Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004) s01e05 Episode Script
Rat's Off to Ya
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'Tis the tale of good Tom Peters
And the T-shirt that would give him hope ♪
Hello?
Hello. Mayor's office.
- Hi. My name's Tom Peters.
- Hello, Tom.
I just wanted to drop off
my application for a kiosk permit.
Great, Tom.
Please sit down.
Tom, where did you get that shirt?
This
I'm so glad you like it.
- Yeah.
- This is my design.
It's actually
what I'm selling at the mall.
Rats off to ya!
Tom, did you come up
with that on your own?
Yeah.
Thank you.
I had this idea for a while now,
and I wanted to do it online
wanted to set up an on-line store and everything, but
Rats off
Tom, I'm sorry.
I'm gonna have to ask you to cover that shirt.
I'm sorry?
Just take a piece of paper and tape it right on there.
All right. Fair enough.
Tom, I can still see a little bit of that tail.
Why don't you kneel down
in front of my desk there?
- OK. Is that better?
- OK. That's fine.
I'm just so honored you like it.
I'm hoping to sell
a bunch of these guys.
I need to make some extra money for the boys' Christmas presents.
Otherwise,
I'll have to sell my boat.
I didn't know
you were such a boatsman.
Well, it's just a little 15-footer.
- I can see it in my mind.
- OK.
I'd love to see your boat
- Keep heading straight.
- I smell a boat.
Well, I'm not
I'm not sure why
we have to do it this way.
I feel like
I'm getting warmer.
It's right in front of you.
Nice.
There it is! Wonderful.
Ohthanks.
Tom, that shirt!
You're gonna sell
a thousand of these guys.
Let's get that kiosk started right away.
Good Tom Peters got his kiosk
Hope was shining
in his eyes ♪
Attention. Will Terrence Williams and Steven Jefferts please meet down
Oh, boy!
What the heck?
I love it!
"Rats off to ya!"
These things are great!
Pat Croeche here,
Jesters manager.
Need anything, buddy?
No. No, thanks.
Here.
Take my card.
Who does your inking?
I actually did
this batch myself.
- You know, I just drew on them.
- Great cotton on here, Tom!
I just love these!
"Rats off to ya!"
Well, thank you very much.
Hi, Tom. I just stopped by to bring you this giant flavored soda.
Well, I just had a big lemonade
but I guess worst-case scenario,
in case I get parched.
Great. How's sales?
Not so good.
Well, sir
I would like to buy 100
of those "Rats off to ya!" T-shirts!
Thank you.
Tom, this is Mayor's Fun Money.
You could use it anywhere.
Now I gotta go play Santa Claus this year.
That's a bummer.
To tell you the truth,
I love it.
Crickets
I gotta pee so bad!
Gotta go, gotta go.
Gotta go.
Hel--hello? Hi.
I'm sorry.
I wouldn't normally ask you this
but I really have to go to the men's room
Would you mind watching
my stand for a few minutes?
I'm sorry. I'm new at this.
Sure, buddy.
Go take a break.
Get some pizza or one of those big cinnamon rolls
about the size of my head!
They are so much fun!
I've got everything under control here.
- You've got nothing to worry about.
- Thanks.
I'll see you in a little bit.
What the heck?
Ah, Croeche!
And I want a balloon man
and a trampoline,
and an action car
-basketball hoop
- Absolutely.
and a new door
Mr. Mayor!
Mr. Mayor, I need to speak with you.
One second, little boy.
Hop up here on my lap.
Fair enough.
It's the Jesters store, Mr. Mayor.
They stole my shirt,
the whole "Rats off to ya!" idea.
I don't know what to do.
Christmas is the season of hope and joy for all little boys.
You must search for the magic
and true meaning of this holiday season.
All right.
In terms of
Rats. This is going nowhere.
Tom went
to the City Council
Hoping they could help him out
Jeff Bridges?
I don't need no Jeff Bridges
to put music to my poems!
All right.
Due to the fact that there are so many Christmas grievances this year
we're going to form two groups.
