Ep 6. Horrid Henry Gets a Job
- February 19, 2009
- 11 min
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Horrid Henry is a British animated television series that centers around the life of a young boy named Henry. He is described as mischievous, cheeky, and always up to some sort of trouble. The show follows Henry and his interactions with his family, friends, and his arch-nemesis Perfect Peter.
In season 2 episode 6, titled Horrid Henry Gets a Job, Henry is bored and wants to make some money. He decides that he wants to get a job and start earning his own money, so he can buy all the toys and treats he wants without having to ask his parents for money. Like most kids his age, Henry has grandiose dreams of what a job will entail- he thinks it will be easy and that he'll be able to choose what he wants to do.
After convincing his dad to get him a job at the local cafe, Henry is quickly disappointed. He's not allowed to choose what he wants to do and instead is made to wash dishes. Henry is appalled at the boring nature of the job and discovers that it's much harder than he initially thought. He tries to get out of doing the job, but his dad tells him that he has to see it through.
As always, Perfect Peter is the goody-two-shoes who does everything right. Peter decides that he also wants a job and applies to work at the same café. Unlike Henry, Peter is an exemplary employee who takes the job seriously and is good at all the duties that he is assigned. He takes pride in his work and is quickly promoted to a more important job at the café.
Henry is jealous of his brother's success and tries to show that he's a better employee by doing anything he can to get promoted. He also tries to sabotage Peter's success, but Peter always comes out on top. Eventually, Henry realizes that he can't be successful by being a brat and that he needs to work hard and take pride in his work.
The episode is a great lesson for kids who often think that they can get what they want easily. It's a reminder that success comes from working hard and taking pride in one's work. It also shows how jealousy can cause one to make poor decisions and how doing the right thing often leads to success.
Overall, Horrid Henry season 2 episode 6 is a fun and educational episode that is sure to resonate with kids and adults alike. It's a great way to teach kids the importance of hard work and dedication, while also showing that even the most mischievous of individuals can learn valuable lessons.