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Dingby Bell

Round polished brass bicycle bell with a red thumb tab, navy base and tiny mint feet.

TeachesGetting attention without interrupting

EpisodeThe Busy Listener

LengthAbout 30 seconds

Catchphrase“Find a gap, then ask!”

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The script.

Dingby starts speaking while two helpers are already talking. Dingby waits for a pause, then raises one hand and asks to speak. Dingby unfolds a drawing of a banana wearing enormous trousers.

0–6s

My story is ready, but their conversation is still going. My words are queuing.

Dingby starts speaking while two helpers are already talking.

6–16s

When you finish, may I tell you something?

Dingby waits for a pause, then raises one hand and asks to speak.

16–25s

This banana has important fashion news.

Dingby unfolds a drawing of a banana wearing enormous trousers.

25–30s

Find a gap, then ask!

Hold the resolved comic result; deliver the catchphrase without rushing.

More episodes.

5 new episodes starring Dingby Bell, plus 4 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.

waiting for a story to finishLet the Ending ArriveDingby wants to ask a question in the middle of Shelby's story, but waits and the ending answers it.With Dingby Bell, Shelby Scallop · tap for the script

0-6s Shelby tells a long story about a crab. Dingby jiggles, wanting to ask.
Shelby: ...and the crab looked for his hat...
6-16s Dingby holds his red tab to keep from ringing.
Dingby: Find a gap. Let the ending arrive.
16-25s Shelby finishes.
Shelby: ...and the hat was on his head the whole time!
25-30s Dingby laughs so hard he rings all by himself. His question is already answered.
Dingby: I was going to ask that! / Shelby: Ding!

“Let the ending arrive!”

getting attention politelyRing, Wait, AskMoxie keeps shouting over the teacher, so Dingby shows him a polite way to get noticed.With Dingby Bell, Moxie Megaphone, Professor Pancake · tap for the script

0-6s Professor Pancake is explaining. Moxie interrupts with his wide mouth open.
Moxie: HEY! I HAVE A QUESTION! RIGHT NOW!
6-16s Dingby whispers.
Dingby: Find a gap, then ask. Like this. Watch me. / Moxie: A gap?
16-25s Dingby raises one tiny foot and waits. The teacher pauses and nods.
Dingby: Excuse me, may Moxie ask? / Professor: Of course, Moxie.
25-30s Moxie asks in a small voice. The teacher answers. Moxie is so surprised it worked that he falls over backward.
Moxie: It worked! / Dingby: Gap power! / Professor: Great question!

“Find a gap, then ask!”

waiting for a gapThe Experiment Needs a DingDingby waits for the Professor to finish pouring before asking a question, and it turns out the experiment needed him.With Dingby Bell, Professor Pancake · tap for the script

0-6s Professor Pancake carefully drips water into a tower of cups. Dingby wants to ask something.
Dingby: Professor... oh, he is busy. I have a question.
6-16s Dingby waits quietly with his foot raised.
Dingby: Find a gap, then ask. He is pouring carefully.
16-25s The Professor sets down the cup and turns.
Professor: Yes, Dingby? / Dingby: Can I help? / Professor: Yes! I need a timer.
25-30s The Professor beams: the experiment needs a timer ding. Dingby rings once, perfectly on time. The cups cheer.
Professor: Exactly what we needed! / Dingby: Ding! Happy to help!

“Find a gap, then ask!”

waiting before jumping inThree Seconds Too SoonGogo keeps jumping into Dingby's turn at show and tell, then learns to wait for a pause.With Dingby Bell, Gogo Gumdrop · tap for the script

0-6s Dingby shows his tiny bell collection. Gogo zooms in.
Gogo: Mine is better! Look at my gumdrop!
6-16s Dingby stops, steady.
Dingby: I am still talking. Find a gap, then ask. Then you can show yours.
16-25s Gogo holds his breath, counting.
Gogo: One... two... three... / Dingby: Okay. Your turn! / Gogo: Yes!
25-30s Gogo shows his gumdrop. It is a tiny bell-shaped gumdrop. Dingby gasps happily.
Gogo: Bell twins! / Dingby: Worth the wait! / Gogo: Waiting rocks!

“Find a gap, then ask!”

asking someone to repeatDing AgainDingby rings too softly in a noisy room, so Saffy asks him to repeat, and they find a better way.With Dingby Bell, Saffy Sponge · tap for the script

0-6s In a loud classroom, Dingby says something tiny.
Dingby: Can I sit here? / Saffy: Hmm?
6-16s Saffy tilts her spongey head.
Saffy: I did not hear. Can you say it again? It is so noisy.
16-25s Dingby waits for a quiet gap, then speaks a bit louder.
Dingby: Can I sit here, please? / Saffy: Yes! Sit, sit!
25-30s Saffy scoots over. Dingby sits and accidentally squishes her, making a happy squeaky sound.
Saffy: Squeak means yes! / Dingby: Not heard? Ask again! / Dingby: Squeaky seat!

