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And y'all living. She won't let us get by, ma'am. What is wrong with you? I would hate to be your stepmom. Told you. No wonder she's back. I've asked you, please. You know what? You won't do all the kids. Need to be with no counsel. Because I

Miss Sally is upset that her son Charlie is out late with Uncle Remus, who was telling him stories. Remus admits he forgot the time while telling a tale about a bear rabbit. Sally tells Remus not to let it happen again and takes Charlie to bed. Later, Remus and Miss Dozier discuss the child, with Remus suggesting the child needs his father. Dozier says the mother needs the father too, but it will take her time to realize it. Remus suggests Miss Dozier write a letter, but she rebuffs him, stating she will ask for his advice if she wants it. Remus asks if Dozier is mad at him, and she says she is not.

The grandmother welcomes her daughter and grandson, Johnny, back home, noting Johnny resembles his grandfather. She instructs someone to show Johnny around the plantation and keep him out of trouble. Sally tells John she has to stay because her mother has enough responsibility already. John wants Sally and Johnny to return with him, but Sally refuses. John says he will have to go back without her. John tells his son he has to leave to do a job and tasks Johnny with taking care of his mother and grandmother. Johnny begs his father not to go, threatening to go with him.

The speaker asked for an explanation about the children's role in their beliefs. The person they were talking to explained that the children have a different perspective. They see themselves as fighting against God and view children as the closest thing to God because they are innocent and haven't been corrupted. The more a baby or young child suffers, the more they believe they are defeating God. This is their main focus and nothing else matters to them.

The smoke was coming out of the chimney, and the light from the lamps was shining soft. Inside the house, the kettle was singing over the fire. Things was mighty satisfaction because Bril Rabbit done come back to his laughing place with the folks all around him what blond up. That night, he was the happiest rare rabbit, and that was the laugh in his place in the whole wide world. Daddy's here. It's alright. I'm not going anywhere. I'm gonna stay right here where I belong. We'll have more fun than the Bray Rabbit himself and will have the laugh in his place in the whole wide world. That's the truth. Things are looking mighty satisfaction.

Sally tells Uncle Remus to stay away from Johnny because he can't stop telling stories. Uncle Remus says he is just an old man who tells stories that have never done harm to anyone. He questions why the stories have lasted so long if they don't do any good. He mentions a hole he knows and that he was going to whitewash the walls. Uncle Remus says he was going away to Atlanta.

Song of the South features a comical struggle between rabbit and fox, animated characters with human personalities. Uncle Remus told stories about these characters as if they were people, but they retained animal characteristics. The key ingredient for animating these animals with human personalities is voice. Jim Basquiat, who played Uncle Remus, also did the Fox's voice, demonstrating a tremendous range. The fox plots to catch the rabbit, building a trap.

Joel Chandler Harris is known for preserving plantation legends from his time at Turnwald and creating Uncle Remus, who tells them. Uncle Remus is presented telling the Tar Baby story from the motion picture Song of the South. He describes Brer Rabbit as the "most bodacious critter in the whole world." Brer Fox is curious about Brer Rabbit's whereabouts up on Chickapin Hill. Brer Fox says he will catch Brer Rabbit this time, unlike previous attempts. One character suggests knocking Brer Rabbit's head off, but another wants to fool him to prove who is the smartest. They believe their plan will fool Brer Rabbit.

Ollie's favorite character triangle originated in Song of the South, featuring Brr Rabbit, Brr Bear, and Brr Fox. The Fox was a rich character, confident and driven, yet vulnerable to the Rabbit's tricks. The Fox would catch the Rabbit, but the Rabbit would trick him to escape, often involving the Bear to his advantage. The Rabbit could always use the Bear in escaping. An example is given of the Rabbit tricking the Bear into believing he's earning a dollar a minute keeping crows out of a cornfield.

Sally is concerned because she hasn't heard from Somalia regarding Thomas's wife, Sudha. Sudha stated she is happy that Thomas died as a martyr fighting for his beliefs, believing he is now in paradise. Sudha asked if Thomas's mother is not happy or is angry. Sally confirms she is angry. Sudha inquired if Thomas's mother is an old lady, and Sally acknowledged she is older in comparison. Sudha said Sally shouldn't be angry, but should believe her son is in heaven. Sally believes he will be burning in hell for his actions.

