♪ Every day when you're walking down the street ♪ ♪ Everybody that you meet has an original point of view.

♪ ( laughs ) ♪ And I say hey!

♪ Hey!

♪ What a wonderful kind of day ♪ ♪ If we could learn to work and play ♪ ♪ And get along with each other ♪ ♪ You got to listen to your heart ♪ ♪ Listen to the beat ♪ ♪ Listen to the rhythm, the rhythm of the street ♪ ♪ Open up your eyes, open up your ears ♪ ♪ Get together and make things better by working together ♪ ♪ It's a simple message and it comes from the heart ♪ ♪ Believe in yourself ♪ ♪ For that's the place to start ♪ ♪ And I say hey!

♪ Hey!

♪ What a wonderful kind of day ♪ ♪ If we could learn to work and play ♪ ♪ And get along with each other.

♪ Hey!

♪ What a wonderful kind of day ♪ ♪ Hey!

What a wonderful kind of day.

♪ Hey!

ARTHUR: Hey, D.W. Hey!

Whoa!

( crash ) MAN: Se en up close, this common pest might look like a bizarre and terrifying monster.

But if we expand our frame ten times, we see that it's really just a mosquito.

Pull back another ten times, and now this child appears to be the insect.

If we keep expanding our point of view by ten, over and over, then our entire planet becomes a speck of dust floating in the expanse of limitless space.

Such is the amazing power of perspective.

Whoa!

Cool!

Play it again!

We're just specks of dust floating in space.

Oh!

My great works have all been for nothing.

Great works?

Yeah.

Like those 18 hot dogs I ate at the fair.

I got first place!

Oh, yeah.

And I also saved a cat.

Changing the way you look at something can change the way you think and feel about it.

That'll be the topic of your paper... due Monday.

What?!

Now I'm not just a speck of dust.

I'm a speck of dust with homework on the weekend!

( Pal barking ) ( Kate crying ) ( laughing ) Of course Ratburn would choose the weekend of The Bionic Bunny Tenth Anniversary Sp ecial on it.

Yeah, the show where...

BOTH: "All will be revealed!"

But you're still going to come for a sleepover tomorrow, right?

You should see the costume my mom made me.

I'm going as Dr. Scungilli from episode #165.

ARTHUR: I'm going as Laser Nostrils from episode #410.

I hope we're not thinking about the paper all through the special.

We'll make a pact.

We'll finish it by tomorrow, no matter what.

As Bionic Bunny would say...

BOTH: I swear on the rabbit ears of Innishgoomah!

MAN ( on TV ): The episode you've all been waiting for, where Bionic Bunny meets Dark Bunny!

What is their strange connection?

Find out tonight on the Tenth Anniversary Bionic Bunny Special when all will be revealed!

When all will be revealed.

D.W.: Arthur!

Mom and Dad's juice is getting warm!

And where are the waffles?

It'll be lunchtime soon!

I'm coming.

I'm coming.

Wait!

There.

Now it's fancy.

What's that?

It's blocking the juice I poured.

My card.

"Dear Mom and Dad.

"Happy Tenth Anniversary.

Love, Arthur."

That's it?

All you're giving them is a card?

Did you even make that yourself?

I picked it out and bought it with my allowance.

Where's your present?

Feast your eyes on this!

What is it?

It's a family portrait, see?

There's Mom, Dad and me.

Sorry.

There wasn't enough glue for you.

And the best part is, it's tin.

That's the official present of tenth anniversaries.

Emily told me.

That's not tin.

It isn't?

Nope.

It's called a pie tin, but it's actually made of aluminum, a completely different metal.

So, I guess your portrait is no more official than my card.

How sweet!

Thank you, Arthur.

Is this your beautiful creation, D.W.?

Yes, but it's not your official tenth anniversary present.

That's coming later.

Maybe you can work on it at Grandma Thora's.

You're staying there tonight, remember?

Oh, it'll be finished way before then.

I just have to find the right materials.

Ah!

A night at L'Auberge d'Aubergine!

I hear the duck a l'orange is amazing.

Only zee best for mon cheri!

( both laugh ) BOTH: Ew!

