118 --> 00:08:58,956 This is something I didn't experience growing up. 210 00:08:59,039 --> 00:09:03,252 See, my father was away a great deal on business 211 00:09:03,335 --> 00:09:06,171 and it was just me and my mother, 212 00:09:06,255 --> 00:09:09,633 and she was a cold and distant woman 213 00:09:09,716 --> 00:09:13,512 who blamed the world for her club foot. 214 00:09:13,595 --> 00:09:14,888 - Sweetie. - And I... 215 00:09:14,972 --> 00:09:16,265 Wrap it up. 216 00:09:17,057 --> 00:09:18,225 Sorry. 217 00:09:18,308 --> 00:09:20,477 My gratitude knows no bounds. 218 00:09:20,561 --> 00:09:22,688 - Thank you. - Georgie? 219 00:09:23,897 --> 00:09:25,774 Um, I'm thankful for my job 220 00:09:25,857 --> 00:09:27,609 at the auto shop. 221 00:09:27,693 --> 00:09:30,320 Uh, let's see... 222 00:09:30,404 --> 00:09:32,948 Oh, Alyssa Milano from Who's the Boss? 223 00:09:33,031 --> 00:09:37,119 She's really hot. Mm... That's about it. 224 00:09:37,202 --> 00:09:39,746 That's wonderful. Shelly? 225 00:09:39,830 --> 00:09:41,957 I'm sorry, Mom, but if I answer that question, 226 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:44,209 I'd be violating my experimental protocol. 227 00:09:45,168 --> 00:09:47,170 Okay, moving on. George? 228 00:09:47,254 --> 00:09:48,630 Well... 229 00:09:48,714 --> 00:09:50,314 I'm thankful to share Thanksgiving dinner 230 00:09:50,340 --> 00:09:52,301 with my family, of course. 231 00:09:52,384 --> 00:09:54,511 I'm also thankful for this fine country we live in 232 00:09:54,595 --> 00:09:56,847 and all the opportunities it provides us. 233 00:09:56,930 --> 00:09:58,557 Especially when those opportunities 234 00:09:58,640 --> 00:10:01,893 come once in a lifetime and require taking a small risk 235 00:10:01,977 --> 00:10:03,854 and believing in one another. 236 00:10:04,938 --> 00:10:06,440 We're really gonna do this now? 237 00:10:06,523 --> 00:10:09,693 Hey, you started it with all that school system crap. 238 00:10:09,776 --> 00:10:11,945 I only did that because you've been 239 00:10:12,029 --> 00:10:13,822 trying to twist the kids' heads around. 240 00:10:14,531 --> 00:10:15,699 All right, who talked? 241 00:10:15,782 --> 00:10:17,784 - Who do you think? - Missy. 242 00:10:17,868 --> 00:10:19,328 Yup. 243 00:10:20,203 --> 00:10:21,889 Well, it doesn't matter because you obviously 244 00:10:21,913 --> 00:10:24,499 went to your mother and made her your stalking horse. 245 00:10:24,583 --> 00:10:25,876 Of course she went to me. 246 00:10:25,959 --> 00:10:28,587 Move to Oklahoma, what's wrong with you? 247 00:10:28,670 --> 00:10:30,297 Wait, we're moving to Oklahoma? 248 00:10:30,380 --> 00:10:32,132 I thought Texans don't like Oklahoma. 249 00:10:32,215 --> 00:10:33,550 You're damn right we don't. 250 00:10:33,634 --> 00:10:35,886 - What's wrong with Oklahoma? - I'll tell you later. 251 00:10:35,969 --> 00:10:38,347 Okay, that's enough of this. Nobody's moving anywhere. 252 00:10:38,430 --> 00:10:40,891 Let's just have a nice, quiet dinner. 253 00:10:41,975 --> 00:10:44,519 That's it? Y-You're gonna make the decision for me? 254 00:10:44,603 --> 00:10:45,937 I'm making a decision for us. 255 00:10:46,647 --> 00:10:48,148 All right, then. 256 00:10:48,231 --> 00:10:49,441 Where are you going? 257 00:10:49,524 --> 00:10:50,776 George. 