Uncle Remus is telling tales, as he used to do for Miss Sally when she was young. Fauzi asks if he has seen Johnny, as Miss Sally has been looking for him. Chloe scolds Uncle Remus for letting the boy out of his sight, reminding him that Miss Doshi told him to take care of him. Uncle Remus tells Miss Tempe to tell Miss Sally that the boy is with him. Someone is planning on going someplace and declares that nobody is going to stop them. Uncle Remus says he was figuring on doing something like that himself and asks if he can go along.

The speakers discuss a trip to Atlanta, but one person lacks provisions. The first speaker offers to start at their place for cornbread and sweet tea. One speaker declares they are not going back and accuses the other of laughing at them. The first speaker denies this, saying the words remind them of a Br'er Rabbit story about leaving his briar patch. The second speaker insists they are never coming back either. The first speaker then seems to avoid talking about Br'er Rabbit, but eventually agrees to tell the story to stop the other person from pestering them. They claim Br'er Rabbit is the "most bodacious critter in the whole world."

A child tells his mother that Uncle Remus is gone and asks why he left. The mother responds that she doesn't know but suggests that "mother" is to blame. Another person, Miss Sally, reports that Uncle Remus is getting in a wagon to leave.

Mae describes her mom as mean, saying “There is nothing wrong with her. She is mean” and that her mom “yells at people for no reason.” When asked what else her mom does, Mae confirms, “Yeah. I’m pretty sure she does that.” The group discusses how Mae’s mom’s yelling affected others; Speaker 1 recalls living with Mae’s mom and feeling hurt and worried for Nate, noting they tried to deescalate and make Mae’s mom happy so she wouldn’t be mean, while not disagreeing with Mae’s point about the behavior being mean. Mae challenges the idea that her mom is just problematic, suggesting the others are influenced by their feelings, saying, “That’s because she manipulated you because you like her.” Speaker 1 emphasizes their own experience, acknowledging manipulation and lies that led to jail for Nate, but also expressing concern about Nate’s wellbeing and sharing the belief that Mae’s mom’s behavior is harmful. The conversation reveals Mae’s focus on her mother’s hurtful actions and her caution about potential consequences for those around them. During a birthday moment, Nate’s perspective stands out. Speaker 2 explains that Mae wanted to celebrate Nate’s eleventh birthday but Mae says she did not like that day because she was being selfish and not kind, though Speaker 2 counters that Nate’s birthday was celebrated and that Mae’s care for Candice was central to the event. Speaker 1 compliments Nate as “the kindest kid on Earth” and acknowledges the sentiment as sweet. Mae describes her aim to “take care of Candice on my birthday without any thought that it’s my birthday at all. Just take care of Candice.” Speaker 2 remarks that Mae’s generosity was very sweet, and Speaker 1 praises Nate’s goodness. A brief check-in about breakfast follows, with Candice and Nate involved; Mae notes there were two bags, both the same, and expresses concern that Candice cannot eat much because “Mom just throws it away,” urging Nate to eat. Despite the tensions, the group calls for finishing the meal, with caregivers emphasizing that they must leave. The conversation ends with a farewell and a reminder that “love wins” as they provide a hug and prepare to go. In a separate reminiscence, Mitch says he met on 12/31/2022 as a nutritional director in Oregon, not Washington, and recounts the ex-wife narrative of Lynne allegedly abusing their son and the son’s eating disorder, highlighting that Mitch played into that narrative. Mitch notes he had worked for a school district and, while he later reflects, “I don’t believe that there was any abuse from Lynne.”

If I warn a child to avoid a neighbor with questionable behavior, am I denying them a lesson? I believe that interfering in someone else's life is intrusive.

Mister John is distraught, talking as if his heart is breaking. He was in the bull pasture, attempting to prevent uncle Remus from leaving.

Song of the South depicts human nature through animal characters. The bear is presented as someone locked into one thought process. The rabbit is portrayed as a schemer and con man, exemplified by his modified scarecrow trick on Brother Bear. The fox and the bear exhibit cruelty when they tease the helpless tar baby, dancing around him and making fun of him while he is pleading.

