"The Cage" is the eighth episode of Season 6 of The Amazing World of Gumball. It is the 204th episode overall.
Synopsis
The kids convince Mr. Corneille to become a cage fighter and set up a fight against a fearsome Russian fighter.
Plot
SPOILER AHEAD! Important details about the plot or story are up ahead |
In the gym, Mr. Corneille explains to the boys that the MMMMA fighters love what they do, and that their fighting is another form of love. Gumball and Darwin then perform an awkward fight, with moves that seemingly are fighting moves, but then devolve into compassionate ones. Principal Brown enters the gym, informing the boys and Mr. Corneille that the school has suffered from some budget cuts, with the board agreeing to rent out and convert half the school into a penitentiary. He quickly leaves when alarms indicate than an inmate has escaped.
While walking through town, the boys encounter a flyer that keeps coming back to Gumball. Darwin suggests it may be fate giving them an answer to the school's budget issue, however, it is revealed to be nothing but a body waxing ad. Darwin then points out that he was referring to a billboard advertising an MMMMA challenger fight. Gumball and Darwin then go back to Mr. Corneille, asking him to participate in the challenger fight. Mr. Corneille declines at first, but Ms. Markham manages to convince him to join.
At the conference, Mr. Corneille weighs himself, followed by his opponent, who is so heavy he crushes the scale. Later, the melted cheese guy introduces Joao, "The Grave," Diga, and Mr. Corneille, going under the title of "The Amphi-Barbarian" after a small dispute between Gumball and Darwin. Joao believes Mr. Corneille to be a joke, proceeding to politely insult him. Gumball takes it a step further, insulting Joao's personal life. Offended, Joao promises to end Mr. Corneille.
At the park, Gumball and Darwin show their concern for Mr. Corneille, to the point of showing him video footage of Joao sinking a US Navy amphibious assault ship to prove how dangerous he is. Mr. Corneille assures the boys that he is going to let Joao wear himself down with training, while he relaxes. The scene after shows him taking a rest and sitting down while Gumball and Darwin watch him. Eventually, Mr. Corneille stretches, only to break his neck.
Mr. Corneille is shown being massaged by Ms. Markham. Gumball expresses his concern, telling Mr. Corneille that he cannot fight in his current condition. Mr. Corneille insists that he can fight Joao, and asks Gumball and Darwin to just believe in him. They say that they will, but in the next scene Gumball is on the phone with Joao's manager to pull Mr. Corneille out of the fight. After Gumball denies several deals and suffers having coffee spit on him via the phone, he and Joao's manager agree on Joao going easy on Mr. Corneille in order to save Elmore Junior High.
However, Mr. Corneille heard the entire conversation. Gumball and Darwin once again try to tell him he cannot fight Joao. Mr. Corneille suddenly punches a straight, circular hole in the wall and tells Gumball and Darwin not to come to the fight. As the boys stare through the hole, they both regain hope that Mr. Corneille can actually win.
At the fateful event, Mr. Corneille prepares to fight Joao. As he enters the stadium, Gumball, Darwin, and Ms. Markham are waiting for him. After hugging Gumball and Darwin and kissing Ms. Markham, Mr. Corneille enters the cage. Mr. Corneille then admits to Gumball and Darwin that he lied about being an MMMMA fighter, and that by "the cage" he meant he walked into the hamster cage, and that it happened due to him trying to lick his elbow. Additionally, Principal Brown reveals that the hole Mr. Corneille punched in the wall was an escape tunnel dug by the school's prisoners. Gumball tells him to get out of the ring, but Mr. Corneille refuses, dead-set on fighting Joao. No sooner does the fight begin, it abruptly ends when Joao smashes Mr. Corneille.
Everyone in the stadium stares in both shock and silence. Gumball mentions that at least they got the money to save the school, and the episode ends.
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Characters
Main Characters
- Gumball
- Darwin
- Mr. Corneille
- Joao (debut)
Supporting characters
Minor characters
- Frank the butcher (debut)
- Melted cheese guy
- Porky
- Soulless office worker
- Carmen
- Gary
- Susan
- Cowboy
- Blue elephant
- Mike The Microphone Guy
- Ken
- Cupcake man
- Pantsbully
- Sphere citizens
- Clayton (Later shown to be the trophy in "The Anybody")
- French fry
- Coffee cop
- Joao's manager (voice only)
- Quattro
- Dolphin man
- Hank
- George
- Karen
- Black rectangle
- Black pentagon
- Goblin
- Jeff
- Tattoo artist
- Exercise bacon
- Spray-paint bottle
- Martha
- Butterknife
- Felicity
- Patrick
- Tony
- Hexagon lady
- Mr. Verde
- Harold
- Marvin
Production music
- Soap Link - Kevin Hiatt [Megatrax] ("Please Mr. Corneille, let's lose the formalities.")
Trivia
- This is Mr. Corneille's first major role in the series.
- It is revealed that Mr. Corneille's first name is "Moonchild" and that the school nurse's name is Joan Markham.
- This episode was intended to air on January 26th, 2018 but was replaced by "The Father" at the last minute.
- This episode was leaked online more than two months before it actually aired, on December 4th, 2017.
- The MMMMA Challenger Fight was scheduled at Saturday, June 12th.
- This episode was originally titled "The Octagon."
- A statue with the face of Clayton can be seen in Mr. Corneille's office, which is later shown to actually be him in "The Anybody."
Continuity
- On of the MMMMA's sponsors uses the same "Sport" logo as seen on "The News." Another one features Daniel Lennard's face.
- During "Take a Rest, Sit Down," Mr. Corneille is reading the same book Clare is holding in "The Others" while she talks with Mr. Corneille.
- This is the eighth time Gumball shows traits of an actual cat.
Cultural references
- This episode could be a reference to the movie Here Comes the Boom, which featured the same plot of the main character fighting in the MMA to help the school they teach at.
- "Dippy String" is a reference to Silly String. Contrary to Dippy String, though, it is not actually flammable.
- Darwin's suggested nickname "The Frog Prince" is a reference to The Princess and the Frog.
