The Happy Patty Clap

"The Happy Patty Clap" is the second segment of the ninth episode of Ariel. It premiered on August 9, 2024 alongside "The Singing Dolphin".
==Plot==
Ariel is playing patty clap with Flounder, and Fernie and Lucia like it. They suggest Ariel and Fernie compete in the Clap Game Competition today, but they aren't ready yet. Flounder mentions that Alanna and Ayanna win the competition every year. Ariel and her friends then check them out, and they show off how great they are at the game. Ayanna mentions it takes a lot of practice when her finger gets caught in the clamshell mirror, and she can't clap as a result. Alanna suggests Ariel take Ayanna's place in the competition, and Ariel tells her friends about the situation. Since Ariel is good at clap games, she decides to do the competition with Alanna.
While Alanna goes to get ice on Ayanna's thumb, Ariel states that she has to do the routine just like Ayanna does it. So far, she does a great job, and she practices the Happy Flip Clap and quickly excels at it. However, when Ariel and Alanna do it at a fast pace, Ariel spins out of control. They try it again, and this time, they bump into each other. Ariel decides not to slow down when Fernie and Lucia arrive.
Ariel describes what's happening, and Fernie tells her to keep trying the routine. Flounder suggests going faster, and Ariel decides to do it. She resumes the practice with Alanna, but she spins out of control and into Fernie. Alanna suggests changing the routine, but Ariel decides to try again. Ariel and Alanna try the happy flip, but Ariel goes out of control and crashes every time. Alanna suggests changing the routine, but Ariel rejects the idea. She'll keep trying to land the last part while Alanna checks on Ayanna.
After another mess-up, Ariel decides to keep on trying to perfect the routine, despite suggestions from Fernie, Lucia, and Flounder. Ariel then sees the competition going on, and Alanna tells her that it's not too late to change the routine if she's worried about it. Ariel claims she's ready, but when she tries the routine again, she tears Alanna's bib, which she apologizes for. Ariel mentions that she can't do the Happy Flip Clap just like Alanna does with Ayanna before leaving.
Alanna catches up with Ariel, stating that she never expected her to be just like Ayanna. Alanna and Ayanna practiced the Happy Flip Clap many times, but Ariel would have been just as good as them if she had more time to practice, which is why Alanna asked Ariel if she wanted to change the routine. Ariel and Alanna decide to come up with their own routine for the competition, and Ariel decides to do some of the moves from the Patty Clap, Clap routine that she does with Flounder combined with all the parts she knows from Alanna's Happy Flip Clap, so that way, they can make a routine that's theirs.
Ariel and Alanna then perform their routine, called the Happy Patty Clap, and the crowd applauds it. Ayanna liked the performance and is proud of Ariel for stepping in. Her thumb is getting better, as well, and Ariel is praised by the others for her performance. Ariel then shows everyone the Happy Patty Clap.
==Cast==
*Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel
*Elizabeth Phoenix Caro as Lucia
*Cruz Flateau as Fernie
*Gracen Newton as Flounder
*Jessica Mikayla as Alanna
*Dana Heath as Ayanna
Category:Ariel episodes