I teach ballet to 5-year-old girls, but they don't respect authority and refuse to follow instructions. When I try to talk to their parents about it, they argue with me. One girl even said, "You're not my mom, you can't tell me what to do." It's disheartening to see parents not setting boundaries for their children. What's even worse is that these young girls are asking to listen to inappropriate music and twerking at such a young age. I try to expose them to age-appropriate activities, but it's difficult when they're exposed to raunchy music at home. It's really upsetting.

Uncle Remus says there are ways to learn about a mule's hind feet besides getting kicked. He claims that tales about critters apply to people, but some folks aren't tuned in to listening because they're too busy with their own troubles. Miss Sally and Mister John are traveling to the plantation with Johnny. Johnny asks if Grandma is mad at them because of what Daddy writes in the newspaper, and if his parents are mad at each other. They hear frogs, and Mister John recalls catching frogs as a child and releasing them in Grandma's milk house after hearing a story from Uncle Remus about Brethrau. Aunt Tempe confirms the story about Brethrau is about having a tail and losing it. Johnny asks if Uncle Remus is real, and Aunt Tempe says he is, and to tell a tale about Bloody Rabbit to know he's real.

A child is looking for their dog, Tingy. The child's uncle says Tingy is back at the Favors, where he belongs. The child says Tingy is their dog, given to them by Jenny. The uncle says the child's mother told them to take the dog back, and she doesn't like that it hasn't been done. The child says Tingy wasn't bothering anyone and that they love him. The uncle says the mother knows best. The child believes Jake will drown Tingy. The uncle says the puppy is gone, and that's that. The child accuses the uncle of not caring. The uncle says he is no good to anybody and will not be telling any more stories. The child says the uncle is their best friend.

The speaker confronts someone about hanging up a cross-border sign and tells them to throw it away. They argue about teaching their child and the speaker insists on keeping negative influences away. The speaker mentions an incident and tells the other person to teach the child properly. The conversation ends abruptly.

There once was a Br'er Rabbit, the most bodacious critter. In those days, critters and folks were close, and it was a zippity doo dah day. Br'er Rabbit was in a bad mood and leaving his briar patch, the place where he was born and raised, for good. He claimed the briar patch brought him nothing but trouble, and this was the place he belonged away from. Uncle Remus warned him that he can't run away from trouble and there ain't no place that far. Br'er Rabbit had made up his mind and wasn't ever coming back, stating he could take care of himself. Uncle Remus knew he was heading straight for a whole mess of brand new trouble.

PJ Funny Bunny was always busy and often inconsiderate, leaving messes and being late. One day, PJ twisted his ankle and his family and friends cared for him. His friends even stayed in to play video games with him instead of going to Pine Coney Island. PJ realized how lucky he was and decided to be more thoughtful. He cleaned his room, helped with dishes, returned borrowed toys, and watched Happy Bunny movies with his sister. PJ learned the importance of thinking of others and being kind. The audience learned about kindness, taking care of friends, and being kind to other people.

Br'er Fox is determined to catch Br'er Rabbit, who he believes is a source of trouble. He plans to trap Br'er Rabbit using a tar baby. Br'er Fox gathers tar and other materials to create the tar baby's head, emphasizing the need for eyes and a nose. Another speaker expresses doubt about the plan. Br'er Fox adds hair to make it look more natural and considers adding a hat. Just as Br'er Fox finishes preparing the tar baby, Br'er Rabbit comes down the road.

Uncle Remus says there are ways to learn about mules without getting kicked and that animal tales can teach lessons if one listens. Miss Sally and Mister John are traveling to the plantation with Johnny, who asks if his grandma is mad at them because of what his daddy writes in the newspaper. They hear frogs, and Mister John recalls catching frogs as a child and releasing them in his grandma's milk house after hearing a story from Uncle Remus about Brethrau. Aunt Tempe asks how there can be a tail when there ain't no tail. Johnny asks if Uncle Remus is real, and Aunt Tempe confirms he is, saying to tell a tale about Br'er Rabbit to know he's real.