- Mr. Corneille's pink bathrobes are a reference to Little Mac's pink hoodie from the Punch-Out!! series of video games.
Other titles
- Français (French): La cage (The Cage)
- Polski (Polish): Klatka (The Cage)
- Български (Bulgarian): Клетката (The Cage)
- Русский (Russian): Клетка (The Cage)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese): Cái Lồng (The Cage)
- Türkçe (Turkish): Kafes (The Cage)
- 日本語 (Japanese): 闘え!学校のために (Fight! For the School)
v • e |
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Episode 1 The DVD |
Episode 2 The Responsible |
Episode 3 The Third |
Episode 4 The Debt |
Episode 5 The End |
Episode 6 The Dress |
Episode 7 The Quest |
Episode 8 The Spoon |
Episode 9 The Pressure |
Episode 10 The Painting |
Episode 11 The Laziest |
Episode 12 The Ghost |
Episode 13 The Mystery |
Episode 14 The Prank |
Episode 15 The Gi |
Episode 16 The Kiss |
Episode 17 The Party |
Episode 18 The Refund |
Episode 19 The Robot |
Episode 20 The Picnic |
Episode 21 The Goons |
Episode 22 The Secret |
Episode 23 The Sock |
Episode 24 The Genius |
Episode 25 The Poltergeist |
Episode 26 The Mustache |
Episode 27 The Date |
Episode 28 The Club |
Episode 29 The Wand |
Episode 30 The Ape |
Episode 31 The Car |
Episode 32 The Curse |
Episode 33 The Microwave |
Episode 34 The Meddler |
Episode 35 The Helmet |
Episode 36 The Fight |
Episode 1 The Remote |
Episode 2 The Colossus |
Episode 3 The Knights |
Episode 4 The Fridge |
Episode 5 The Flower |
Episode 6 The Banana |
Episode 7 The Phone |
Episode 8 The Job |
Episode 9 Halloween |
Episode 10 The Treasure |
Episode 11 The Apology |
Episode 12 The Words |
Episode 13 The Skull |
Episode 14 The Bet |
Episode 15 Christmas |
Episode 16 The Watch |
Episode 17 The Bumpkin |
Episode 18 The Flakers |
Episode 19 The Authority |
Episode 20 The Virus |
Episode 21 The Pony |
Episode 22 The Hero |
Episode 23 The Dream |
Episode 24 The Sidekick |
Episode 25 The Photo |
Episode 26 The Tag |
Episode 27 The Storm |
Episode 28 The Lesson |
Episode 29 The Game |
Episode 30 The Limit |
Episode 31 The Voice |
Episode 32 The Promise |
Episode 33 The Castle |
Episode 34 The Boombox |
Episode 35 The Tape |
Episode 36 The Sweaters |
Episode 37 The Internet |
Episode 38 The Plan |
Episode 39 The World |
Episode 40 The Finale |
Episode 1 The Kids |
Episode 2 The Fan |
Episode 3 The Coach |
Episode 4 The Joy |
Episode 5 The Puppy |
Episode 6 The Recipe |
Episode 7 The Name |
Episode 8 The Extras |
Episode 9 The Gripes |
Episode 10 The Vacation |
Episode 11 The Fraud |
Episode 12 The Void |
Episode 13 The Boss |
Episode 14 The Move |
Episode 15 The Law |
Episode 16 The Allergy |
Episode 17 The Mothers |
Episode 18 The Password |
Episode 19 The Procrastinators |
Episode 20 The Shell |
Episode 21 The Burden |
Episode 22 The Bros |
Episode 23 The Mirror |
Episode 24 The Man |
Episode 25 The Pizza |
Episode 26 The Lie |
Episode 27 The Butterfly |
Episode 28 The Question |
Episode 29 The Saint |
Episode 30 The Friend |
Episode 31 The Oracle |
Episode 32 The Safety |
Episode 33 The Society |
Episode 34 The Spoiler |
Episode 35 The Countdown |
Episode 36 The Nobody |
Episode 37 The Downer |
Episode 38 The Egg |
Episode 39 The Triangle |
Episode 40 The Money |
Episode 1 The Return |
Episode 2 The Nemesis |
Episode 3 The Crew |
Episode 4 The Others |
Episode 5 The Signature |
Episode 6 The Check |
Episode 7 The Pest |
Episode 8 The Sale |
Episode 9 The Gift |
Episode 10 The Parking |
Episode 11 The Routine |
Episode 12 The Upgrade |
Episode 13 The Comic |
Episode 14 The Romantic |
Episode 15 The Uploads |
Episode 16 The Apprentice |
Episode 17 The Hug |
Episode 18 The Wicked |
Episode 19 The Traitor |
Episode 20 The Origins |
Episode 21 The Origins: Part Two |
Episode 22 The Girlfriend |
Episode 23 The Advice |
Episode 24 The Signal |
Episode 25 The Parasite |
Episode 26 The Love |
Episode 27 The Awkwardness |
Episode 28 The Nest |
Episode 29 The Points |
Episode 30 The Bus |
Episode 31 The Night |
Episode 32 The Misunderstandings |
Episode 33 The Roots |
Episode 34 The Blame |
Episode 35 The Slap |
Episode 36 The Detective |
Episode 37 The Fury |
Episode 38 The Compilation |
Episode 39 The Scam |
Episode 40 The Disaster |
Episode 1 The Rerun |
Episode 2 The Stories |
Episode 3 The Guy |
Episode 4 The Boredom |
Episode 5 The Vision |
Episode 6 The Choices |
Episode 7 The Code |
Episode 8 The Test |
Episode 9 The Slide |
Episode 10 The Loophole |
Episode 11 The Fuss |
Episode 12 The Copycats |
Episode 13 The Potato |
Episode 14 The Outside |
Episode 15 The Vase |
Episode 16 The Matchmaker |
Episode 17 The Box |
Episode 18 The Console |
Episode 19 The Ollie |
Episode 20 The Catfish |
Episode 21 The Cycle |
Episode 22 The Stars |
Episode 23 The Grades |
Episode 24 The Diet |
Episode 25 The Ex |
Episode 26 The Sorcerer |
Episode 27 The Menu |
Episode 28 The Uncle |
