?Are you ready, kids
:Kids !Aye, aye, Captain
.I can't hear you
:[louder ] !Aye, aye, Captain
♪ ...Oh ♪
♪ Who lives in a pineapple ?under the sea ♪
♪ !SpongeBob SquarePants♪
♪ Absorbent and yellow .and porous is he ♪
♪ !SpongeBob SquarePants♪
♪ If nautical nonsense be ...something you wish ♪
♪ !SpongeBob SquarePants♪
♪ Then drop on the deck .and flop like a fish ♪
♪ !SpongeBob SquarePants♪
♪ ?Ready !SpongeBob SquarePants ♪
♪ !SpongeBob SquarePants ♪
[laughs heartily ]
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[and NICKELODEON
:NARRATOR Here we are again at the .Bikini Bottom Boating School
Today is once again the day of SpongeBob's boating school exam
but more importantly, this is the last test for the year
and if SpongeBob does not pass this one
it means another whole year !of boating school
[crash, glass breaks ]
[groaning ]
?Wha' happen
.Oh, nothing, SpongeBob
You just struck .another pedestrian
.Minus 20 more points
?How many do I have
.Negative 224
How many more minutes ?left in the test
.The test is over
!That's enough time
I can make up !those points
!No... SpongeBob
Wait! You didn't hear me
[screams ]
!It's too late! SpongeBob
[coughing ]
,Okay, Mrs. Puff ?what's my final score
.Six
!Whoo
And how many ?do I need to pass
.Six
...Ooh
.Hundred
?...Wha
.Six hundred
.You need 600 to pass
.You got six
.Don't worry
.I'll be all right, Mrs. Puff
...Besides
This means I get to be in your class
for a whole !'nother year
Well, see you .next Tuesday
!Yeah
♪ I'm gonna get my driver's license ♪
♪ and it's only gonna take one more year, one more year ♪
♪ One more super-duper year ♪
♪ One more super-spectacular ♪
♪ ,extra-magical ...extra-fantastical year ♪
:[thinking ] .Oh, Neptune
!Another year with him
!Barnacles
!Dirty barnacles
I've got to do something .to save myself
.Oh... there's only one way out
.A teacher's ace in the hole
!Extra credit
?What was that, Mrs. Puff
.Extra credit, SpongeBob
.The extra credit
[laughing wildly ]
.I still have a chance
,I, I mean .you still have a chance
?What's extra credit
It's when you get credit
for the things you weren't .able to do before
♪ ...Oh ♪
Now, are we ready ?for that extra credit
!Extra credit
.That's the spirit
So, all you have to do
to earn your extra credit and pass my class
and never have to come anywhere near this school again
is write a ten-word sentence
on what you've learned .in boating school
.But I've learned so many things
,Just pick one .I don't care which
Here, I'll help you .get started
What I learned" "...in boating school is
There! That's already !seven words
!Only three more
...L-E-A-R
[pencil breaks ]
!Oh, barnacles
?What's wrong
.Got to sharpen my pencil
[whistling ]
...Hmm
[...humming ]
?Hmm
[...singing ]
...N-E [pencil snaps ]
!Oh
[whistling ]
!Give me that .Here's a pen
A pen! One of the most permanent .of all writing utensils
♪ Gonna write an essay ♪
♪ .That's what I say ♪
.There
.Fantastic! Let me see it
!No, wait, I changed my mind
.I'm sure it's fine
.Just let me see
!No, don't look
.It's not ready
!It's so simple
!Only ten words
What I learned" "...in boating school is
!Blankety... blankety... blank
!I can do this. I can do this
What I learned" "...in boating school is
What I learned" "!...in boating school is
!I can do this, I can do this
Aah, aah... is it hot !?in here, Mrs. Puff
!?Why is it so hot in here
!Aah! My hand !My hand is cramping, Mrs. Puff
!Make it stop
You only need ...three... more !words
[grunts ]
Okay... let me see .what you've written
.It's not ready yet
.That's okay, SpongeBob
Show the teacher .what you've written
!No
