Instead of raising awareness, the video provides a new target for the school's actual bullies: Gerry himself. The episode ends with Gerry realizing that his attempt to be the "Anti-Bully King" has only made him the most mocked person in the building, though, in typical Mr. D fashion, he remains largely undeterred and ready to fail at the next school event. If you'd like, I can: Provide a of the students involved.
The title "[S1E5] Bully Awareness Week " refers to the fifth episode of the first season of the Canadian sitcom Mr. D , starring comedian Gerry Dee. In this episode, the protagonist, Gerry Duncan, attempts to boost his professional standing by spearheading a video project for the school's "Bully Awareness Week." [S1E5] Bully Awareness Week
Gerry enlists the help of the school's AV club—whom he treats more like a personal film crew than students—to film his magnum opus. He envisions a "gritty" and "real" look at bullying, but his lack of self-awareness quickly turns the project into a vanity piece. Instead of raising awareness, the video provides a
: He films himself delivering what he thinks are witty one-liners to silence bullies, which in reality are just confusing and awkward. If you'd like, I can: Provide a of the students involved
: He interviews a student who is clearly being picked on, but instead of offering comfort, Gerry spends the whole time asking if the student thinks Gerry's hair looks good on camera. The Principal’s Office
The climax of the story occurs during the school assembly. Gerry confidently presents his video to the entire student body and staff. The video is a disaster—a montage of Gerry looking "tough," poorly edited "re-enactments" where Gerry plays both the bully and the hero, and a bizarre closing dance number.
The story follows Gerry as he attempts to stage "authentic" bullying scenarios: