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Transcript: The Case of the Reusable Rescue
A child says, WEE!
TVO Kids and Sinking Ship Entertainment Original.
[Child giggles, upbeat music plays, pop]
Sly stands in front of his desk. He has short, curly black hair and wears an olive green jacket. Bright orange letters spell his name down the left side of his jacket.
[Upbeat music plays]
Sly says, DID A WORD THAT'S IMPORTANT TO YOU GO MISSING?
Gabby stands beside her desk. Her long black hair is braided. She wears a black bowler hat, a blue-green cardigan, and a white blouse. On the left side of her cardigan, Gabby wears a name tag with her name in green.
Gabby says, AND NOW ALL YOU CAN FEEL, DO, OR THINK IS THE OPPOSITE OF THAT WORD?
Sly says, THEN CALL US! I'M SLY.
Gabby says, AND I'M GABBY. WE'RE WORD DETECTIVES, AND WE SOLVE...
Both say, WORD MYSTERIES!
Sly sits at his desk, a lime green laptop computer in front of him. On the top of the computer, a drawing of Sly holding a magnifying glass is displayed.
Sly says, TOGETHER, WE RUN THE WORDSVILLE ONLINE DETECTIVE AGENCY.
Gabby says, WE'LL FIND YOUR MISSING WORD, FAST.
Gabby sits at her desk behind a laptop computer. On the top of the computer, there is a drawing of a cat looking through a magnifying glass.
Sly says, NOT TO MENTION, BRISKLY.
Gabby says, AND SWIFTLY.
Sly says, YEAH, WE'RE REALLY GOOD WITH WORDS.
Children shout, WORDSVILLE!
Colourful letters spell Wordsville. A black magnifying glass lies over the letter 'W'. Text reads, Created by Christin Simms.
Sly’s photograph appears. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Word Dectective Sly calling.”
[Ringing]
Sly appears in a video call with Gabby. They wear matching black hats.
Sly asks, DO YOU LIKE MY NEW HAT?
Gabby says, LOVE IT. IT LOOKS JUST LIKE MINE. DO YOU LIKE MY TRENCH COAT?
[Fabric tearing]
Gabby says, AW, IT RIPPED! SHOULD I THROW IT OUT?
Sly says, DEFINITELY. I'LL THROW OUT MY HAT TOO, SINCE I ALREADY USED IT ONCE.
Sly throws his hat behind him. Gabby attempts to stuff her coat into an overflowing garbage can.
[Tense music plays quietly]
Sly says, WHOA, THIS IS WEIRD. WE DON'T USUALLY THROW OUT THIS MUCH STUFF.
Gabby asks, IS IT A WORD MYSTERY?
Scientist Cosmo’s photograph appears. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Scientist Cosmo calling.”
[Ringing]
Sly says, MAYBE SCIENTIST COSMO KNOWS.
[Beeping, ambient music plays quietly]
In his laboratory, Scientist Cosmo says, WORD DETECTIVES, MY WATER BOTTLE
HAS GONE MISSING! THIS ONE.
A photograph shows Scientist Cosmo posting with a metal water bottle. Text on the side reads, “Reusable.”
[Beeping]
Sly says, WHOA. A REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE WITH THE WORD "REUSABLE" ON IT?
Scientist Cosmo says, IT MAKES IT VERY CLEAR WHAT IT IS.
A dictionary definition appears beside Gabby. Above the definition are a lowercase and uppercase letter “R,” a speaker icon, and text that reads, “Reusable. Noun.” The definition reads, “Reusable means something that can be used over and over again.” “Prefix ‘Re’: If a word starts with the prefix ‘Re,’ it usually means again. Which is why when something this ‘reusable’ it’s able to be used again.
Scientist Cosmo says, LIKE MY REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE. IT NEVER HAS TO BE THROWN OUT.
Sly says, HOLD UP. I NEED A REDO. LET'S DO THIS AGAIN.
Gabby says, SINCE THE WORD "REUSABLE" IS MISSING, NOTHING IN WORDSVILLE CAN BE REUSED. AT ALL!
Sly says, THAT EXPLAINS WHY WE'RE THROWING EVERYTHING AWAY.
Scientist Cosmo says, IT'S NOT JUST YOU.
Gabby says, OH, NO. LOOK AT ALL THIS WASTE!
A dictionary definition appears. Above the definition are a lowercase and uppercase letter “W,” a speaker icon, and text that reads, “Waste. Noun.” Gabby reads the definition aloud.
Gabby says, "WASTE" IS UNWANTED ITEMS THAT PEOPLE THROW AWAY AFTER THEY USE THEM. WASTE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DON'T REUSE THINGS.
Sly says, WHEN WE JUST THROW THINGS AWAY, WE MAKE SO MUCH WASTE THAT THERE'S NO ROOM FOR ANYTHING ELSE.
Gabby says, THIS IS DEFINITELY A WORD MYSTERY.
Sly says, SCIENTIST COSMO, TELL US WHAT HAPPENED SO I CAN ANIMATE IT. RECAP TIME!
