The video is a satirical skit highlighting the absurdity of dismissing basic facts in education. It starts with a teacher, Mrs. Wells, trying to correct a student's math error where the student incorrectly answers that 2 + 2 equals 22. The student's parents and the school administration then confront the teacher, arguing for the child's "right" to his answer, despite its inaccuracy.
Parental and Administrative Conflict: The parents accuse the teacher of stifling creativity and express outrage at her assertion that there is a correct answer. The principal and school board fail to support the teacher, emphasizing the importance of accommodating diverse perspectives, even in objective matters like math.
Consequences for Teacher: Mrs. Wells faces backlash, including being called a "liberal elitist," and is eventually suspended for holding "extremist views." The media and public opinion exacerbate the situation, framing it as an attack on the child's rights.
Climactic Irony: The skit ends with Mrs. Wells being fired and a comedic twist where the school administrator, insisting on open-mindedness, attempts to underpay Mrs. Wells using the flawed logic, claiming $2,000 plus $2,000 equals $22,000.