Ready to set sail, Tony the Tanker?

Aye-aye, Captain.

Oh, no!

( roaring ) Sea monsters!

( both yell ) ( both laugh ) Guys, do you have any tin?

"Ten"?

Ten what?

I have ten fingers!

They're great for splashing!

Mine are better!

Are not!

Are, too!

Are not!

Not "ten"!

Tin!

Tin!

It's a kind of metal.

I need some for my mom and dad's tenth anniversary.

Oh.

You mean like a tin soldier?

TOMMY: His name is Benedict.

He sinks.

You're sure he's not made of aloonymoon?

I don't know what that is.

You can have him if you want.

For a price.

How much do you want for him?

How about ten dollars?

Ten dollars?!

I don't have ten dollars!

All I have is my Mary Moo Cow doll and some glitter.

That'll do.

I'm sorry, Mary, but it's for a good cause.

Hey, glitter sinks, too!

Oh, no!

( both roaring ) Save us!

( both roaring ) "If I were the size of an ant, this pencil would seem as tall as a tree."

Oh!

Buster, now isn't the time for a snack.

We only have six hours before the special.

This isn't a snack.

It's my homework, or half of it.

You're going to hand in a sandwich?

Not just any sandwich, Arthur.

All it has on it is an old slice of Swiss without any mayo.

Pretty bland, huh?

Yeah, but what does that have to do with our homework?

If you hadn't eaten in three days, this would seem like a feast, see?

That's the power of perspective.

That's the power of your stomach.

I'll write a paragraph, too, but this will be my visual aid.

What have you written?

Nothing.

Everything I come up with is just like that movie we saw.

BUSTER: You could write something from the point of view of this piece of cheese.

Think how cozy he must feel between two soft pieces of bread.

Actually, I think I'll use that.

You can think of something else.

Yeah, but not here.

I have to go home.

Remember, 7:00.

Don't be late.

You might want to make sure there's more cheese in your fridge.

You just ate your essay.

BUSTER ( shouting ): No!

BRAIN: Look at the details!

I'd say this replica of a Revolutionary War drummer is at least 50 years old.

Yeah, yeah, but is it tin?

No.

Iron.

Tibbles!

I knew I shouldn't have trusted them.

And to think, I traded my Mary Moo Cow doll and glitter for this old thing!

That's a great trade.

That soldier could be worth a lot of money.

Could I swap it for some tin at the tin store?

Actually, tin is quite rare in North America now, but there are large deposits of it in the Congo.

The Congo?

Where's that?

Africa.

I'm doomed!

ARTHUR: "If I were the size of a dinosaur, this pencil would seem like a toothpick."

( groans ): Oh!

Well, I still have three hours.

( yawns ) Maybe I just need to close my eyes for a little bit.

MAN ( from Perspectives movie ): Let's see what happens when we reduce Arthur another ten times.

Hey!

What's going on?

Now, he can barely be seen by the naked eye.

( groans, loud buzzing ) ( panting ) ( screaming ) ( buzzing ) Oh, no!

I'm trapped!

Is this a... a cheese sandwich?

Not just any cheese sandwich, Arthur.

It's the Formaggio Falcon.

Get in.

BOTH: Whoo-hoo!

Ya-ha-ha-ha!

( whooping ) Where are we going?

The evil Dr. Origami has a secret weapon he's going to use to prevent Bionic Bunny and Dark Bunny from meeting.

ARTHUR: What's happening?

( roaring ) So that's Dr. Origami's secret weapon-- a giant paper robot!

And look-- he's folded out of a single sheet of paper.

ARTHUR: But that's impossible.

( both yelling ) Where could he ever find a paper that big?

( gasps ) It's my homework.

"If I were the size of a dinosaur, this pencil would be..." I never finished it.

But... you swore you would on the rabbit ears of Innishgoomah.

How could you do this to me?

( roaring ) ( both yelling ) ( gasps ) It's 6:30 already?

Thanks for helping us get ready, Thora.

All set, and with ten minutes to spare.

You're bringing all that to Buster's?

You're only going to be away one night.

It's for my costume.

