Zoe has a new pet rock named Rocco. When Elmo tries to announce the number of the day, Rocco seems to have a mind of his own and takes over for everything, which bothers him.
Tropes present in this episode:
- Break the Cutie: Zoe is crushed after Elmo ends his friendship with her after Rocco annoys him so much.
- Companion Cube: Rocco, Zoe's pet rock, who makes his first appearance.
- Rage Breaking Point: Zoe saying the number of the day before Elmo when Rocco "says" he was taking too long was the very last straw for Elmo, resulting in a furious tirade.
- Reasonable Authority Figure: Gina is this to Zoe. After Elmo storms off following his rant and ending his friendship with Zoe, Gina tells her it's Elmo whose feelings were hurt when Rocco took over, prompting her to realize what she did and must make amends.
- "The Reason You Suck" Speech: A rather furious one delivered by Elmo to Rocco when he stands in his way one too many times.Elmo: Elmo is supposed to say the number of the day, not Rocco.
Zoe: Well, Rocco says you were taking too long. He couldn't wait anymore.
Elmo: ELMO DOESN'T BELIEVE THIS! All... all day long, Elmo wanted to do was... was say the number of the day... but noooooooo! Elmo has to sing to Rocco! Elmo has to play the silly word game! Elmo w... w... watch Rocco's favorite movie! And when finally it came time... for Elmo to say the number of the day... ROCCO... Rocco says it before ELMO!!!
Zoe: Oh, well. Come on, Elmo. Let's play with Rocco.
Elmo: Ohhhh, no. Elmo is not playing with Rocco or you anymore! Elmo is going to play by HIMSELF! (runs off in anger)
Zoe: Wait, Elmo, come back!! ...Rocco says he didn't mean it!!
