Ep 17. Jungle Slickers / Don't Wake the Neighbear

Timon & Pumbaa season 3 episode 17 consists of two separate stories: Jungle Slickers and Don't Wake the Neighbear. In Jungle Slickers, Timon and Pumbaa get a job as cattle drivers for a herd of wildebeests. They must lead the wildebeests through the jungle to a new pasture, but their ineptitude and naivety cause chaos and ultimately lead to them becoming the prey of a hungry lion.

In Don't Wake the Neighbear, Timon and Pumbaa are trying to get a good night's sleep when their neighbor, a burly bear, starts snoring loudly. They try various tactics to wake him up but only succeed in making the situation worse. Finally, they decide to try and get some sleep themselves by joining in on the snoring, but things don't go quite as planned.

Jungle Slickers showcases the classic comedic dynamic between Timon and Pumbaa as they stumble their way through a job that is clearly beyond their skillset. The episode is filled with physical gags and visual humor as the duo tries to wrangle a pack of wild wildebeests through the treacherous jungle. The wildebeests themselves are portrayed as dim-witted and stubborn, adding to the chaos of the situation. Meanwhile, the looming threat of the lion adds a layer of tension to the proceedings, ultimately leading to a thrilling chase scene.

Don't Wake the Neighbear takes a more slapstick approach to the humor, with Timon and Pumbaa's various attempts to wake the snoring bear leading to increasingly ridiculous scenarios. There are classic cartoon elements on display, such as Pumbaa disguising himself as a beekeeper and Timon attempting to use a vacuum cleaner to suck the snoring bear out of his cave. The physical humor is heightened by the exaggerated snoring sound effects, which add to the absurdity of the situation. The episode's climax provides a clever twist on the traditional "happy ending", capping off a fun and lighthearted story.

Overall, Timon & Pumbaa season 3 episode 17 provides two enjoyable and entertaining stories that showcase the comedic talents of the beloved characters. Whether they're driving cattle through the jungle or trying to fall asleep next to a snoring bear, Timon and Pumbaa always manage to bring a smile to audiences' faces with their silly antics.