Scudlertron

Scudlertron is the slash ship between Vice Principal Lynn Butlertron and Principal Cinnamon J. Scudworth from the Clone High fandom.

Season 1
ESCAPE TO BEER MOUNTAIN: A ROPE OF SAND

Scudworth is introduced when he watches Abe and Joan in the hall talking through a comical periscope. He talks to himself, saying that there is nothing more powerful in life than a high school principal. He is interrupted in his rant to himself by an official from The Secret Board of Shadowy Figures, who tells him that the rest of the Board is concerned that Scudworth may be insane. Scudworth denies this, but seems less credible considering he is wearing a paper pirate hat. He takes it off and puts it in a desk drawer with countless other paper pirate hats. The shadowy figure also says that he seems insane because he created his own personal British robot butler, Mr. Butlertron. Butlertron wheels out and offers Scudworth scones, and offers tea to the shadowy figure, calling him "Wesley." Scudworth explains that Butlertron calls everyone Wesley but he is unsure why. The figure tells Scudworth that he must show that he has control over the clones at the high school by writing a report adequately describing what life is like for a teenage clone, or he will be killed. Scudworth says his title for the report, and Butlertron compliments it.

Joan of Arc is sent to Scudworth's office for talking in gym class, and he straps her to a chair to ask her what life is like for a clone at Clone High for his report to the Board. She is unamused and then makes fun of him for liking Jay Leno. This angers Scudworth and he sends Joan to his Death Maze. He is frustrated that he cannot find anything for his report as JFK makes an announcement over the speakers that there will be a massive party at his house that night. He emphasizes that the party is for students only. Scudworth has the idea to go to the party to observe the students.

Scudworth and Butlertron arrive at JFK's house party. Butlertron asks if this plan is the best way to research for Scudworth's report because the clones will surely be able to tell that the two are not students. Scudworth says that he can be very convincing and they walk in. The students are immediately able to tell that they are not students. The attempt is a horrible failure, as Scudworth becomes a pinata for Genghis Khan and Butlertron comforts Joan and offers advice about her crush on Abe.

The next Monday, Scudworth and Butlertron arrive to their office together, Scudworth in casts and with crutches from the party. The shadowy figure is waiting there in the dark, asking about Scudworth's report. Scudworth is scared and jumps into Butlertron's arms. Scudworth tries to make excuses for himself, but the shadowy figure is not listening. He tells Butlertron to lower the shades of the office to prepare for Scudworth to die. Scudworth then tells the truth, that he was around the students all weekend at the party, but he was unable to gather information because he was constantly ridiculed and othered. When he finishes speaking he realizes that the shadowy figure left, and Butlertron tells Scudworth that his explanation seemed to be exactly what the figure was looking for in the report. The two walk down the halls together as Scudworth says that he will try to be more sensitive to the feelings of the students, while ridiculing students on their appearances.

EPISODE TWO: ELECTION BLU-GALOO

Scudworth is on a video call with a shadowy figure as Butlertron paints a small model of "Cloney Island" behind them. The shadowy figure obviously sees it, as it is labelled "Dr. Scudworth's Evil Plan." Scudworth dodges his questions and rejects the idea that he is trying to steal the clones from the government for his own plan to make a clone theme park. He hangs up the call because he is unable to impress the Board when he asks for $2 million. He walks over to Butlertron, still painting, and spins the small model version of himself on the piece. Butlertron offers the idea of getting the high school a corporate sponsor to fund his plan for Cloney Island instead of asking the government. Scudworth loves the idea. The corporate sponsor that Scudworth finds is an energy drink company called X-Stream Blu. Scudworth and Butlertron listen to the three marketing scouts' pitch. Scudworth tells them that he will allow them to advertise on the campus if he can get $2 million. They agree and give him the money right away. Scudworth and Butlertron are excited by the amount of money.

However, instead of using the money for Cloney Island, Scudworth and Butlertron spend it on expensive clothes and comically large chains. Scudworth gets Butlertron a solid gold casing and gets him lowered like a low-rider car. Butlertron is happy at their riches, but asks Scudworth if they shouldn't be saving some of the money for Clonely Island. Scudworth explains that money never runs out, so they don't need to worry. At the final school president debate before the election, Scudworth and Butlertron ride onto the stage in a hot tub while being surrounded by half-naked women. Scudworth announces the final presidential debate, which is sponsored by X-Stream Blu. Abe's ploy to win the election is to perform a dangerous stunt on a sponsored course. Gandhi has taken an immense liking to the X-Stream Blu drink and then ends up collapsing while trying to help Abe prepare for his stunt because of malnutrition from solely ingesting X-Stream Blu. Abe stops his stunt to then publicly denounce the company. The marketing scouts roll in on scooters and take all of Scudworth and Butlertron's riches.

A.D.D.: THE LAST 'D' IS FOR DISORDER

While walking through the halls together, Scudworth that Butlertron has lots of positive interactions with students, while no one notices him. He explains that he wants to know how to get closer to the students to be a better principal. Butlertron tells him that he should try caring and listening compassionately to the clones instead of trying to kill them. Scudworth isn't listening and says that Butlertron's charm must be in his red sweater that he is always wearing. Later, in their office, Scudworth tries interrogating JFK. JFK says that he doesn't want to talk to Scudworth. Scudworth demands that Butlertron give him his sweater so that he can win over JFK. Butlertron resists but ultimately gives it to Scudworth when he begs. It seems that the sweater works, because JFK and Scudworth then bond over an invitation to shoot birds with BB guns together.

Gandhi is having trouble sitting still and being quiet in class. Mr. Sheepman gets tired of Gandhi's fidgeting and sends him to Scudworth's office. Scudworth and Butlertron watch in confusion as Gandhi walks around and messes with everything he can in the office, without noticing the two at all. Scudworth tries to tell him to stop fidgeting, but his sweater powers aren't working on Gandhi. Scudworth asks Butlertron what is wrong with Gandhi, and Butlertron explains that it seems that Gandhi has ADD and ADHD (now referred to just as ADHD in the present day) based on his symptoms. Scudworth and Butlertron watch as Gandhi solemnly contemplates his diagnosis. Scudworth and Butlertron walk down the halls later and JFK comes up to Scudworth, excitedly showing him that he was able to stuff the entire Freshman class into lockers. The two bond over it.

JFK comes into Scudworth's office seeking therapy. He lays on a stereotypical therapy couch and Scudworth tells him that he's here for him, flaunting the power of Butlertron's sweater. JFK begins crying as he says that he is upset about breaking up with Cleo because she was the first girl he ever loved. Scudworth is made uneasy by the show of emotion and then panics and drops JFK down a hatch to fall. Scudworth walks over to Butlertron and gives the sweater back, telling him that he is uncomfortable with "touchy-feely bullcrap."

At the asylum Gandhi is staying at for his ADD, Scudworth tries to conduct experiments on him. Gandhi, however, is not under anesthesia and tells him bitterly that he hopes Scudworth's experiments kill him because he can't continue living as a social outcast. He tells Scudworth that he would never understand what it's like to be lonely. Scudworth tells him that he couldn't be more wrong, that he often feels lonely. He tells Gandhi to go to the Awareness Fair on campus and explain himself and his condition so that he will no longer be alone. Gandhi escapes by throwing Butlertron at the window to break it. On the ground, Butlertron tells Scudworth that he was able to help Gandhi without the need for the sweater. Scudworth assumes that the sweater was not magical after all, but Butlertron shows that it is, as he gets up without help.

FILM FEST: TEARS OF A CLONE

After a riot on campus after Clone High wins a cross-country meet, The Secret Board of Shadowy Figures must monitor Scudworth and the high school because the riot is considered concerning. The Board requests dinner at Scudworth's home to discuss the riot further. Scudworth comes home later and Butlertron is there waiting for him. Scudworth tells him that their home is in no state to be visited by guests, as Scudworth hasn't changed his décor since college. Butlertron suggests buying expensive knick-knacks to make the home look more appropriate. The two then go on a shopping spree together to decorate the house.

