Cloudy With A Chance Of Hugs/Transcript

The following is a transcript for the episode "Cloudy With A Chance Of Hugs".
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(It is Hug Day in Troll Village. A Troll couple looks at each other.)
Troll Couple: Ah! (They hug each other. The camera moves around see some Trolls hugging and putting up balloons. Poppy in her Hug Day dress and Branch appear to explain information about Hug Day to some Trolls.)
Poppy: Now, can anyone tell me why we celebrate Hug Day?
Keith: Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh! No.
Poppy: Well, we Trolls hug so much, it’s easy to forget how powerful hugs can be.
Priscilla: Hence, “For the whole day, Trolls may only give or receive one hug from another Troll.”
Keith: That’s what I was gonna say! I’m gonna save my one hug for my dad.
Branch: Well, don't take too long. You only get one, no matter who starts it. So, if there’s someone special you want to hug, you should work up the courage to ask them, before they hug someone else. (He looks at Poppy.)
Keith: Uh... Why are you looking at her when you’re talking to me?
All: Yeah, why?
Keith: Yeah, why, Branch?
Branch: Uh... I got to go. (He runs to his door to his bunker and goes inside.)
Keith: He’s weird. Maybe I should give him my hug. (Branch walks over to Gary grunting angrily. Then he sits in his chair.)
Branch: I know, I should just ask Poppy if she’ll give me her hug, but I’m nervous, OK? (Gary says nothing.) Quit judging me, Gary!
Cloud Guy (offscreen) Trouble in paradise?
Branch: Who said that?
Cloud Guy: It was… (He slowly appears behind a bowl of fruit.)
Branch: Oh, please no.
Cloud Guy: Me. (He kisses Branch and jumps onto his lap.) Nice to see you. How you been? Your cave is looking creepy as usual.
Branch: Cloud Guy, how’d you get in here?
Cloud Guy: I’m a cloud. I seep in anywhere. (He goes through Branch’s ear and takes out some pliers.) Kidding. I broke in. (He gets out of Branch’s ear and puts down the pliers.) Ooh, by the by, you got some crazy stuff in here. Like this. (He takes out a book.)
Branch: Don’t. (He takes the book back.)
Cloud Guy: (Holding a bowling ball) And this.
Branch: Stop. (He puts the bowling ball back in its place.)
Cloud Guy: (Holding a trophy) Ooh, and also this. (He throws the trophy onto Branch’s face.)
Branch: (grunts) Cut it out. (He grabs Cloud Guy.) What do you want?
Cloud Guy: (Turning around with a thin neck from being held by Branch) Jeeze, no small talk? Fine. I need advice on women. I met a special lady friend.
Branch: There are cloud girls?
Cloud Guy: Of course. Where do you think baby clouds come from?
Branch: Water vapor condensing around microscopic pieces of dust?
Cloud Guy: And they say I’m the funny one. Anywhoozle, I was hoping you’d teach me some moves to sweep my lady off her feet. (He takes out another book and many pages stick out.)
Branch: Me?!
Cloud Guy: Don’t be coy, lover boy. I know that inside that grumpy, unattractive exterior is the soul of a poet. (He forces Branch’s mouth open and sticks his hand inside.) And taquitos. (He takes out a taquito.)
Man: Aha!
Cloud Guy: (Throwing away the taquito) Apparently. So, Romeo, ready to light this candle? Do this like Brutus? All systems go on project moi?
Branch: No. (He grabs Cloud Guy with his hair and drags him off.)
Cloud Guy: Not… how I saw… this… going… (He grabs a table leg.)
Branch: How are your legs attached?
Cloud Guy: I can see you need convincing. (He takes out a journal with a picture of Branch.) Would this sweeten the offer? (Branch gasps and lets go of Cloud Guy. Then he reads the journal.) “Things I admire about Poppy.”
Branch: That’s my private journal!
Cloud Guy: Not as private as you thought. (Branch tries to get the journal back, but Cloud Guy moves his hand away in various directions.) Cool your fans, grabby hands. If you want this back, you got to teach me your wooing ways.
Branch: Never.
Cloud Guy: No problemo. I’m sure the village will find your journal very entertaining, especially the part about you wanting to give Poppy your hug. (He puts the journal in his body. Branch digs inside to find it.) Oh, my, Branch.
Branch: Got it. (A snake appears and hisses at him.) Aaah! (He puts the snake back.) Wha-what was that?!
Cloud Guy: I’m a weird creature, Branch. Get used to it.
Branch: Fine. Here’s what I know about women. Exude confidence, be a good listener, and don’t try to solve her problems. Now give me the journal.
Cloud Guy: You know, I’m more of a visual learner. (Outside, he lights a candle on a table.) Let’s start with a little role-play. You be me, and I’ll be she. Oh, my, Cloud. Your chest is so fluffy. Have you been near a warm front? Now teach me. What do I say. (Branch growls. He looks at Cloud Guy tapping his fingers on his journal and sits down.)
