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Xiaolin Showdown :: The Journey of a Thousand Miles (01x01)
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| Title: | The Journey of a Thousand Miles |
| Episode #: | 01x01 |
| Production Number: | 101 |
| Original Airdate: | Saturday November 01st, 2003 |
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Episode Summary |
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Omi, a Xiaolin Dragon-in-training is joined by three new students names Kimiko, Raimundo, and Clay. Omi and the others are sent on a mission to gather magical artifacts called Shen Gong Wu. After losing the first Wu to Jack Spicer, Omi has problems with another Shen Gong Wu called the Two Ton Tunic. Will he be able to win the showdown against Jack, or lose all three of the Shen Gong Wu that have been revealed?
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Shen Gong Wu Featured in the Episode:
Mantis Flip Coin (New) - Location: San Francisco ~ Xiaolin Dragons
Two Ton Tunic (New) - Venice, Italy ~ Xiaolin Dragons
Eye of Dashi (New) - In a tree, location unknown. ~ Xiaolin Dragons
| This marks the only episode where Omi uses the on/off switch to stop a Jack-bot.
| The Shen Gong Wu seen on the scroll at the beginning of the show were later revealed to be the Orb of Tornami, Star Hanabi, Lotus Twister, Golden Tiger Claws, Changing Chopsticks, and the Falcon's Eye.
| Kimiko's seemingly bizarre style of dress mimics a popular mode of dress in Japan. Tokyo street is known for it's layering of clashing colors, patterns and styles and sometimes looks as if the person in question is wearing a costume.
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Omi vs. Jack Spicer compete for the Eye of Dashi. Shen Gong Wu wagered: Mantis Flip Coin and the Two Ton Tunic. Contest: A race. Omi and Jack must jump from stone pillar to stone pillar. Winner: Omi
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Omi: Listen to the fierce cheetah method of fighting. I defy you to catch me! Witness the speed of a cheetah. I am dazzling and confounding you. And now I am … Hey!
(Clay lassoes Omi by the leg and trips him up)
Clay: Hope I haven’t mucked up y’er lesson too much little feller … just can’t resist a challenge.
| Omi: Follow me to victory! (pause) I have no idea where I'm going.
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The Journey of a Thousand Miles:
This is a direct quote. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." is an proverb from the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucious. Born around 551AD, his wisdom has deeply influence Asian thought and practices throughout history. He is considered to be one of the wisest men who ever lived.
The proverb refers to beginnings, as in the beginning of a new show.
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