Ep 10. Cool Status Quo

Being Ian is a Canadian animated series that follows the life of 12-year-old Ian Kelley, who loves to create comics about his family and friends. The show is known for its humor and relatable situations, making it a hit with kids and adults alike.

In season 1 episode 10, titled Cool Status Quo, Ian and his best friend Ty are determined to become popular and cool in school. They believe that in order to do so, they need to conform to the status quo and become like everyone else.

The episode begins with Ian and Ty noticing how all the popular kids in school dress, talk, and act. They soon realize that they are not like the cool kids and decide to change their ways. They start dressing differently, using slang words they've never used before, and bragging about things they haven't actually done. At first, they seem to be getting more attention from their peers, but soon they realize that their attempts to fit in are not working out as they hoped.

Things start to go wrong when Ian and Ty try to join a popular group of kids for lunch. The group is reluctant to let them in and Ian and Ty end up humiliating themselves by trying too hard to impress them. Meanwhile, Ian's younger sister, Kylie, is having her own troubles with a group of girls at school. She also tries to change herself to fit in and be 'cool' like them but they only mock her.

The situation gets worse for Ian and Ty when they are invited to a popular kid's birthday party. They are excited to finally be seen as 'cool', but soon realize that the party is not what they expected. They are forced to participate in activities they don't enjoy and feel uncomfortable around the other kids. In the end, Ian and Ty realize that trying to be something they're not is not worth it, and that it's better to be true to themselves.

The episode concludes with Ian and Ty reconciling with their true selves and realizing that they didn't need to be like everyone else to be accepted. They learn the importance of being true to themselves and their own interests, and that real friends will accept them no matter what.

Being Ian's "Cool Status Quo" episode is a funny and relatable story about the challenges of fitting in and the importance of being true to oneself. It delivers a positive and meaningful message that both kids and adults can appreciate.