During detention, a group of high school students debate about motives behind participating in school clubs.

Phoebe is offended by Rachel's embarrassment of how she runs.

Rachel forces herself to look like she is a smoker so she could fit in with her boss and become a favorite.

Eddy decides to not follow the rules and tries to convince the other kids in the cul-de-sac that they don't need to either. Initially, they express fear and doubt, but soon they follow suit.

Over dinner, Bartleby tries to explain to his parents why it's not necessary for him to go to college. He argues that it's fiscally irresponsible to do so. His parents don't understand and tell him that he has to attend college in order to succeed in life. Bartleby gives examples of successful people who didn't attend college, but it doesn't change his parents' mind.