Buster and I are dressing up as characters from Bionic Bunny for the special.

You should go as someone who ruins tenth anniversary presents.

Everything was perfect until you told me about aloonymoon.

I'm not even going to ask.

Okay, we'll drop Arthur off at Buster's first, then swing by Thora's, then... ( phone ringing ) Hello?

David?

You'll never guess where I am.

Chuck Greenwald's, right around the corner from your place.

Oh, great.

Um, I'd love to talk, but...

Listen, I hate to be a bother, but my car just went kaput and I'm late for the Volunteer Fireman's Ball.

Chuck's already left, so, I was wondering... Sure.

We'll be right there.

Great.

It's at the Caribou Lodge.

I'll be waiting downstairs.

GRANDPA DAVE: I'm sorry.

The lodge was supposed to be on Maple Street.

That's what Chuck said.

DAD: Well, somehow we've ended up on Country Route 10.

I think we should call the inn and tell them we're going to be a little late.

Can't.

No signal.

This is all your fault.

How is it my fault?

I don't know yet, but I'll find out.

I hope they don't run out of duck.

I just hope they hold our reservation.

I can't be too late for the ball.

I'm supposed to be the square dance caller.

What if I miss the opening of the special?

That could be when "all is revealed."

I'll never find any tin.

Never, ever.

Oh, cheer up, you Glum Gusses.

Things could be a lot worse.

( engine sputters ) ( clanking ) DAD: Happy anniversary.

BUSTER: And now... Hey, everyone.

Thanks for sending me all your reasons for why you like Arthur.

Here are the top ten.

This is from Jaycyline, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

"I like Arthur because it's about friendship and family."

This is from Chinelo, Jersey City, New Jersey.

"Arthur has a wild imagination."

Hey, boy!

BUSTER: Samantha, Sparta, New Jersey.

"I like Arthur because Pal is a good dog "and because he does not bite anyone.

He only licks people."

Nancy, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

"I like Arthur because Buster eats a lot and reminds me of my cousin."

( crowd gasps ) Sorry, guys.

It's my special talent.

ALL: Ohhh!

BUSTER: Sonny, Channahon, Illinois.

"I like Arthur because I look like him."

And this is from Brittany, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

"D.W. is my favorite because she says funny stuff."

You're sure he's not made of aloonymoon?

BUSTER: Tony in Monroe, Connecticut.

"I like Arthur because he is active.

"He shows he is active.

"He shows me I could go outside and play with friends instead of staying in all day."

Dylan, Narragansett, Rhode Island.

"Arthur teaches kids "about how to deal with everyday life problems "such as friendship problems.

"Arthur has taught me that even though you're mad at someone, you can be best friends."

( Muffy and Francine laughing ) BUSTER: Audrey in Roseville, California.

"I like Arthur because some of the characters are real, "like Mr. Rogers and Michelle Kwan and Yo-Yo Ma."

( kids singing "Crazy Bus" ) BUSTER: And our top reason comes from Stephanie in Van Nuys, California.

"I like your show because it makes me laugh and cheers me up."

And there you have it.

KIDS: And now... Could be a busted head gasket or a leak in the radiator.

Either way, this baby's not going anywhere.

But it has to.

The special is going to start any minute now.

Who cares about your silly special?

We're stranded in the middle of nowhere.

We could be eaten by wolves.

D.W., there are no wolves out here.

Didn't we pass a diner a little ways back?

Maybe they have a phone you could use.

You're right.

It had a funny name... was it "The Tin Spot"?

Tin?

Can I come with you?

It's very important.

I want to go, too.

Okay, but we better get started.

It's getting dark and we don't have a flashlight.

Wait.

I have something.

It's part of my Laser-Nostrils costume.

That's a costume?

Two flashlights up your nose?

Why don't you leave it off for now?

We wouldn't want to scare anyone away.

Good luck.

Oh.

It's says "The Ten Spot."

Sorry, D.W.

I knew it was too good to be true.

I'm sorry, but do you have a phone I could use?

Our car broke down.

Oh, sure, come on in.

How old is this place?

Beats me.

It's been around since I was a kid, that's for sure.

