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(Coming up in this video) Getting A's is really hard.
(Coming up in this video) Hmm. No.
(Coming up in this video) Not if you use the Jackson method.
(Coming up in this video) What's the Jackson method?
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Watch out Man.
I'm coming for you.
Oh, no, you don't.
back at you!
Oh, yeah.
Here's the block.
Don't think so.
Now take this.
Oh, man. You got me again.
You know, Liam?
fortnite is much better on the ps5.
I don't know why you don't have one.
I wish.
but my mum won't get me one.
Well, you gotta butter her up.
Maybe do something for Mother's Day.
Well, you know, my mom's birfday is coming up.
What's this about my birthday?
Oh, nothing mom.
Liam, you there?
What are you doing on the computer?
Oh, Mum.
I was just shopping for your birfday.
My birthday?
oh, really?
Let me see that.
Oh, you're playing games again!
Well, Mum.
Yeah, but that's because I just got done shopping.
You're not supposed to be playing games or shopping.
No matter who it's for.
The computer is used for your homework.
Well, Mum, I don't have a PlayStation.
so I have to play games on the computer.
Well from now on,
You don't have to play games on your computer.
You're getting me a PlayStation?
No, I'm taking away your computer.
Liam?
But Mum.
How am I going to do my homework?
Well, I guess you'll have to do it downstairs on mine.
Well, Mum, I always do my homework first.
Oh, really?
Well, I just got your report card in my email.
That's why I came up here.
My report card?
Oh, Mum.
I could explain.
Oh, really?
You can explain all C’S and one B?
Mum, they must have got it mixed up.
You know, it was supposed to be all b’s and one C.
Well, perhaps you'd get better grades if you spent all your time
studying on your computer rather than playing games.
Well Mum, if I played games properly
on a PlayStation, I wouldn't need my computer for games.
Well, the good news is, is you won't need your computer
Liam can't play video games anymore
because he has to use his mom's computer from now on.
Liam, what happened last night man?
you disconnected in the middle of our game.
Mate, my mum pulled the cord on me.
Pulled the cord?
Well, hopefully she won't hassle you tonight.
She's not going to hassle me tonight or tomorrow night.
because she took my computer away.
I told you.
have her get you a ps5
and there won't be any more drama.
ha!
I tried that.
She's not going for it.
What you need to do is butter her up.
you know, bring her flowers or do something nice for Mother's Day.
Yeah, that's a good idea.
But what if it doesn't work?
Well, you can always do what Billy Culpepper did,
and his mom's getting him one.
No doubt that goody two shoes.
What do you do anyway?
He made a deal with his mom.
She agreed to get him one if he got straight A's on his report card.
Straight A's?
That seems kind of harsh.
You know, parents, they're so shallow.
That's for sure.
Got done with that.
where did I put the card?
oh! There it is.
happy...
birph...
Day...
Mum...
How can she say no?
Hey, Mom.
How's it going, Liam?
Happy birfday.
Thank you.
I got you a card.
Oh, thank you.
Oh, that's so sweet.
Oh, I'm glad you like it mum.
I've been meaning to ask you something.
Huh? I've been meaning to ask you something, too.
At your age, you still don't know how to spell the word birthday?
It's birfday.
did I spelled it wrong?
It's t h, not p h.
Birthday.
I hope you're not butchering the Queen's English.
Sorry, Mum.
I'm always mixing up my th’s.
Anyways, I have a question.
It's important.
well...alright.
what is it son?
Will you get me a PlayStation 5?
That way I'll only use my computer for homework.
Why should I get you a PlayStation 5
when you should be focusing
on your homework? Especially English.
Well, Billy Culpepper’s mom got him one.
and his grades are like mine.
Well, I'm not Billy Culpepper’s Mom.
You're going to need better grades to get a PlayStation.
Okay, Mom.
If I get straight A's, will you buy me a ps5?
straight A's?
Okay.
If you get straight A's, I'll get you that PlayStation.
Deal.
(Totally Studios)
She says she'll get me a playstation.
but only if I get all A's on my report card.
all a’s?!
That should be easy.
easy?!
No way.
Getting A's is really hard.
Hmm. No.
Not if you use the Jackson method.
What's the Jackson method?
(English)
(Math)
(Science)
Nah, I don't want to get kicked out of school.
I think I'll do it my own way.
Suit yourself, man.
Excuse me, Mr. Hunter?
Do you have a moment?
Yes, Liam. As a matter of fact, I do.
I was wondering
if there's any opportunity to get extra credit?
in chemistry?
You're kind of struggling as it is.
Well, I want to turn that around.
Do you think you can help me?
I usually reserve that for my advanced placement students,
but sure, I can give you an extra assignment.
Okay.
Yeah.
I really look forward to the opportunity
Excuse me.
