✦ New cast · Round 5

Scrib Scroll

Wide cream paper scroll with coral curled ends, a little gold ribbon belt and teal feet; no written text.

TeachesChecking whether an expectation was spoken

EpisodeThe Invisible Invitation

LengthAbout 30 seconds

Catchphrase“Say the expectation aloud!”

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The script.

Scrib feels disappointed that a helper did not bring a puppet to the playdate. Scrib tells the helper the expectation was unspoken and makes a clear future invitation. Scrib makes a temporary finger puppet from a tiny paper hat.

0–6s

I expected your puppet, but I never asked you to bring it.

Scrib feels disappointed that a helper did not bring a puppet to the playdate.

6–16s

Next time, would you like to bring it?

Scrib tells the helper the expectation was unspoken and makes a clear future invitation.

16–25s

Today, my finger has accepted the role.

Scrib makes a temporary finger puppet from a tiny paper hat.

25–30s

Say the expectation aloud!

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

More episodes.

5 new episodes starring Scrib Scroll, plus 3 guest appearances with the rest of the crew. Each is a 30-second script: tap one to read it.

saying what you expect out loudThe Unsaved SeatScrib is upset Bram didn't save him a seat, then realizes he never asked.With Scrib Scroll, Bram Bookend · tap for the script

0-6s Lunch room. Scrib holds his tray, frowning at a full table.
Scrib Scroll: Bram! You didn't save me a seat! / Bram Bookend: You never asked me to.
6-16s Scrib unrolls a little, thinking.
Scrib Scroll: Oh. I only thought it. Save me one tomorrow?
16-25s Bram nods; Scrib squeezes onto the end of the bench.
Bram Bookend: Yes! Plan made. / Scrib Scroll: I'll scoot over for today.
25-30s Next day. Bram holds a seat with his bookend base. Scrib rolls in, beaming.
Bram Bookend: Next day, seat saved! / Scrib Scroll: Spoken expectations work!

“Say the expectation aloud!”

telling someone what needs to happen firstBlocks AwayScrib expects Pipkin to tidy before art, but never said so.With Scrib Scroll, Pipkin Peanut · tap for the script

0-6s Blocks all over the art rug. Scrib sighs.
Scrib Scroll: Pipkin, blocks are still out! / Pipkin Peanut: I didn't know to clean.
6-16s Scrib pauses and nods.
Scrib Scroll: True. I never said it. Blocks away, then paint?
16-25s Pipkin scoops blocks into a bin, fast.
Pipkin Peanut: Got it! Blocks away. Now ready! / Scrib Scroll: Ready first, then begin!
25-30s They paint at the easel on a clean floor.
Pipkin Peanut: Painting time! / Scrib Scroll: Clean floor, clear words!

“Say the expectation aloud!”

asking instead of hopingPractice With MeScrib hoped TY would practice with him but never asked.With Scrib Scroll, TY · tap for the script

0-6s Free practice. TY runs off to the mats. Scrib droops.
Scrib Scroll: I thought TY would practice with me. / TY: You wanted me?
6-16s Scrib rolls over and asks out loud.
Scrib Scroll: I never said it. Practice kicks with me? / TY: Sure!
16-25s They practice side by side. Scrib kicks by unrolling.
TY: Kick! / Scrib Scroll: Unroll... kick! / TY: Nice one.
25-30s They bow to each other.
Scrib Scroll: Say the expectation aloud! / TY: Then I can say yes!

“Say the expectation aloud!”

making turn rules clearAround The CirclePash wants to go first every time, so Scrib makes the turn rule spoken.With Scrib Scroll, Pash Fruit · tap for the script

0-6s Game circle. Pash bounces up and down.
Pash Fruit: Me first! / Scrib Scroll: Did we say how turns work?
6-16s Scrib unrolls like a poster, ready to set the rule.
Scrib Scroll: Let's say it aloud. Turns go around the circle. / Pash Fruit: Ooh, fair!
16-25s Pash counts around the circle on her fingers.
Pash Fruit: You, me, then me again? / Scrib Scroll: Ha! Around!
25-30s Pash waits, wiggling, then takes her turn with a cheer.
Pash Fruit: Waiting... waiting... my turn! / Scrib Scroll: Say the expectation aloud!

“Say the expectation aloud!”

checking a plan that was never saidSwings Or SlideScrib and Brock each waited at different spots, and they check what was actually said.With Scrib Scroll, Brock Broccoli · tap for the script

0-6s Playground. Scrib waits at the swings; Brock waits at the slide.
Scrib Scroll: I waited at the swings! / Brock Broccoli: I waited at the slide!
6-16s They meet in the middle.
Brock Broccoli: Did either of us say where? / Scrib Scroll: ...No!
16-25s They say the plan out loud together.
Scrib Scroll: Okay, aloud: swings first, then slide. / Brock Broccoli: Agreed!
25-30s They swing, then zoom down the slide.
Brock Broccoli: Swing, then whoosh! / Scrib Scroll: Say the expectation aloud!

“Say the expectation aloud!”

Guest appearances

saying an expectation out loudNobody Lined UpStella gets upset that nobody lined up for the parade, but she never asked anyone to.With Stella Stamp, Scrib Scroll · tap for the script

0-6s Stella waits by the door, tapping her base.
Stella: Why did nobody line up? The parade is starting!
6-16s Scrib rolls over.
Scrib: Hmm. Did you tell them to line up?
16-25s Stella pauses.
Stella: Oh. I did not. It was only in my head. Scrib: Then say it out loud.
25-30s Stella calls, "Everybody line up, please!" They line up right away. Scrib unrolls so far he becomes the line. Everyone laughs.
Scrib: Say the expectation aloud!

“Say the expectation aloud!”

checking whether an expectation was spokenI Thought You SaidBrock expected Scrib to save him a seat, but Scrib never heard that, so they say it out loud.With Brock Broccoli, Scrib Scroll · tap for the script

0-6s Brock comes to story time; Scrib's seat is full.
Brock: You didn't save my seat!
6-16s Scrib unrolls, surprised.
Scrib: I didn't know you wanted one. Did you say it?
16-25s Brock pauses and checks his memory.
Brock: Hmm. I only thought it. Next time I'll say it aloud.
25-30s Next story time, Brock asks out loud; Scrib saves a seat with his ribbon belt tied in a bow.
Scrib: Say the expectation aloud! Brock: Seat saved!

“Say the expectation aloud!”

checking whether an expectation was spokenThe Unspoken PlanScrib expected Evie to talk about his trip, but he never said so.With Evie Envelope, Scrib Scroll · tap for the script

0-6s Scrib waits by Evie, rolling and unrolling.
Scrib: You did not ask about my trip!
6-16s Evie is surprised.
Evie: You did not tell me you wanted to talk about it.
16-25s Scrib thinks.
Scrib: Say the expectation aloud. Evie, can I tell you about my trip? Evie: Yes!
25-30s Scrib unrolls a long story. Evie listens so hard her flap falls open.
Evie: Say the expectation aloud!

“Say the expectation aloud!”

Round 5 crew.

The other characters from this round. Swipe to meet them.

← Evie Envelope Bristle Brushby →