✦ New cast · Round 4

Gilly Garlic

Plump cream garlic bulb with soft lilac segmented lobes, short twisted stem cap and teal boots.

TeachesRespecting unfamiliar family traditions

EpisodeThe Different Party

LengthAbout 30 seconds

Catchphrase“Curious, not critical!”

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The script.

Gilly notices a helper's pretend celebration uses different decorations from their own. Gilly asks an open question and listens without correcting the helper. Gilly's own paper party hat tips over a tiny decorative bell.

0–6s

Your party looks different from ours. Different does not mean wrong.

Gilly notices a helper's pretend celebration uses different decorations from their own.

6–16s

Would you like to tell me what this decoration means?

Gilly asks an open question and listens without correcting the helper.

16–25s

My hat is listening very closely.

Gilly's own paper party hat tips over a tiny decorative bell.

25–30s

Curious, not critical!

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

More episodes.

5 new episodes starring Gilly Garlic, plus 7 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.

respecting unfamiliar family traditionsPomelo's Family DancePomelo shows a family dance Gilly has never seen, and Gilly asks curious questions instead of laughing.With Gilly Garlic, Pomelo Pomegranate · tap for the script

0-6s Pomelo does a spinning stomp-dance; other friends giggle.
Pomelo: This is my family's harvest dance!
6-16s Gilly is curious and steps forward.
Gilly: I've never seen that! Can you tell me about it?
16-25s Pomelo shows each step proudly; the giggling stops.
Pomelo: Stomp, spin, wave! It means thank you for food.
25-30s Gilly tries the dance and spins so much her lobes wobble; Pomelo cheers.
Gilly: Curious, not critical! Pomelo: Kindness can change the moment!

“Curious, not critical!”

respecting unfamiliar family traditionsDifferent DinnersKora's family eats soup for breakfast, which surprises Gilly, so she asks instead of saying ew.With Gilly Garlic, Kora Kitchenscale · tap for the script

0-6s Kora shows a picture of her breakfast: a big bowl of soup.
Kora: My family has soup for breakfast! Every single morning!
6-16s Gilly almost says ew, then stops.
Gilly: Hmm, that's new for me. What kind of soup?
16-25s Kora's dial spins happily.
Kora: Warm noodle soup! It's my grandma's favorite.
25-30s Gilly asks to try it someday; Kora draws her a picture bowl with a garlic bulb floating in it.
Gilly: Can I try it someday? Curious, not critical! Kora: And extra garlic!

“Curious, not critical!”

sorting what can be controlledRain Day FeelingsGilly's family picnic is canceled by rain, and Kento and Zuzu help her choose her part.With Gilly Garlic, Kento Keywind, Zuzu Boomcloud · tap for the script

0-6s Rain pours on the window; Gilly's lobes droop.
Gilly: Our family picnic is canceled! I'm grumpy.
6-16s Zuzu rumbles in sympathy.
Zuzu: My thunder gets grumpy too. Thunder is a signal.
16-25s Kento turns his key thoughtfully.
Kento: Choose your part! Can't fix rain, but can make an indoor picnic.
25-30s They spread a blanket on the floor; Zuzu makes a tiny rain cloud over a houseplant, watering it perfectly.
Kento: Choose your part! Gilly: Indoor picnic, best picnic!

“Choose your part!”

recovering from an awkward momentGarlic BreathGilly worries her garlic smell makes friends leave, but Ruby helps her see the awkward moment can pass.With Gilly Garlic, Ruby Ruffleberry · tap for the script

0-6s A friend sneezes near Gilly and walks away.
Gilly: Oh no! They left because I smell like garlic!
6-16s Ruby hops over, fluffing her leaf crown.
Ruby: Maybe they just needed a tissue. An awkward moment can pass!
16-25s The friend comes back with a tissue, waving.
Gilly: Oh! It wasn't me. Phew.
25-30s Gilly laughs and Ruby sneezes too, sending her leaf crown flying into Gilly's stem like a hat.
Ruby: An awkward moment can pass! Gilly: Bless you, crown!

“An awkward moment can pass!”

respecting a new traditionThe Bow TraditionGilly visits a taekwondo class and learns why they bow, asking curious questions instead of giggling.With Gilly Garlic, Master Glow, Little Belt · tap for the script

0-6s Gilly peeks into the dojo; students bow to Master Glow.
Gilly: Ooh. Why does everyone bow? Is it a game?
6-16s Little Belt bows to her too.
Little Belt: It means respect! We bow before we practice. Master Glow: And it means ready to learn.
16-25s Gilly bows carefully.
Gilly: Curious, not critical. That's a nice tradition.
25-30s Gilly bows so low her stem cap pops off; Master Glow bows back and catches it on his head.
Master Glow: Respect! Gilly: Curious, not critical!

“Curious, not critical!”

Guest appearances

being curious about another family's traditionBreakfast at BedtimeGilly says her family eats pancakes at bedtime once a week, and Crispin chooses curious over critical.With Crispin Crescent, Gilly Garlic · tap for the script

0-6s Crispin and Gilly chat on a bench.
Gilly: Tonight my family has breakfast for dinner!
6-16s Crispin almost says "that is weird," then stops.
Crispin: Hmm. Tell me about it?
16-25s Gilly beams.
Gilly: We wear pajamas and tell funny stories. It is our tradition. Crispin: That sounds so cozy!
25-30s That night Crispin tries pajama breakfast at home and accidentally dips his own tip in the pretend syrup. Sticky giggles.
Crispin: Curious, not critical!