258 00:10:51,360 --> 00:10:52,778 George! 259 00:11:00,619 --> 00:11:02,496 As we sat in silence, 260 00:11:02,579 --> 00:11:04,581 I had a horrible realization. 261 00:11:04,665 --> 00:11:06,541 For the first time in my life, 262 00:11:06,625 --> 00:11:10,170 I didn't look forward to doing my homework. 263 00:11:20,305 --> 00:11:22,015 Just watch the TV. 264 00:11:25,894 --> 00:11:28,105 Second down, nine... 265 00:11:36,988 --> 00:11:38,990 Difficult day. 266 00:11:39,658 --> 00:11:40,909 Yes. 267 00:11:41,827 --> 00:11:44,830 Psychology? Is that a new interest of yours? 268 00:11:44,913 --> 00:11:47,833 - It was either this or milking cows. - Oh. 269 00:11:47,916 --> 00:11:50,919 I once was licked by a cow. 270 00:11:51,002 --> 00:11:52,504 You made the right choice. 271 00:11:52,587 --> 00:11:54,089 I'm not so sure. 272 00:11:54,172 --> 00:11:55,549 Why is that? 273 00:11:55,632 --> 00:11:58,844 Well, I was supposed to observe family dynamics 274 00:11:58,927 --> 00:12:01,138 over Thanksgiving for my hypothesis, 275 00:12:01,221 --> 00:12:02,431 then make a prediction. 276 00:12:02,514 --> 00:12:05,475 Oh. All right. 277 00:12:05,559 --> 00:12:07,978 So, um, what did you observe? 278 00:12:08,061 --> 00:12:10,897 My mom and dad arguing over moving to Oklahoma 279 00:12:10,981 --> 00:12:12,190 for my dad's job. 280 00:12:12,274 --> 00:12:14,943 I would concur with that observation. 281 00:12:15,026 --> 00:12:18,739 Now, can you form a hypothesis based on that? 282 00:12:19,322 --> 00:12:22,576 Well, their marriage is a zero sum game. 283 00:12:22,659 --> 00:12:23,952 What's good for my father 284 00:12:24,035 --> 00:12:26,079 isn't good for my mother and vice versa. 285 00:12:26,163 --> 00:12:27,289 Excellent. 286 00:12:27,372 --> 00:12:28,623 And your prediction? 287 00:12:28,707 --> 00:12:31,001 Well, based on previous arguments 288 00:12:31,084 --> 00:12:33,044 I've observed, my father will try 289 00:12:33,128 --> 00:12:34,546 to reassert his dominance 290 00:12:34,629 --> 00:12:36,882 by making a meaningless symbolic gesture. 291 00:12:36,965 --> 00:12:40,177 Really? That seems a bit of a stretch. 292 00:12:44,055 --> 00:12:46,892 ♪ You take it on the run, baby ♪ 293 00:12:46,975 --> 00:12:50,187 ♪ If that's the way you want it, baby ♪ 294 00:12:50,270 --> 00:12:53,148 ♪ Then I don't want you around... ♪ 295 00:12:53,732 --> 00:12:56,818 I will never question you again. 296 00:12:56,902 --> 00:12:59,821 ♪ I don't believe it... ♪ 297 00:13:01,865 --> 00:13:03,325 Are you insane? 298 00:13:03,408 --> 00:13:05,118 We can't afford a Ferrari. 299 00:13:05,202 --> 00:13:06,578 It's a Fiero. 300 00:13:06,661 --> 00:13:08,497 Ferrari, Fiero, same thing. 301 00:13:08,580 --> 00:13:09,790 Not really. 302 00:13:09,873 --> 00:13:11,601 Now, do you mind? I'm trying to watch the game. 303 00:13:11,625 --> 00:13:13,019 Everybody's going to Meemaw's. Come on. 304 00:13:13,043 --> 00:13:14,252 Leave that tin can... 305 00:13:14,336 --> 00:13:15,670 It's not like we haven't 306 00:13:15,754 --> 00:13:17,440 - heard them fight before. - Just keep moving. 307 00:13:17,464 --> 00:13:20,467 Are we sleeping there? Do I need to bring pajamas? 308 00:13:20,550 --> 00:13:22,135 Just sleep in your underwear. 309 00:13:22,219 --> 00:13:23,470 In my underwear? 