Episode 29 The Weirdo |
Episode 30 The Heist |
Episode 31 The Singing |
Episode 32 The Best |
Episode 33 The Worst |
Episode 34 The Deal |
Episode 35 The Petals |
Episode 36 The Nuisance |
Episode 37 The Line |
Episode 38 The List |
Episode 39 The News |
Episode 40 The Puppets |
Episode 1 The Rival |
Episode 2 The Lady |
Episode 3 The Sucker |
Episode 4 The Vegging |
Episode 5 The One |
Episode 6 The Father |
Episode 7 The Cringe |
Episode 8 The Cage |
Episode 9 The Neighbor |
Episode 10 The Anybody |
Episode 11 The Faith |
Episode 12 The Candidate |
Episode 13 The Pact |
Episode 14 The Shippening |
Episode 15 The Brain |
Episode 16 The Parents |
Episode 17 The Founder |
Episode 18 The Schooling |
Episode 19 The Intelligence |
Episode 20 The Potion |
Episode 21 The Spinoffs |
Episode 22 The Transformation |
Episode 23 The Understanding |
Episode 24 The Ad |
Episode 25 The Ghouls |
Episode 26 The Stink |
Episode 27 The Awareness |
Episode 28 The Slip |
Episode 29 The Drama |
Episode 30 The Buddy |
Episode 31 The Possession |
Episode 32 The Master |
Episode 33 The Silence |
Episode 34 The Future |
Episode 35 The Wish |
Episode 36 The Factory |
Episode 37 The Agent |
Episode 38 The Web |
Episode 39 The Mess |
Episode 40 The Heart |
Episode 41 The Revolt |
Episode 42 The Decisions |
Episode 43 The BFFs |
Episode 44 The Inquisition |
Episode 1 The Burger |
Episode 2 The Assistant |
Episode 3 The Distance |
Episode 4 The Butts |
Episode 5 The Thing |
Episode 6 The Cheerleader |
Episode 7 The Astrological |
Episode 8 The Letter |
Episode 9 The App |
Episode 10 The Traffic |
Episode 11 The Boring |
Episode 12 The Portrait |
Episode 13 The Cancellationgation |
Episode 14 The Gut |
Episode 15 The Repression |
Episode 16 The Eagles |
Episode 17 The Trumpet |
Episode 18 The Speedrun |
Episode 19 The Gourmet |
Episode 20 The Climb |
Episode 21 The Teacher |
Episode 22 The Summoning |
Episode 23 The Survivalists |
Episode 24 The Homework |
Episode 25 The Scooter |
Episode 26 The Proposal |
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Designs
Backgrounds
Layouts
Animation stills
Clean-up stills
v • e |
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Episode 1 The DVD |
Episode 2 The Responsible |
Episode 3 The Third |
Episode 4 The Debt |
Episode 5 The End |
Episode 6 The Dress |
Episode 7 The Quest |
Episode 8 The Spoon |
Episode 9 The Pressure |
Episode 10 The Painting |
Episode 11 The Laziest |
Episode 12 The Ghost |
Episode 13 The Mystery |
Episode 14 The Prank |
Episode 15 The Gi |
Episode 16 The Kiss |
Episode 17 The Party |
Episode 18 The Refund |
Episode 19 The Robot |
Episode 20 The Picnic |
Episode 21 The Goons |
Episode 22 The Secret |
Episode 23 The Sock |
Episode 24 The Genius |
Episode 25 The Poltergeist |
Episode 26 The Mustache |
Episode 27 The Date |
Episode 28 The Club |
Episode 29 The Wand |
Episode 30 The Ape |
Episode 31 The Car |
Episode 32 The Curse |
Episode 33 The Microwave |
Episode 34 The Meddler |
Episode 35 The Helmet |
Episode 36 The Fight |
Episode 1 The Remote |
Episode 2 The Colossus |
Episode 3 The Knights |
Episode 4 The Fridge |
Episode 5 The Flower |
Episode 6 The Banana |
Episode 7 The Phone |
Episode 8 The Job |
Episode 9 Halloween |
Episode 10 The Treasure |
Episode 11 The Apology |
Episode 12 The Words |
Episode 13 The Skull |
Episode 14 The Bet |
Episode 15 Christmas |
Episode 16 The Watch |
Episode 17 The Bumpkin |
Episode 18 The Flakers |
Episode 19 The Authority |
Episode 20 The Virus |
Episode 21 The Pony |
Episode 22 The Hero |
Episode 23 The Dream |
Episode 24 The Sidekick |
Episode 25 The Photo |
Episode 26 The Tag |
Episode 27 The Storm |
Episode 28 The Lesson |
Episode 29 The Game |
Episode 30 The Limit |
Episode 31 The Voice |
Episode 32 The Promise |
Episode 33 The Castle |
Episode 34 The Boombox |
Episode 35 The Tape |
Episode 36 The Sweaters |
Episode 37 The Internet |
Episode 38 The Plan |
Episode 39 The World |
Episode 40 The Finale |
Episode 1 The Kids |
Episode 2 The Fan |
Episode 3 The Coach |
Episode 4 The Joy |
Episode 5 The Puppy |
Episode 6 The Recipe |
Episode 7 The Name |
Episode 8 The Extras |
Episode 9 The Gripes |
Episode 10 The Vacation |
Episode 11 The Fraud |
Episode 12 The Void |
Episode 13 The Boss |
Episode 14 The Move |
Episode 15 The Law |
Episode 16 The Allergy |
Episode 17 The Mothers |
Episode 18 The Password |
Episode 19 The Procrastinators |
Episode 20 The Shell |
Episode 21 The Burden |
Episode 22 The Bros |
Episode 23 The Mirror |
Episode 24 The Man |
Episode 25 The Pizza |
Episode 26 The Lie |
Episode 27 The Butterfly |
Episode 28 The Question |
Episode 29 The Saint |
Episode 30 The Friend |
Episode 31 The Oracle |
Episode 32 The Safety |
Episode 33 The Society |
Episode 34 The Spoiler |
Episode 35 The Countdown |
Episode 36 The Nobody |
Episode 37 The Downer |
Episode 38 The Egg |