Want some lingonberry crumble?

It's a Ten Spot specialty, and I was just going to throw it out.

Uh, no, thanks... Jay.

Well, make yourselves at home.

The phone's in the office.

You kids stay here.

I'll be right back.

Okay, Dad.

Look at the pretty robot.

It's not a robot, D.W.

It's an old- fashioned jukebox.

Wow, and it's only a dime.

This thing really is old.

Too bad I left my wallet in the car.

Let go.

I saw it first.

Did not!

Of course I did.

I'm closer to the ground than you are.

You didn't even know this thing was a jukebox till I told you.

( yelps ) I win!

Let's go see if there's any Mary Moo Cow songs on that thing.

Uh-oh.

What's going on?

Who turned off the lights?

ARTHUR: Hold on.

I feel a switch.

It's locked.

Hello?!

Dad?!

Anybody?!

Is that the best you can do?

You need to spend more time with the Tibbles.

Step aside.

Let us out!

Let us out!

( pounding ) Help!

Let us out!

Let us out!

Arthur?

D.W.?

Are you okay?

D.W.: Arthur locked us in.

ARTHUR: I tripped on the doorstop, and it wouldn't have happened if D.W. hadn't tried to take my dime.

It's locked.

I don't have the key for that room.

Only Mr. Dieci, the owner, has it and, well, he lives an hour away.

What about a locksmith?

At this hour?

I doubt it.

I don't believe this.

Two of my kids are stuck in a storeroom.

The rest of my family is stranded on the road and my wife and I have missed our reservation at L'Auberge d'Aubergine.

I hear that place is overrated.

I might be able to help you.

So nice of that boy to pick us up and offer to drive hours away to get the owner.

He also said we could have any leftover food in the fridge while we waited.

I'll see what I can rustle up.

D.W.: How much longer?

Just sit tight, honey.

Jay will be back with the key soon.

What kind of soon do you mean?

The five-minutes soon?

Or the soon-you'll-be- all-grown-up soon?

D.W.... we've only been in here 20 minutes.

So?

20 minutes is a long time.

That's two time-outs.

I'm hungry.

Is there anything to eat in here?

"Sampo Canned Pineapples "In Syrup.

If you can't get real fruit, get Sampo."

I don't even like pineapples.

I guess I'll have the syrup.

Well, what are you waiting for?

Open it.

I can't.

I don't have a can opener.

No can opener?!

What kind of older brother are you?

You're supposed to be prepared for these things.

We could starve to death in here.

And what about water?

We have no water!

And air.

We're using it all up.

Quick, stop breathing so much!

Hold one nostril.

D.W., we're going to be fine.

You swear?

I swear.

You want me to tell you a story?

Okay.

Once there were three little pigs.

Heard it.

All right.

Um, one day, Goldilocks was walking in the woods when... She eats Baby Bear's porridge and she falls asleep in his bed-- next.

Why bother?

You obviously know all the fairy tales.

Tell me a story about the moronic bunny special you missed.

It's Bionic Bunny.

And how can I tell you about the special if I didn't see it?

You can make it up.

Here's what could have happened: Bubonic Bunny and the other bunny turn out to be twins who were separated at birth.

One was stolen by an evil witch.

The other was taken by a robot and... ARTHUR: Stop!

That's not what happened at all.

How do you know?

You didn't even see it.

I know because... it's the dumbest idea I've ever heard.

Oh, yeah?

Well, I'd rather listen to nothing than hear your boring stories.

Fine.

Then I won't say another word.

Fine.

MAN ( with radio static ): Would you like to hear a different story?

Who's talking?!

It's coming from behind here.

It's a radio.

You must have turned it on when you leaned against these sacks.

...and prepare yourselves for another installment of...

Kid Carter, the Crooning Cowboy and his sidekick Mistral.

When we last left Kid Carter and Mistral, they'd been chasing the Burlap Brothers for weeks, but the trail had gone cold.

Which way, Chigger, which way?

Why are you asking him?

He's a horse.

He can't talk back.

Let's head for that town.

I'm starving.

