Ep 19. Average Jeff
- TVPG
- October 2, 2014
- 11 min
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8.1 (104)
Clarence is an American animated comedy television show that follows the everyday adventures of Clarence, a young boy with a big heart, and his best friends, Jeff and Sumo. In season 1 episode 19, entitled "Average Jeff," the focus is on Jeff, who is feeling down and believes he is not special in any way. Clarence and Sumo decide to help Jeff discover what makes him unique and special.
The episode opens with Clarence and Sumo playing basketball, and Jeff joining them. However, Jeff is feeling down, stating that he is not good at anything and that everyone else in the world is much cooler than him. Clarence and Sumo try to cheer him up, but nothing seems to work. Even when they tell him that he is good at basketball, Jeff dismisses it, saying that he is only average.
Determined to lift Jeff's spirits, Clarence and Sumo invite Jeff to spend the day with them, hoping to discover his unique qualities. They begin by checking out a thrift store, hoping to find something that will inspire Jeff. Clarence and Sumo encourage Jeff to find something that speaks to him, and after looking around the store, Jeff finds a beautiful vintage typewriter.
As they leave the thrift store, Sumo and Clarence notice Jeff typing away on his new typewriter, so they decide to give him some space. Jeff continues typing, and he writes a long letter to himself, trying to figure out what exactly makes him special. Upon finishing the letter, Jeff offers to read it to Sumo and Clarence, and they eagerly agree.
The letter turns out to be a heartfelt and emotional account of Jeff's feelings of inadequacy and desire to be special. Clarence and Sumo are moved by the letter and tell Jeff that they think he is special. Jeff is still skeptical, but encourages the boys to keep trying.
Later in the episode, the three friends visit a local art museum, where an eccentric artist is showcasing his latest exhibit. The man invites the boys to create something for the exhibit, and Sumo and Clarence quickly get to work. Meanwhile, Jeff feels lost and uninspired until he discovers a stack of blank post-it notes.
Jeff begins to write short poems on the post-it notes, and his talent is quickly recognized by the artist, who is impressed by Jeff's unique style. Jeff is thrilled and finally begins to feel special, much to the delight of his friends.
In the end, Jeff realizes that he is a talented poet, and that he has always been special. Clarence and Sumo are happy to see their friend feeling better, and they all celebrate with a game of basketball. "Average Jeff" is a heartwarming and entertaining episode that reminds viewers that everyone is special in their own way, and that sometimes it just takes a little encouragement to discover what makes us unique.