Branch: Start with a complement.
Cloud Guy: Like?
Branch: How about your eye- (Cloud Guy pours his drink in Branch’s face.)
Cloud Guy: She’s very sensitive about her eyes. Should’ve mentioned that. Try again.
Branch: (exhales sharply) When you smile- (Cloud Guy pours a vase of water in Branch’s face.)
Cloud Guy: Touchy about her smile, too. Best avoid the face altogether. Try again.
Branch: When- (Cloud Guy pours a barrel of water in Branch’s face, knocking him over.)
Cloud Guy: She hates awkward silences. You know, you’re a terrible me. You’re missing all the nuance, all the handsomeness. Can you be her?
Branch: (sighs) Whatever gets this over with.
Cloud Guy: One thing, though- I have a terrible imagination. Would you mind? (He takes out a red dress and a wig with brown hair. He smooches while Branch growls. He takes the dress and rips it in half.) What? Didn’t like the color? (He takes out a light blue dress. Branch tries to rip it, but Cloud Guy stops him by clearing his throat.) Need I remind you of our deal?
Branch: (sighs) If I teach you, do you promise to give it back? No more Cloud Guy tricks?
Cloud Guy Promise.
Branch: All right, then. Class is in session. (He is now writing on a chalk board.) If you want to woo a woman, you must master the ABCs- attentiveness, ballroom dancing, and chivalry. (He moves toward the camera and we can see that his wearing a wig with black hair, earrings, and the light blue dress.) Pay attention. This is serious stuff. (Cloud Guy laughs and Branch blows an air horn at him. Later, he is walking Cloud Guy to a mud puddle.) You and your lady come to a mud puddle. What does a gentleman do? (Cloud Guy gasps and jumps into the mud puddle.)
Cloud Guy: (Playing in the mud puddle) Oh, yes! Yes! Oh, yes! Oh, yeah! (Branch blows the air horn at him again. Later, they are at a table.)
Branch: Show her you’re attentive by holding eye contact. (Cloud Guy’s eyes move in various directions and Branch blows the air horn for the 3rd time. Later, they are about to do a ballroom dance.) Sweep her off her feet with… (He holds Cloud Guy’s hands like he is dancing at a ball.) ... a tango. (Cloud Guy runs away and does cool dance moves. Branch blows the air horn a 4th time. They are back at the mud puddle after that.)
Cloud Guy: Ah? (He picks up Branch by the feet.)
Branch: Ah, very chivalrous! (Cloud Guy dips Branch’s head in the mud. He then blows the air horn a 5th time. Soon, they are back at the table.) Keep holding my gaze. A little longer.
Cloud Guy: Eye banjos! (He starts scatting like a banjo. Branch takes out his air horn.)
Branch: You gonna take this seriously? (Cloud Guy squeaks with fright.) Good. (At the mud puddle, Cloud Guy folds himself into a piece of paper, holds out his hand and helps Branch across.)
Cloud Guy: (Changing back to his original form) Ha ha. (He runs over to Branch and spins him around.) Mwah! (He spins Branch to the table and puts a napkin on his lap. Then he sits down.)
Branch: You’re doing great. Now, speak from your heart.
Cloud Guy: I’m trying, but it’s just mist and vapors in there. Help me? (Branch holds his hand.)
Branch: There are certain clouds who actually make your day brighter and your step lighter. That’s what you do for me.
Cloud Guy: (With tears in his eyes) So beautiful. You got me precipitating over here. (Tears pour out of his eyes.)
Branch: (chuckles) I really do have the soul of a poet. (Soon, he and Cloud Guy are walking together.)
Cloud Guy: I am feeling like a regular Romeo. Buddy boy, you’ve done wonders.
Branch: Well, a teacher is only as good as his student, right?
Cloud Guy: Oh, you old so-and-so.
Keith: (Hiding in a bush) That’s it, Branch. Enjoy yourself, all the while never suspecting you’re about to be hugged. (Branch and Cloud Guy arrive at the village.)
Cloud Guy: Well, pal, I’m off to give my hug to my special lady friend. See you on the flip.
Branch: Whoa, whoa, whoa. My journal?
Cloud Guy: Deal’s a deal, vinegar eel. Here. (Branch snatches his journal from him. Just then, Cloud Guy’s lady friend appears.)
Branch: She’s a real beaut. Good luck. (Cloud Guy floats up and picks a rose.)
Cloud Guy: (Floating back down) Thanks again for the help. Poppy’s not gonna know what hugged her.
Branch: Wait. Your crush is Poppy? You said it was a cloud.
Cloud Guy: No, I misled you into thinking it was a cloud. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a hug to give.
Branch: Please. She’d never waster her Hug Day hug on someone like you.
Cloud Guy: I agree, but she won’t be giving it to me. She’ll be giving it to…
Man: Aha!