Sly makes a computer animation of Scientist Cosmo in his laboratory. Computer animations of Athlete Glory enters the laboratory, followed by Singer Melody. The computer-animated people have cut-out photographs of their heads on top of their animated bodies.
[Clicking]
Scientist Cosmo narrates, ATHLETE GLORY CAME BY TO ASK ME TO DESIGN HER A NEW PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES.
THEN SINGER MELODY ARRIVED TO ASK WHY I MISSED HER DINNER PARTY LAST NIGHT. I MIXED UP THE DATES, AND MISSED THE PARTY. I APOLOGIZED, AND WANTED TO SHOW THEM MY NEW INVENTION, SO I LEFT TO GO GRAB IT. BUT WHEN I CAME BACK, THEY WERE BOTH GONE! AND SO WAS MY REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE!
[Beeping]
Sly’s animation ends.
Gabby says, HMM. SCIENTIST COSMO, COULD YOU SHOW US THE SCENE OF THE MYSTERY?
Scientist Cosmo says, ALL RIGHT, LET ME SHOW YOU. MY REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE USED TO BE IN THE EXACT SAME PLACE THIS PLASTIC BOTTLE IS NOW.
Scientist Cosmo moves his device and shows the detectives the corner of a table with a dinner party invitation and a plastic water bottle.
Gabby says, EXCEPT THERE'S A BIG DIFFERENCE. PLASTIC BOTTLES LIKE THAT ONE AREN'T REUSABLE. THEY GET THROWN OUT AFTER ONE USE.
Sly says, I'LL TAKE A SCREENSHOT FOR OUR CASE NOTES.
[Camera shutter snapping]
Sly says, THANKS, SCIENTIST COSMO. WE'RE ON IT.
Scientist Cosmo says, BYE.
He ends the call. Gabby and Sly stay on their video call.
Gabby says, LET'S REVISIT THE FACTS AND GO THROUGH WHAT HAPPENED AGAIN.
Sly says, I'M LOVING ALL THESE "RE" WORDS, BY THE WAY.
Gabby says, SAME.
A heading reads, “Case Notes.” A subheading reads, “The Case of the Reusable Rescue.” A paintbrush, a camera and a text icon are under the headings.
[Typing, upbeat music plays quietly]
Gabby says, WE KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. SCIENTIST COSMO'S REUSABLE BOTTLE WENT MISSING.
Sly says, AND NOW WE'RE ALL BEING WASTEFUL.
Gabby says, SCIENTIST COSMO'S LAB IS WHERE IT HAPPENED, WHEN HE LEFT TO GET HIS INVENTION.
The case notes read, “What: Someone took the reusable bottle. Where: The Science Lab. When: Scientist Cosmo left to get his invention.” Photographs of Singer Melody and Athlete Glory appear.
Sly says, OUR SUSPECTS ARE SINGER MELODY AND ATHLETE GLORY.
Gabby says, SO, TO FIND OUT WHO DID IT, HOW, AND WHY, LET'S LOOK AT THE CLUES.
Text on the case notes reads, “Who, how, why.”
[Typing]
The photograph of the invitation and plastic water bottle appears.
Sly says, A PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE, AND SINGER MELODY'S PARTY INVITE.
Gabby says, LOOK, SLY! IT SAYS, "DINNER PARTY. LOTS OF MASHED POTATOES."
Sly says, LET'S CALL HER BEFORE WORDSVILLE BECOMES WASTEVILLE.
Singer Melody’s photograph appears. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Calling Singer Melody.”
[Ringing]
In the recording studio, Singer Melody holds a bowl of mashed potatoes. More mashed potatoes fill storage containers on a table beside her.
Singer Melody says, WORD DETECTIVES, I HAVE WAY TOO MANY...
Singer Melody sings, MASHED POTATOES.
Gabby asks, IS THAT WHY YOU WERE AT THE SCIENCE LAB TODAY?
[Typing]
Singer Melody says, YES. I MADE MASHED POTATOES TO ENJOY AT MY DINNER PARTY, BUT SCIENTIST COSMO DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP. SO I HAD TO ASK HIM WHAT HAD HAPPENED, AND WHAT I'M SUPPOSED TO DO WITH ALL THIS FOOD NOW. HE TOLD ME TO REUSE THE LEFTOVERS, BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO WITH THEM.
Sly suggests, YOU COULD TRY REHEATING THEM.
A drawing of Singer Melody surrounded by containers of mashed potatoes appears on the case notes. Text reads, “Made way too much mashed potatoes for dinner party. Scientist Cosmo didn’t even show up. Had to ask him what to do with the food. He told her to reuse them. She didn’t want to.”
[Pencil scratching]
Singer Melody says, HEATING THEM AGAIN? NAH. THEY WERE FOR THE PARTY, NOT FOR ME TO EAT ALONE. HMM. I DON'T NEED THESE POTATOES OR THIS BOWL.
Singer Melody drops the bowl behind her.
[Clattering]
Singer Melody says, BYE!
Singer Melody ends the call. Gabby and Sly continue their video call.