( horse whinnies ) ( horse whinnies ) Fie, it's that meddling Kid Carter and his sidekick Mistral.

Oh, no!

They found us!

What do we do, Mayor Mousesizzle?

If they catch us, we're going to have to stop robbing folks and giving you ten percent.

Don't worry, Burlap brothers.

I have a plan that will get rid of that crooning cowboy forever.

( laughs evilly ) This here tonic of mine is guaranteed to cure all your ills or my name isn't Dusty Buckets.

Can it make hunger go away?

Why, of course it can, provided you take it regular like with meals.

Forget those foul-tasting tonics.

We know where there's a mine shaft full of gold.

Did you hear that?

Gold!

Come on, Kid Carter.

One nugget of gold and we'll eat like kings for a year.

Peh!

Hey, this ain't gold!

It's just coal painted to look like gold.

( brothers laughing ) ( both gasp ) ( grunting ) Oh, no, the Burlap brothers have sealed us in.

Ain't nothing to do now but sing and bide our time.

♪ End of the line, we're stuck in a mine ♪ ♪ Just a matter of time before we're crying ♪ ♪ Odelay-ee-hoo, yodel-odel lay-ee-hoo ♪ ♪ Yodel-lay-ee-hoo, yodel-lay-ee-hoo ♪ ♪ Yodel-odel-lay-ee-hoo... ♪ Quit your crooning, kid.

We got to get out of here.

We have no food, no water.

We could even run out of air.

( panting ) Don't panic, Mistral.

We'll find a way out.

We just got to keep our heads.

Hey, look, a miner's hat.

It's very pretty, but this ain't no time to be thinking about fashion.

I ain't thinking about fashion, Mistral.

This hat could help us find some tools to dig our way out of here.

NARRATOR: And so Kid Carter and Mistral walked deeper and deeper into the abandoned mine shaft looking for tools, when, all of a sudden, they stumbled upon... ( both gasp ) ...the most amazing discovery ever beheld by the naked eye.

Find out what they discovered on tomorrow's exciting installment of Kid Carter, the Crooning Cowboy and his sidekick Mistral.

Till then, this is Dix Decem saying good night.

BOTH: Aw...

They could have at least told us if they ever made it out of the mine alive.

I'm sure they found at least a pickax or...

Wait a minute.

Maybe there are some tools in here that could help us get out.

I'm not going back there.

It's spooky.

Well, we do have a flashlight, kind of.

Follow me.

Are you two all right in there?

You're awfully quiet.

Mommy!

I'll go tell David.

How on earth did you two get out of there?

We found a screwdriver and some pliers... That's not all we found.

Here.

Sampo pineapples.

The cans are tin.

Arthur read the fine print on the label.

Happy anniversary!

Aw... DAD: Dinner is served.

( '50s rock-and-roll playing ) Don't forget to try the pineapple flambé.

This is delicious.

This song's one of my favorites.

ARTHUR: "I wanted to be watching TV with Buster.

"In fact, we all wanted so mething different that night, "but we were stuck together as a family, "and it turned out to be one of the best nights of my life.

"For me, perspective is realizing "I'm part of something larger, "like a family, a town, a country, a planet.

"And even though we all have our own plans, sometimes it's just good to be together."

Excellent, Arthur.

You really gave that a lot of thought.

Buster, would you like to go next?

Um, can I go after lunch?

I kind of misplaced my visual aid.

( bell rings ) ARTHUR: So, what happened in the special?

I've been dying to know.

Well, first of all, Bionic Bunny and Dark Bunny are-- get this-- brothers, and...

Wait, don't tell me.

Were they separated at birth by an evil witch?

Yeah, and a robot.

How did you guess?

( groans ) Hi, everyone.

It's me, Buster.

If you love all the sports we play in Elwood City, you'll love the kids I'm filming on mtravels with my dad.

Check out what everyone's playing.

I'm getting into the action, too, and sending it back to my friends in Elwood City on my very own video postcards.

They're Postcards from Buster.

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♪ What a wonderful kind of day ♪ ♪ If we could learn to work and play ♪ ♪ And get along with each other.

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♪ What a wonderful kind of day.

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