Episode 39 The Triangle |
Episode 40 The Money |
Episode 1 The Return |
Episode 2 The Nemesis |
Episode 3 The Crew |
Episode 4 The Others |
Episode 5 The Signature |
Episode 6 The Check |
Episode 7 The Pest |
Episode 8 The Sale |
Episode 9 The Gift |
Episode 10 The Parking |
Episode 11 The Routine |
Episode 12 The Upgrade |
Episode 13 The Comic |
Episode 14 The Romantic |
Episode 15 The Uploads |
Episode 16 The Apprentice |
Episode 17 The Hug |
Episode 18 The Wicked |
Episode 19 The Traitor |
Episode 20 The Origins |
Episode 21 The Origins: Part Two |
Episode 22 The Girlfriend |
Episode 23 The Advice |
Episode 24 The Signal |
Episode 25 The Parasite |
Episode 26 The Love |
Episode 27 The Awkwardness |
Episode 28 The Nest |
Episode 29 The Points |
Episode 30 The Bus |
Episode 31 The Night |
Episode 32 The Misunderstandings |
Episode 33 The Roots |
Episode 34 The Blame |
Episode 35 The Slap |
Episode 36 The Detective |
Episode 37 The Fury |
Episode 38 The Compilation |
Episode 39 The Scam |
Episode 40 The Disaster |
Episode 1 The Rerun |
Episode 2 The Stories |
Episode 3 The Guy |
Episode 4 The Boredom |
Episode 5 The Vision |
Episode 6 The Choices |
Episode 7 The Code |
Episode 8 The Test |
Episode 9 The Slide |
Episode 10 The Loophole |
Episode 11 The Fuss |
Episode 12 The Copycats |
Episode 13 The Potato |
Episode 14 The Outside |
Episode 15 The Vase |
Episode 16 The Matchmaker |
Episode 17 The Box |
Episode 18 The Console |
Episode 19 The Ollie |
Episode 20 The Catfish |
Episode 21 The Cycle |
Episode 22 The Stars |
Episode 23 The Grades |
Episode 24 The Diet |
Episode 25 The Ex |
Episode 26 The Sorcerer |
Episode 27 The Menu |
Episode 28 The Uncle |
Episode 29 The Weirdo |
Episode 30 The Heist |
Episode 31 The Singing |
Episode 32 The Best |
Episode 33 The Worst |
Episode 34 The Deal |
Episode 35 The Petals |
Episode 36 The Nuisance |
Episode 37 The Line |
Episode 38 The List |
Episode 39 The News |
Episode 40 The Puppets |
Episode 1 The Rival |
Episode 2 The Lady |
Episode 3 The Sucker |
Episode 4 The Vegging |
Episode 5 The One |
Episode 6 The Father |
Episode 7 The Cringe |
Episode 8 The Cage |
Episode 9 The Neighbor |
Episode 10 The Anybody |
Episode 11 The Faith |
Episode 12 The Candidate |
Episode 13 The Pact |
Episode 14 The Shippening |
Episode 15 The Brain |
Episode 16 The Parents |
Episode 17 The Founder |
Episode 18 The Schooling |
Episode 19 The Intelligence |
Episode 20 The Potion |
Episode 21 The Spinoffs |
Episode 22 The Transformation |
Episode 23 The Understanding |
Episode 24 The Ad |
Episode 25 The Ghouls |
Episode 26 The Stink |
Episode 27 The Awareness |
Episode 28 The Slip |
Episode 29 The Drama |
Episode 30 The Buddy |
Episode 31 The Possession |
Episode 32 The Master |
Episode 33 The Silence |
Episode 34 The Future |
Episode 35 The Wish |
Episode 36 The Factory |
Episode 37 The Agent |
Episode 38 The Web |
Episode 39 The Mess |
Episode 40 The Heart |
Episode 41 The Revolt |
Episode 42 The Decisions |
Episode 43 The BFFs |
Episode 44 The Inquisition |
Episode 1 The Burger |
Episode 2 The Assistant |
Episode 3 The Distance |
Episode 4 The Butts |
Episode 5 The Thing |
Episode 6 The Cheerleader |
Episode 7 The Astrological |
Episode 8 The Letter |
Episode 9 The App |
Episode 10 The Traffic |
Episode 11 The Boring |
Episode 12 The Portrait |
Episode 13 The Cancellationgation |
Episode 14 The Gut |
Episode 15 The Repression |
Episode 16 The Eagles |
Episode 17 The Trumpet |
Episode 18 The Speedrun |
Episode 19 The Gourmet |
Episode 20 The Climb |
Episode 21 The Teacher |
Episode 22 The Summoning |
Episode 23 The Survivalists |
Episode 24 The Homework |
Episode 25 The Scooter |
Episode 26 The Proposal |
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Lick That Elbow
- [The episode starts with Gumball and Darwin walking through the Elmore Junior High corridor. Darwin has a chipped tooth and a black eye, while Gumball is trying to lick his elbow]
- Darwin: [Lisping] I'm telling you, it's impossible. I tried and this is what happened.
- Gumball: That can't possibly explain how you can chip a tooth while trying to lick your elbow. [Smashes into an opened locker door, giving him a black eye and a chipped tooth just like Darwin's] Ah.
- [The scene switches to the nurse's office as Mr. Corneille walks in. Joan sees Mr. Corneille has a black eye and a chipped tooth]
- Joan: [Gasps] Mr. Corneille, your face! What happened?
- Moonchild Corneille: Pretty momma, handsome daddy. [Clicks tongue and points his thumbs towards his face]
- Joan: No, I meant your black eye.
- Moonchild Corneille: Hah, you should see the other guys. [Points backwards as Gumball and Darwin enters the nurse's office]
- Gumball and Darwin: Hi, Mr. Corneille.
- Moonchild Corneille: [Nervously laughs] I cannot stress strongly enough, these are not the other guys.
- Gumball: What happened to your face?