[Beeping, upbeat music plays quietly]
Gabby says, IT'S CLEAR SINGER MELODY DOESN'T LIKE REUSING LEFTOVERS.
Sly says, OR BOWLS.
Gabby asks, COULD SHE HAVE TAKEN THE WORD "REUSABLE"?
Sly says, MAYBE. I WONDER HOW ATHLETE GLORY FEELS ABOUT REUSING STUFF.
Athlete Glory’s photograph appears. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Calling Athlete Glory.”
[Ringing]
In the gymnasium, Athlete Glory says, HEY, WORD DETECTIVES! EIGHT, NINE, TEN!
Athlete Glory does repetitions with a large purple balance ball and then puts it in a trash can.
[Rustling]
Athlete Glory says, I'M REPLACING ALL MY OLD WORKOUT STUFF WITH NEW STUFF.
Sly says, YOU'RE REPLACING EVERYTHING?
Athlete Glory says, THAT'S RIGHT, EVERYTHING'S GOING.
Gabby asks, ATHLETE GLORY, CAN YOU TELL US WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAB TODAY?
Athlete Glory says, I'M TRAINING FOR A RACE, SO I RAN TO THE LAB TO ASK SCIENTIST COSMO TO DESIGN NEW RUNNING SHOES FOR ME. BUT HE TOLD ME TO KEEP REUSING MY CURRENT ONES.
TO BE FAIR, MY SHOES STILL FEEL GREAT TO RUN IN. BUT WHEN I CROSS THAT FINISH LINE, I WANT THEM TO LOOK GREAT, TOO. LET ME SHOW YOU WHAT I MEAN.
A drawing of Athlete Glory running through a red ribbon appears by her photograph on the case notes. Text reads, “Asked Scientist Cosmo to design new running shoes. He told her to keep reusing current shoes. Shoes do still feel great to run in. But she wants them to look great, too.
[Typing, pencil scratching]
Athlete Glory holds up shoes.
She says, SEE THE SCUFFS ON THE SIDES? THE FRAYED SHOELACES? THESE DON'T LOOK LIKE THE SHOES OF A CHAMPION.
She throws the shoe over her shoulder.
Athlete Glory says, ANYWAYS, I SHOULD HYDRATE.
Athlete Glory drinks from a plastic water bottle as she ends the call.
[Beeping]
Sly and Gabby stay on their video call.
Gabby says, SOUNDS LIKE ATHLETE GLORY DIDN'T WANT TO KEEP REUSING HER SHOES.
Sly says, LET'S REOPEN OUR CASE NOTES AND GO THROUGH WHAT WE KNOW AGAIN.
The case notes appear. Beneath Athlete Glory’s photograph, “reusing current shoes” changes to red text. Beneath Singer Melody’s photograph, “reuse them” and “mashed potatoes” change to red text.
[Clicking]
Gabby says, WE KNOW ATHLETE GLORY DIDN'T WANT TO REUSE HER RUNNING SHOES.
Sly says, AND SINGER MELODY DIDN'T WANT TO REUSE HER LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES.
Gabby asks, WHAT DID THE CLUES TELL US?
The photograph of the invitation and water bottle appears.
Sly says, THE PARTY INVITATION WAS SINGER MELODY'S.
Gabby asks, BUT WHERE DID THE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE COME FROM?
Sly says, SCIENTIST COSMO SAID IT WAS IN THE EXACT SAME PLACE HIS REUSABLE BOTTLE USED TO BE.
Gabby says, MAYBE WHOEVER TOOK THE REUSABLE BOTTLE THOUGHT THEY COULD REPLACE IT WITH THE PLASTIC ONE!
Sly says AND WE'VE SEEN THAT KIND OF BOTTLE BEFORE.
Gabby says, IT'S TIME FOR OUR REENACTMENT.
Sly says, HEY, EVEN THE WORD "REENACTMENT" HAS A "RE" IN IT.
Gabby says, IT MEANS WE'RE ACTING OUT SOMETHING THAT ALREADY HAPPENED, OR DOING IT AGAIN. LET'S SHOW THEM!
Photographs of Gabby, Scientist Cosmo, Sly, Singer Melody and Athlete Glory appear. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Multiple people connecting to call.”
[Ringing]
In his office, Sly says, NOW PRESENTING THE WORD MYSTERY ANIMATED REENACTMENT OF...THE CASE OF THE REUSABLE RESCUE.
Sly makes a computer animation of Scientist Cosmo in his laboratory. A computer animation of Athlete Glory enters the laboratory. The computer-animated people have cut-out photographs of their heads on top of their animated bodies.
[Clicking]
Gabby, as Athlete Glory, says, HEY, SCIENTIST COSMO. CAN YOU DESIGN NEW RUNNING SHOES FOR ME?
Sly, as Scientist Cosmo, asks, DO YOUR CURRENT SHOES STILL FIT?
Gabby, as Athlete Glory, says, THEY FEEL GREAT, BUT THEY DON'T LOOK GREAT. SEE? THEY LOOK OLD.
Sly, as Scientist Cosmo, says, I SUGGEST YOU KEEP REUSING YOUR SHOES.
