Ep 2. Timmy's Hiccup Cure
- TV-NR
- April 7, 2009
- 20 min
Timmy Time is a British children's animated television series that follows the adventures of a young lamb named Timmy and his animal friends at a nursery school. In season 1 episode 2, titled "Timmy's Hiccup Cure," Timmy has a case of the hiccups and cannot seem to get rid of them. His friends try various methods to cure him, including tickling him, startling him, and even giving him a glass of water upside down. However, none of these methods work and Timmy's hiccups only get worse.
As Timmy continues to hiccup his way through the day, his friends become increasingly frustrated and annoyed. Otus the owl becomes so fed up with Timmy's hiccups that he flies away from the nursery school. Meanwhile, Timmy's best friend Yabba the duck becomes determined to find a cure for his hiccups. She thinks hard about what could possibly cure hiccups and comes up with an idea.
Yabba asks Timmy to hold his breath as long as he can, thinking that this might be the solution to his hiccups. Timmy tries to hold his breath, but he is unable to do so for very long. Yabba then suggests that Timmy jumps up and down while holding his breath, which he does eagerly. To everyone's surprise, Timmy's hiccups disappear!
Elated with their success, Timmy and his friends celebrate by playing a game of hide-and-seek. However, when it is Timmy's turn to be "it," he starts hiccupping again. The group tries Yabba's method once more, but it does not work this time. They are at a loss for what to do until they hear Otus hooting outside. Otus has returned with a special remedy for Timmy's hiccups.
Otus explains that his remedy is a special tune that he has learned from his grandmother. The tune involves chanting a series of nonsensical words while rubbing your belly and patting your head. Although skeptical, Timmy decides to give it a go, and much to everyone's surprise, the hiccups disappear once again!
With the hiccups finally cured, Timmy and his friends continue their game of hide-and-seek. They are all relieved that Timmy's hiccups are gone and that they can enjoy the rest of the day without any interruptions.
Overall, "Timmy's Hiccup Cure" is a charming and entertaining episode that highlights the importance of perseverance and creative problem-solving. It also teaches children about the various methods that people use to cure hiccups, from holding your breath to chanting a special tune. The show's colorful animation, lovable characters, and upbeat music make it a joy to watch, and children will undoubtedly love following along with Timmy and his friends on their wacky adventures.