All the people
with legitimate complaints
why don't you start group "A" over there?
And let's see.
Crazy Pete and the guy with the rat shirt
go ahead and start group "B"
Why don't you wait outside?
And now,
Channel 5 News at 17:00
with co-anchors Wayne Skylar
and Jan Skylar
the only Married News Team in the tri-county area.
You are so precious to me.
I cherish the time
we have together.
You are my starlight
and my mirror.
Together, we are partners for eternity.
Our love for local news
can only be matched
by our love
for each other.
- And now, the news.
- Rats off to ya, Wayne.
And rats off to ya, Jan.
And rats off
to our entire viewership
as "Rats off to ya" fever has taken Jefferton by surprise.
It seems everyone needs a "Rats off to ya!" T-shirt
a wristlet,
and a "Rats off" Jesters cap.
We haven't seen anything like this for years.
And remember, you can get your official
"Rats off to ya!" merchandise
at any Jesters store location
throughout this Christmas season.
You got
the Christmas blues?
It's this whole
"Rats off to ya!" thing.
Yeah. It's pretty funny, huh?
Well, yeah. It's just that I came up with the idea
and now Jesters stole it,
and making millions, and
- You did, did ya?
- Yeah.
I got a Christmas message for you.
Why don't you take your
"I came up with the T-shirt and Jesters stole it from me" attitude
and the chip on your shoulder,
and the mean look in your eyeball
and the sour lemon vibrations
and why don't you take it outside?
'Cause we don't need that at this time of year in my bar!
What's the matter, mister?
Don't worry about it, little boy.
I'm sure a lot of people have it worse off than I do.
Here's a couple of bucks to help you out.
I don't need your pity!
Rats off to ya!
Hope was fading for Tom Peters
Looks like now
he'll have to sell his boat ♪
Rats off to you,
good cheer towards men ♪
Kiss the Christmas rat again ♪
The golden rats of Christmastime
Fill your glass with yuletide brine
Where have I seen that boat before?
Excuse me, sir.
Do you happen to know who the owner of that boat is?
It's me, Tom Peters.
I showed it to you a few days ago.
Hello, Tom.
Can I come in?
- Come on in.
- It's really nice in here, Tom.
Thank you.
Looks like you got quite
a Christmas list going there.
I don't know
how I'll afford all this stuff.
What about all that
"Rats off to ya!" money?
Don't you remember?
Jesters stole my shirts.
Well, why don't we just make another T-shirt design?
I don't think so.
I don't
OK.
Tom, I've got it!
"Hats off to ya!"
Get your official
"Hats off to ya!" shirts.
"Hats off to ya!"
Half off!
Get your "Hats off to ya!" T-shirts.
- That's not funny!
- I know.
What do you mean?
You don't get it?
It's a pun off the shirt
"Rats off to ya!"
You know, Mr. Mayor,
I don't think this is working.
No offense. I think I'd rather just go home and be with my family.
Hush now. Look!
You're gonna love this video!
Oh, ratty, ratty,
I'll take you on
I'll kiss your whiskers,
your tail's so soft ♪
Oh, ratty, ratty,
I will thee wed
Oh, come on.
I'll lay you down
in my big ol' bed
Rats off to ya,
rats off to ya, baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪
Rats off to ya
Shoppers, the mall will be closing in 15 minutes.
All "Rats off" merchandise has been marked up 50%.
The mark-ups will continue till we close. Rats off to ya!
Shirt.
Guess I'm gonna have to put this on my Discovery card again.
Crickets!
Hats off to ya
was a failure
Could there be any hope left for Tom?
Look at that.
Well, maybe it's not about the money, you know?
"Rats off to ya!" made
a lot of people really happy.
Maybe that's the magic of Christmas.
Hey, kids!
Look at me!
What the heck?
Kids, check this dance out!
Rats off to ya,
rats off to ya
Hey, kids, "Rats off to ya!"
- Hey, Tom! It's me!
- Hi. How are you?
Oh, Tom!
Now, this is what Christmas is all about.
