Scarlett Larry

Season 1, Episode 27, Aired
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Lizzie finds out in square-dancing class that a guy has a crush on her--but it's Larry Tudgeman! She asks her mom's advice about how to get rid of him, but Mom suggests she find out what he's all about first, intimating that her dad was kind of a geek when she first met him. This isn't what Lizzie wants to hear, but she doesn't want to be mean and consents to go out with Larry. To her surprise, he shows up for the date looking very nice, and--bigger surprise--she actually has fun on their trip to the science museum.''''Still, Lizzie doesn't want to be Larry's girlfriend, but at school the next day, Larry assumes that she is. The situation isn't helped when Kate broadcasts to the whole school that Lizzie and Larry are an item. After talking to Miranda and Gordo, Lizzie decides to let Larry down easy. After a day of letting him act like her boyfriend, Lizzie tells Larry that she doesn't think they are right for each other. Unexpectedly, he agrees, but tells Lizzie she's "the nicest person I know." Then he asks about Miranda!''''Also, Jo insists that Sam and Matt clean up all the junk accumulating around the house. The guys find Sam's old Soap-Box Derby racer and, along with Gordo, they work to restore it. They get it in shape to run, but Sam accidentally crashes it, putting an end to they guys' racing days.moreless
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  • This episode was cute.

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    By sweet_jane, Apr 07, 2007 Report Abuse
    I very much enjoyed this episode. We all got to know Larry Tudgeman a lot more. In previous episodes, we just knew him as the geek of the school, and sometimes, he didn't seem very nice. Well, when he and Lizzie are dating, we find out a different side to him, and Lizzie learns the same. At first, she does not really want to go out with him. Then, when she finally decides to go on a date with him, she ends up having a good time with him. I think when you don't know someone that well, and they ask you out, you should give them at least one chance to get to know them before rejecting them.moreless

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  • I relate to this episode so well

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    By Twitty2000, Jan 27, 2007 Report Abuse
    Every geek deserves his day and Larry Tudgeman got his in this episode. Ive always loved this episode from the first time I saw it. It was very funny and it gives us some insight on the people we don't notice. The ones we think are outcasts. They are actually really cool and sweet people. I wish people could see that more. Lizzie saw the cool side of Larry. Even if he was still a geek back at school. Lizzie did a good thing going out with him. A big risk but hey sometimes good deeds have consequences. Maybe if people see this episode they will see how some people shouldn't judge others. Feelings can get hurt!!!moreless

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    By FABULUZPHILLY, Dec 17, 2005 Report Abuse
    Lizzie finds out in square-dancing class that a guy has a crush on her--but it's Larry Tudgeman! She asks her mom's advice about how to get rid of him, but Mom suggests she find out what he's all about first, intimating that her dad was kind of a geek when she first met him. This isn't what Lizzie wants to hear, but she doesn't want to be mean and consents to go out with Larry. To her surprise, he shows up for the date looking very nice, and--bigger surprise--she actually has fun on their trip to the science museum.

    Still, Lizzie doesn't want to be Larry's girlfriend, but at school the next day, Larry assumes that she is. The situation isn't helped when Kate broadcasts to the whole school that Lizzie and Larry are an item. After talking to Miranda and Gordo, Lizzie decides to let Larry down easy. After a day of letting him act like her boyfriend, Lizzie tells Larry that she doesn't think they are right for each other. Unexpectedly, he agrees, but tells Lizzie she's "the nicest person I know." Then he asks about Miranda!

    Also, Jo insists that Sam and Matt clean up all the junk accumulating around the house. The guys find Sam's old Soap-Box Derby racer and, along with Gordo, they work to restore it. They get it in shape to run, but Sam accidentally crashes it, putting an end to they guys' racing days.moreless

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  • Spotlight For A Secondary Character.

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    By The_Match_Maker, Jul 24, 2005 Report Abuse
    While it can be argued, for my money Larry Tudgeman is the most popular of the show's secondary characters. And it would seem the producers agree. No fewer than two episodes have been created for the sole purpose of showcasing him (this one and "My Fair Larry"). In addition to that, he has been given substantial character moments in other episodes ("And the Winner Is", "She Said, He Said, She Said", "Dear Lizzie").