- Moonchild Corneille: Oh, I just walked into the cage and got hurt.
- Gumball: What? You got into the cage, like, you’re an MMMMA fighter?
- [Mr. Corneille tries to explain further but Joan cuts him off by reacting romantically. He goes with it and nods at her]
- Darwin: What is that?
- Gumball: Meaty Men Misunderstanding Martial Arts.
- Darwin: Sounds kinda violent.
- Gumball: [Blows raspberry] Only according to the so-called “medical community.”
- Joan: [Romantic voice] Oh, Mr. Corneille, who knew you’d be so- [Squeezes Mr. Corneille's arm, returns to normal voice] oh, that arm feels a lot more withered than I thought it was gonna be.
- Moonchild Corneille: Well when you're fighting in the cage, the most important muscle is the heart. And right now, you’re giving mine a workout.
- [As Joan and Mr. Corneille giggle and blush, Gumball, with tears and snot on his face, rises up behind them]
- Gumball: [Whispers] Teach us.
- Moonchild Corneille: Uh, I-I don’t know, I-
- [Gumball's head abruptly grows big, knocking down Joan, Darwin, and Mr. Corneille]
- Gumball: TEACH US!!!
MMMMA Training
- [Transition to the gym]
- Moonchild Corneille: The men who step into the cage love what they do. And by stepping into it, you're saying to your opponent, "I love you. But I'm gonna punch you in the body with my body with so much love that you pass out."
- Gumball: What? I thought you were gonna teach us how to become tough fighter guys.
- Moonchild Corneille: But if you rearrange the letters of "tough fighter guy," you get "tighter of hug guy." Coincidence? Yes, but a useful one. Come, let's get started.
- [Gumball and Darwin try to perform mildly violent moves but instead keep performing friendly ones. While Darwin is rubbing Gumball's chin, causing him to purr, Principal Brown shows up]
- Nigel Brown: I'm uh, sorry to interrupt whatever that is but I'm afraid I have some bad news. There have been some budget cuts and the school board has agreed to rent out half the school to another..."institution." So, I'm afraid you have to leave.
- Gumball: Surely, there is a better solution.
- Nigel Brown: This is our last resort. We've already cut everything we can from the budget. Look, [points backwards] those aren't even real fire extinguishers. They're just canisters of dippy string. If a fire starts in this school, things are gonna get very dippy... Also pretty tragic.
- Darwin: So, you're just gonna privatize the school like some kind of prison?
- Nigel Brown: Funny you should say that- [An alarm goes off] Oh-ho-ho, don't worry. Just means one of your new "classmates" has escaped. We'll know if everything really bad happens because the big siren will go- [Another alarm goes off. Gumball and Darwin begin to feel uneasy. Principal Brown is seen leaving the gym]
MMMMA Challenger Fight
- [Gumball and Darwin are shown walking through town]
- Gumball: What's happened to our school is a disaster. The forced exercise, the communal showers, the canteen slop, the unpaid work, the abuse of power. And if that wasn't enough, now with the prisoners it's gonna be overcrowded too!
- Darwin: There must be a solution.
- [A flyer hits Gumball in the face. He throws it aside, but it hits his face again. In frustration, Gumball crumples the flyer into a ball and kicks it upwards. The flyer unravels and hits Gumball once again. When Gumball is about to tear it to pieces, Darwin stops him]
- Darwin: Wait, maybe that poster's fate hitting us right in the face with the answer to our problem.
- [Gumball looks at the flyer, which depicts a woman, in tears, running away from another woman]
- Gumball: Hair Force Gone. Full body waxing. Tell us when to stop, we won't listen.
- Darwin: No, I meant that one. [Points at the billboard]
- Gumball: [Gasps] An MMMMA Challenger Fight!
- [Cut to school corridor near the nurse's office, Gumball and Darwin both stare at Mr. Corneille excitedly]
- Moonchild Corneille: [Casually laughs] I'm sorry, but I don't fight for money. Violence is never the best solution.
- Gumball: What about the nurse? She wouldn't even have a job if people didn't get hurt.
- Joan: [Steps into the hallway] My alibi is watertight. Unlike that boat the previous nurse was in. [Short pause] I mean... [Takes Mr. Corneille's hands, making him blush] Mr. Corneille, surely you'll fight if it means saving the school.
- Moonchild Corneille: But to go back into the cage, I'm gonna need a whole support team. Even a medic.
- [Gumball pops up behind Mr. Corneille]
- Gumball: I'll patch you up.
- Moonchild Corneille: [Kicks Gumball away] I meant someone qualified, someone who knows how to use a scalpel and no, that doesn't mean you either, Frank the Butcher.
- [Frank is shown standing nearby, sighs, and then walks away]
- Moonchild Corneille: So what do you say, Ms. Markham?
- Joan: [Removes her cap, making her hair unravel] Please Mr. Corneille, let's lose the formalities. My name is Joan.
- Moonchild Corneille: Mine is Moonchild.
- Joan: I'll stick with Corneille.
- Moonchild Corneille: Fair enough.
- [Gumball pops up behind Mr. Corneille again]
- Gumball: So, you'll fight then?
- Moonchild Corneille: Absolutely.
Mr. Corneille Joins the Fight
- [The scene crossfades to a press conference]
- Melted Cheese Guy: Time for the weigh-in.
- [Mr. Corneille steps onto a scale. His weight is barely ten pounds. After that, a rumbling sound is heard. Mr. Corneille looks at his opponent with an intimidated look. The opponent's fist-like feet step onto the scale, which breaks under his girth. The camera pans back to reveal this opponent's head and hands are fists as well. The opponent growls at Mr. Corneille. A flash transitions to Melted Cheese Guy introducing the two fighters]
- Melted Cheese Guy: On my right, we have the reigning champion, Joao "The Grave" Diga!
- [Joao is shown to Melted Cheese Guy's right, with Gumball and Darwin sitting opposite Melted Cheese Guy. Joao slams down into his seat, making the crowd stop cheering]
- Melted Cheese Guy: And on my left, we have the challenger... [Whispers to Gumball] What's his name, kid?