Animated Singer Melody enters the laboratory.
Gabby, as Singer Melody, sings, SCIENTIST COSMO…
Gabby, as Singer Melody, says, YOU MISSED MY PARTY LAST NIGHT. I EVEN MADE MASHED POTATOES.
Sly, as Scientist Cosmo, says, I THOUGHT IT WAS NEXT WEEK. I'M SORRY, SINGER MELODY. MAYBE YOU CAN REUSE THE MASHED POTATOES AS LEFTOVERS. YOU BOTH SEEM UPSET. WANNA SEE MY LATEST INVENTION?
Gabby, as Singer Melody, says, BUT I DON'T WANT TO REUSE LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE FOR THE PARTY.
Singer Melody leaves.
Gabby, as Athlete Glory, says, AND I DON'T WANT TO REUSE MY SHOES. BUT IF 'REUSABLE' IS GONE, I WON'T HAVE TO.
Athlete Glory takes the reusable water bottle and leaves. Sly’s animation ends.
[Scientist Cosmo gasping]
Sly says, ATHLETE GLORY IS WHO DID IT.
In the recording studio, Singer Melody says, ATHLETE GLORY!
In her office, Gabby explains, WHEN NO ONE WAS AROUND, SHE REPLACED THE REUSABLE BOTTLE WITH HER PLASTIC BOTTLE.
Sly says, THAT'S HOW.
Gabby says, AND WHY? SHE DIDN'T WANT TO REUSE HER CURRENT SHOES FOR A RACE.
In the gymnasium, Athlete Glory says, IT'S TRUE. I'M SORRY, SCIENTIST COSMO. I DIDN'T WANT TO REUSE MY SCUFFED-UP SHOES. I THOUGHT IF "REUSABLE" WAS GONE, YOU WOULD HAVE TO DESIGN NEW RUNNING SHOES FOR ME. BUT INSTEAD, I TURNED WORDSVILLE INTO--
Sly says, WASTEVILLE.
In the laboratory, Scientist Cosmo says, TRASHTOWN.
Gabby says, GARBAGELAND.
Singer Melody says, A BIG MESS.
Athlete Glory says, EXACTLY. I'M REALLY SORRY. I'LL RETURN THE BOTTLE RIGHT AWAY.
Scientist Cosmo says, ATHLETE GLORY, SINGER MELODY, I'M SORRY FOR UPSETTING YOU.
[Gasping]
He says, WAIT A MINUTE. I THINK I KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS.
Photographs of Gabby, Scientist Cosmo, Sly, Singer Melody and Athlete Glory appear. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Multiple people connecting to call.”
[Ringing]
In the laboratory, Scientist Cosmo says, MYSTERY SOLVED! I'M SO GLAD TO HAVE MY REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE BACK.
In the gymnasium, Athlete Glory holds her running shoes decorated with glitter and rhinestones.
Athlete Glory says, AND CHECK OUT MY NEW SHOES! WELL, MY OLD SHOES. SCIENTIST COSMO INSPIRED ME TO REDECORATE THEM.
Singer Melody says, AND SCIENTIST COSMO HELPED ME REUSE THE MASHED POTATOES TO MAKE...
She sings, POTATO PANCAKES
Singer Melody says, WHICH WE'RE EATING TONIGHT, RIGHT?
Scientist Cosmo says, RIGHT! AND THIS IS MY NEW INVENTION. IT'S A BIRD FEEDER MADE OUT OF RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLES.
He holds a large plastic water bottle with plastic bottle bottoms around the base.
Sly exclaims, WOW!
Gabby says, WAY TO REUSE THINGS.
Singer Melody, Scientist Cosmo, and Athlete Glory say, THANKS, WORD DETECTIVES!
They end the call. Gabby and Sly stay on their video call.
[Beeping, upbeat music plays quietly]
Sly says, GABBY! DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR TRENCH COAT.
Gabby asks, WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH IT?
Sly says, YOU CAN RESCUE IT BY SEWING UP THE RIP.
Gabby says, AND REUSE IT, JUST LIKE YOUR HAT!
Sly says, OH, YEAH. I LOVE THIS HAT. BOOM.
Gabby puts on her trench coat, and Sly puts on his hat.
[Upbeat music plays]
Voices sing, IT'S WORDSVILLE. YEAH. WOO. WITH GABBY. SLY. IT'S WORDSVILLE.
End Credits. Directed by: Tiffany Hsiung, Faran Moradi, Christin Simms. Written by: Kirsten Brass.
Featuring: Word Detective Sly: Baeyen Hoffman. Word Detective Gabby: Mia Swaminathan. Scientist Cosmo: Rizal Candido. Athlete Glory: Samantha Ji. Singer Melody: Charlie Storey. Executive Producers: J.J. Johnson, Blair Powers, Christin Simms. Produced in association with The W NET Group. Wordsville is made possible in part by Let’s Learn, funding by the J.P.B. Foundation. Produced in association with Knowledge:kids. Produced in association with T.V.O. Kids. Logo: Sinking Ship Entertainment.
