Campout Special (Avenue Q)/Transcript

(The special starts on an early morning on Avenue Q. Cinderelmo, Ginger, Kieran and Lizzie are sleeping in their bedroom. Cinderelmo wakes up.)

Cinderelmo: (Yawns) It's morning time! That means.... Today is the big camping trip! Woo hoo! yeah!

(Ginger wakes up)

Ginger: Uh, Cinderelmo, will you please be quiet?

Cinderelmo: We're all going camping! Yay!

(Kieran wakes up)

Kieran: (Groans) Oh, my god, Cinderelmo! You're being too loud!

Cinderelmo: (Screams in excitement) Wake up, everybody! We're going camping!

(Lizzie wakes up)

Lizzie: Cinderelmo, I'm trying to sleep!

Cinderelmo: But, Lizzie, Cinderelmo is so excited, because today, we're all going camping!

Lizzie: Oh, yeah! The big camping trip is today!

(Princeton and Kate Monster enter the bedroom.)

Cinderelmo: Oh! Good morning, mom! Good morning, dad!

Kate Monster: Good morning, Cinderelmo!

Ginger: Mom! Dad! Guess what today is?

Princeton: Uh, the big camping trip?

Ginger: That's right!

Kate Monster: We heard you guys talking about it when we woke up.

Princeton: Yeah! And all our friends will be joining us!

Kate Monster: We're all gonna go hiking in the woods, visit the petting zoo, compete in the races, play by the seaside, do some square dancing, put on a talent show and do some marshmallow roasting around the campfire and sleep under the stars!

Lizzie: Sounds like fun!

Kieran: This is so exciting!

Cinderelmo: Cinderelmo's so excited!

Ginger: Me too!

Princeton: Well, then, what are we waiting for? Let's get packing and meet all our friends at the bus stop!

All: (Cheering)

(Princeton, Kate Monster, Cinderelmo, Ginger, Kieran and Lizzie begin to pack up their things for the big camping trip. It then shows the following getting ready for the camping trip as well: Nicky, Rod, Ricky, Verne, Trekkie Monster, Scotty, Lucy, Julian, Sportacus, Stephanie, Shiloh, Bean, Olive Hoover, Matilda Honey, Joan, Angelita, Evan, Henry, Parker, Torrie, Stanley, Sunspot, Budfire, Fuzzle, Easy, Brenda, Cookie Marshal, Dorito Monster, Russell, Cody, Franco, Trevor the Grouch, Grump the Grouch, Snugly, Squishy, Ricky Recycle Bin, Alys, Green Gene, Big Blu, Mustard, Patrick Monster, Sherman the Frog, Spamela Hamderson, Dr. Hiccup, Meeper, Excalibird, Bailey Bird, Barnaby, Tilly, Bubbasaur, Lil' Kip, Jenny, Widgit, Brontosaur, the Reppies, Hopper, Marlon Monster, Ted, Polly, Max, Pot Cookie Monster, Kanga Roddy, Tackle Bear, Bantu, Cimbop, Kimbop, Luckl-Duckl Bird, Sparra Bird, Francise Birdling, Speck, Kesmoe Peapod, Bingo Flamingo, Brandon Crow, Cole Winterbain, Alba Winterbain, Pip, Flitter, Flap, Stacey Weingarten, Rue, Artemis, Apollo, Squish, Dorsel, Tank, Bubbles, Leonard, the Mongrels, Adrienne Delaney, Heath Dawson, LeVar Burton, the Lions, JoJo Siwa, Alex Mack, Ray, Annie, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Celina, Gabi, Miles, Rosie O'Donnell, the Ghostwriter Team, Gloria Pepitone, Billy Peltzer, Kate Beringer, Gizmo, Johnny 5, Red Guy, Green Duck Guy, Yellow Guy, Blue Guy, Red Duck Guy, Green Guy, the Puzzle Place kids, Sizzle, Nuzzle, Allegra, Rondo, Lindi, Riff, Poco, Mr. Cook, Eureeka, Magellan, Batly, Bogge, Quagmire, Mr. Knack, Sir Klank, Kate Mouse, Emma, Stellaluna, Basalt, Belinda, Cooey, Webster, the Cuddletubbies, the Crank Yankers, Brendar the Barbarian, Evan the Troll, Stacy, Horus the Great, Axe, Nick, Sally, Fritz, Gracie, Butler, Toxie, Sarah, Toxie Jr., Seymour Krelborn, Audrey, Phil Phillips, Connie Edwards, Zaphiel, Lyle, Goofer, Roxy, Clarence, Chauncey, Sthugar, Wordsworth, Dave Chapelle, Bobble, Dangle, Mr. T, Rocky Horror, Greg the Bunny, Warren DeMontague, Count Blah and Tardy Turtle.)