    "The Tudge" is an intriguing character. Complex even. Sometime foil, most time friend, all time 'nerd'. He's self-aware. He sees himself as being a cool guy (potentially suave even), yet beneath it all he's fully aware of how others see himand it hurts. A secret pain that comes to the surface every now and again. A needed touch of pathos to offset the occasional antagonistic streak.

    At the end of the day Tudge is like every other smart middle school kid with neat hobbieshe's singled out and ostracized from his peers because he is different. But unlike his bland (and doomed to work at a drive in) schoolmates, he radiates himself. He has taken to heart Shakespeare's line of "To thine own self be true". Even though it is a detriment socially.

    To be oneself in the face of overwhelming conformity is not only brave (and desirable), but also something to be applauded for. He dresses as he likes (one kind of shirt), speaks as he likes (in Klingon no less), and does what he likes (Dwarflord). He is himself even when it would be advantageous not to be. You the man Tudge! Youtheman! ;-)

    In this episode Tudge has a crush on Lizzie (who doesn't? ;-). Lizzie, horrified that his lack of social stature will bring her down (from whatever little she has), turns him down (with Miranda's fervent approval). However, Lizzie's better half (i.e. Gordo, Jo) convince her to "do the right thing", and give Tudgeman a shot (much to Miranda's virulent disapproval).

    Lizzie finds out during the course of a date with him (at the science museum) that Tudgeman's not bad at all. He's really smart (which she knew), but he's also deepdedicated to being who he is and not what others would have him be.

    In the end, she comes away with a liking (though 'not in that way') and respect for Larry that continues on through the series.

    Once the two mutually decide to "go their separate ways" romantically, he then asks what his chances are with Miranda! And it is in this that we see the genesis of the 'Larry likes Miranda' story thread that would culminate in "My Fair Larry". In retrospect, one wonders if Tudgeman's affections towards her were the reason she resisted inviting him to her party in the aforementioned episode. Hmmm.

    The subplot here involves Sam, Matt and Gordo renovating an old soapbox racer. Not bad stuff. It's light enough to offset the main plot, but not too heavy handed as to seem intrusive.

    Really, this is Tudgeman's story. This episode lends humanity, gravity, to a character that until now was nothing more than a one-dimensional foil. This episode truly shows that there's "more than meets the eye".moreless

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    • In the scene where Kate is making the announcement about Lizzie and Larry, her name is listed as Katie in the closed captioning. Edit
    • In the opening scene, when Kate tells Lizzie that someone has a crush on her, Toon Lizzie states, "A crush on me? I'm the crushee, not the crusher." This is actually stated backwards. Lizzie is the one who has the crush on Ethan which makes her the crusher and Ethan would be the crushee. Edit
    • In the Lizzie McGuire book Totally Crushed, it states that the square dancers are eighth graders, when in reality, they are seventh graders in the episode! Edit

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    • The title of this episode is likely taken from the book The Scarlet Letter (1850) by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Edit
    • Two of the cheerleaders Sam scatters in his unexpected trip on his old soapbox racer were Julie Adair and Nancy Thurston. Julie was Hilary Duff's stunt double in the episodes "Those Freaky McGuires" and Nancy was her stunt double in "Rated Aargh" and "Lizzie's Eleven." Edit
    • This episode can also be found in the paperback novelization book Totally Crushed. It is on Vol. 4 of the Lizzie McGuire DVD Collection entitled "Totally Crushed" released on Mar. 16, 2004. Edit

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    • Kate: Today's announcements: Who's the school's hottest pair? Why none other than Tudge and McGuire. They're on fire. Edit
    • Larry: So Lizzie, do you think I have a chance with Miranda? Edit
    • Larry: Boy bands may come and go, but the circulatory system is forever. Edit

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    • Gordo: I hear you have a gentleman caller.
      The old-fashioned phrase "gentleman caller" is hardly ever used today. It's most likely to be heard in present times in the Tennessee Williams play The Glass Menagerie. Edit

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