- Gumball: [Whispers to Darwin] Quick! We need a name.
- Darwin: Oh, oh, I got it, The Frog Prince.
- Gumball: Sounds like he's gonna get kissed, by a fist.
- Darwin: The Croaker.
- Gumball: That's like he all he does, is croak.
- Darwin: The Frogspawn.
- Gumball: Nah, that's just gross.
- Darwin: Colonel Jazzhand, The Germinate Crawler.
- Gumball: Pfft.
- Darwin: The Birthday Boy. [Gumball shakes his head] The Summertime Man. Wait, I've got it! Look out, it's Christmas Person.
- Gumball: Are you having a brain cramp?
- Darwin: Why don't you do better then?
- Gumball: [Whispers to Melted Cheese Guy] The Amphi-Barbarian.
- Melted Cheese Guy: The Amphi-Barbarian!
- Darwin: Nah, that's better.
- [A small amount of people in the audience are heard clapping as Mr. Corneille shows up and sits down casually]
- Someone in the Audience: Where's the rest of him? [Cut to Mike in the audience]
- Mike: He looks like one of those before-and-after ads but before the gym and after a disease.
- [Audience laughs]
- Gumball: You don't have to take that.
- Joao: This man is a joke! [Slams table and stands up] You want a joke!? When I finish with you, [Shows his fist, pointing a finger at him revealing another hand, also pointing at him] they'll have to send your teeth to you in the mail. [Moves back his fist and sits down] Because the teeth will have landed far away and the postal service is the most practical way for you to retrieve them and avoid the necessity of going there on foot.
- Gumball: Oh! Oh! Trash talking time! [Clears throat] Oh yeah? Well I heard you train twenty-four seven, which I guess you have the freedom to do when you don't have any meaningful relationships! Whaa?? [Joao slams the table in anger. Melted Cheese Guy ducks below the table] Heh. Being so rich and successful, it must be difficult to know whether your friends like you for your fame or for your lack of personality. [Joao growls loudly. Gumball then stands right in front of Joao's face] You know what's really loud, Joao? Insecurity. Confidence is silent, [Whispers] just like your empty mansion. [Joao growls in anger. Melted Cheese Guy separates him and Gumball]
- Melted Cheese Guy: Gentlemen, please! Save it for the fight.
- Joao: Before this, I was just gonna break you. But now, I am going to end you!
- [Audience cheers again]
Art of Training
- [Gumball, Darwin, and Mr. Corneille are at at the park. Mr. Corneille is meditating]
- Darwin: Mr. Corneille, aren't you little concerned what Joao said?
- Gumball: Yeah, shouldn't you be like, training instead of meditating? Wait a minute. [Hears Mr. Corneille snoring] Ugh, [Moves Mr. Corneille's arm, waking him up] come on! How can you sleep when your opponent is capable of this? [Gumball grabs his phone and shows Mr. Corneille a video of Joao punching a battleship, causing it to immediately sink] That was a friendly match against the U.S. Navy. The week after that, he was scheduled to fight Belgium.
- Darwin: Fight who in Belgium?
- Gumball: The whole country. But they forfeited when they saw what he did to the ship.
- Moonchild Corneille: Kids, you need to relax. I have a plan. Let that guy wear himself out with the grueling training schedule while I save my energy. I call it the art of training, without training. Cue montage.
- [Cut to Mr. Corneille's office. Mr. Corneille is sitting with his feet on the table, reading, while Gumball and Darwin watch him "training" with excited looks. "Take a Rest, Sit Down" plays through the entire scene from Mr. Corneille's radio. Clayton can be seen, disguised as a trophy at the shelf]
- Voice: Take a rest, sit down
- Let the other guy do the runnin' round
- Take a rest, lie down
- Ditch the track suit for a dressin' gown
[Gumball and Darwin stop with their excited faces and smile instead]
- Try to relax, don't tire yourself out
- Avoid any form of training [Gumball and Darwin stop smiling]
- Like seriously, dude, workin' hard at stuff
- Is dumb and super draining
- Ba-da ditty, I'm just filling time [Gumball and Darwin make disgusted faces]
- I'm not even gonna make it rhyme
- But, oh, my goodness, that bit rhymed accidentally
- Well, here's the chorus again
[Gumball and Darwin stare at each other with bored faces]
- Take a rest, sit down
- [Sighs] Somethin' about runnin'
- Take a... [Yawns]
- [Gumball and Darwin stare angrily at Mr. Corneille. Mr. Corneille tries to stretch, but his back breaks]
- Moonchild Corneille: [In agony] Ahh! My neck!
- [Scene turns black]
Pulling Mr. Corneille Out of the Fight
- [We see the Elmore Junior High, now outfitted with barbed wires, window barriers, a chain-link fence, and security cameras. A prisoner can be seen sweeping outside, and a French Fry cop is holding a weapon, guarding the top of the school. Inside the nurse's office, Gumball and Darwin watch Joan massage Mr. Corneille]
- Gumball: I'm sorry, but as your trainer, I must tell you that you cannot fight in this condition.
- Moonchild Corneille: It's just a crick in the neck.
- Gumball: No, I meant you're really physically underdeveloped. Which is a polite way to say that I've seen stronger limbs on discarded Christmas trees in March, and that you're gonna get your butt handed to you. In an urn.
- Moonchild Corneille: Ey, don't worry, kids. I've studied video footage of Joao. He has a telltale sign just before he hits.
- Darwin: What is it?
- Moonchild Corneille: He curls his fingers into a fist, [Balls his hand up] and raises his arm. [Raises his own arm] Ahh, come on kids, lighten up. Ninety percent of the fight is one of the mind. All you need to do is believe in me. Can you do that?
- [Gumball and Darwin sigh]
- Gumball: Okay.
- [The scene abruptly changes to Gumball angrily calling Joao's manager]
- Gumball: Hey, is this Joao's Manager? Yeah, this is Corneille's team, we wanna pull out of the fight.
- Joao's Manager: [Spits coffee through phone, splattering it all over Gumball and Darwin] WHAT!?
- Gumball: We're forfeiting.
