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− | |airdate = July 6, 2015 |
+ | |airdate = July 6, 2015<br> September 2, 2019 <small>(TV)</small> |
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− | The video can be watched [http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/video/steven-universe/what-are-gems-short-episode.html here]. |
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== Synopsis == |
== Synopsis == |
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− | Steven learns about Gems from Pearl.<ref>http://tvschedule.zap2it.com/tv/steven-universe/EP016164320194? |
+ | Steven learns about Gems from Pearl.<ref>[http://tvschedule.zap2it.com/tv/steven-universe/EP016164320194 ''What Are Gems?''] – Zap2It</ref> |
== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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+ | The short takes place in a classroom with the characters portrayed as [[Wikipedia:Chibi (term)|chibi]]-esque versions of themselves. Pearl is the first teacher to be introduced who talks about the nature of Gems. Pearl begins by introducing the basic form: their [[gemstone]]. She says that the bodies they possess are a result of projections generated by their gemstones. The projected bodies are a heavy mass of light that allows their forms to be solid physically. [[Garnet]] and [[Amethyst]] join in as figures on the chalkboard, introducing themselves with an act of wit regarding mass, which Pearl attempts people to disregard and seek the ongoing lesson. |
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− | The short is set in a classroom-like setting, featuring [[Steven Universe (character)|Steven]] as a student and [[Pearl]] (along with [[Garnet]] and [[Amethyst]]) as the teacher. She teaches Steven what [[Gems]] are. |
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+ | Pearl mentions that while the generated mass is extraordinarily resilient to harm, a Gem may have to dissipate the form and focus on their recovery, leaving themselves as a Gemstone. Garnet demonstrates this by poofing Amethyst. Pearl points out that while the Gem is recovering with their form as a gemstone, they are vulnerable to either enclosed incarceration in their gemstone forever (such as being [[Bubbling|bubbled]]) or being defenseless to future harm, which can result in a Gem's projected form from being unstable. Garnet demonstrates the bubbling incarceration, and Amethyst demonstrates the effects of having a cracked gemstone. Pearl says if an event happens to shatter the gemstone, they will cease to exist as themselves. |
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− | Pearl teaches that the Gem's simplest form is just their gemstone, and they use light to project a human figure, "like a hologram, but with mass." She then explains that when Gems are exposed to very strong injury, they will retreat back into their gemstones to regenerate a new form. It is revealed though that if a Gem gets cracked they cannot retreat into the gem to be fixed (rather, they'd have to be healed like in "[[An Indirect Kiss]]"). It is also revealed that if the gemstone is shattered, the Gem ultimately ceases to exist. |
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− | + | Amethyst boasts her toughness, but Garnet wants to prove her wrong and begins to chase Amethyst across the classroom. Pearl concludes the lesson at this point. Steven asks what if a Gem is half-human. Pearl responds with the answer: Steven; it makes Steven happy, and Pearl requests Steven to make an essay on himself. Steven asks what an essay is, which makes Pearl end the presentation. |
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== Characters == |
== Characters == |
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* [[Pearl]] |
* [[Pearl]] |
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* [[Garnet]] |
* [[Garnet]] |
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* [[Amethyst]] |
* [[Amethyst]] |
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* [[Ruby]] (gemstone) |
* [[Ruby]] (gemstone) |
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* [[Sapphire]] (gemstone) |
* [[Sapphire]] (gemstone) |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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− | * A ''Steven Universe'' bumper that Cartoon Network regularly airs features the scene where Garnet chases Amethyst. This bumper has been shown on the network for several weeks |
+ | * A ''Steven Universe'' bumper that Cartoon Network regularly airs features the scene where Garnet chases Amethyst. This bumper has been shown on the network for several weeks before the actual short's release, confusing fans.{{Citation needed}} |
− | * Every character in this short is portrayed as a small, "chibi-esque" version of themselves. |
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− | ** This is the first time any Steven Universe character has, officially, been portrayed as a "chibi-like" version of themselves. |
