SMARTROT
✦ New cast · Round 4
Rudi Radish
Round magenta radish with white tapered root tail, three big teal leaves and mustard boots.
TeachesKnowing when an agreement needs revisiting
EpisodeThe Too-Long Role
LengthAbout 30 seconds
Catchphrase“An agreement can be discussed!”
The script.
Rudi agreed to hold a pretend theatre sign but their arms are now tired. Rudi tells the group and proposes placing the sign on a stand. The sign sits proudly on the stand with a tiny paper bow.
0–6s
I agreed to hold this sign. My arms need a change now.
Rudi agreed to hold a pretend theatre sign but their arms are now tired.
6–16sCan we change the plan? A stand could hold it while I rest.
Rudi tells the group and proposes placing the sign on a stand.
16–25sThe stand has accepted a promotion.
The sign sits proudly on the stand with a tiny paper bow.
25–30sAn agreement can be discussed!
Hold the resolved comic result; deliver the catchphrase without rushing.
More episodes.
5 new episodes starring Rudi Radish, plus 2 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.
revisiting an agreement that is not workingRule RedoRudi and Nellie agreed on a game rule, but it is not working, so they talk about changing it.With Rudi Radish, Nellie Knight · tap for the script
- 0-6s Nellie hops around the board. Rudi frowns.
Rudi: Our rule says knights jump everywhere. Now no one can win. - 6-16s Rudi raises a leaf.
Rudi: An agreement can be discussed. Can we change it? - 16-25s Nellie nods.
Nellie: New rules need shared agreement. Knights jump two squares? - 25-30s They play. Nellie lands on Rudi's mustard boot. They both laugh at the silly new jump.
Nellie: Better? / Rudi: Much better!
“An agreement can be discussed!”
revisiting a shared planChore Chart ShuffleRudi always gets the hardest chore on the chart, so he and Bram rework the plan together.With Rudi Radish, Bram Bookend · tap for the script
- 0-6s Rudi stares at the chore chart.
Rudi: I always carry the books. My leaves are tired. - 6-16s Bram looks at the chart.
Bram: Share the plan first. Want to talk about it? - 16-25s They redraw it with turns.
Rudi: Monday books, Tuesday dishes. / Bram: Agreed! - 25-30s Bram carries books. They lean on him perfectly because he is a bookend. Rudi laughs.
Bram: I was born for this! / Rudi: Agreements can change!
“An agreement can be discussed!”
changing a plan when preferences changeTag Again?Rudi and Crispin always play tag at recess, but today Crispin wants something new.With Rudi Radish, Crispin Crescent · tap for the script
- 0-6s Rudi runs out.
Rudi: Tag time like always! Ready, set, go! - 6-16s Crispin's tips curl.
Crispin: I changed my mind. Can we paint instead? Painting sounds fun today. - 16-25s Rudi thinks.
Rudi: Agreements can be discussed. Paint today, tag tomorrow? - 25-30s They paint. Crispin paints Rudi's leaves gold. Rudi looks like a radish king.
Crispin: Royal radish! / Rudi: Preferences can change! / Rudi: Long live paint!
“Preferences can change!”
revisiting a commitmentToo Many JobsRudi said yes to too many jobs and talks with Lula about changing his plan.With Rudi Radish, Lula Ladle · tap for the script
- 0-6s Rudi juggles: watering, sweeping, feeding fish.
Rudi: I said I would do all three! - 6-16s Lula stirs the air.
Lula: One job can be enough. Want to talk about it? - 16-25s Rudi breathes.
Rudi: Can I just do watering? / Lula: Agreed. I will sweep. - 25-30s Rudi waters a plant so carefully it grows a tiny flower on his own leaf.
Lula: Look! / Rudi: One job, done right!
“One job can be enough!”
changing a rushed yesFast Yes, Second ThinkRudi says yes to a sleepover too fast and realizes he wants to change the plan.With Rudi Radish, Spinny Pinwheel · tap for the script
- 0-6s Spinny spins in.
Spinny: Sleepover tonight? / Rudi: Yes! Wait... - 6-16s Rudi pauses.
Rudi: You can pause your answer. I said yes fast. A whole night feels too big. - 16-25s Rudi tells Spinny honestly.
Rudi: Can we have a day playdate instead? / Spinny: Sure! / Rudi: Thanks for listening. - 25-30s They play all afternoon. Spinny spins so fast he blows Rudi's leaves into a funny mohawk.
Spinny: New hair! / Rudi: Agreements can change!
“You can pause your answer!”
Guest appearances
revisiting an agreementAlways the WindmillSpinny agreed to always be the windmill in a farm game, but now he is tired of it.With Spinny Pinwheel, Rudi Radish · tap for the script
- 0-6s Rudi and Spinny play farm.
Rudi: Okay, you are the windmill again! - 6-16s Spinny sighs.
Spinny: I agreed to be the windmill before. But I am tired of it now. - 16-25s Rudi nods.
Rudi: An agreement can be discussed. What do you want to be? - 25-30s Spinny becomes the farmer. Rudi becomes the windmill and spins his leaves so wildly he tips over. Both laugh.
Rudi: An agreement can be discussed!
“An agreement can be discussed!”
knowing when an agreement needs revisitingThe Old DealBrock and Rudi have a deal about the slide, but it stops being fair, so they talk about changing it.With Brock Broccoli, Rudi Radish · tap for the script
- 0-6s Brock and Rudi stand at the slide.
Rudi: Our deal: I go first every time! - 6-16s Brock frowns, feeling left out.
Brock: That deal doesn't feel fair anymore. Can we talk? - 16-25s Rudi thinks with his leaves twitching.
Rudi: An agreement can be discussed! Take turns going first? - 25-30s They take turns; Rudi slides down so fast his leaves stick up like a funny hairdo.
Brock: Check the record together! Rudi: Agreement can be discussed!
“An agreement can be discussed!”
Round 4 crew.
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