!Give it to me
!No
!Let me see it
What I learned" "...in boating school is
...Uh
.Well, the rest doesn't matter
[You pass! [ laughs
!You pass
Mrs. Puff, I don't feel .like I really did anything
That's how extra credit .is supposed to feel
?Really
Besides, here's .your license
!My license
It tastes just like .I dreamt it would
...Mrs. Puff, I
.Thank you, SpongeBob
.Congratulations
.Have a nice life
!Look out, Bikini Bottom
There's a new driver on the road
...and his name is
!SpongeBob SquarePants
:[echoes ] !SpongeBob SquarePants
♪ La, la, la, la, la, la, la ♪
♪ ,La, la, la, la ...la, la, la ♪
!Aah
!...Ooh, ow
♪ ,La, la, la, la ...la, la, la ♪
.Ouch
:ALL !Happy birthday
♪ .La, la, la, la, la, la, la ♪
[thumping and grunting ]
.So much destruction
.This reporter asks why
Local consensus places the blame
,on this negligent selfish driving instructor
!who... oh
♪ ,La, la, la, la ...la, la, la ♪
.Let's... not... use that take
.That's preposterous
.He did the extra credit
[laughs nervously ]
.There's no need to worry
He doesn't even have .a boat to drive
Now to go home and have .the rest of that pasta
[chuckles ]
!Aah
:ALL !Surprise
To the greatest !teacher ever
,Thank you .Mrs. Puff
I know I speak for everyone
when I say that we consider you
a member of .the SquarePants family
[...kissing ]
I think you've made .your point, dear
.Ahem
Mrs. Puff, we were starting to think
SpongeBob was never going to .get his license
But you never .gave up on him
.You never quit
You never took .the easy way out
.Well, I, uh... okay
We wanted to make sure --Mrs. Puff
the greatest driving --teacher in the world
.was here to see this
?See what
!Ta-da
".I-M R-DY"
:BOTH !?A brand new boatmobile
?...For me
...Oh
.Don't worry, Mrs. Puff
!He'll be driving by tomorrow !Toodle-oo
?What have I done
Everyone will know
that I let him slide .through school
I'll have to move to a new city
start a new boating school .with a new name
.No... not again
I've got to end this thing .before it begins
[crickets chirping ]
You took quite .a buster there, son
What I learned !...in boating school today is
We're going to have to hold off
on the driving there .for a while, son
.That's right, honey
.Now, just stay in bed
And no going .near the boat
[door closes ]
.Hi, Boaty
[squeaks ]
[gasps ] !Boaty, you're cold
.Take my socks
Oh, Boaty, I'm always .going to take care of you
You're the best boat .in the deep blue sea
[kisses ]
[sighs ]
[...rattling ]
I hope I still remember .how to do this
...Yeah
[starts engine ]
[...SpongeBob snoring ]
!Hey, I'm driving
[both scream ]
[grunting ]
Who are you and what ?are you doing in my boat
And why are you wearing !?that ski mask
!Because you're not skiing
!Oh, my gosh, I know who you are
!No, you don't
.You don't know who I am
!Yes, I do
...I know that you're
!a boatjacker
I never thought I'd have to .use this pepper spray
[screams ]
!Somebody help me
!...Somebody help me
Sorry, SpongeBob, but .it was for your own good
[panting ]
!Give me back my boat
[...panting ]
!...Ay... yi... yi
!You'd better stop this boat
[grunts ]
!I'm... not... letting... go
!Nothing will stop me
[Not even... [ gasps
!?Giant clams
[snapping and yelling ]
...I'm... not... letting go [even for... [ gasps
!Cheese graters?! No
...Ouch... no... no... no ...ow... oh... oh
If... you think I'll let go ...for a little
!?Educational television
!Oh, no
[screams ]
Looks like that .got rid of him
.Now for some tunes
[static ]
And now back to KRUD
with all of your personal
You won't get away with" .stealing my car!" hits
[screaming ]
,grunting ] [...tires squealing
