After bombing a history test, fast-talking middle schooler Jordan tries to negotiate his way out of failure with his theatrical history teacher, Mr. Pendleton. What follows is a rapid-fire exchange of sarcastic bartering, historical ...See moreAfter bombing a history test, fast-talking middle schooler Jordan tries to negotiate his way out of failure with his theatrical history teacher, Mr. Pendleton. What follows is a rapid-fire exchange of sarcastic bartering, historical misfires, and a failed attempt at charm. From reenacting the Boston Tea Party with coffee to labeling Da Vinci the "first influencer," Jordan's creative (and chaotic) tactics never quite land-but they definitely entertain. In the end, Mr. Pendleton throws him one last Hail Mary question... only for Jordan to flee before the Hamilton rap kicks in. Another day, another academic disaster.
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