Pet Peeved/Transcript

Dad: Okay. Connect Piece A15 to B20, then connect the piece...

Arthur: Never underestimate the importance of directions.

(Examples)

Arthur: (V.O.) Imagine if they didn't follow the instructions when they were building the Eiffel Tower.

Dave: See! I told you we were supposed to connect ??????????????. If you had listened to me, this wouldn't have happened!

(A repairman is "fixing" the Reads' washing machine)

Arthur: (V.O.) Even repairmen need to look at instructions now and then.

Mom: Are you sure you don't want to look at the instruction manual?

Goat Repairman: I don't need it. This machine's as good as new.

Both: (the machine sprays water) WHOA!

D.W. Read: Following instructions is boring. Look! I made this and never looked at the instructions once!

(the toy hits the sailboat Arthur and Dad built)

Arthur and Dad: D.W.!

D.W.: See? Who needs instructions?

(Title card)

Buster Baxter: (V.O.) Pet Peeved.

Pal: (howling)