Vikingskool - We Salute You, O Queen of the Turnips (S1E13)
As part of the turnip festival, the school always elects a turnip king and queen. This year, the competition is tough for the pretenders to the title of queen!
| Runtime (min) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2022-05-06 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Okoo |
Storyline
The annual turnip festival arrives at Vikingskool, bringing with it the much-anticipated election of the turnip king and queen. This year's competition proves especially fierce among the students vying for the coveted title of queen. The festival traditions and the honor of being crowned royalty create excitement and tension throughout the school as candidates campaign and compete for votes and recognition.
The episode centers on the rivalry and ambition that emerge when multiple students set their sights on the same prize. As the competition heats up, the young Vikings must navigate the social dynamics of campaigning, popularity, and what it truly means to be chosen as a leader by their peers. The turnip festival provides a backdrop for exploring themes of competition, friendship, and the sometimes complicated nature of school traditions and social hierarchies.
What kids learn
This episode offers children insight into handling competition with grace and understanding that winning isn't everything. As the students compete for the title of turnip queen, young viewers can observe how ambition and the desire for recognition can affect friendships and behavior. The episode demonstrates that competitions, while exciting, can bring out both the best and worst in people, and that how we treat others during competitive moments matters more than the outcome.
Children also learn about the value of traditions and community celebrations. The turnip festival represents a shared cultural experience that brings the school together, showing how special events can strengthen bonds within a community. The episode explores what qualities make someone worthy of being chosen as a leader or representative, encouraging kids to think beyond popularity and consider character, kindness, and genuine contribution to their community.
Additionally, the story provides lessons about resilience and perspective when things don't go as planned. Not everyone can win, and learning to accept disappointment while celebrating others' success is an important social skill that the episode addresses through its exploration of the competitive election process.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the competition portrayed in a healthy way? | The episode uses the turnip queen competition to explore both positive and negative aspects of rivalry. While the competitive spirit drives the plot, the story examines how ambition can affect relationships and behavior. The episode provides opportunities to discuss with children how to compete fairly, treat opponents with respect, and maintain friendships even when vying for the same goal. The turnip festival context keeps the stakes age-appropriate and relatable. |
| Does the episode address what happens to those who don't win? | The competitive nature of the election means that multiple candidates will experience disappointment when only one can be crowned queen. The episode provides a framework for discussing how to handle losing gracefully and finding value beyond winning. Parents can use the storyline to talk with children about resilience, supporting friends even when outcomes don't favor us, and recognizing that our worth isn't determined by titles or popularity contests. |
| Are there any mean-spirited moments during the competition? | Competition episodes often include moments where characters make poor choices driven by their desire to win. The intensity of the rivalry may lead to unkind words or actions as candidates campaign for votes. These moments, while potentially uncomfortable, serve as teaching opportunities about the importance of maintaining integrity and kindness even when pursuing goals. Parents should be prepared to discuss why certain behaviors aren't acceptable, regardless of the stakes involved. |
| What is the significance of the turnip festival tradition? | The turnip festival represents a cultural celebration within the Viking school community, highlighting how traditions bring people together and create shared experiences. The election of a king and queen adds a participatory element that gives students ownership of the celebration. This framework allows children to understand how communities create meaningful rituals and how being chosen for special roles carries both honor and responsibility within a group setting. |
| Does the episode promote positive values about leadership? | Through the election process, the episode raises questions about what qualities make someone worthy of being chosen as a representative or leader. While the competition may initially focus on popularity, the storyline provides opportunities to discuss deeper leadership qualities such as kindness, fairness, and genuine care for the community. Parents can use the episode to help children think critically about what they value in leaders and representatives beyond surface-level popularity. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | When Hammerson announces that he is going to test all the students to make sure they belong at the school, Arni is worried that he will fail: he is not a warrior! |
| 1 | 2 | Doomhild annoys everyone with her latest gadgets that allow her to be an excellent sailor without having to lift a finger. |
| 1 | 3 | During a Viking "astronomy" class, a metallic meteorite falls from the sky, lands at Erik's feet and makes the glyphs on his grandfather's sword glow. |
| 1 | 4 | When the naive Arni gives some culinary advice to Latouillette, the school's scary cook, he doesn't have time to say "wow" before he finds himself at the stove, "since it's so easy". |
| 1 | 5 | After spending years in the forest, Ylva is still having trouble adjusting to "civilization. She feels particularly challenged in Ms. Tendon's "diplomacy" class. |
| 1 | 6 | Not wanting to miss the school trip to the Trifröst Glade, Erik firmly denies having chevrite, a highly contagious disease, even though it is not true. |
| 1 | 7 | Arni hasn't slept in weeks, to the point that his health is suffering. At night, horrible screams emanate from the school basement. |
| 1 | 8 | At a "Career Day" to introduce students to different career options, Ylva wants to become a Valkyrie, like Turid - in other words, the Best of the Best. |
| 1 | 9 | At the Vikingskool, preparations for the Clan Assembly are well underway. |
| 1 | 10 | While Arni is on a mission to collect pebbles on the beach, he comes across a small pebble troll. |
| 1 | 11 | One morning, when they wake up, the students of the school realize that all the adults have disappeared! |
| 1 | 12 | Erik is tired of the misfortunes his family suffers, which he blames on bad luck. When he accidentally digs up what looks like a "lucky coin", he keeps it preciously for himself. |
| 1 | 13 | As part of the turnip festival, the school always elects a turnip king and queen. This year, the competition is tough for the pretenders to the title of queen! |
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