ALL:

The more we get together, together, together

The more we get together, the happier we'll be

(As they sang, Cinderelmo, Ginger, Lizzie and Kieran packed their flashlights, extra batteries and sleeping bags.)

'Cause your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends

The more we get together, the happier we'll be

Kate Monster: We got the food, first aid kit, and tent packed!

Princeton: And the compass, map, GPS device, some water bottles and some extra clothes, too! (calling out) Have you packed what you needed for the trip, kids?

Cinderelmo, Ginger, Lizzie and Kieran: (in unison) Yes, Dad!

Trumplet: Hey! Wait for me! I wanna go camping, too!

Cinderelmo: Come on, Trumplet! Let's go!

Kieran: Yeah, hop into Cinderelmo's pack!

Trumplet: Oh boy! (Then he jumps off and gets with Cinderelmo)

Kate Monster: Morning, Trumplet! Nice of you to join us!

Trumplet: Hello, Princeton and Kate! I've been waiting a long time for this!

Princeton: We all have! And now, off we go!

(Then the group headed out the door.)

ALL:

The more we play together, together, together

The more we play together, the happier we'll be

'Cause your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends

The more we play together, the happier we'll be

The more we dance together, together, together

The more we dance together, the happier we'll be

'Cause your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends

The more we dance together, the happier we'll be

The more we get together, together, together

The more we get together, the happier we'll be

'Cause your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends

The more we get together, the happier we'll be

The more we get together, the happier we'll be

The more we get together, the happier we'll be

(At the bus stop, Princeton, Kate Monster, Cinderelmo, Ginger, Kieran and Lizzie arrive and saw all their friends.)

Kate Monster: Oh! Hello, everyone!

All: Hi!

Princeton: Are you all ready for the big camping trip?

All: Yeah!

Ginger: I was wondering, What did you all bring for our trip?

Evan the Troll: Well, I brought my trusty lute for singing songs around the campfire!

Stephanie: I brought some snacks in case any one of us gets hungry!

Bogge: Speaking of snacks...

Quagmire: Guess what we brought?

Both: Peanut butter sandwiches! Ta-da!

Kate Monster: Uh, I don't think we'll be eating these during the campfire.

Bogge and Quagmire: Awwwww.

Quagmire: But can we eat these later?

Princeton: Uh, okay.

Bogge and Quagmire: (As they give each other a high five) Yeah!

(The Bad Idea Bears pop up.)

The Bad Idea Bears: Hey, guys!

Fuzzie Bear: What are you all doing?

Kate Monster: Well, we're all going camping and we brought a whole lot of stuff.

Annie Bear: Oh! That sounds like fun!

Fizzie Bear: (sees the GPS device that Kieran has) What's that you got there?

Kieran: Oh! You mean this? This is a GPS device. I'm using that in case we go hiking.

Fizzie Bear: Eh, looks like garbage to me. Throw it, Fuzzie!

(Fuzzie Bear throws the GPS device away as a crash is heard from off-screen.)

Kieran: (Shocked) Hey! How could you?

The Bad Idea Bears: Yay! (Laughs)

Manny Bear: Can we all come camping with you guys?

Avenue Q Gang: NO!!!!!!!!

(The Bad Idea Bears get sad)

Fuzzie Bear: We're sad now.

Annie Bear: Come on, guys.

(The Bad Idea Bears walk away crying)

Ginger: Looks like these bears need to be taught a lesson.

Brad Paisley: Hey there, y'all!

(The Avenue Q Gang all turn and saw Brad Paisley)

All: Oh, my god! It's Brad Paisley!

Brad Paisley: Yes I am!

Cinderelmo: Mr. Paisley, what are you doing here?

Brad Paisley: Well, Cinderelmo, Since I heard you and your friends are going camping, I thought I might drop by and sing a little song for ya.

Princeton: That will sound great!

Kate Monster: We will love to hear you sing!

Brad Paisley: Okay!

Sherman the Frog: Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Brad Paisley! (Waves his arms) Yayyyyyy!

(Brad Paisley plays his guitar)

BRAD PAISLEY:

Hey old pal

How you been doing

I'm really not fooling, I'm so glad to see you!

SHERMAN THE FROG:

Hey old pal

My life's been kind of crazy

I'm ready to be lazy, hangin' around with you!

BRAD PAISLEY:

Well even in the very, very worst of times

There's one thing that I know

The way to guarantee a little piece of mind is a walk in the woods, a friend by your side

BOTH:

And here we go!

NICKY:

Hey old pal

It's great to be there with you

ROD:

The thing I like to give you is a room but tight

BRAD PAISLEY:

Hey old pal

I really can't believe it

SHERMAN THE FROG:

But now that you can see it

KANGA RODDY:

It looks just fine

ALL:

Watch as the plains and you have some fun

The day should never end

KIERAN:

This will be a very awesome campout

KATE MONSTER:

With you and me

BRAD PAISLEY:

And all we can see

PRINCETON AND KATE MONSTER:

And all of our friends!