“Curious, not critical!”

sharing your family traditionSunrise TeaTuppy shares her family's sunrise tea tradition, and Gilly is curious, not critical.With Tuppy Teapot, Gilly Garlic · tap for the script

0-6s Early morning. Tuppy is already awake.
Tuppy: My family has pretend tea at sunrise. Every single day.
6-16s Gilly tilts her head.
Gilly: Every day? That is new to me. Tell me about it!
16-25s Tuppy explains.
Tuppy: We watch the sky turn pink and pour pretend tea. Gilly: Curious, not critical!
25-30s Gilly joins one morning. They watch the sun come up and sip pretend tea. Gilly yawns the biggest yawn ever.
Gilly: Curious, not critical!

“Curious, not critical!”

neutral explanation and curiosityGilly Skipped the PartyGilly misses Rilla's party and Rilla feels hurt, until she learns about Gilly's family celebration.With Rilla Roller, Gilly Garlic · tap for the script

0-6s Rilla looks at an empty party chair.
Rilla: Gilly did not come. She does not like me.
6-16s Rilla takes a breath.
Rilla: Wait. Leave room for another reason. I will ask.
16-25s Gilly arrives the next day.
Gilly: We had our lantern night. It is a family tradition.
25-30s Gilly hands Rilla a paper lantern. Rilla holds it up, then gets her handle stuck in it.
Gilly: Want to hear about it? / Rilla: Curious, not critical!

“Curious, not critical!”

asking about an unfamiliar word with respectGilly's Family WordGilly uses a family word for a special dish, and Bowie asks about it with curiosity.With Bowie Farfalle, Gilly Garlic · tap for the script

0-6s Gilly opens a lunch box.
Gilly: My family calls this our lucky soup.
6-16s Bowie tilts his head.
Bowie: Lucky soup? What does that mean?
16-25s Gilly smiles.
Gilly: We eat it on new year. Wish for a good year.
25-30s Bowie closes his eyes tight and makes a wish so big his wings flap. Gilly laughs.
Bowie: I wished for more soup words! / Gilly: Curious, not critical!

“New word? Ask about it!”

listening to a new family traditionFort BreakfastGilly shares her family's breakfast tradition and Shelby listens all the way through.With Shelby Scallop, Gilly Garlic · tap for the script

0-6s Lunch table. Gilly starts a story. Shelby almost interrupts, then catches herself.
Gilly Garlic: Sundays, we eat breakfast... / Shelby Scallop: Wait. Go on!
6-16s Gilly leans in, eyes twinkling.
Gilly Garlic: ...under the table! Like a cozy fort. / Shelby Scallop: Ooh. Why?
16-25s Gilly mimes rain and a grandma ducking under a table.
Gilly Garlic: Grandma started it when it rained. Now it's our thing.
25-30s Both slide under the lunch table with their trays, giggling.
Shelby Scallop: Can I try it? / Gilly Garlic: Under you go!

“Let the ending arrive!”

saying no thanks to food kindlySinging DumplingsGilly offers her grandma's dumplings, and Lenny almost says eww, then finds kind words.With Lenny Lemonwedge, Gilly Garlic · tap for the script

0-6s Lunch. Gilly opens a fragrant box. Lenny's rind crinkles.
Gilly Garlic: Try my grandma's garlic dumplings! / Lenny Lemonwedge: Sniff... eww. I mean... hmm.
6-16s Lenny takes a breath and tries again.
Lenny Lemonwedge: Different taste, kind words. It's not for me, but thanks for sharing.
16-25s Gilly happily keeps the box. Lenny leans in, curious.
Gilly Garlic: More for me! / Lenny Lemonwedge: Tell me the story?
25-30s Gilly sings a little dumpling song. Lenny sways along.
Gilly Garlic: Grandma sang to them! / Lenny Lemonwedge: Singing dumplings!

“Different taste, kind words!”

shaking off an awkward momentThe Wave Mix-UpRuby waves back at Chester, who was waving at Gilly behind her, and turns the oops into a stretch.With Ruby Ruffleberry, Chester Chestnut, Gilly Garlic · tap for the script

0-6s Hallway. Chester waves. Ruby waves back big. Gilly is right behind her.
Ruby Ruffleberry: Hi, Chester! / Chester Chestnut: Hi, Gilly behind you!
6-16s Ruby's leaf crown blushes bright red.
Ruby Ruffleberry: Oh no. My leaves are blushing. Awkward!
16-25s Ruby breathes and smoothly turns her wave into a big stretch.
Ruby Ruffleberry: Deep breath. An awkward moment can pass. I'll turn it into a stretch!
25-30s Chester and Gilly copy the stretch. Then Chester waves at Ruby for real.
Chester Chestnut: Ha, nice stretch! Hi, Ruby! / Ruby Ruffleberry: Hi! Moment passed!

“An awkward moment can pass!”

Round 4 crew.

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