- Bull's-eye!
- Yeah!
'Tis the tale of good Tom Peters
And the T-shirt that would give him hope ♪
Hello?
Hello. Mayor's office.
- Hi. My name's Tom Peters.
- Hello, Tom.
I just wanted to drop off
my application for a kiosk permit.
Great, Tom.
Please sit down.
Tom, where did you get that shirt?
This
I'm so glad you like it.
- Yeah.
- This is my design.
It's actually
what I'm selling at the mall.
Rats off to ya!
Tom, did you come up
with that on your own?
Yeah.
Thank you.
I had this idea for a while now,
and I wanted to do it online
wanted to set up an on-line store and everything, but
Rats off
Tom, I'm sorry.
I'm gonna have to ask you to cover that shirt.
I'm sorry?
Just take a piece of paper and tape it right on there.
All right. Fair enough.
Tom, I can still see a little bit of that tail.
Why don't you kneel down
in front of my desk there?
- OK. Is that better?
- OK. That's fine.
I'm just so honored you like it.
I'm hoping to sell
a bunch of these guys.
I need to make some extra money for the boys' Christmas presents.
Otherwise,
I'll have to sell my boat.
I didn't know
you were such a boatsman.
Well, it's just a little 15-footer.
- I can see it in my mind.
- OK.
I'd love to see your boat
- Keep heading straight.
- I smell a boat.
Well, I'm not
I'm not sure why
we have to do it this way.
I feel like
I'm getting warmer.
It's right in front of you.
Nice.
There it is! Wonderful.
Ohthanks.
Tom, that shirt!
You're gonna sell
a thousand of these guys.
Let's get that kiosk started right away.
Good Tom Peters got his kiosk
Hope was shining
in his eyes ♪
Attention. Will Terrence Williams and Steven Jefferts please meet down
Oh, boy!
What the heck?
I love it!
"Rats off to ya!"
These things are great!
Pat Croeche here,
Jesters manager.
Need anything, buddy?
No. No, thanks.
Here.
Take my card.
Who does your inking?
I actually did
this batch myself.
- You know, I just drew on them.
- Great cotton on here, Tom!
I just love these!
"Rats off to ya!"
Well, thank you very much.
Hi, Tom. I just stopped by to bring you this giant flavored soda.
Well, I just had a big lemonade
but I guess worst-case scenario,
in case I get parched.
Great. How's sales?
Not so good.
Well, sir
I would like to buy 100
of those "Rats off to ya!" T-shirts!
Thank you.
Tom, this is Mayor's Fun Money.
You could use it anywhere.
Now I gotta go play Santa Claus this year.
That's a bummer.
To tell you the truth,
I love it.
Crickets
I gotta pee so bad!
Gotta go, gotta go.
Gotta go.
Hel--hello? Hi.
I'm sorry.
I wouldn't normally ask you this
but I really have to go to the men's room
Would you mind watching
my stand for a few minutes?
I'm sorry. I'm new at this.
Sure, buddy.
Go take a break.
Get some pizza or one of those big cinnamon rolls
about the size of my head!
They are so much fun!
I've got everything under control here.
- You've got nothing to worry about.
- Thanks.
I'll see you in a little bit.
What the heck?
Ah, Croeche!
And I want a balloon man
and a trampoline,
and an action car
-basketball hoop
- Absolutely.
and a new door
Mr. Mayor!
Mr. Mayor, I need to speak with you.
One second, little boy.
Hop up here on my lap.
Fair enough.
It's the Jesters store, Mr. Mayor.
They stole my shirt,
the whole "Rats off to ya!" idea.
I don't know what to do.
Christmas is the season of hope and joy for all little boys.
You must search for the magic
and true meaning of this holiday season.
All right.
In terms of
Rats. This is going nowhere.
Tom went
to the City Council
Hoping they could help him out
Jeff Bridges?
I don't need no Jeff Bridges
to put music to my poems!
All right.
Due to the fact that there are so many Christmas grievances this year
we're going to form two groups.
All the people
with legitimate complaints
why don't you start group "A" over there?