ALL:

Hey old pal

We must be getting dreaming

At least the things we're seeing are a dream come true

LUCKL-DUCKL BIRD:

Hey there gang

It's great to be together

It just keeps getting better I can promise you

ALL:

This is going to be the very best of time

And we will make it so

No more hustling and bustling

SHERMAN THE FROG:

No more down up the lines

ALL:

The bus is here, let's grab all our gear and off we go!

Cinderelmo: Yay!

Princeton: Alright! Here we go!

(The Avenue Q Gang all get on the bus as they talk simultaneously.)

Kate Monster: Alright, everybody have what they need?

All: Check!

Princeton: Alright then, We're all set!

(The bus heads off and everyone waves goodbye to Brad Paisley.)

All: (simultaneously) Bye! See you later! Thanks for the song! See ya! Yeah! Woo hoo!

(A few moments later, the bus is about to arrive at the campgrounds and as the Avenue Q Gang begin to sing.)

ALL:

We'll be comin' 'round the mountain when we come

We'll be comin' 'round when we come

We'll be comin' round the mountain, we'll be comin' round the mountain

We'll be comin' round the mountain when we come

PRINCETON: (SPOKEN)

How are we gonna get there?

KATE MONSTER: (SPOKEN)

Six white horses!

ALL:

We'll be drivin' six white horses when we come (When we come!)

We'll be drivin' six white horses when we come (When we come!)

We'll be drivin' six white horses, we'll be drivin' six white horses

We'll be drivin' six white horses when we come (When we come!)

(The bus honks as it arrives at the campgrounds.)

Nicky: Hey, everybody! Look's like we're here! Everybody out!

(Everyone cheers and got off the bus)

Joan: Yay! (laughs)

Princeton: Okay, campers, grab your gear!

Avenue Q Gang: Grab your gear!

Kate Monster: Everybody ready? Get in line!

Avenue Q Gang: Get in line!

Nicky: Gosh, I love to go out camping through the woods we're going tramping (notices everyone is gone) Hey, where you all going?

Avenue Q Gang: Here we go!

Rondo: Hey! Come on, Nicky!

Nicky: Woah!

ALL:

Oh, they'll all come out to greet us when we come (When we come!)

Oh, they'll all come out to greet us when we come (When we come!)

Oh, they'll all come out to greet us and will be so glad to meet us

Oh, they'll all come out to greet us

(As the Avenue Q Gang head to their camping spot, Nicky tries to catch up with them.)

Nicky: I'm coming! Wait for me!

ALL:

They'll all come out to greet us when we come!

(Everyone arrives at the camping spot and Princeton blows a whistle)

Nicky: Uh, Princeton? There’s nothing here. What do we do?

Princeton: Well, all we need are the bare necessities. Come on! I’ll show you!

All: Let’s go!

(Stephanie, Shiloh, Bean, Olive Hoover and Matilda Honey are in the woods looking for wood for the campfire.)

STEPHANIE, SHILLOH, BEAN, OLIVE HOOVER AND MATILDA HONEY:

Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities

Forget about your worries and your strife (Stephanie: Come on, guys!)

I mean the bare necessities are Mother Nature's recipes (Bean: Uh-huh! That's two!)

That bring the bare necessities of life (Olive Hoover: One more!) (Shiloh: Yeah!)

(Meanwhile, Princeton, Kate Monster, Cinderelmo, Ginger, Kieran and Lizzie are looking for rocks)

GINGER:

Wherever I wander, wherever I roam

KIERAN:

I couldn't be fonder of my big home

FIZZIE BEAR:

The bees are buzzin' in the trees

To make some honey just for me

FUZZIE BEAR:

If you look under the rocks and plants

And take a glance at the fancy ants and maybe try a few

FIZZIE AND FUZZIE:

(Harmonizing)

PRINCETON, KATE MONSTER, CINDERELMO, GINGER, KIERAN, LIZZIE AND THE BAD IDEA BEARS:

The bare necessities of life will come to you!

(Will come to you)

(Fuzzie Bear gets stuck behind a tree and Fizzie Bear laughs)

(At the campgrounds, the rest of the Avenue Q Gang are grabbing their camping supplies as Bubbasaur pitches up a tent and hums along to the tune. Mr. Knack is pulling his cart through the area.)

Mr. Knack: Oh, I can not wait to do some trading while we're all out camping!

Allegra: Look, everybody!

(Princeton, Kate Monster, Cinderelmo, Ginger, Kieran, Lizzie, Stephanie, Shiloh, Bean, Olive Hoover and Matilda Honey return with the rocks and the wood for the campfire.)

