Ep 28. Born Rotten
- January 1, 1982
- 24 min
The Smurfs season 2 episode 28, "Born Rotten," follows the story of a new smurf, Rotten, who is born with an ominous birthmark on his forehead. The other smurfs immediately ostracize him and treat him poorly, fearing that his birthmark is a sign of evil or bad luck.
Despite the other smurfs' treatment of him, Rotten tries his best to fit in and make friends. However, every time he tries to join in on smurf activities, something goes wrong, leading the others to blame him for their misfortune.
Feeling hopeless and alone, Rotten begins to believe that maybe he is indeed born rotten. It isn't until Papa Smurf discovers the truth about Rotten's birthmark that the others realize they were wrong about him.
In the end, the smurfs learn an important lesson about acceptance and treating others with kindness, no matter their differences. The episode is a heartwarming reminder of the value of inclusion and compassion.