.Hey, look
[engine revs ]
[both screaming ]
...Oof, oof
!Argh
I'd never let you .have this boat
...Not even if you were [gasps ]
?Mrs. Puff
[flapping lips ]
[engine revs ]
[siren wails ]
?So, how's it going, Mrs. Puff
.Uh, SpongeBob
.I'd like to... apologize
.I shouldn't have passed you
.You really weren't ready
So, I guess I got to give ?my license back, huh
I hear Mrs. Flounder is starting .a new class Monday morning
You kidding? You're the only .teacher for this student
And besides, the warden says she'll let you go early
.if you do her a favor
?What's that
!Free driving lessons
[...laughing ]
:SPONGEBOB !Wow! I can't believe it
We're actually here at the !biannual Jellyfish Convention
:PATRICK !Jellyfish are awesome
Cool state-of-the-art !jellyfish nets
.Touch
.Don't touch
Wow! The harpoon from !Jellyfish: The Movie
.Touch
!Don't touch
!Look! Dr. Manowar
The guy who got stung .by Big Lenny and lived
And now it only hurts .when you touch it
[screams ]
.Touch
Do I have to follow ?you all day
[SpongeBob screams ]
!Patrick, look
!?Can it be
?Ice cream
No, it's The Jellyspotters
Bikini Bottom's premiere !jellyfish enthusiasts club
...Aah! And their leader
the coolest jellyfish ...enthusiast ever
!Kevin the Sea Cucumber
What's so great ?about a nerdy pickle
If I could just touch the hem of his pocket protector
then maybe some of his greatness .would rub off on me
,SpongeBob, as a friend .I must say that's really geeky
[gasps ]
!Oh, my gosh
!Jeffrey Jellyfish
!Wait, Jeffrey
!I have to touch you
!Hey
?Bamboo
I only use composite materials .in my net handle
:ALL ...Composite materials
.Next question
:ALL ...Next question
.Uh... hi, Kevin
?Hi. What is your question
.Hi, Kevin
.Whatever
?Next question, please
.Hi, Kevin
.Hello, loser
,All right, you .way in the back
...Hi, Kevin
Does anyone here ...have an actual
[SpongeBob breathing loudly ]
.Hi, Kevin
.I'm your biggest fan
.You're too kind !Security
!No, wait
!I would do anything for you
Why don't you go ?jump off a building
?Huh
[...screaming ]
[crash ]
...Anything
.Punch yourself in the face
?Doesn't that hurt you
Do you want it ?to hurt me, Kevin
[laughs ]
[others laugh ]
!That is the best
[all laughing ]
!This guy's great
We have got to bring this guy .jellyfishing with us
.No, Kevin, no .He's a geek
:[whispers ] Look, I won't let the guy .join the club
I just want to see how many times he can get stung
before he goes running home .like a baby
.Meep-meep .Kevin's a genius
:ALL ...Meep-meep ...genius... Kevin
...Hey, kid
How would you like to try out ?for The Jellyspotters
[steady tone ]
.Clear
[zap ]
!I'd love it
[SpongeBob imitating car ]
Ah... nothing like driving through jellyfish fields
,with the top down ?eh, Jellyspotters
:OTHERS ...Meep... top down... top down ...meep... top down... meep
[sighs ]
.Well, here we are
.Jellyfish Fields
!Oh... ow
I hope you didn't .forget our nets
!I didn't forget them, Kevin
!They're in the trunk
I can't believe I'm here !with The Jellyspotters
All my life I wanted to be a Jellyspotter
and now I'm here with you with the nets and the jars
and I'm with Kevin and we're all with each other ...and we're jellyfishing
!Hold it
Before you become a Jellyspotter
you have to pass .a rigorous test
...Meep... rigorous test [laughing ]
!Quiet! Shh
?Your first test
.Catch a jellyfish
[buzzing ]
!Hey, I caught one
Am I a ?Jellyspotter now
...Meep ...he caught one .in the club... meep
.Uh, that doesn't count
!zapping]Ouch ]
♪ ...Wha-wha-wha ♪
.I meant twojellyfish
...Two jellyfish... meep ...in the net... meep
Ooh... that's not !what I meant