PRINCETON AND KATE MONSTER:

Wherever I wander, wherever I roam

STEPHANIE AND SHILOH:

I couldn't be fonder of my big home

CLEO:

The bees are buzzin' in the trees

KIKI FLORES:

To make some honey just for me

AVENUE Q GANG:

The bare necessities of life will come to you!

PRINCETON:

Will come to you!

ALL:

Will come to you!

(Fritz heads into the tent but he deflates it and throws a tantrum and everyone laughs at him.)

(Later, Princeton is looking at some signs that say hiking, bicycling, fishing, canoeing and petting zoo.)

Princeton: Hmm, Oh, hey, Kate! Come look at those signs!

Kate Monster: (Reading the signs) Hiking, bicycling, fishing, canoeing, petting zoo.

(The Avenue Q Gang walk up and saw the signs as well.)

Lizzie: Hi, Mom! Hi, Dad!

Torrie: What's with all those signs?

Princeton: Well, Kate and I are about to go for a walk through the woods when we saw these signs.

Belinda: (Sees the petting zoo sign) There's a petting zoo? I can't wait to meet all the cute little animals!

Horus the Great: (Sees the fishing sign) I would like to go fishing!

Stacy: Dad! Remember what happened the other time you went fishing? You zapped a fish?

Horus the Great: Oh, yeah. I still have that photo somewhere.

Nicky: (Sees the hiking sign) Well, I'm in the mood for some hiking.

Rod: Yeah, me too!

Trekkie Monster: Oh, oh! Me want to do some canoeing!

Kate Monster: Then looks like it's settled. Meet us back here!

(Princeton, Kate Monster, Nicky, Rod, Ricky, Verne, Trekkie Monster, Scotty, Lucy, Julian, Sportacus, Easy, Brenda, Cookie Marshal, Dorito Monster, Green Gene, Patrick Monster, Sherman the Frog, Spamela Hamderson, Dr. Hiccup, Meeper, Marlon Monster, Ted, Polly, Max, Pot Cookie Monster, Kanga Roddy, Tackle Bear, Bantu, Cimbop, Kimbop, the Mongrels, Adrienne Delaney, Heath Dawson, LeVar Burton, the Lions, Alex Mack, Ray, Annie, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Celina, Gabi, Miles, Rosie O'Donnell, Gloria Pepitone, Red Guy, Green Duck Guy, Yellow Guy, Blue Guy, Red Duck Guy, Green Guy, Mr. Cook, Bogge, Quagmire, Mr. Knack, Sir Klank, Kate Mouse, Emma, the Cuddletubbies, the Crank Yankers, Brendar the Barbarian, Stacy, Horus the Great, Axe, Nick, Sally, Toxie, Sarah, Seymour Krelborn, Audrey, Phil Phillips, Connie Edwards, Zaphiel, Lyle, Goofer, Roxy, Clarence, Chauncey, Sthugar, Wordsworth, Dave Chapelle, Bobble, Dangle, Mr. T, Rocky Horror, Greg the Bunny, Warren DeMontague, Count Blah and Tardy Turtle are riding on bicycles)

NICKY:

Over hill, over dale

We will hit the dusty trail

ALL:

And the caissons go rolling along

NICKY:

In and out, hear them shout

Counter march and right about

ALL:

And the caissons go rolling along

Then it's hi hi hee

NICKY:

Everybody follow me!

Shout out your numbers loud and strong

ALL:

Two, three!

For where e're we go

You will always know that the caissons go rolling along

Over hill, over dale as we hit the dusty trail

And the caissons go rolling along

In and out, hear them shout

Counter march and right about

And the caissons go rolling along

Then it's hi hi hee

NICKY:

Everybody follow me!

ALL:

Shout out your numbers loud and strong

Two, three!

For where e're we go

You will always know that the caissons go rolling along

(Fizzie and Fuzzie Bear turn the right arrow to the left and Nicky crosses it and Fizzie and Fuzzie both laugh and turn it back to the right and took a two-seated bicycle.)

Fizzie and Fuzzie: This way! Come on! (Laughing)

(The Avenue Q Gang follow Fizzie and Fuzzie.)

FIZZIE BEAR: (SPOKEN)

I am Fizzie

FUZZIE BEAR: (SPOKEN)

I am Fuzzie

FIZZIE AND FUZZIE:

We will hit the dusty trail

ALL:

And the caissons go rolling along

FIZZIE AND FUZZIE:

Then it's hi hi hee

FUZZIE BEAR: (SPOKEN)

Everybody follow me!

FIZZIE AND FUZZIE:

Shout out your numbers loud and strong

ALL:

Two, three!

For where e're we go

You will always know that the caissons go rolling along!

(Nicky heads back to his group and sees Fizzie and Fuzzie.)

Nicky: Hey! Where've ya been? Come on, everybody! Follow me! (laughs)

(Fizzie and Fuzzie laugh.)

(Meanwhile, Annie and Manny are fishing.)