TVO Kids and Sinking Ship Entertainment Original.
[Child giggles, upbeat music plays, pop]
Sly stands in front of his desk. He has short, curly black hair and wears an olive green jacket. Bright orange letters spell his name down the left side of his jacket.
[Upbeat music plays]
Sly says, DID A WORD THAT'S IMPORTANT TO YOU GO MISSING?
Gabby stands beside her desk. Her long black hair is braided. She wears a black bowler hat, a blue-green cardigan, and a white blouse. On the left side of her cardigan, Gabby wears a name tag with her name in green.
Gabby says, AND NOW ALL YOU CAN FEEL, DO, OR THINK IS THE OPPOSITE OF THAT WORD?
Sly says, THEN CALL US! I'M SLY.
Gabby says, AND I'M GABBY. WE'RE WORD DETECTIVES, AND WE SOLVE...
Both say, WORD MYSTERIES!
Sly sits at his desk, a lime green laptop computer in front of him. On the top of the computer, a drawing of Sly holding a magnifying glass is displayed.
Sly says, TOGETHER, WE RUN THE WORDSVILLE ONLINE DETECTIVE AGENCY.
Gabby says, WE'LL FIND YOUR MISSING WORD, FAST.
Gabby sits at her desk behind a laptop computer. On the top of the computer, there is a drawing of a cat looking through a magnifying glass.
Sly says, NOT TO MENTION, BRISKLY.
Gabby says, AND SWIFTLY.
Sly says, YEAH, WE'RE REALLY GOOD WITH WORDS.
Children shout, WORDSVILLE!
Colourful letters spell Wordsville. A black magnifying glass lies over the letter 'W'. Text reads, Created by Christin Simms.
Sly’s photograph appears. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Word Dectective Sly calling.”
[Ringing]
Sly appears in a video call with Gabby. They wear matching black hats.
Sly asks, DO YOU LIKE MY NEW HAT?
Gabby says, LOVE IT. IT LOOKS JUST LIKE MINE. DO YOU LIKE MY TRENCH COAT?
[Fabric tearing]
Gabby says, AW, IT RIPPED! SHOULD I THROW IT OUT?
Sly says, DEFINITELY. I'LL THROW OUT MY HAT TOO, SINCE I ALREADY USED IT ONCE.
Sly throws his hat behind him. Gabby attempts to stuff her coat into an overflowing garbage can.
[Tense music plays quietly]
Sly says, WHOA, THIS IS WEIRD. WE DON'T USUALLY THROW OUT THIS MUCH STUFF.
Gabby asks, IS IT A WORD MYSTERY?
Scientist Cosmo’s photograph appears. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Scientist Cosmo calling.”
[Ringing]
Sly says, MAYBE SCIENTIST COSMO KNOWS.
[Beeping, ambient music plays quietly]
In his laboratory, Scientist Cosmo says, WORD DETECTIVES, MY WATER BOTTLE
HAS GONE MISSING! THIS ONE.
A photograph shows Scientist Cosmo posting with a metal water bottle. Text on the side reads, “Reusable.”
[Beeping]
Sly says, WHOA. A REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE WITH THE WORD "REUSABLE" ON IT?
Scientist Cosmo says, IT MAKES IT VERY CLEAR WHAT IT IS.
A dictionary definition appears beside Gabby. Above the definition are a lowercase and uppercase letter “R,” a speaker icon, and text that reads, “Reusable. Noun.” The definition reads, “Reusable means something that can be used over and over again.” “Prefix ‘Re’: If a word starts with the prefix ‘Re,’ it usually means again. Which is why when something this ‘reusable’ it’s able to be used again.
Scientist Cosmo says, LIKE MY REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE. IT NEVER HAS TO BE THROWN OUT.
Sly says, HOLD UP. I NEED A REDO. LET'S DO THIS AGAIN.
Gabby says, SINCE THE WORD "REUSABLE" IS MISSING, NOTHING IN WORDSVILLE CAN BE REUSED. AT ALL!
Sly says, THAT EXPLAINS WHY WE'RE THROWING EVERYTHING AWAY.
Scientist Cosmo says, IT'S NOT JUST YOU.
Gabby says, OH, NO. LOOK AT ALL THIS WASTE!
A dictionary definition appears. Above the definition are a lowercase and uppercase letter “W,” a speaker icon, and text that reads, “Waste. Noun.” Gabby reads the definition aloud.
Gabby says, "WASTE" IS UNWANTED ITEMS THAT PEOPLE THROW AWAY AFTER THEY USE THEM. WASTE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DON'T REUSE THINGS.
Sly says, WHEN WE JUST THROW THINGS AWAY, WE MAKE SO MUCH WASTE THAT THERE'S NO ROOM FOR ANYTHING ELSE.
Gabby says, THIS IS DEFINITELY A WORD MYSTERY.
Sly says, SCIENTIST COSMO, TELL US WHAT HAPPENED SO I CAN ANIMATE IT. RECAP TIME!
