Ep 17. Madeline and the Mean, Nasty, Horrible Hats

Madeline and the Mean, Nasty, Horrible Hats is the seventeenth episode of the first season of the classic animated television series Madeline. This delightful children's show, based on the beloved children's book series by Ludwig Bemelmans, takes place in a boarding school in Paris where Madeline and her classmates learn important life lessons while having fun.

In this particular episode, Madeline and her friends are eagerly preparing for the annual school hat parade, where they will all dress up in their most creative and unique hats and march down the streets of Paris to show them off. Madeline, being the ever-resourceful and imaginative girl that she is, decides to create a hat out of leftover fabric scraps from the art room, turning it into a beautiful and colorful masterpiece.

However, their excitement turns to dismay when they learn that their arch-nemesis, Pepito, has teamed up with the notorious fashion designer, Monsieur Grisset, to create a collection of hats for the parade, and they are absolutely terrible. These hats, featuring grotesque and bizarre shapes and designs, are met with boos and ridicule from the crowd, causing Pepito and Grisset to become even more determined to win the prize for best hat.

As the parade progresses, Madeline and her friends start to feel discouraged as they see the terrible hats becoming more and more popular among the crowd. They begin to doubt the value of their own creative efforts, thinking that perhaps they aren't good enough to win.

But Madeline refuses to give up. She knows that their hats may not be the most ostentatious, but they are beautiful in their own way - because they represent the creativity and individuality of each student. And as it turns out, Madeline's confidence in herself and her friends pays off in the end. When the judges announce the prize for best hat, they choose Madeline and her friends, praising them for their uniquely crafted hats that truly reflect their personalities.

This heartwarming episode is a testament to the importance of staying true to oneself, no matter what others may say or do. It shows that being different is not only okay, but it can be a source of great strength and pride. And, of course, it teaches valuable lessons about creativity, art, and the power of self-expression through fashion. Fans of Madeline and newcomers alike will adore this charming and uplifting episode.