Ep 5. Doug's Huge Zit / Doug Flies A Kite
- TV-Y
- May 9, 1993
- 23 min
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8.1 (7)
Doug season 3 episode 5 titled "Doug's Huge Zit / Doug Flies A Kite" revolves around the misadventures of the titular character, Doug Funnie. In the first segment, Doug wakes up to find a huge zit on his nose, and he tries to hide it from everyone around him. He tries various home remedies to get rid of the zit but to no avail. The zit becomes the center of attention at school, and Doug becomes the laughing stock of the school. He tries to distract everyone by performing a play about zits but ends up embarrassing himself further.
In the second segment, Doug tries to fly a kite, a gift given to him by his father. He initially struggles to fly the kite, crashing it multiple times. He seeks the help of his friends, but they're all busy with their own activities. Doug turns to his imagination to help him fly the kite successfully, and it works for him. Doug flies the kite for a long time before the kite gets caught on a tree. Unable to retrieve it, Doug leaves the kite on the tree and returns home feeling disappointed.
The episode is a classic example of the struggles faced by children while growing up, and the ways in which they try to cope with it. The zit on Doug's nose highlights the insecurities and self-doubts that children face, while the kite serves as a representation of the joy and excitement that children experience while exploring the world around them. The episode sends a positive message highlighting the importance of imagination, perseverance, and support from family and friends.