Sly makes a computer animation of Scientist Cosmo in his laboratory. Computer animations of Athlete Glory enters the laboratory, followed by Singer Melody. The computer-animated people have cut-out photographs of their heads on top of their animated bodies.
[Clicking]
Scientist Cosmo narrates, ATHLETE GLORY CAME BY TO ASK ME TO DESIGN HER A NEW PAIR OF RUNNING SHOES.
THEN SINGER MELODY ARRIVED TO ASK WHY I MISSED HER DINNER PARTY LAST NIGHT. I MIXED UP THE DATES, AND MISSED THE PARTY. I APOLOGIZED, AND WANTED TO SHOW THEM MY NEW INVENTION, SO I LEFT TO GO GRAB IT. BUT WHEN I CAME BACK, THEY WERE BOTH GONE! AND SO WAS MY REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE!
[Beeping]
Sly’s animation ends.
Gabby says, HMM. SCIENTIST COSMO, COULD YOU SHOW US THE SCENE OF THE MYSTERY?
Scientist Cosmo says, ALL RIGHT, LET ME SHOW YOU. MY REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE USED TO BE IN THE EXACT SAME PLACE THIS PLASTIC BOTTLE IS NOW.
Scientist Cosmo moves his device and shows the detectives the corner of a table with a dinner party invitation and a plastic water bottle.
Gabby says, EXCEPT THERE'S A BIG DIFFERENCE. PLASTIC BOTTLES LIKE THAT ONE AREN'T REUSABLE. THEY GET THROWN OUT AFTER ONE USE.
Sly says, I'LL TAKE A SCREENSHOT FOR OUR CASE NOTES.
[Camera shutter snapping]
Sly says, THANKS, SCIENTIST COSMO. WE'RE ON IT.
Scientist Cosmo says, BYE.
He ends the call. Gabby and Sly stay on their video call.
Gabby says, LET'S REVISIT THE FACTS AND GO THROUGH WHAT HAPPENED AGAIN.
Sly says, I'M LOVING ALL THESE "RE" WORDS, BY THE WAY.
Gabby says, SAME.
A heading reads, “Case Notes.” A subheading reads, “The Case of the Reusable Rescue.” A paintbrush, a camera and a text icon are under the headings.
[Typing, upbeat music plays quietly]
Gabby says, WE KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. SCIENTIST COSMO'S REUSABLE BOTTLE WENT MISSING.
Sly says, AND NOW WE'RE ALL BEING WASTEFUL.
Gabby says, SCIENTIST COSMO'S LAB IS WHERE IT HAPPENED, WHEN HE LEFT TO GET HIS INVENTION.
The case notes read, “What: Someone took the reusable bottle. Where: The Science Lab. When: Scientist Cosmo left to get his invention.” Photographs of Singer Melody and Athlete Glory appear.
Sly says, OUR SUSPECTS ARE SINGER MELODY AND ATHLETE GLORY.
Gabby says, SO, TO FIND OUT WHO DID IT, HOW, AND WHY, LET'S LOOK AT THE CLUES.
Text on the case notes reads, “Who, how, why.”
[Typing]
The photograph of the invitation and plastic water bottle appears.
Sly says, A PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE, AND SINGER MELODY'S PARTY INVITE.
Gabby says, LOOK, SLY! IT SAYS, "DINNER PARTY. LOTS OF MASHED POTATOES."
Sly says, LET'S CALL HER BEFORE WORDSVILLE BECOMES WASTEVILLE.
Singer Melody’s photograph appears. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Calling Singer Melody.”
[Ringing]
In the recording studio, Singer Melody holds a bowl of mashed potatoes. More mashed potatoes fill storage containers on a table beside her.
Singer Melody says, WORD DETECTIVES, I HAVE WAY TOO MANY...
Singer Melody sings, MASHED POTATOES.
Gabby asks, IS THAT WHY YOU WERE AT THE SCIENCE LAB TODAY?
[Typing]
Singer Melody says, YES. I MADE MASHED POTATOES TO ENJOY AT MY DINNER PARTY, BUT SCIENTIST COSMO DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP. SO I HAD TO ASK HIM WHAT HAD HAPPENED, AND WHAT I'M SUPPOSED TO DO WITH ALL THIS FOOD NOW. HE TOLD ME TO REUSE THE LEFTOVERS, BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO WITH THEM.
Sly suggests, YOU COULD TRY REHEATING THEM.
A drawing of Singer Melody surrounded by containers of mashed potatoes appears on the case notes. Text reads, “Made way too much mashed potatoes for dinner party. Scientist Cosmo didn’t even show up. Had to ask him what to do with the food. He told her to reuse them. She didn’t want to.”
[Pencil scratching]
Singer Melody says, HEATING THEM AGAIN? NAH. THEY WERE FOR THE PARTY, NOT FOR ME TO EAT ALONE. HMM. I DON'T NEED THESE POTATOES OR THIS BOWL.
Singer Melody drops the bowl behind her.
[Clattering]
Singer Melody says, BYE!
Singer Melody ends the call. Gabby and Sly continue their video call.
[Beeping, upbeat music plays quietly]
Gabby says, IT'S CLEAR SINGER MELODY DOESN'T LIKE REUSING LEFTOVERS.
