Ep 4. Claws and Paws
- July 19, 2008
- 8 min
Simon's Cat, Vol. 2 season 3 episode 4, titled "Claws and Paws," follows the misadventures of Simon's beloved feline as he embarks on yet another comedic journey filled with physical comedy and mischief.
The episode begins with Simon's Cat eagerly awaiting his owner's return home. As soon as Simon enters the door, the furry feline springs into action, following closely behind him and rubbing up against his legs with excitement. Simon can't help but smile at his cat's eagerness, patting him on the head before heading to the kitchen to make some food.
While Simon is busy in the kitchen, Simon's Cat wanders off to explore the rest of the house. He quickly comes across a mirror, and, seeing his reflection, begins to playfully paw at it, enjoying the challenge of trying to catch his own image. However, his playful antics soon turn into frustration as he realizes that the creature in the mirror is not actually him. Simon's Cat becomes increasingly agitated, pawing at the mirror with increasing intensity, until finally, he lands a hard enough blow to shatter it into a million pieces.
Now feeling victorious, Simon's Cat struts around the shattered glass, admiring his handy work. However, his victory is short-lived, as he quickly realizes that he is now surrounded by dangerous shards of broken glass. He makes a valiant attempt to tiptoe his way through the mess, but inevitably, he steps on a particularly sharp shard and lets out a howl of pain.
Simon, hearing his beloved cat's cries, rushes into the room, panicked. He is relieved to find that his cat is relatively unharmed, but the two of them are now faced with the daunting task of cleaning up the mess. Simon sets to work carefully sweeping up all the shards of glass, but Simon's Cat seems less than interested in helping. Instead, he wanders off to investigate a pile of paper nearby.
As Simon continues to clean, Simon's Cat begins to unravel the mess of papers, sending them flying all over the room. Simon notices, but is too busy cleaning up the glass to do anything about it. Before he knows it, the room has become a chaotic mess, with papers and shards of glass scattered all across the floor.
Suddenly, Simon's Cat spots something out of the corner of his eye. It's a small bug, creeping across the floor. In a flash, Simon's Cat pounces on the bug, quickly dispatching it with his sharp claws. Feeling very proud of himself, he saunters away, leaving Simon to clean up the mess.
As the episode comes to a close, Simon is finally able to finish cleaning up the mess, and he and his cat sit down together to enjoy a quiet evening at home. But even as they relax, Simon's Cat can't help but glance up at the ceiling, where a small spider is creeping its way across the wall. The feline can't resist the temptation, and in a flash, he is up and off on yet another misadventure.
Overall, "Claws and Paws" is a hilariously entertaining episode that showcases the cleverness and physical comedy that Simon's Cat is known for. From the cat's playful pawing at the mirror to his valiant hunt for the bug, viewers are sure to find themselves laughing out loud at his antics. And, as always, Simon's unwavering love for his cat shines through, even as he is left to clean up the mess that his beloved pet has made.