Ep 6. Wide Awake in Wonderland / Zazu's Off-By-One-Day
- September 30, 1995
Timon & Pumbaa season 2 episode 6 titled "Wide Awake in Wonderland / Zazu's Off-By-One-Day" is a hilarious animated cartoon that follows the antics of the lovable duo, Timon and Pumbaa, as they get themselves into some zany adventures.
In the first half of the episode, "Wide Awake in Wonderland," Timon and Pumbaa find themselves transported to a strange and magical world, where everything is topsy-turvy and nonsensical. They meet a talking rabbit who leads them on a chase through a maze of twisting tunnels, where they encounter such strange creatures as a grinning Cheshire cat, a mad hatter, and a wicked queen who wants to take their heads off. Through it all, Timon and Pumbaa rely on their wits and humor to navigate this wacky world and, ultimately, find a way back to reality.
In the second half of the episode, "Zazu's Off-By-One-Day," Timon and Pumbaa are called upon to help their friend Zazu, the uptight and snooty hornbill, with a problem. Zazu has a very important meeting with the king, but he has gotten his dates mixed up and thinks it's tomorrow instead of today. Timon and Pumbaa try to help him out by manipulating time, but chaos ensues when they accidentally keep going back an hour too early or too late.
This is a fun-filled episode with loads of laughs and energy. The dynamic between Timon and Pumbaa is always entertaining to watch, as they both play off each other's strengths and weaknesses. In "Wide Awake in Wonderland," they are at their best, solving riddles and outsmarting the bizarre and whimsical creatures they encounter, while in "Zazu's Off-By-One-Day," they try to use their brawn to set things right, but ultimately rely on their quick thinking to save the day.
The animation in this episode is top-notch, and the colors and design of "Wonderland" are particularly striking, with lots of unexpected twists and turns in the landscape that keep things visually interesting. The humor is also spot-on, ranging from the witty banter between Timon and Pumbaa to the clever parody of Alice in Wonderland in the first half of the episode. Even Zazu, who can be a bit of a stiff character, has some humorous moments, especially when he gets flustered trying to keep track of time.
Overall, "Wide Awake in Wonderland / Zazu's Off-By-One-Day" is a delightful episode of Timon & Pumbaa that showcases the humor and creativity that make the show such a hit with audiences of all ages. Whether you're a fan of the classic Disney characters or just appreciate good comedy, this episode is sure to leave you grinning from ear to ear.