The Joneses
lt's very nice.
Yes.
lt's like riding
on the ass of an angel.
l mean, l wish
l could have sold
a crossover like this.
l wouldn't have been able
to keep them in stock.
[ Engine Revs ]
I'm gonna
race you to
the other side
he win embrace
I'm on a brand-new ride
Did you know that there are
5,000 teenagers here...
between 1 5 and 1 8?
Hmm.
There's four high schools.
Three private schools.
- Nice. he average income's
over $1 00,000.
- [ Whistles ]
I'm gonna bet you
that there's more to this
More than will reach
the human eye
- ow many courses?
- Three private. One public.
Looks like l'll be
getting my swing back.
I promise you'll
remain anonymous
An honest lover
under an evening sky
Then I let you go
We are gonna do some damage
in this town.
[ Continues ]
What do you think, kids?
Huh?
Slip of the tongue
and I'll just walk in here
And all the melodies
that disappear
I'm gonna put you
on a righteous path
I'm gonna get you clean
and I'll be back
And l let you go
And I let you go
And I let you go
And I let you go
And we're home.
Mick.
I got it.
uh.
This is it, huh?
Wow. lt's huge.
Yeah, this is
pretty nice.
Quick, quick.
Okay, l'll get a video.
[ Woman ]
Let"s get in.
Oh. ey, sir, um,
do you mind helping us out?
Sure.
Just wanna get
a quick video.
No problem.
It"s real simple.
Here"s the viewfinder.
Hit the button.
Then l can send the video
to my grandma.
No kiddin'.
Yeah.
ls this new?
What is this?
Yeah, it"s the new HTC.
This is great.
All right.
Okay,
everybody smile.
- Hi, Grandma.
- Hi, Grandma!
[ Man's Voice On Tape ]
I am an incredibly powerful
salesperson,
constantly climbing
the ladder of success.
l'm an incredibly
powerful salesperson,
constantly climbing
the ladder of success.
I am an incredibly powerful
salesperson-
Put your shoes on, Larry.
We've gotta go welcome
those new neighbors right now.
Don't you think
we should at least
I will never become
Cosmetic Associate waiting
Please, boo-boo.
[ Man On Tape ]
I am an incredibly powerful
salesperson, constantly-
[ Quietly ]
...climbing the ladder
of success.
[ Footsteps ]
[ Whistles ]
Neighbors.
[ ogether ]
Hello!
[ All Laugh ]
Well, hi.
Um, we're the Symondses
from next door.
l'm Summer, and this
is my husband Larry.
[ Larry ] Hey, neighbors.
this welcome gift...
the new Robustion Aphrodite
line of beauty products.
But l'm sure you're
in no mood for guests.
Don't-Don't be silly.
Come in. Come in.
- l'm Steve Jones.
- Hi.
Aw. Nice to meet you.
Steve.
Uh, Larry Symonds.
Pleased to meet you.
his is Jenn and Mick,
and l'm Kate.
Hello.
i, Mick.
Nice to meet you.
[ Kate ]
So nice to meet you.
You too.
Do you have kids?
Because they should come over
and meet Mick and Jenn.
Actually, we don't.
I was, uh-
I wasn't able-
Oh. What?
[ Murmurs ]
I know that with a big move
in "conduction"...
with a woman's naturally
fluctuating hormones,
it can leave
your skin a wreck,
but you'll find
that the Aphrodite line...
of beauty products
can really give you a glow.
l bet. Look at you.
You're a vision of beauty.
Well, thank you.
You're welcome.
Larry, wanna grab
a cold one?
Come on.
Okay?
Sure.
Yeah, sure. Okay.
[ Kate ]
Come on in.
Well, would you
like a tour?
Sure.
[ Summer ]
These rooms are divine.
Thank you.
You should come over
to our house,
and we can talk decor.
Oh, l would love that.
Boy. l'm very "impassionate"'
about interiors myself.
So what line of work
is your husband in?
Well, you know,
he does a little of this
and a little of that,
and mostly he works
on keeping me happy.
Ahh.
Oh, you're right.
This is really a good beer.
l told you
that would hit the spot.
Hey, that was a, uh,
nice visit...
with the Symondses today,
wasn't it?
Yeah. It was.
l think that
you may have
overdone it a little.
What do you mean?
Uh, "a vision of beauty"'?
Aw, come on.
I was just having fun.
And she loved it.
Made her day.
Well, l love
your enthusiasm.
Thank you.
l just think
you need to go slow.
Oh, this is a soft,
soft bed.
to being in it.
Mm-hmm. lt's nice.
Sweet dreams.
Good night.
All right.
This is a very big day.
Your first day
of your new school.
lmportant you make
a good impression.
I have my sweater right there.
- [ Steve ]
Good morning.
- Good morning.
Morning.
So what are you
doing today, Daddy?
l am, uh-
l'm gonna try
to scare up a golf game.
What are you gonna do?
Oh, you know,
a little mani-pedi,
maybe a facial,
get my hair done.
really, really well here.
But you guys
are gonna be late.
Oh! We are.
Let's get going.
Here you go.
Thank you.
See you later.
[ Mid-tempo Rock ]
lt's not just created.
He pulls it from the air
around him, from the-
May l help you?
[ Door Closes ]
i.
[ Chattering ]
We have a new student
joining us today.
This is Jennifer Jones.
lt's Jenn.
All right, Jenn.
Choose any available seat.
hanks.
l love your shoes.
Thanks.
The biatch
borrowed 'em from me.
[ Laughs ]
Let's all meet up
It"s after midnight
[ Larry ]
Hey, Jones!
Jones!
Steve.
Hey, Larry.
You, uh-
You playin" today?
Uh, no. You know,
l haven't really
met anybody. So-
Well, you can play with me.
l'm paired up
with a couple of guys,
but there's room for a fourth.
l wouldn't want
to impose on you.
Don't be siIly.
- You can ride with me.
- Really? Thanks, Larry.
No problem.
Thank you.
Hi.
You've got
glistening teeth.
hanks.
See you later.
Bye, sweetie.
Thank you.
[ Softly ]
New client.
Are you Kate?
Yes.
You know how it is.
there goes the whole day.
[ Chuckles ]
I'm "Billay."
Welcome to my salon.
You're not from
around here, are you?
Hmm.
l just saw
that YSL bag...
come down the runway
on style.com,
and I know you didn't
get that around here.
We just moved here
yesterday.
Ah.
So how on earth
did you find me?
Well, l...
do my research,
and anyone who's anyone
knows you're the best.
Isn't that the truth.
And there isn't anyone
who's anyone that I don't know.
Mm-hmm.
So. What are we
going to do today?
l'm a mess
from the move.
I think I need an overhaul.
Sugar, if this is a mess,
then l want whatever
you're taking.
- [ Man ]
Whoo.
- That'll play.
[ Man #2 ]
Nothin' wrong with that.
Clean livin'.
[ Larry ]
Yeah.
Nice shot.
Thank you.
ave you seen
these new MP-52 irons?
I don't believe I have.
They have a lower,
deeper center of gravity,
so they're more forgiving.
Really?
Yeah, so if they'll
forgive me-
[ Chuckles ]
they'll forgive anyone.
Very nice.
[ Buzzing ]
Excuse me.
ey, baby.
Hi, baby.
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