!I meant 20 jellyfish
...Oh. Let's see
...One, two, three
...Oh [grunts ]
!zapping]Oh... oh... ow ]
♪ ...Wha-wha-wha ♪
Jellyspotters allow jellyfish .to eat jelly off their face
?Who wants to lick my cheeks
.I see I have some takers
?How does it feel
[laughs ]
!It tickles my nose
...Not for long
[all laughing ]
...Ah.. ah !ah-choo
[zapping ]
[sizzling ]
♪ ...Wha-wha-wha ♪
!?Will you cut that out
Am I in ?The Jellyspotters now
No! I have many more .tests for you to take
?Am I in The Jellyspotters now
[zapping ]
!No
Am I in ?The Jellyspotters now
[zapping ]
!No
?Now [zapping ]
!No
?Now [zapping ]
!No
?Now [zapping ]
!No
?Now [zapping ]
?Now
[zapping ]
.Okay, SquarePants
!It is your turn to get zapped
I mean... are you ready ?for your final test
!I'm ready
...You'd better be
because we're going to capture !a queen jellyfish
!A queen
?Can I help
.Oh, don't worry
!We can't do it without you
!This is fantastic
.I've never been bait before
I don't think I've ever seen .a queen jellyfish either
Well, then you've probably never used
.a queen jellyfish call
?Why don't you try it out
:[honking ] ...Loser... loser
Hey, I've heard .this call before
.I'll bet you have
?Hey, where you going
.Oh, don't worry
We'll be right .behind this bush
!zapping]Ouch... ow ]
?Who's got my sting ointment
!This is great
When I pass this test
I'll be an official .jellyfish spotter
...Loser
.Loser... loser
...Loser
:[weakly ] ...Loser... loser
...Loser
...Hey, Kevin
.I don't think it's working
...Nothing
!Hey... hey, Kevin, she's here
!Look! Look, she's here
,She's here, Kevin ...she's
[wind blows ]
[gasps ]
[screams ]
[zapping ]
[...panting ]
[...panting and zapping ]
[panting ]
!Aah
,Please don't be angry .your highness
!I would have let you go
[crying ]
[all laughing ]
[gasps ]
!Kevin
!That's right
You should have seen the look on your face
!when we zapped you
?But... what about my final test
[all laughing ]
Did you think we'd actually ?let youjoin The Jellyspotters
...But, Kevin
.I was your biggest fan
.So were they
!Hey, look, everybody
!Kevin's back
:ALL !Kevin! We love you, Kevin
,Kevin !please
You looked so dumb
with your dorky .jellyfish call
!Loser
!Loser, loser, loser
!Loser
!I am not a loser
...Lo... ser
!Loser! Loser
!...Loser... loser
[all laughing ]
?Huh
[Rule, Britannia" plays" ]
.Nideria rex
...King Jellyfish
[growls romantically ]
!Kissyface
[growls ]
[panting ]
[yelling ]
[kissing ]
[panting ]
?Huh
[chattering ]
...Kevin
[zapping ]
[yelling ]
[whistle blows ]
[grunting ]
[gasps ]
.I think he's gone
One of you .go out and check
!Meep-meep. Meep-meep
[zaps ]
,Meep-meep, meep-meep !meep-meep
:ALL ...Meep... save us... meep
...Kevin... meep... save us
:[crying ] .Don't look at me
I was just in this !for the fashion
:[crying ] !It's hopeless
!We're trapped
...We're trapped
!Help me, Mommy, help me
.I want my blanky
!I want my blanky
?Now what do we do
:ALL ...Mommy... help, Mommy... Mommy
[growling and buzzing ]
?...What the
!?Huh
...Mm-mm-mm
.Yummy
[meeping and cheering ]
.I can't believe it
?How did you know
[laughs ]
!Everybody loves pie
♪ ...Wha-wha-wha ♪
,Well, SquarePants that was impressive
but you're still not in the club
because you didn't catch .a queen jellyfish
Wait! What are ?you doing
!rip]Aah ]
Wow... I didn't know .this was a hat
...It wasn't
:SPONGEBOB .Hi, Patrick
:PATRICK .Hi, SpongeBob
Did you get ?into that club
Yeah, but I .turned them down
.It's not about Kevin
.It's about jellyfish
SpongeBob, I'm glad .you learned your lesson
.Hero worship is unhealthy
.Come on, Jeffrey
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