Mrs. Connors?
Yes. Liam, what is it?
I was wondering if there was any way
I could make extra credit for history.
Extra credit?
Liam, that doesn't seem like you at all.
Yeah, I'm trying to do it as a surprise for my mother.
Well, if that's the case, I'll find something for you.
thank you very much.
Is really going to help me win the bet
Liam made a bet with his mom to get a PS5 if he got straight A's
will his plan to get extra credit be enough?
Once they stopped negotiating the outcome.
No. What's a better word for outcome?
The corollary.
Liam, why don't you come down for supper?
mom, I can't.
I have too much homework.
Well, I'm pleased that you're working on your grades,
but you still need to eat
well mom.
What's more important?
Food or a PlayStation?
Well, I guess a deal's a deal.
yes mum.
A deal's a deal.
How am I going to get a report card with all A's?
(Totally Studios)
Hey, Liam.
How's your plan to get all a’s going?
Not good.
In fact, I think it's impossible.
You know, man.
You're making it too tough on yourself.
But how else am I supposed to get all A's without cheating?
Well, you only have to get A's on your report card, right?
Yeah.
what are you saying?
yes.
I got Billy's report card days ago.
Really?
You received Billy's?
I haven't received Liam's
It was an email from the school.
Thank you. I'll check.
Liam, I need to speak with you.
What is it, MUM?
Mrs. Culpepper got Billy's report card.
and I haven't seen yours yet.
What's going on?
It should be in your email.
Are you sure you just didn't miss it?
I've looked and looked, and it's not here.
Well, maybe it's in your spam folder.
Should I have a look?
Fine.
I have to make dinner anyway.
MUM! MUM!
Did you find it?
I did.
Well, look at that.
Straight A's.
That's the deal.
Now I get the PS5, right.
Yes. A deal's a deal.
I'll go down to the store tomorrow and get you one
About that.
You're going to have to pay a little extra money
because none of the stores have them.
What?
You can't buy them in the stores?
How much more are we talking?
well, you know...
i’ve heard that some people have been able to get them
for as low as $800.
$800?
I thought they were more like $400.
Is that what Mrs. Culpepper did?
Yeah, probably.
because she loves her son very much.
MAYBE I'll call her and see how she got it.
Fine.
But a deal's a deal.
Julia Culpepper.
Hey, Julia, it's Barbara Nelson.
I was wondering if I could ask for your advice.
Of course, Barbara.
I'm not sure if I can help, but I'm willing to try.
It's my understanding you were able to find a PlayStation 5 FOR BILLY?
Turns out Liam has earned one.
Do you have any advice of where I can find one?
It's funny you should ask.
I actually ordered him one from two different stores,
and now it turns out I have to cancel one of them.
Really?
Is there any chance I could get that one?
You just read my mind.
(Totally Studios)
MOM, THEY HAVE PLAYSTATIONS IN STOCK HERE?
Yes, honey. They're holding one for us.
Hi. Can I help you?
Yes, I believe you're holding a PS5 for us.
alright! What's the name?
Yes, Culpepper.
Culpepper?
MUM...
As in Billy Culpepper?
Yes. Liam, MRS. Culpepper IS meeting us here.
She's ordered one that we can have.
Oh, really?
Oh, look. There she is now.
Oh, hey, Barbara.
Sorry I'm running late.
Oh, Julia, I'm so glad you're here.
Liam is so excited to get his PlayStation.
AreN’T you a lucky young man?
How do you rate?
Well, he got straight A's on his report card.
I'm so proud of him.
Oh, really?
Let me see.
Yes. Can you believe it?
My boy got straight A's across the board.
You're so right.
English, history...
even maph?
Oh, isn't that cute?
She says math just like you do.
No, it's actually spelled here.
MAPH.
M-A-P-H.
What?
Let me see that.
”maph”?!
This report card is fake.
Mom, I couldn't help it.
I needed all A’S.
I had to do it one way or another.
That's it.
No PlayStation for you.
I just realized
I have some shopping to do.
Liam faked his report card
How will he get a PS5 now?
Mom, don't go.
I could explain.
Fine.
What's your explanation?
Mom, can I see your phone?
Here's my real report card Mom.
Two A's and three B's.
Wow. That's a drastic improvement.
I promise to try harder next semester. Mom.
You know, maybe you should have that PlayStation after all.
Really?
Yes, but with some restrictions.
You name it MUM.
Only on weekends until you get straight A's.
You got it.
Now go see if you can find Mrs. Culpepper
I think she's still in the store.
What's going on, Barbara?
Turns out we do need that PlayStation after all.
Liam worked hard to get all A's
but was not successful and faked his report card
instead of taking the PS5 away when he was caught.
Mom decided to give him an incentive for being responsible and working hard.