Sly says, OR BOWLS.
Gabby asks, COULD SHE HAVE TAKEN THE WORD "REUSABLE"?
Sly says, MAYBE. I WONDER HOW ATHLETE GLORY FEELS ABOUT REUSING STUFF.
Athlete Glory’s photograph appears. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Calling Athlete Glory.”
[Ringing]
In the gymnasium, Athlete Glory says, HEY, WORD DETECTIVES! EIGHT, NINE, TEN!
Athlete Glory does repetitions with a large purple balance ball and then puts it in a trash can.
[Rustling]
Athlete Glory says, I'M REPLACING ALL MY OLD WORKOUT STUFF WITH NEW STUFF.
Sly says, YOU'RE REPLACING EVERYTHING?
Athlete Glory says, THAT'S RIGHT, EVERYTHING'S GOING.
Gabby asks, ATHLETE GLORY, CAN YOU TELL US WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAB TODAY?
Athlete Glory says, I'M TRAINING FOR A RACE, SO I RAN TO THE LAB TO ASK SCIENTIST COSMO TO DESIGN NEW RUNNING SHOES FOR ME. BUT HE TOLD ME TO KEEP REUSING MY CURRENT ONES.
TO BE FAIR, MY SHOES STILL FEEL GREAT TO RUN IN. BUT WHEN I CROSS THAT FINISH LINE, I WANT THEM TO LOOK GREAT, TOO. LET ME SHOW YOU WHAT I MEAN.
A drawing of Athlete Glory running through a red ribbon appears by her photograph on the case notes. Text reads, “Asked Scientist Cosmo to design new running shoes. He told her to keep reusing current shoes. Shoes do still feel great to run in. But she wants them to look great, too.
[Typing, pencil scratching]
Athlete Glory holds up shoes.
She says, SEE THE SCUFFS ON THE SIDES? THE FRAYED SHOELACES? THESE DON'T LOOK LIKE THE SHOES OF A CHAMPION.
She throws the shoe over her shoulder.
Athlete Glory says, ANYWAYS, I SHOULD HYDRATE.
Athlete Glory drinks from a plastic water bottle as she ends the call.
[Beeping]
Sly and Gabby stay on their video call.
Gabby says, SOUNDS LIKE ATHLETE GLORY DIDN'T WANT TO KEEP REUSING HER SHOES.
Sly says, LET'S REOPEN OUR CASE NOTES AND GO THROUGH WHAT WE KNOW AGAIN.
The case notes appear. Beneath Athlete Glory’s photograph, “reusing current shoes” changes to red text. Beneath Singer Melody’s photograph, “reuse them” and “mashed potatoes” change to red text.
[Clicking]
Gabby says, WE KNOW ATHLETE GLORY DIDN'T WANT TO REUSE HER RUNNING SHOES.
Sly says, AND SINGER MELODY DIDN'T WANT TO REUSE HER LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES.
Gabby asks, WHAT DID THE CLUES TELL US?
The photograph of the invitation and water bottle appears.
Sly says, THE PARTY INVITATION WAS SINGER MELODY'S.
Gabby asks, BUT WHERE DID THE PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE COME FROM?
Sly says, SCIENTIST COSMO SAID IT WAS IN THE EXACT SAME PLACE HIS REUSABLE BOTTLE USED TO BE.
Gabby says, MAYBE WHOEVER TOOK THE REUSABLE BOTTLE THOUGHT THEY COULD REPLACE IT WITH THE PLASTIC ONE!
Sly says AND WE'VE SEEN THAT KIND OF BOTTLE BEFORE.
Gabby says, IT'S TIME FOR OUR REENACTMENT.
Sly says, HEY, EVEN THE WORD "REENACTMENT" HAS A "RE" IN IT.
Gabby says, IT MEANS WE'RE ACTING OUT SOMETHING THAT ALREADY HAPPENED, OR DOING IT AGAIN. LET'S SHOW THEM!
Photographs of Gabby, Scientist Cosmo, Sly, Singer Melody and Athlete Glory appear. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Multiple people connecting to call.”
[Ringing]
In his office, Sly says, NOW PRESENTING THE WORD MYSTERY ANIMATED REENACTMENT OF...THE CASE OF THE REUSABLE RESCUE.
Sly makes a computer animation of Scientist Cosmo in his laboratory. A computer animation of Athlete Glory enters the laboratory. The computer-animated people have cut-out photographs of their heads on top of their animated bodies.
[Clicking]
Gabby, as Athlete Glory, says, HEY, SCIENTIST COSMO. CAN YOU DESIGN NEW RUNNING SHOES FOR ME?
Sly, as Scientist Cosmo, asks, DO YOUR CURRENT SHOES STILL FIT?
Gabby, as Athlete Glory, says, THEY FEEL GREAT, BUT THEY DON'T LOOK GREAT. SEE? THEY LOOK OLD.
Sly, as Scientist Cosmo, says, I SUGGEST YOU KEEP REUSING YOUR SHOES.
Animated Singer Melody enters the laboratory.
