Episode Report Card Cate: B | 1 USERS: A+ YOU GRADE IT Teased
By Cate | Season 6 | Episode 2 | Aired on 09.30.2001
Simon calls the Glenoak Police Department and asks for Sergeant Michaels. Despite the fact that Simon never gave the dispatcher his name, Michaels knows it's Simon calling. Michaels says that he visited Mick's house earlier, under the pretext of receiving several anonymous calls from students upset over Mick's harassment. That's pretty crafty, actually. Michaels concluded that "Mick doesn't exhibit any of the usual signs of being a shooter," and he launches into tonight's PSA about those signs. However, he adds, "You heard what you heard, and despite the way things look, I'm not absolutely certain he doesn't have the potential for violence, because he did make that threat." What's his expert advice? Talk to RevCam. Why? Trust me, I'm as baffled as you are.
In the CamKitchen the next morning, Ruthie studiously avoids speaking to Robbie. When he gets up to leave, she sticks her tongue out and makes a face at him. Has she been taking acting lessons from Annie? Ruthie's still all self-righteous about Robbie's nickname for her, insisting that Robbie believes she's sneaky. She concludes with, "I don't want him calling me 'Snookie' anymore." Believe me, Ruthie, I don't think any of us want to hear that nickname spoken aloud any more than you do.
A rotund man walks into RevCam's office and apologizes for being late, since he "had a few things to do -- doughnuts." He pats his ample belly, laughs heartily, and introduces himself as Roland, saying that his boss sent him to speak to RevCam. He insists on calling Eric "Rev." I'm a little disappointed that there's no MBTV shout-out here. Come on, writers, it would have been so easy for Roland to call Eric "RevCam"! And it would have made me (and Mr. S, who coined the term) so happy! Roland is the supervisor of Tim, the man whose arm was stolen by his coworkers. Roland tries to explain what a joyous atmosphere exists in his office, what with everyone teasing him about his weight and teasing all his coworkers about all their physical shortcomings. I don't mind a jokey office atmosphere, but don't these people have any creativity? And could this good-ol'-boy supervisor be any more of a caricature? Roland insists that if Tim "wants to be one of the guys, this is what happens." I'm sure no one could accuse the writers of subtlety here. It's pretty funny, though, when Eric insists that Tim get his arm back, and Roland asks, "What, do I answer to you now, Rev?" I don't know, Roland. Are you a police officer, or a pizza place owner, or a car dealer? If not, then maybe you don't answer to RevCam. You should probably check the town's by-laws, though, just to be sure. RevCam does offer Roland some good advice about teasing: "It's one thing to have a sense of humour about yourself; it's another to cooperate with people who are humiliating you, and that's what these guys are doing to Tim, and to you. But you're the boss. You're in charge so take charge." He natters on for a bit in this vein, and I'm sure he completely transformed Roland's life and all, but I think we can be excused for not caring, since we've only known Roland for a little over two minutes. Simon has been eavesdropping by the door, naturally.