Episode Summary
Toph’s instructing abilities come into question when Aang cannot seem to overcome a block that keeps him from earthbending. Sokka gets himself in a jam, while befriending what was moments before his next meal, and Iroh and Zuko begin training utilizing new philosophies and methods that originate from the other elements.
“Still Sleeping”
Aang: Today’s the day! Can you believe it? After all that time searching for a teacher I’m finally starting Earthbending. And this place, it’s perfect! Don’t you think? Sokka?
Sokka: Mmmm…
Aang: Oh, you’re still sleeping huh?
Sokka: (Annoyed) Mmmm…
Aang: (Whispering) Sorry.
“Snoozles”
Toph: Sorry snoozles, we’ll do our Earthbending as quietly as we can.
(Toph throws Sokka in the air with Earthbending)
Sokka: Ahhh!!!
(Sokka jumps away mumbling)
“One Lucky Little Meat Creature”
Sokka: You’re awfully cute, but unfortunately for you you’re made of meat. Just a bit closer… ahhh!
(Sokka falls into a hole and gets stuck)
Sokka: Gotcha!
(Sokka falls further into the hole)
Sokka: You are one lucky little meat creature.
“Come Back Boomerang”
Sokka: Look I’m sorry I hunted you, but that’s just the natural order of things. Big things eat smaller things, nothing personal. But this time it didn’t work out that way.
(Pause)
Sokka: I admit it, you’re cute. Okay, you convinced me. If I get out of this alive it’s a karmically–correct vegetarian existence for me. No meat… even though meat is so tasty.
(Pause as Sokka tries to get himself out. The little creature runs off and brings Sokka an apple)
Sokka: Hey, looks like my karma’s already paying off! That’s okay I got it.
(Sokka pitifully throws his boomerang)
Sokka: Now come back boomerang.
“Sokka, The Meat And Sarcasm Guy”
Sokka: Alright Karma person or thing or whoever’s in charge of this stuff. If I can just get out of this situation alive, I will give up meat and sarcasm, okay? That’s all I got. It’s pretty much my whole identity. Sokka, the meat and sarcasm guy. But I’m willing to be Sokka the veggies and straight–talk fellow. Deal?
“Have You Got Any Meat?”
Sokka: Aang! Thanks goodness. Have you got any meat?
Aang: Sokka, are you okay?
Sokka: Stop! Stop! You’re going to pull my fingers off! And I don’t think the rest of me is coming!
Aang: Hmmm… I bet I can Airbend you out of here.
Sokka: Seriously Aang, I know you’re new at it, but I could use some Earthbending here. How about it?
Aang: I can’t. I can’t do it.
“I Think I Know The Feeling”
Sokka: Well, if you can’t Earthbend me out of here go get Toph.
Aang: I can’t.
Sokka: You can’t? Why not?
Aang: It would just be really… uncomfortable.
Sokka: (Sarcastically) Uncomfortable. Well, I wouldn’t want you to feel uncomfortable.
Aang: Thanks Sokka. This whole Earthbending thing really has me confused. There’s no much pressure, everyone expects me to get it right away. It puts me in a really awkward position.
Sokka: (Still sarcastic) Awkward position, I think I know the feeling.
Aang: If I try, I fail. But if I don’t try I’m never going to get it. I feel like I’m caught between a rock and a hard place.
Sokka: (Sarcastically) Hmm. How about that.
“Fu–Fu Cuddly Poofs”
(The little creature appears)
Sokka: Aang, this is my friend Fu–Fu Cuddly Poofs. Fu–Fu Cuddly Poofs, Aang.
Aang: Awww, what a cute name for a little baby saber–tooth moose–lion cub.
Sokka: Really? He looks nothing like a saber–toothed moose–lion.
Aang: It’s hard to tell before their giant teeth and horns grow in. Wha cha doing out here little guy? Did you lose your mama?
(A roar as the mother saber–tooth moose–lion appears)
“Got To Get Me Out”
Sokka: Aang, this is bad! You got to get me out of here!
(Aang tries to free Sokka with Airbending)
Sokka: This is really bad. Aang, please! You have to Earthbend me out! There’s no other way!
“Don’t Leave Me Again”
Sokka: Please don’t leave me again.
“Big Snuggly Hug”
Toph: You did it! You’re an Earthbender.
Aang: I can’t believe it!
Sokka: Aw, this is a really wonderful touching moment. So could you get me out of here so I can give both of you a big snuggly hug?
Aang: No problem Sokka.
Toph: Actually you should probably let me do that. You’re still a little new to this. You might accidentally crush him.
Sokka: Yeah, no crushing please.
“What’s Really Important”
Katara: You found him!
Sokka: The whole time I was in that hole, not knowing if I would live or die, it makes a man think about what’s really important. I realized—
Aang: Hey Katara! Look at what I can do!
