Akeelah Okay. But when I'm at the bee, and they tell me to spell some little fish from Australia or some weird bacteria on the Moon, we're going to wish we'd done a little bit more "rote-morizing" and not so much essay reading. If you don't mind me saying. Dr. Larabee Bacteria don't exist on the Moon. Katie Kerwin McCrimmon Several of the kids placed very high in last year's bee, especially Dylan Chiu. He's come in second two years in a row. Derrick-T Kick his butt, Akeelah! B-U-T-T, butt! Akeelah This is all starting to sound heavy. Boy It is heavy. Spelling bees are serious shit. I think I'll take a shot. [throws the ball, but misses the hoop] On second thought, can I spell the word?