Gabby, as Singer Melody, sings, SCIENTIST COSMO…
Gabby, as Singer Melody, says, YOU MISSED MY PARTY LAST NIGHT. I EVEN MADE MASHED POTATOES.
Sly, as Scientist Cosmo, says, I THOUGHT IT WAS NEXT WEEK. I'M SORRY, SINGER MELODY. MAYBE YOU CAN REUSE THE MASHED POTATOES AS LEFTOVERS. YOU BOTH SEEM UPSET. WANNA SEE MY LATEST INVENTION?
Gabby, as Singer Melody, says, BUT I DON'T WANT TO REUSE LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES. THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE FOR THE PARTY.
Singer Melody leaves.
Gabby, as Athlete Glory, says, AND I DON'T WANT TO REUSE MY SHOES. BUT IF 'REUSABLE' IS GONE, I WON'T HAVE TO.
Athlete Glory takes the reusable water bottle and leaves. Sly’s animation ends.
[Scientist Cosmo gasping]
Sly says, ATHLETE GLORY IS WHO DID IT.
In the recording studio, Singer Melody says, ATHLETE GLORY!
In her office, Gabby explains, WHEN NO ONE WAS AROUND, SHE REPLACED THE REUSABLE BOTTLE WITH HER PLASTIC BOTTLE.
Sly says, THAT'S HOW.
Gabby says, AND WHY? SHE DIDN'T WANT TO REUSE HER CURRENT SHOES FOR A RACE.
In the gymnasium, Athlete Glory says, IT'S TRUE. I'M SORRY, SCIENTIST COSMO. I DIDN'T WANT TO REUSE MY SCUFFED-UP SHOES. I THOUGHT IF "REUSABLE" WAS GONE, YOU WOULD HAVE TO DESIGN NEW RUNNING SHOES FOR ME. BUT INSTEAD, I TURNED WORDSVILLE INTO--
Sly says, WASTEVILLE.
In the laboratory, Scientist Cosmo says, TRASHTOWN.
Gabby says, GARBAGELAND.
Singer Melody says, A BIG MESS.
Athlete Glory says, EXACTLY. I'M REALLY SORRY. I'LL RETURN THE BOTTLE RIGHT AWAY.
Scientist Cosmo says, ATHLETE GLORY, SINGER MELODY, I'M SORRY FOR UPSETTING YOU.
[Gasping]
He says, WAIT A MINUTE. I THINK I KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS.
Photographs of Gabby, Scientist Cosmo, Sly, Singer Melody and Athlete Glory appear. Text above a green telephone receiver icon reads, “Multiple people connecting to call.”
[Ringing]
In the laboratory, Scientist Cosmo says, MYSTERY SOLVED! I'M SO GLAD TO HAVE MY REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE BACK.
In the gymnasium, Athlete Glory holds her running shoes decorated with glitter and rhinestones.
Athlete Glory says, AND CHECK OUT MY NEW SHOES! WELL, MY OLD SHOES. SCIENTIST COSMO INSPIRED ME TO REDECORATE THEM.
Singer Melody says, AND SCIENTIST COSMO HELPED ME REUSE THE MASHED POTATOES TO MAKE...
She sings, POTATO PANCAKES
Singer Melody says, WHICH WE'RE EATING TONIGHT, RIGHT?
Scientist Cosmo says, RIGHT! AND THIS IS MY NEW INVENTION. IT'S A BIRD FEEDER MADE OUT OF RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLES.
He holds a large plastic water bottle with plastic bottle bottoms around the base.
Sly exclaims, WOW!
Gabby says, WAY TO REUSE THINGS.
Singer Melody, Scientist Cosmo, and Athlete Glory say, THANKS, WORD DETECTIVES!
They end the call. Gabby and Sly stay on their video call.
[Beeping, upbeat music plays quietly]
Sly says, GABBY! DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR TRENCH COAT.
Gabby asks, WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH IT?
Sly says, YOU CAN RESCUE IT BY SEWING UP THE RIP.
Gabby says, AND REUSE IT, JUST LIKE YOUR HAT!
Sly says, OH, YEAH. I LOVE THIS HAT. BOOM.
Gabby puts on her trench coat, and Sly puts on his hat.
[Upbeat music plays]
Voices sing, IT'S WORDSVILLE. YEAH. WOO. WITH GABBY. SLY. IT'S WORDSVILLE.
End Credits. Directed by: Tiffany Hsiung, Faran Moradi, Christin Simms. Written by: Kirsten Brass.
Featuring: Word Detective Sly: Baeyen Hoffman. Word Detective Gabby: Mia Swaminathan. Scientist Cosmo: Rizal Candido. Athlete Glory: Samantha Ji. Singer Melody: Charlie Storey. Executive Producers: J.J. Johnson, Blair Powers, Christin Simms. Produced in association with The W NET Group. Wordsville is made possible in part by Let’s Learn, funding by the J.P.B. Foundation. Produced in association with Knowledge:kids. Produced in association with T.V.O. Kids. Logo: Sinking Ship Entertainment.
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