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3. Streaking

The guys decide to streak when President Gerald Ford comes to town for a campaign stop. The town committee chooses Red to ask the President a question and Donna refuses to wear an American flag jumpsuit her father, Bob, gives her.

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Jackie's father, a city councilman, arranges for President Gerald Ford to stop at Point Place as part of his re-election campaign. The principal of Point Place High School makes a speech warning the students against any "maladjusted" activity, which of course gives Hyde the idea to "fight the power"; the guys then decide to streak when President Ford comes to town. Meanwhile, Bob wants Red to ask President Ford a question in the Q&A. Red agrees, however, Bob gives him a "crappy" question, leading Red to take a stand and ask what he wants anyway.

Also, Donna refuses to wear an American flag jumpsuit her father, Bob, gives her as it will embarrass her. On the day of the President's visit, the guys decide at the last minute not to streak, as there are too many guard dogs and Secret Service agents. However, when Red gets up to ask his question, he begins to crack under the pressure. In desperation, Eric puts on a Nixon mask and streaks across the auditorium, motivating Red to ask Ford, "How the hell could you pardon Nixon?".

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