310 00:13:23,553 --> 00:13:25,013 I hardly think so. 311 00:13:25,096 --> 00:13:26,765 Wait, I forgot something. 312 00:13:26,848 --> 00:13:28,159 Just so you know, you're sleeping out here tonight. 313 00:13:28,183 --> 00:13:30,435 Perfect, then I won't have to move. 314 00:13:30,519 --> 00:13:34,272 I just want to thank you for a lovely dinner. 315 00:13:37,651 --> 00:13:42,364 ♪ I'm crazy about Oklahoma, baby ♪ 316 00:13:42,447 --> 00:13:47,160 ♪ Texas so doggone big, oh yes it is... ♪ 317 00:13:50,372 --> 00:13:54,334 ♪ Honey, I'm crazy about Oklahoma ♪ 318 00:13:54,417 --> 00:13:56,253 ♪ You know Texas so doggone big... ♪ 319 00:14:01,967 --> 00:14:05,053 ♪ Oklahoma got all the oil ♪ 320 00:14:06,930 --> 00:14:09,266 - ♪ Texas got the money... ♪ - Come on! 321 00:14:10,183 --> 00:14:11,768 Good. 322 00:14:12,477 --> 00:14:14,271 Come on! 323 00:14:20,902 --> 00:14:23,113 You kids excited to go back to school? 324 00:14:23,196 --> 00:14:24,531 Of course I am. 325 00:14:24,614 --> 00:14:25,949 He doesn't speak for me. 326 00:14:27,409 --> 00:14:28,410 What are you doing? 327 00:14:28,493 --> 00:14:29,619 Having coffee. 328 00:14:29,703 --> 00:14:31,538 Uh, no, not in my house. 329 00:14:31,621 --> 00:14:33,248 Oh, come on, the best part of waking up 330 00:14:33,331 --> 00:14:34,499 is Folgers in your cup. 331 00:14:34,583 --> 00:14:35,876 Put it down. 332 00:14:37,002 --> 00:14:38,461 I can't drink coffee, 333 00:14:38,545 --> 00:14:40,881 I can't chew tobacco. Is there anything I can do? 334 00:14:40,964 --> 00:14:42,549 Yeah, quit talking. 335 00:14:42,632 --> 00:14:44,050 Where's Dad? 336 00:14:44,134 --> 00:14:46,845 He went to Oklahoma for that job interview. 337 00:14:46,928 --> 00:14:48,688 I thought you put your foot down on that one. 338 00:14:48,763 --> 00:14:50,473 Just keep eating your breakfast. 339 00:14:50,557 --> 00:14:52,601 You really think we might move there? 340 00:14:54,561 --> 00:14:57,188 I don't know what to think. 341 00:15:00,817 --> 00:15:02,277 Spending the Thanksgiving weekend 342 00:15:02,360 --> 00:15:04,029 working in my family's convenience store, 343 00:15:04,112 --> 00:15:06,406 I observed my father and mother working 344 00:15:06,489 --> 00:15:09,159 from 6:00 in the morning till 10:00 at night. 345 00:15:09,242 --> 00:15:11,578 My hypothesis was that economic advancement 346 00:15:11,661 --> 00:15:14,748 for immigrant families is more important than celebrating 347 00:15:14,831 --> 00:15:16,917 a holiday where people eat until they pass out 348 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:18,793 in front of the TV. 349 00:15:19,336 --> 00:15:20,337 All right, Tam. 350 00:15:20,420 --> 00:15:22,714 Well, based on your observations and hypothesis, 351 00:15:22,797 --> 00:15:24,507 were you able to make a prediction? 352 00:15:24,591 --> 00:15:27,719 Yes. At some point, my father will die 353 00:15:27,802 --> 00:15:29,638 prematurely from stress, 354 00:15:29,721 --> 00:15:31,264 and my mother will come live with me, 355 00:15:31,348 --> 00:15:32,891 where she will constantly disapprove 356 00:15:32,974 --> 00:15:36,311 of my hot, blonde, American wife. 357 00:15:38,563 --> 00:15:43,109 Okay. Uh, I think we all learned something there. 