And let's see.
Crazy Pete and the guy with the rat shirt
go ahead and start group "B"
Why don't you wait outside?
And now,
Channel 5 News at 17:00
with co-anchors Wayne Skylar
and Jan Skylar
the only Married News Team in the tri-county area.
You are so precious to me.
I cherish the time
we have together.
You are my starlight
and my mirror.
Together, we are partners for eternity.
Our love for local news
can only be matched
by our love
for each other.
- And now, the news.
- Rats off to ya, Wayne.
And rats off to ya, Jan.
And rats off
to our entire viewership
as "Rats off to ya" fever has taken Jefferton by surprise.
It seems everyone needs a "Rats off to ya!" T-shirt
a wristlet,
and a "Rats off" Jesters cap.
We haven't seen anything like this for years.
And remember, you can get your official
"Rats off to ya!" merchandise
at any Jesters store location
throughout this Christmas season.
You got
the Christmas blues?
It's this whole
"Rats off to ya!" thing.
Yeah. It's pretty funny, huh?
Well, yeah. It's just that I came up with the idea
and now Jesters stole it,
and making millions, and
- You did, did ya?
- Yeah.
I got a Christmas message for you.
Why don't you take your
"I came up with the T-shirt and Jesters stole it from me" attitude
and the chip on your shoulder,
and the mean look in your eyeball
and the sour lemon vibrations
and why don't you take it outside?
'Cause we don't need that at this time of year in my bar!
What's the matter, mister?
Don't worry about it, little boy.
I'm sure a lot of people have it worse off than I do.
Here's a couple of bucks to help you out.
I don't need your pity!
Rats off to ya!
Hope was fading for Tom Peters
Looks like now
he'll have to sell his boat ♪
Rats off to you,
good cheer towards men ♪
Kiss the Christmas rat again ♪
The golden rats of Christmastime
Fill your glass with yuletide brine
Where have I seen that boat before?
Excuse me, sir.
Do you happen to know who the owner of that boat is?
It's me, Tom Peters.
I showed it to you a few days ago.
Hello, Tom.
Can I come in?
- Come on in.
- It's really nice in here, Tom.
Thank you.
Looks like you got quite
a Christmas list going there.
I don't know
how I'll afford all this stuff.
What about all that
"Rats off to ya!" money?
Don't you remember?
Jesters stole my shirts.
Well, why don't we just make another T-shirt design?
I don't think so.
I don't
OK.
Tom, I've got it!
"Hats off to ya!"
Get your official
"Hats off to ya!" shirts.
"Hats off to ya!"
Half off!
Get your "Hats off to ya!" T-shirts.
- That's not funny!
- I know.
What do you mean?
You don't get it?
It's a pun off the shirt
"Rats off to ya!"
You know, Mr. Mayor,
I don't think this is working.
No offense. I think I'd rather just go home and be with my family.
Hush now. Look!
You're gonna love this video!
Oh, ratty, ratty,
I'll take you on
I'll kiss your whiskers,
your tail's so soft ♪
Oh, ratty, ratty,
I will thee wed
Oh, come on.
I'll lay you down
in my big ol' bed
Rats off to ya,
rats off to ya, baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪
Rats off to ya
Shoppers, the mall will be closing in 15 minutes.
All "Rats off" merchandise has been marked up 50%.
The mark-ups will continue till we close. Rats off to ya!
Shirt.
Guess I'm gonna have to put this on my Discovery card again.
Crickets!
Hats off to ya
was a failure
Could there be any hope left for Tom?
Look at that.
Well, maybe it's not about the money, you know?
"Rats off to ya!" made
a lot of people really happy.
Maybe that's the magic of Christmas.
Hey, kids!
Look at me!
What the heck?
Kids, check this dance out!
Rats off to ya,
rats off to ya
Hey, kids, "Rats off to ya!"
- Hey, Tom! It's me!
- Hi. How are you?
Oh, Tom!
Now, this is what Christmas is all about.
- Bull's-eye!
- Yeah!