Breaking and Entering | Full Episode | Oddballs | Netflix After School

Summary

In this humorous and chaotic script, a young boy named James is transformed into a smartphone by his scientist mother in an effort to prove he’s responsible enough to own one. As he navigates a day filled with mishaps, including a malfunctioning flip phone and wild rides across town, James faces numerous challenges, from avoiding damage to dealing with outrageous situations. Throughout his adventure, he learns that being responsible with technology isn’t as easy as it seems. Ultimately, his journey questions the true value of a smartphone and the concept of responsibility in a comedic, over-the-top manner.

Takeaways

• 😀 Max is frustrated with his outdated flip phone and wants to upgrade to a smartphone.
• 😀 Max's parents are reluctant to give him a smartphone due to his perceived lack of responsibility.
• 😀 Max's mom agrees to an experiment, transforming him into a smartphone to test his responsibility.
• 😀 Max, now a smartphone, begins to realize the full range of smartphone capabilities, like receiving food deliveries.
• 😀 Max faces a series of challenges in keeping the smartphone intact, including accidental damage and miscommunication.
• 😀 Max tries to hide any evidence of damage from his mom to prove he's responsible enough for a new phone.
• 😀 Max's sister is enlisted to fix his smartphone form, but the repair process involves additional challenges.
• 😀 Max faces consequences for his behavior, including running into various problems, like the deep fryer thermostat being broken at a local business.
• 😀 Max receives a ride from Mr. McFly, who takes a shortcut, causing further damage to the phone.
• 😀 At the end, Max fails the experiment, as his smartphone form shows signs of water damage, proving he isn't ready for a real smartphone.

Q & A

What was the main reason James wanted to get a smartphone?

James wanted a smartphone because everyone at school had one, and his old emergency flip phone was too limited to send texts, take photos, or look up answers for school.

How did James' parents react to his request for a smartphone?

James' parents were initially opposed to giving him a smartphone, believing he was not responsible enough for it. They thought he was better suited with a dumb phone, which was safer and more limited.

What was the agreement between James and his mom for getting a smartphone?

James' mom agreed to give him a smartphone if he could prove he was responsible enough by completing an experiment that tested his ability to handle the device without damaging it.

What did the experiment involve, and what was its outcome?

The experiment involved using a machine in the lab to turn James into a smartphone for a day. The transformation worked, and James became a fully functional smartphone, although it came with some unintended consequences.

How did James' new smartphone abilities impact his day?

James discovered that he could perform a variety of smartphone tasks, like ordering food, taking photos, and using apps. However, his new abilities also caused some chaos, like accidentally getting himself into trouble at school.

Why did James feel the need to fix his smartphone appearance before his mom came home?

James was worried that if his mom saw any damage to his smartphone form, she would revoke his chance to get a real smartphone. He needed to make sure it looked intact before she returned from work.

What role did James' sister play in helping him with the situation?

James' sister worked at a repair shop called uBreak iDon't Judge, and she agreed to fix the damage to his smartphone form, although it came with a price: James had to get her a vegan pizza as payment.

How did James try to resolve the issue with Foodball Joe?

James tried to get a vegan pizza from Foodball Joe to pay his sister for the repair but had to first resolve an argument with Joe over a one-star review that James had left, which hurt Joe's business.

What happened during James' ride to get home?

James took a ride with Mr. McFly, who had been fired from his teaching job. They raced to get James home in time, but the ride was chaotic, involving risky maneuvers and a fall that seemed to break James' smartphone form.

What ultimately happened with James' experiment and smartphone?

In the end, James failed the experiment as he had water damage on his smartphone form, even though he claimed to have only experienced cracks and other damages. His mom decided not to get him a real smartphone, and he realized that his old flip phone wasn't so bad after all.