358 00:15:43,193 --> 00:15:44,527 Uh, thank you, Tam. 359 00:15:44,611 --> 00:15:46,321 Uh, Mr. Cooper, you're up. 360 00:15:52,118 --> 00:15:55,080 Beginning on Wednesday night, I observed my parents 361 00:15:55,163 --> 00:15:58,708 arguing over the possibility of us moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma. 362 00:15:58,792 --> 00:16:00,543 Ugh, Oklahoma. 363 00:16:00,627 --> 00:16:03,505 The argument escalated and then my father stormed out 364 00:16:03,588 --> 00:16:05,423 and bought a Fiero. 365 00:16:07,342 --> 00:16:08,760 And then I went to my Meemaw's 366 00:16:08,843 --> 00:16:10,387 and slept in my underwear! 367 00:16:14,099 --> 00:16:17,519 That's it. I've wasted my life. 368 00:16:20,689 --> 00:16:23,233 You want to tell me what happened? 369 00:16:23,316 --> 00:16:25,318 Instead of remaining a neutral observer, 370 00:16:25,402 --> 00:16:28,279 I got emotional in front of the whole class. 371 00:16:28,363 --> 00:16:29,572 Well, that's not a big deal. 372 00:16:29,656 --> 00:16:31,825 Yes, it is. I'm a scientist. 373 00:16:31,908 --> 00:16:34,285 You never hear about Newton crying like a baby 374 00:16:34,369 --> 00:16:36,371 when he got brutalized by an apple. 375 00:16:36,454 --> 00:16:38,456 I think you're being a little tough on yourself. 376 00:16:39,457 --> 00:16:42,335 I wonder why this is affecting me so much. 377 00:16:42,877 --> 00:16:45,880 Well, maybe it has something to do with your parents arguing. 378 00:16:45,964 --> 00:16:48,591 Us moving? I don't think so. 379 00:16:48,675 --> 00:16:51,094 Texas, Oklahoma... what's the difference? 380 00:16:51,177 --> 00:16:53,638 Hey, now, I think you might want to crack open 381 00:16:53,722 --> 00:16:57,392 your psychology textbook 'cause that there is crazy talk. 382 00:16:57,976 --> 00:17:01,104 I did read a chapter on repressing emotions. 383 00:17:01,187 --> 00:17:03,857 I suppose I could've been doing that to avoid dealing 384 00:17:03,940 --> 00:17:05,608 with the fear of change, 385 00:17:05,692 --> 00:17:08,361 and moving would certainly be a big change. 386 00:17:08,445 --> 00:17:10,989 - That's very astute. - I'd have a new room, 387 00:17:11,072 --> 00:17:12,907 in a new house, 388 00:17:12,991 --> 00:17:15,577 and the new house would probably have a different smell, 389 00:17:15,660 --> 00:17:17,245 and I probably wouldn't like that smell 390 00:17:17,328 --> 00:17:19,122 because I don't like new smells, 391 00:17:19,205 --> 00:17:22,250 and I'd be going to a new school with new kids and new teachers, 392 00:17:22,333 --> 00:17:24,103 and I bet they'd all smell different, as well. 393 00:17:24,127 --> 00:17:25,336 Okay, now calm down. 394 00:17:25,420 --> 00:17:26,629 That's easy for you to say. 395 00:17:26,713 --> 00:17:29,340 Your olfactory senses aren't about to be assaulted 396 00:17:29,424 --> 00:17:30,884 by the state of Oklahoma. 397 00:17:30,967 --> 00:17:33,428 Okay, let's try a different approach. 398 00:17:33,511 --> 00:17:35,472 Can I take you to get some ice cream? 399 00:17:35,555 --> 00:17:38,308 I'm having an emotional crisis, Meemaw. 400 00:17:38,391 --> 00:17:40,393 You can't fix that with ice cream. 401 00:17:40,477 --> 00:17:42,979 Right. Sorry. 402 00:17:46,066 --> 00:17:47,442 You want to go to Radio Shack? 403 00:17:47,525 --> 00:17:50,070 Yes, I want to go to Radio Shack! 