The two successfully clean up the home and the Shadowy Figures arrive as planned that Friday. Scudworth sits uncomfortably at his dining table with the Figures. There is a tense silence between them and Scudworth tries to crack a joke about how terrible religion is, but no one laughs. Butlertron watches from the other room and comes in to say something to help Scudworth's night go over easily. His compliment is a hit with the Figures and they all laugh. Scudworth and Butlertron flash smiles at each other. Scudworth then officially introduces Butlertron to the Figures, almost calling him his butler before correcting himself, calling Butlertron his friend. The Figures explain that they were actually there that night to kill him, but they decided on letting him go because of how good of a night they had. Scudworth stands and tells Butlertron that he's done it again, and they hug.

SLEEP OF FAITH: LA RUE D'AWAKENING

Scudworth and Butlertron meet in-person with The Board of Shadowy Figures after doing the Board's bidding of forcing students to use #2 pencils to take the PXJTs, a parody of the PSATs. The Board reveals that they are working with Scangrade, a grading robot that Butlertron happens to have a past rivalry with. Scangrade can grade the tests that the students take only if they are using #2 pencils, which is why The Board had Scudworth peddle them to the students ahead of the test. Scangrade and The Board claim that #2 pencils will somehow allow Scangrade to take over the world. Butlertron is upset that Scangrade is there because of their past, and when Scangrade disparages him for his "weight."

Walking through the halls, Scudworth and Butlertron discuss their pencil peddling. Butlertron is bitter and uninterested in conversation, even swearing. Scudworth asks him what is wrong, noting that Butlertron has been acting this way since they met Scangrade. Butlertron admits that he strongly dislikes Scangrade and that he hasn't changed since the last time they saw each other. Scudworth opens the door to their office to see Scangrade. He insults Butlertron again, this time about the apron he is wearing, calling it feminine as an insult. Scangrade laughs at him and Butlertron is angered at the interaction.

HOMECOMING: A SHOT IN D'ARC

Clone High is going against a rival high school, GESHH, in a basketball game. Clone High has never scored a point against GESHH in the past, and Scudworth has a bet with the principal of GESHH that Clone High will score a single point over the other school. Scudworth and Butlertron attempt to coach the basketball team by using the 1972 Globetrotter's playbook they downloaded off the Internet.

PLANE CRAZY: GATE EXPECTATIONS

Scudworth has the idea to put mind-control chips in every clone's brain. Butlertron helps him by bringing in the clones to work on. However, they are interrupted by a skunk in their office. The skunk and Scudworth then go on to have several Looney-Tunes-inspired bits sprinkled throughout the episode. In the final bit, Butlertron and Scudworth are lounging on the beach together.

RAISIN THE STAKES: A ROCK OPERA IN THREE ACTS

Butlertron irons while Scudworth paces in their office. He asks Butlertron if he was aware of the PTA while looking at one of their fliers, which Scudworth refers to as "a secret association consisting of both parents and teachers manipulating events" behind his back. Butlertron confirms that he does know about it. Scudworth tells him that the organization must be powerful, and that he must take it over as a result to ensure that he keeps his power as the principal of Clone High. He plans on taking the PTA over at their upcoming Thursday meeting.

At the PTA meeting, Scudworth sits among the parents. The meeting is discussing the recent raisin epidemic at the school, where students are smoking them to get high. Scudworth tells them that raisins are a "gateway fruit" and that he proposes a physical fence around the school to guard the students from the dangers of the outside world, including raisins. He then says that he will rule over the parents as their king. In the next scene, Scudworth starts a musical number which shows him enslaving the parents to build his large fence around the school. Butlertron is by his side.

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Scudlertron was one of the earliest known Clone High ships, established among audiences during and directly after the airing of the original series. A natural chemistry between the characters sparks directly from the fact that they are voiced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creators and executive producers of the show and best friends and frequent collaborators outside of Clone High. There are currently only 8 fan fictions on AO3 of the pairing, but hundreds of works of fan art across Tumblr, Instagram and Twitter. An alternate and shorter ship name for the pairing is Scudtron.

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 * In the now-archived website for the original Clone High series, the "Fun Facts" section lists that both Lord and Miller believe that it would be "convenient" if they were to be lovers because of how frequently they collaborate on show and film writing and production.