[s1e5] Bully Awareness Week -
Gerry enlists the help of the school's AV club—whom he treats more like a personal film crew than students—to film his magnum opus. He envisions a "gritty" and "real" look at bullying, but his lack of self-awareness quickly turns the project into a vanity piece.
As the week progresses, the "real" teachers become increasingly frustrated. Principal Callaghan is skeptical of Gerry’s methods, especially when she catches him sharing lunch and trading "cool" insults with the school's most notorious troublemakers. Gerry insists he is "infiltrating their psyche," but it becomes clear he just wants to be part of the "in-crowd" he missed out on in his own youth. The Big Reveal
: He interviews a student who is clearly being picked on, but instead of offering comfort, Gerry spends the whole time asking if the student thinks Gerry's hair looks good on camera. The Principal’s Office [S1E5] Bully Awareness Week
: He films himself delivering what he thinks are witty one-liners to silence bullies, which in reality are just confusing and awkward.
The story follows Gerry as he attempts to stage "authentic" bullying scenarios: Gerry enlists the help of the school's AV
Here is a long story summarizing the events and spirit of that episode: The "Expert" Consultant
Instead of raising awareness, the video provides a new target for the school's actual bullies: Gerry himself. The episode ends with Gerry realizing that his attempt to be the "Anti-Bully King" has only made him the most mocked person in the building, though, in typical Mr. D fashion, he remains largely undeterred and ready to fail at the next school event. If you'd like, I can: Provide a of the students involved. The Principal’s Office : He films himself delivering
The title "[S1E5] Bully Awareness Week " refers to the fifth episode of the first season of the Canadian sitcom Mr. D , starring comedian Gerry Dee. In this episode, the protagonist, Gerry Duncan, attempts to boost his professional standing by spearheading a video project for the school's "Bully Awareness Week."