404 00:17:54,282 --> 00:17:57,619 Well, sir, that's the tour. 405 00:17:57,702 --> 00:18:00,622 What do you think, nicer than East Texas? 406 00:18:00,705 --> 00:18:02,540 Very impressive. 407 00:18:02,624 --> 00:18:04,000 Not sure how you did it, 408 00:18:04,084 --> 00:18:06,562 but that is the least disgusting locker room I've ever been in. 409 00:18:06,586 --> 00:18:07,837 Yes, sir. 410 00:18:07,921 --> 00:18:09,672 Every bit of it's brand, spanking new. 411 00:18:09,756 --> 00:18:12,217 I bet if you had to, you could even eat lunch in there. 412 00:18:12,300 --> 00:18:15,428 So what do you say, George? 413 00:18:15,512 --> 00:18:17,305 I could sure use a man with your track record 414 00:18:17,388 --> 00:18:20,058 to coach special teams. Please. 415 00:18:20,141 --> 00:18:24,229 Thank you. I got to say, I'm real tempted. 416 00:18:24,312 --> 00:18:26,147 How does the family feel about relocating? 417 00:18:26,898 --> 00:18:30,151 Oh, they're all pretty excited about the opportunity. 418 00:18:30,235 --> 00:18:32,946 The kids see it as an adventure. 419 00:18:33,905 --> 00:18:37,242 So why am I feeling like you got some hesitation? 420 00:18:37,325 --> 00:18:38,660 If it's about the money, 421 00:18:38,743 --> 00:18:39,804 I believe I can get you some more money. 422 00:18:39,828 --> 00:18:42,497 No, no, no, the money's good. 423 00:18:42,580 --> 00:18:45,416 Well, that's it, then. You're gonna fit in perfectly 424 00:18:45,500 --> 00:18:46,584 with our program here. 425 00:18:46,668 --> 00:18:48,748 We got a lovely little house for you and your family, 426 00:18:48,795 --> 00:18:50,130 and best of all, 427 00:18:50,213 --> 00:18:52,382 you're gonna be out of Texas. 428 00:18:53,174 --> 00:18:54,843 I thought you started out in Houston? 429 00:18:54,926 --> 00:18:58,346 Shh. I'm trying to fit in around here. 430 00:19:00,723 --> 00:19:03,518 So, we have a deal? 431 00:19:29,127 --> 00:19:30,545 What happened? 432 00:19:33,506 --> 00:19:34,674 Can I take my coat off? 433 00:19:34,757 --> 00:19:36,676 No. What happened? 434 00:19:38,136 --> 00:19:39,721 I turned it down. 435 00:19:39,804 --> 00:19:40,805 Why? 436 00:19:40,889 --> 00:19:42,932 'Cause you're afraid of Mom? 437 00:19:43,600 --> 00:19:45,560 'Cause I don't want to live in Oklahoma. 438 00:19:45,643 --> 00:19:47,061 George. 439 00:19:47,145 --> 00:19:48,521 What difference does it make, Mare? 440 00:19:48,605 --> 00:19:49,647 We're not moving. 441 00:19:52,525 --> 00:19:54,652 As a child, I never understood 442 00:19:54,736 --> 00:19:57,989 the sacrifices my father made for his family's happiness, 443 00:19:58,072 --> 00:19:59,949 which made me somewhat less compassionate 444 00:20:00,033 --> 00:20:01,201 than I should've been. 445 00:20:01,284 --> 00:20:02,952 Yay! We're not moving! 446 00:20:03,036 --> 00:20:04,746 We're staying in Texas! 447 00:20:14,464 --> 00:20:16,633 - John? - Yes? 448 00:20:18,593 --> 00:20:21,346 Could we do it just one more time? 449 00:20:21,888 --> 00:20:24,515 Really? I don't want you to get tired of it. 450 00:20:25,391 --> 00:20:26,976 I won't. 451 00:20:28,019 --> 00:20:29,312 Please? 452 00:20:29,395 --> 00:20:31,814 Well, I can't say no to you. 453 00:20:35,068 --> 00:20:37,070 Fire in the hole. 454 00:20:38,112 --> 00:20:41,241 Unbelievable. 455 00:20:43,076 --> 00:20:45,411 Again, again.