Pencilmation Season 1 Episode 21 Pencilmate Can't Read!
- TV-14
- October 11, 2018
- 26 min
Pencilmation season 1 episode 21 titled "Pencilmate Can't Read!" follows the story of Pencilmate, a lovable yet mischievous animated pencil who finds himself in an unfortunate situation when he realizes he can't read. Throughout the episode, Pencilmate tries various methods to learn how to read, but to no avail.
The episode begins with Pencilmate sitting at his desk and attempting to read a book. He struggles to recognize letters and gets easily distracted by the illustrations. Despite his best efforts, he cannot make sense of the words on the page, frustrating him to the point of smashing his head into the book in anger.
Pencilmate decides to seek the help of a tutor to learn how to read. However, the tutor he finds turns out to be a cat who is more interested in playing with a ball of yarn than teaching Pencilmate to read. Pencilmate tries to focus and learn but is continuously interrupted by the playful cat, causing him to lose his temper and throw the book at the feline.
Desperately trying to find a solution to his reading struggles, Pencilmate visits an optometrist to get his eyes checked. The optometrist, however, is a quirky owl who can't seem to keep his tools under control. The owl accidentally pokes Pencilmate in the eye with his equipment, leaving him even more visually impaired than when he arrived.
Pencilmate then decides to take matters into his own hands and study how to read on his own. He spends hours pouring over books, flashcards, and other reading materials, determined to master the skill. However, this method proves to be ineffective, as Pencilmate instead becomes tired, frustrated, and more confused than before.
Throughout the episode, Pencilmate's attempts to learn how to read backfire in numerous comical ways, such as accidentally setting his book on fire or getting tangled up in a spelling bee. The episode concludes with Pencilmate accepting defeat and setting his reading materials aside. However, just when he thinks all hope is lost, he discovers an unexpected and innovative solution to his problem.
"Pencilmate Can't Read!" highlights the struggles that some individuals face when it comes to learning to read, serving as a reminder that everyone has their own unique strengths and weaknesses. The episode also showcases Pencilmate's resilience and determination to overcome his challenges, ultimately demonstrating the satisfaction that comes with finding a solution to a difficult problem.