“Not heard? Ask again!”

Guest appearances

getting attention without interruptingRing in the GapDingby keeps ringing while Captain coaches Turbo, so Captain shows him how to wait for a gap.With Captain Calm, Dingby Bell, Turbo Turtlebug · tap for the script

0-6s Captain Calm coaches Turbo on skate stops. Dingby rings over and over.
Dingby: Ding! Captain! Ding! Captain! I have a question!
6-16s Captain lifts one hand. Short words.
Captain Calm: Wait. Watch for a gap. Then ask.
16-25s Turbo finishes a careful stop. A quiet pause. Dingby rings once, softly.
Dingby: Is it my turn now? Captain Calm: Yes. Good timing. Ask away.
25-30s Turbo skates a slow victory loop. Dingby gives one perfect ding as he passes, like a finish line. Everyone cheers.
Dingby: Find a gap, then ask!

“Find a gap, then ask!”

waiting for a pause to talkDing Before You ZingPash bursts with an idea mid-story, so Dingby shows her how to hold it until there is a gap.With Pash Fruit, Dingby Bell · tap for the script

0-6s Dingby is telling a bike story. Pash waves both arms, about to burst.
Dingby: So the bike went up the hill and... / Pash: Ooh! Ooh!
6-16s Dingby holds up one tiny mint foot like a pause sign.
Dingby: Hold your idea. Find a gap, then ask!
16-25s Pash puffs her cheeks to keep the idea in. She swells rounder and rounder.
Pash: Mmmph! / Dingby: ...and that is the end!
25-30s Pash finally pops out her idea. Dingby is already holding two snack cups.
Pash: Snack time? / Dingby: Great idea. Already here!

“Find a gap, then ask!”

checking that everyone heard a planRing Then PlanDingby rings for attention, and Elo makes sure the whole group heard.With Elo Eggcarton, Dingby Bell · tap for the script

0-6s Dingby rings gently. Elo shares the plan.
Elo: Park after lunch! Dingby: Ding!
6-16s Elo looks down her row. One friend is still playing with blocks.
Elo: Hmm. Did everyone hear? Elo: Wait. Elo: One friend missed it.
16-25s Dingby rings again, softly, and waits for a gap.
Dingby: Find a gap, then ask! Elo: Park after lunch, everyone. Elo: Did you hear?
25-30s The block friend gives a big thumbs-up. Elo's cups all bounce.
Elo: Check who missed the message! Dingby: Ding!

“Check who missed the message!”

recovering after talking over someoneSame Story TwiceRuby and Dingby start talking at the same time, laugh it off, and take turns.With Ruby Ruffleberry, Dingby Bell · tap for the script

0-6s Bench. Both open their mouths at once.
Dingby Bell: So then I... / Ruby Ruffleberry: And my... / Dingby Bell: Oh!
6-16s Ruby's ruffles curl. Dingby rings a tiny laugh.
Ruby Ruffleberry: Awkward! My ruffles are curling. / Dingby Bell: Ha! You go first?
16-25s Ruby waves him on, waiting for a gap. Dingby finishes with a ding.
Ruby Ruffleberry: You go. I'll find a gap. / Dingby Bell: Ding! Done. Your turn.
25-30s Ruby starts, and it's the exact same story. They both crack up.
Ruby Ruffleberry: Mine was the same story! / Dingby Bell: Same story twice! An awkward moment can pass!

“An awkward moment can pass!”

asking for help at a good momentWait for the PageBumble's kite string is tangled, but Dingby is busy reading, so Bumble finds a gap to ask.With Bumble Button, Dingby Bell · tap for the script

0-6s Park. Bumble holds a big knot of kite string. Dingby reads a picture book aloud to herself on a bench.
Bumble Button: Oh no. Knots everywhere! My kite cannot fly.
6-16s Bumble starts to speak, then stops and waits, tapping his feet.
Bumble Button: She is reading. I will find a gap.
16-25s Dingby turns the page and looks up. Bumble steps in.
Bumble Button: Can you help untangle this? / Dingby Bell: Ding! Yes, I can.
25-30s The string unwinds. The kite zooms up and its tail ties itself into a neat bow on Dingby. She jingles.
Dingby Bell: Ding-a-ling! / Bumble Button: Fancy! Help makes room for hooray!

“Help makes room for hooray!”

Round 2 crew.

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