- Joao's Manager: [Spits coffee through phone again] You can't do that on the day of the fight! Okay, I can give you an extra ten-thousand.
- Gumball: Yep- nah, we just wanna pull out.
- [Gumball tries to protect his face from the coffee. He lowers his arm when no coffee comes through the phone, but as soon as he does, Joao's manager spits coffee again]
- Joao's Manager: Sorry, had to make another pot. Listen, this is my last offer. Your guy goes down in the first round, and we split the ticket sales.
- Gumball: [Sighs] It's not about the money, we just don't want him to get hurt.
- Joao's Manager: [Spits coffee] Fine! Seventy percent for you, thirty percent for me!
- Gumball: You don't understa-
- Joao's Manager: [Spits coffee] NINETY, TEN! YOU'RE KILLING ME HERE, KID!
- Gumball: Okay, [Wipes off coffee on his face] I think you're drinking too much coffee, sir. It's bad for your health.
- Joao's Manager: [Spits coffee] Too much coffee is bad for your health! Listen, I promise you, I will go easy on your guy. Then we can save your school. Do we have a deal?
- Gumball: O-oka- [Gets cut off by Joao's manager spitting coffee again] OH COME ON, MAN!
- Joao's Manager: Sorry, I just really didn't expect you go with that last deal.
- [Gumball hangs up the phone. He and Darwin then notice Mr. Corneille is behind them and heard the entire conversation]
- Moonchild Corneille: So, it's like that, huh?
- [Mr. Corneille sadly walks away. Gumball and Darwin shake their heads to get rid of the coffee, and follow Mr. Corneille]
- Darwin: Look, sir, it's not that we don't believe in you...
- Gumball: It's that we know you can't win.
- Moonchild Corneille: Of course, I can!
- Gumball: How!? Show us. How on Earth are you gonna hit this guy?
- Moonchild Corneille: With my heart! LIKE THIS! [Punches the wall, leaving a hole in it. Gumball and Darwin stare in shock] Just leave me to it. And don't bother coming. [Walks away]
- [Gumball and Darwin look through the hole in the wall. They both smile at each other, now believing Mr. Corneille actually can win the fight]
The Fight
- [At the stadium, Joao stands inside the ring as the onlooking audience cheers. Inside the locker room, Mr. Corneille is sitting on a bench, wearing a purple robe. Someone opens the door]
- Announcer: It's time.
- [Mr. Corneille walks to the fighting ring, taking deep breaths. The crowd cheers. He sees Gumball, Darwin and Joan near the cage. Mr. Corneille smiles and hugs Gumball and Darwin]
- Gumball: [Holds Mr. Corneille's head] Win. We believe in you.
- [Mr. Corneille nods and sheds a tear. He approaches Joan and holds her hands]
- Joan: Look, Mr. Corneille, I- [Mr. Corneille kisses Joan] Go get him.
- [Mr. Corneille enters the ring and removes his robe. He approaches Gumball and Darwin near the cage]
- Moonchild Corneille: Kids, thank you in believing in me when I didn't even believe in myself. And the reason I didn't believe in myself was because I knew I was lying all along.
- [Gumball and Darwin are surprised by this revelation]
- Gumball: Wait, what?
- Moonchild Corneille: I'm not a fighter, I just lied because I wanted to smooch the nurse! [Winks]
- Darwin: But your black eye? You said you got hurt in the cage?
- Moonchild Corneille: When I said I walked into the cage, I meant I walked into the hamster cage... [Gumball and Darwin stare at him in surprise. Mr. Corneille points to his elbow] I was trying to lick my elbow after hearing it was impossible.
- Darwin: You lied?
- Moonchild Corneille: Lies are only facts, that haven't happened.
- Gumball: Are you insane!? Get out of the ring!
- Moonchild Corneille: No! I may not have been a fighter when I started, but I am now. Thanks to your belief [Gumball and Darwin bite their bottom lips in shock], you saw what I did to that wall. I got this!
- [Joan and Principal Brown walk next to Gumball and Darwin. Inside the ring, Mr. Corneille and Joao looks sharply at each other. Melted Cheese Guy backs them up a bit]
- Melted Cheese Guy: Ready?
- Nigel Brown: [Cut to Gumball, Darwin, Joan, and Principal Brown, all with nervous faces. To Gumball] Was he talking about that wall the inmates dug a hole through?
- Melted Cheese Guy: Fight!