Cloud Guy: (In the form of a man) This guy. Oh, and it’s all thanks to you.
Man: Aha! (As Cloud Guy walks away, Branch faints. Meanwhile, Poppy is feeling a mushroom. Just then, a table appears.)
Poppy: Aah! (She is then placed in a chair.) Oh!
Cloud Guy: Funny running into you. Come here often?
Poppy: Cloud Guy Oh, look at you! Somebody’s been working out.
Cloud Guy: Oh. You noticed? (He turns more muscular.) Bug enough about my rock-hard bod. How are you, my beautiful queen? (He blows a kiss on Poppy’s hand.)
Poppy: (laughs) Cloud Guy! You’re hilarious. I’ve missed you.
Cloud Guy: Shall we saunter?
Poppy: Ooh, sauntering. (She gets up from her chair.) That’s my third favorite walking style. (Branch appears from behind the table with some binoculars. Lightning flies past Poppy and Cloud Guy.)
Cloud Guy: I think I felt a spark.
Poppy: Oh, you. (She and Cloud Guy walk on. An enraged Branch smashes his binoculars and growls.)
Keith: Hug!
Branch: No! I’m saving it!
Cloud Guy: So, Poppy, I’ve got a question for you. Given that it’s Hug Day, I was wondering if-
Branch: (Talking through Cloud Guy’s body) Hey, gang! (He pulls Cloud Guy apart.) Cloud Guy, you’re looking damp as usual. (chuckles) What are we up to?
Cloud Guy: We are headed to Bird Cliff to catch the sunset.
Branch: Bird Cliff?! (He turns around to see Birds cawing at Bird Cliff.)
Cloud Guy: You like birds, don’t you, Branch?
Branch: (gasps) Love ‘em.
Poppy: Branch, birds terrify you.
Cloud Guy: Huh. I don’t have fears. But if you’re too scared, feel free to sit this one out. (He squawks like a bird.)
Branch: What?! I’m not sitting anything out!
Poppy: You’re acting really upbeat.
Cloud Guy: He’s probably just excited for Hug Day. Speaking of which, what’s your status, Gladys? (He spins Poppy around and holds onto her.)
Poppy: Um, I haven’t hugged yet.
Cloud Guy: Interesting. (Branch takes Poppy away from him.)
Branch: And she’s not going to.
Poppy: You don’t think I’m gonna get a hug?
Branch: No, no, no, no, no. No, that’s not what I mean.
Cloud Guy: Well, why wouldn’t she, Branch? I think you’re very huggable. (He pushes Branch aside.) In fact, there are Trolls who make your day brighter, your step lighter, and that’s what you do for me.
Poppy: That’s so sweet.
Cloud Guy: Thank you. I’ve been told I have the soul of a poet.
Branch: Why, you little-
Cloud Guy: Oh, look. A mud puddle. Allow me to cover it for you, Poppy.
Branch: No! Allow me! (As Cloud Guy starts running, Branch grabs his leg with his hair. Then he lets go and falls into the mud puddle. His hair forms steps.) Ha ha.
Poppy: Branch! I could’ve just walked around that.
Cloud Guy: Or… float over it. (He takes Poppy by the feet and floats past Branch.) To Bird Cliff?
Poppy: This is amazing! I’M FLYING!
Branch: Thinks he’s gonna take my hug? Not if I get there first. (He runs at full speed up to the top of Bird Cliff. When he is near the top, he gasps to see Cloud Guy and Poppy sitting together.) No! (He sees that Poppy and Cloud Guy are about to hug and he runs again. He sees that they are getting closer and they finally hug. Branch growls.) AAH! He runs right through Cloud Guy. He fights him and he disappears. Cloud Guy appears above him and pour rain water on him.)
Poppy: Branch, what’s wrong with you?
Cloud Guy: Yeah, Branch. What’s wrong?
Branch: He gave you his Hug Day hug, when he knows full well that I wanted to!
Poppy: You do?
Branch: Yes, of course! You’re the most important person in my life! But I was so scared you’d said no, and now I blew it!
Poppy: Why would I say no? I was gonna ask you.
Branch: You were?! (calm) You were? (Cloud Guy claps slowly.)
Cloud Guy: Way to finally put it out there, pal. When I read your journal, I realized you needed a little motivation. You are welcome.
Branch: Wait, what? This was all a trick?
Cloud Guy: You can owe me one, water gun. (He sprays Branch with water.)
Branch: But her hug his gone. You hugged her.
Poppy: No, no, no. The rule on Hug Day is that you can only hug one Troll.
Cloud Guy: Hello? I’m a cloud… guy. (Poppy and Branch get ready to hug each other.)
Branch: Huh? What the? (He sees Keith hugging him in the legs.)
Keith: Hug!
Poppy: Oh. Now your hug is gone.
Cloud Guy: Ha ha! Better luck next time, pal. (He squawks like a bird.)
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