Pepper Ann (TV Series)
Dances with Ignorance/Girl Power (1999)
Danny Cooksey: Milo Kamalani
Quotes
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Pepper Ann : It's all set. Mom helped me track down some real live Navajos right here in Hazelnut, they're coming over tonight to help me with my report.
Milo Kamalani : Ask them about their art and craft techniques, P.A. Navajo weaving is totally legendary.
Nicky Little : The contributions of all American Indian tribes to our national culture have been long overlooked.
Pepper Ann : Oh, I totally know what you mean. Where would the Lone Ranger have been without Tonto?
Nicky Little : Uh, Pepper Ann, while your enthusiasm is commendable...
Milo Kamalani : Maybe we should help you out with your research.
Nicky Little : Maybe shmaybe! This girl needs help more than the Donner party needed a compass and a hot pizza!
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Milo Kamalani : [researching Navajos on the computer] P.A. check this, the Navajo language is way complex.
Nicky Little : And precise, there are over 30 ways to say the word 'wind' in Navajo.
Pepper Ann : [playing computer game] After you knock the cavalry guys off their horses, you can press CTRL, ALT, T to tomahawk them.
[Indian whoop]
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Nicky Little : The Navajo people place incredible importance on their children.
Milo Kamalani : Newborn babies are welcomed into the tribe with this cool blessing ritual called the Hózhóojí.
Pepper Ann : [watches a motorist litter, eyes water] Why does the pale ones disrespect our good earth so?
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Nicky Little : [fed up with Pepper Ann's ignorance about the Navajos] Pepper Ann, you are basing all of this on STEREOTYPES!
Milo Kamalani : She's right, P.A., just because I'm Hawaiian you don't see me walking around in a grass skirt doing the hula... at least... not often.