An A in math?

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Why it worked

This clip uses humor derived from a relatable family dynamic and the subversion of expectations, where a seemingly good grade leads to a parent-teacher conference.

Summary

A mother reveals to the father that their son, Chris, got an 'A' in math, which surprises him. However, the teacher has called to discuss Chris's grade, implying there's more to the story.

Structure

1Mother reveals Chris got an A in math
2Father is initially pleased
3Teacher calls about Chris's grade
4Implied trouble despite the 'A'

On-screen text

An A in math? AN A IN MATH? YOU GOT AN A IN MATH? SO WHAT? WHAT'S THREE TIMES WHAT'S 3 TIMES WHAT'S FOUR TIMES 4? 20? WHAT'S FOUR TIMES 5? 20. WHAT'S 11 TIMES 11? SHUT UP! DID YOU KNOW THAT YOUR SON GOT AN A IN MATH? MY MAN! THAT MUST BE WHY HIS TEACHER CALLED THIS AFTERNOON. TO COME DOWN TO AND TALK ABOUT CHRIS'S GRADE.

Transcript

An A in math? An A in math? You got an A in math? That's right. So what? What's three times three? Nine. What's four times five? Twenty. What's eleven times eleven? Shut up. Did you know that your son got an A in math? My man! That must be why his teacher called this afternoon. Yeah, she wants you to come down to school on Wednesday and talk about Chris's grade.