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− | ** The second being "[[How Are Gems Made?|How are Gems Made?]]" |
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− | * At the beginning of Pearl's lesson, Ruby and Sapphire's gems are shown (before combining to form Garnet). |
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=== Cultural References === |
=== Cultural References === |
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− | * The short is an homage to the Gunbuster OVA Omake "Science Lessons".<ref>https://twitter.com/mcburnett/status/618861751858278400 |
+ | * The short is an homage to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunbuster Gunbuster] OVA Omake "[http://gunbuster.wikia.com/wiki/Gunbuster_Science_Lessons Gunbuster Science Lessons]".<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20160412211817/https://twitter.com/mcburnett/status/618861751858278400 "You know how that old saying goes: "If you're going to steal, steal from Gunbuster."] – |
+ | McBurnett on Twitter</ref> |
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{{Transcript}} |
{{Transcript}} |
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{{Gallery}} |
{{Gallery}} |
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+ | == External links == |
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+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOEScwq3slY The Classroom Gems: What Are Gems?] provided by Cartoon Network on YouTube |
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+ | * [https://itunes.apple.com/tv-season/steven-universe-minisodes-vol-1/id1131752947 Steven Universe, Minisodes Vol. 1] on Itunes |
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+ | [[es:¿Qué son Gemas?]] |
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+ | [[it:Cosa sono le Gemme?]] |
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+ | [[pl:Czym Są Klejnoty?]] |
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+ | [[pt:O Que São as Gems?]] |
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+ | [[pt-br:O Que São as Gems?]] |
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+ | [[ru:What Are Gems?]] |
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Revision as of 15:58, 25 September 2019
"What Are Gems?" (full title: "The Classroom Gems: What Are Gems?") is a short released on the Cartoon Network website and YouTube channel. The short has Pearl educating the viewer and Steven about Gems.
Synopsis
Steven learns about Gems from Pearl.[1]
Plot
The short takes place in a classroom with the characters portrayed as chibi-esque versions of themselves. Pearl is the first teacher to be introduced who talks about the nature of Gems. Pearl begins by introducing the basic form: their gemstone. She says that the bodies they possess are a result of projections generated by their gemstones. The projected bodies are a heavy mass of light that allows their forms to be solid physically. Garnet and Amethyst join in as figures on the chalkboard, introducing themselves with an act of wit regarding mass, which Pearl attempts people to disregard and seek the ongoing lesson.
Pearl mentions that while the generated mass is extraordinarily resilient to harm, a Gem may have to dissipate the form and focus on their recovery, leaving themselves as a Gemstone. Garnet demonstrates this by poofing Amethyst. Pearl points out that while the Gem is recovering with their form as a gemstone, they are vulnerable to either enclosed incarceration in their gemstone forever (such as being bubbled) or being defenseless to future harm, which can result in a Gem's projected form from being unstable. Garnet demonstrates the bubbling incarceration, and Amethyst demonstrates the effects of having a cracked gemstone. Pearl says if an event happens to shatter the gemstone, they will cease to exist as themselves.
Amethyst boasts her toughness, but Garnet wants to prove her wrong and begins to chase Amethyst across the classroom. Pearl concludes the lesson at this point. Steven asks what if a Gem is half-human. Pearl responds with the answer: Steven; it makes Steven happy, and Pearl requests Steven to make an essay on himself. Steven asks what an essay is, which makes Pearl end the presentation.
Characters
Trivia
- A Steven Universe bumper that Cartoon Network regularly airs features the scene where Garnet chases Amethyst. This bumper has been shown on the network for several weeks before the actual short's release, confusing fans.[citation needed]
Cultural References
- The short is an homage to the Gunbuster OVA Omake "Gunbuster Science Lessons".[2]
Transcript
View the episode's transcript here.
Gallery
External links
- The Classroom Gems: What Are Gems? provided by Cartoon Network on YouTube
- Steven Universe, Minisodes Vol. 1 on Itunes
References
- ↑ What Are Gems? – Zap2It
- ↑ "You know how that old saying goes: "If you're going to steal, steal from Gunbuster." – McBurnett on Twitter