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Whanex?

‘Whanex?’

Season 10, Episode 13 -  Aired January 23, 2019

Jay laments the loss of the old way of doing business. Cameron is hoping for a promotion at work, but will be take the noble path to get it? Meanwhile, Gloria tricks Phil and Joe into auditioning for a ad campaign.

Quote from Phil

Gloria: Thank you so much for helping out with Joe.
Joe: You don't think it's too flashy?
Phil: What are you talking about? You're taking a magic class. You want to show them you're serious. It's abracadabra, not abraca-drab-ra.

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Quote from Gloria

Gloria: [aside to camera] I saw that poster last week. It kind of reminded me of a long time ago when I used to do a little modeling. I guess I miss it. I tricked Phil into going to the mall because I knew that Jay wouldn't do it with me.

Quote from Joe

Gloria: Oh, come on, guys. This is gonna be so much fun.
Joe: I don't know. This kid in my class did a cough syrup commercial. Now he's always going to the teachers' lounge to call his manager. He's the worst.

Quote from Cameron

Principal Brown: Well, looks like you're gonna get a pretty solid turnout, Tucker. Now close the deal. Hey, what is, uh, "whanex"?
Cameron: It's the way the kids say "What's next?" You know, if you want to reach them, you have to learn to speak their language.
[aside to camera:]
Cameron: Massive screw-up at the print shop. I-I have no idea how it happened!
[flashback:]
Cameron: [on the phone] Yeah, that's right. The banner should read... [eating a protein bar] whanex. Okay. Yeah, whanex. Uh-huh.

Quote from Luke

Cameron: Welcome, students, to the first annual "whanex" seminar. Let's, uh, just jump right into it and meet our panelists. We have two bright, young people who chose the college path and two wayward souls whose mistakes we can only hope to learn from.
Luke: 'Sup, Dolphins?

Quote from Claire

Claire: [aside to camera] Within half an hour, I had recorded all the voice prompts for the new smart-closet, and they installed it in the prototype right in the office. Everyone seemed really happy, but I don't get it. I mean... [sultry voice] a voice is just a voice.

Quote from Claire

Claire: Oh, good. Dad, you're back. Please step into our new smart-closet prototype.
Jay: So you can yell at me for bailing on the meeting this morning?
Claire: Just... You'll see.
Virtual Claire: May I help choose an outfit for you?
Jay: 'Cause I'm some old fossil that still puts on a suit to go to work?
Virtual Claire: Let's start over.
Jay: Why don't we?!
Virtual Claire: What level of comfort are you looking for?
Jay: Same thing I've had for the last years. A workplace where you interact with actual people every once in a while, like we're doing right now. I used to love sales calls. Now we don't even do them anymore. I mean, put yourself in my shoes.
Virtual Claire: Dress or casual?
Jay: Why do you sound like Lauren Bacall?!
Virtual Claire: [laughing] I don't understand.
Jay: Right, because now, like everything, my references are old and out of step.
Claire: Why are you yelling?
Jay: If you don't get it by now, you're never gonna get it!
Claire: Well, somebody's panties are in a bunch.
Virtual Claire: May I offer you a different pair?
Claire: That's just weird.

Quote from Alex

Alex: Could I please pipe in here?
Cameron: Yes, please. Alex.
Alex: I genuinely appreciate the opportunity to come back here, where I had the pleasure of serving as co-valedictorian, to offer a message of hope to those oft-marginalized overachievers out there. I... see... you. Well, I can't be the only one with goose bumps in here.

Quote from Mitchell

Mitchell: [on the phone] Um, I just got a text from work. My boss gave that big case to someone else! Meanwhile, I'm still on the hook for these stupid cupcakes! [exhales sharply] M- My heart is racing, my... my hands are numb. Plus, I-I think I have a case of airborne diabetes!

Quote from Cameron

Cameron: All right, thank you, Manny. And for those of you still awake, I think what we've learned here today is... college, a dead end.

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