When we arrived (via skateboard-laundry-basket, which was surprisingly aerodynamic), the palace was… suspiciously familiar.
There was a “Prince Charming” contest (Brandon won, obviously, because he showed up with a camera and said real charm is “not being a jerk”). Then came the talent portion.
Once Upon a Dork perfectly captures the chaos of middle school romance. It deals with the relatable fear of rejection and the pressure of social expectations, but it balances the anxiety with Russell’s signature humor and charm.