- [Joao raises his arm, and smashes Mr. Corneille. The music abruptly ends, and everyone stares in both silence and shock as Mr. Corneille lets out a muffled, pained groan. An ambulance can be heard in the distance]
- Gumball: [Breathes out and smiles awkwardly] Well, on the plus side, we still get the money to save the school. [Gumball continues to stare, this time with a concerned face]
- [Episode ends]
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Episode 1 The DVD |
Episode 2 The Responsible |
Episode 3 The Third |
Episode 4 The Debt |
Episode 5 The End |
Episode 6 The Dress |
Episode 7 The Quest |
Episode 8 The Spoon |
Episode 9 The Pressure |
Episode 10 The Painting |
Episode 11 The Laziest |
Episode 12 The Ghost |
Episode 13 The Mystery |
Episode 14 The Prank |
Episode 15 The Gi |
Episode 16 The Kiss |
Episode 17 The Party |
Episode 18 The Refund |
Episode 19 The Robot |
Episode 20 The Picnic |
Episode 21 The Goons |
Episode 22 The Secret |
Episode 23 The Sock |
Episode 24 The Genius |
Episode 25 The Poltergeist |
Episode 26 The Mustache |
Episode 27 The Date |
Episode 28 The Club |
Episode 29 The Wand |
Episode 30 The Ape |
Episode 31 The Car |
Episode 32 The Curse |
Episode 33 The Microwave |
Episode 34 The Meddler |
Episode 35 The Helmet |
Episode 36 The Fight |
Episode 1 The Remote |
Episode 2 The Colossus |
Episode 3 The Knights |
Episode 4 The Fridge |
Episode 5 The Flower |
Episode 6 The Banana |
Episode 7 The Phone |
Episode 8 The Job |
Episode 9 Halloween |
Episode 10 The Treasure |
Episode 11 The Apology |
Episode 12 The Words |
Episode 13 The Skull |
Episode 14 The Bet |
Episode 15 Christmas |
Episode 16 The Watch |
Episode 17 The Bumpkin |
Episode 18 The Flakers |
Episode 19 The Authority |
Episode 20 The Virus |
Episode 21 The Pony |
Episode 22 The Hero |
Episode 23 The Dream |
Episode 24 The Sidekick |
Episode 25 The Photo |
Episode 26 The Tag |
Episode 27 The Storm |
Episode 28 The Lesson |
Episode 29 The Game |
Episode 30 The Limit |
Episode 31 The Voice |
Episode 32 The Promise |
Episode 33 The Castle |
Episode 34 The Boombox |
Episode 35 The Tape |
Episode 36 The Sweaters |
Episode 37 The Internet |
Episode 38 The Plan |
Episode 39 The World |
Episode 40 The Finale |
Episode 1 The Kids |
Episode 2 The Fan |
Episode 3 The Coach |
Episode 4 The Joy |
Episode 5 The Puppy |
Episode 6 The Recipe |
Episode 7 The Name |
Episode 8 The Extras |
Episode 9 The Gripes |
Episode 10 The Vacation |
Episode 11 The Fraud |
Episode 12 The Void |
Episode 13 The Boss |
Episode 14 The Move |
Episode 15 The Law |
Episode 16 The Allergy |
Episode 17 The Mothers |
Episode 18 The Password |
Episode 19 The Procrastinators |
Episode 20 The Shell |
Episode 21 The Burden |
Episode 22 The Bros |
Episode 23 The Mirror |
Episode 24 The Man |
Episode 25 The Pizza |
Episode 26 The Lie |
Episode 27 The Butterfly |
Episode 28 The Question |
Episode 29 The Saint |
Episode 30 The Friend |
Episode 31 The Oracle |
Episode 32 The Safety |
Episode 33 The Society |
Episode 34 The Spoiler |
Episode 35 The Countdown |
Episode 36 The Nobody |
Episode 37 The Downer |
Episode 38 The Egg |
Episode 39 The Triangle |
Episode 40 The Money |
Episode 1 The Return |
Episode 2 The Nemesis |
Episode 3 The Crew |
Episode 4 The Others |
Episode 5 The Signature |
Episode 6 The Check |
Episode 7 The Pest |
Episode 8 The Sale |
Episode 9 The Gift |
Episode 10 The Parking |
Episode 11 The Routine |
Episode 12 The Upgrade |
Episode 13 The Comic |
Episode 14 The Romantic |
Episode 15 The Uploads |
Episode 16 The Apprentice |
Episode 17 The Hug |
Episode 18 The Wicked |
Episode 19 The Traitor |
Episode 20 The Origins |
Episode 21 The Origins: Part Two |
Episode 22 The Girlfriend |
Episode 23 The Advice |
Episode 24 The Signal |
Episode 25 The Parasite |
Episode 26 The Love |
Episode 27 The Awkwardness |
Episode 28 The Nest |
Episode 29 The Points |
Episode 30 The Bus |
Episode 31 The Night |
Episode 32 The Misunderstandings |
Episode 33 The Roots |
Episode 34 The Blame |
Episode 35 The Slap |
Episode 36 The Detective |
Episode 37 The Fury |
Episode 38 The Compilation |
Episode 39 The Scam |
Episode 40 The Disaster |
Episode 1 The Rerun |
Episode 2 The Stories |
Episode 3 The Guy |
Episode 4 The Boredom |
Episode 5 The Vision |
Episode 6 The Choices |
Episode 7 The Code |
Episode 8 The Test |
Episode 9 The Slide |
Episode 10 The Loophole |
Episode 11 The Fuss |
Episode 12 The Copycats |
Episode 13 The Potato |
Episode 14 The Outside |
Episode 15 The Vase |
Episode 16 The Matchmaker |
Episode 17 The Box |
Episode 18 The Console |
Episode 19 The Ollie |
Episode 20 The Catfish |
Episode 21 The Cycle |
Episode 22 The Stars |
Episode 23 The Grades |
Episode 24 The Diet |
Episode 25 The Ex |
Episode 26 The Sorcerer |
Episode 27 The Menu |
Episode 28 The Uncle |
Episode 29 The Weirdo |
Episode 30 The Heist |
Episode 31 The Singing |
Episode 32 The Best |
Episode 33 The Worst |
Episode 34 The Deal |
Episode 35 The Petals |
Episode 36 The Nuisance |
Episode 37 The Line |
Episode 38 The List |
Episode 39 The News |
Episode 40 The Puppets |
Episode 1 The Rival |
Episode 2 The Lady |
Episode 3 The Sucker |
Episode 4 The Vegging |
Episode 5 The One |
Episode 6 The Father |
Episode 7 The Cringe |
Episode 8 The Cage |
Episode 9 The Neighbor |
Episode 10 The Anybody |
Episode 11 The Faith |
Episode 12 The Candidate |
Episode 13 The Pact |
Episode 14 The Shippening |
Episode 15 The Brain |
Episode 16 The Parents |
Episode 17 The Founder |
Episode 18 The Schooling |
Episode 19 The Intelligence |
Episode 20 The Potion |
Episode 21 The Spinoffs |
Episode 22 The Transformation |
Episode 23 The Understanding |
Episode 24 The Ad |
Episode 25 The Ghouls |
Episode 26 The Stink |
Episode 27 The Awareness |
Episode 28 The Slip |
Episode 29 The Drama |
Episode 30 The Buddy |
Episode 31 The Possession |
Episode 32 The Master |
Episode 33 The Silence |
Episode 34 The Future |
Episode 35 The Wish |
Episode 36 The Factory |
Episode 37 The Agent |
Episode 38 The Web |
Episode 39 The Mess |
Episode 40 The Heart |
Episode 41 The Revolt |
Episode 42 The Decisions |
Episode 43 The BFFs |
Episode 44 The Inquisition |