A well-meaning but socially awkward father gives his son unconventional advice on his first day of high school. He encourages Barry to reinvent himself and hide his true personality to achieve popularity, leading to a humorous exchange about social status and shampoo commercials.
BARRY: Okay dad. I’m out.
DAD: Whoa-whoa. Hey. Okay- high school. It’s huge- a chance- big chance- like a blooming flower-- new friends. Life. Know what I’m saying?
BARRY: No.
DAD: Just- don’t- don’t be yourself.
BARRY: Okay. Wait- don’t be myself?
DAD: You want invites to the cool parties, right? G
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