Episode 27: The I Scream Man

One day in the cottage, Mugman is lying on the couch in the living room. He looks very sick. He has a blanket covering him as his head lies on the pillow. He has a thermometer in his mouth and an ice pack on his head. Elder Kettle and Cuphead are close by to see how sick Mugman is. Mugman sighs and lets out moans and shivers.

"Oh! Sick as a dog," Elder Kettle says, and pats Mugman on the head.

Then says, "I'm afraid you're going to have to miss out on our errands today."

"Oh no! Maybe I could just…" Mugman says sickly, and tries to get up.

He ends up coughing and drops the thermometer that shatters to pieces on the ground.

Gently, Cuphead tucks Mugman into bed and says, "Easy, buddy."

"Rest up now," Elder Kettle says.

Then the two walk to the door.

"We'll be back before you know it," Elder Kettle says and puts on his hat and scarf.

Then Elder Kettle and Cuphead leave the house and close the door.

"Poor Mugman, he loves errands," Cuphead says.

Then Elder Kettle says, "Errands are pretty great. Maybe we could save just one errand for Mugman."

They both think for a second and say, "Hmm. Nah!"

They both laugh and take their leave. They jump in Elder Kettle's truck and drive off.

They happily cheer, "Errands! Whoo!"

Meanwhile, Mugman looks outside the window to see them gone.

Still sick, Mugman says, "Oh, how I love errands." Then turns around, "But sometimes one must go to extremes to do the things one wishes to do."

He removes the blanket and the ice pack, and looks very well. Turns out, Mugman faked being sick to not go on today's errands. He makes himself a pot of tea, fluffing his pillow, and turns on the light. Now Mugman is sitting on the chair with a book in his hand.

Mugman happily says, "At last, peace and quiet. Now I can finally enjoy my book."

Mugman turns the book and begins to read, "The majestic pirate ship sailed across the open sea, led by the heart of a mighty hero. A hero so fearlessly bold, clever, and dangerous, but also quite handsome. The great Captain Mugbeard. He was a legendary pirate with a crew of miscreants.

Story: Mugman is captain Mugman who is standing on the bow of the ship as he gazes over the ocean blue. Cuphead, Elder Kettle, Ms. Chalice, and Red Rose are his crewmates, practicing their sword fighting and goofing around.

Captain Mugbeard says to his crew, "Rest up, ye mateys, for tomorrow, we slay the dreaded sea beast!"

Everyone cheers, "Argh! Slay the beast! Argh!" And raise their swords in the air.

Captain Mugbeard does the same, "Argh!"

The crew cheers, "Argh!"

Captain Mugbeard shouts, "Argh!"

The pirate shouts, "Argh!"

Captain Mugman cheers, "Argh!"

The pirates cheer, "Argh!"

"Argh!" Mugbeard says, sleepy.

Then says, "All right, enough already, go to bed."

Then everyone goes inside to get some sleep for the night.

Mugbeard touches his throat, "Jeez, all that argh-ing is really hard on the throat."

However, Captain Mugbeard sneaks to the row board and lowers it to the water. Then rows away.

Mugman narrates, "Mugbeard dared to slip away that night for a mysterious rendezvous. Normally, he included his crew in all of his exploits. But lately, he had become involved in something they could never understand."

Captain Mugbeard continues to row away from the ship, until he finds himself at a rock pillar. He uses the rope to climb up to reach the top of the rock. Soon enough, the sea begins to rumble and someone rises from the sea. Soon, it's revealed to be the sea beast. Who is played by Cala Maria. She is wearing a blue blouse with a white ribbon, and a black corset, and wears a blue ribbon on her head. She brushes out her hair, and water falls on him. Mugbeard moans happily.

Mugbeard happily says, "Oh sea beast, your eyes are glowing stars. Your voice, a symphony. And your hair... Well, let's face it, your hair is a dead octopus."

Then the sea beast says, Oh, Mugbeard, you are a poet. Now kiss me, you fool.

Soon, they both begin to lean to each other for a kiss.

Suddenly, a song of 'Pop Goes the Weasel' appears.

Mugman looks around and questions, What? What is that?"

Mugman grumbles with irritation and slams the book shut. He then slams the book open to see an ice cream truck just outside. Mugman walks over and out the gate to see the ice cream man.

Mugman calls out, "Excuse me." But no one answers.

He then calls out louder, Excuse me! Excuse me!"

Soon the music stops.

He then calmly asks, "Uh, excuse me?"

Soon, the ice cream man rises up to reveal the ice cream man is a muffin man wearing a small hat, pink striped shirt and red bow tie. He has a big smile with a bucked tooth, and a red nose.

The ice cream happily says, "Well, hey there. Would you like to hear the flavor of the day?"

Uh, no, I-" Mugman tries to answer.

But the Ice cream man continues, "It's different every day!"

But Mugman says, "No, no. Look, I-"

"But you don't even know what the flavor of the day is!" The Ice Cream man says.

But then Mugman says in frustration, "And I don't care what it is." He grunts and continues, "Look, I know you only bring joy and delicious treats, but, uh... "

He soon questions, "Are you aware your hat is on crooked?"

"Yep! Just like the way I like it!" The Ice Cream Man says, then moves on the head to let it squeak.

He then asks, "So, now would you like to hear the flavor of the day?"

"No!" Mugman shouts and facepalms his face, "Listen, your music, would you turn it off, please?

"It is off," The Ice Cream Man says

"Oh. So it is, Mugman replies.

Then asks, "Well, in that case, can I get a fudge pop?"

Soon, Mugman buys his ice cream and the truck drives away. Mugman walks inside the house and finishes his fudge pop. Then throws the popsicle away.

He sits on the couch and brings out his book, "Okay, back to the story."

Soon, Mugman returns to the story.

Mugbeard and the sea beast lean their lips to give each other a passionate kiss.

But then, the ice cream truck song begins to play again.

"What the…" Mugman says, shocked.

Mugman slams the door open again and sees the ice cream truck is back. He then walks over with an irritated expression on his face.

"Hey!" Mugman angrily says, and bangs on the truck

Would you like to hear the flavor of the day?" The Ice Cream man happily asks.

But Mugman shouts, "No! You were just here!"

"Oh! I thought you looked familiar. Sorry!" The Ice Cream Man says.

Then closes the hatch to the ice cream truck window and drives away.

Mugman returns to the house to continue reading his book, "Ah. Now, where were we?"

Back to the story, the sea beast is brushing her hair with the sawfish comb while Mugbeard is standing on a rock.

Mugbeard says, "Ah, burning passion, dead octopus, yadda, yadda, yadda. The kiss, the kiss! Let's get to the kiss."

The dread sea beast leans to Mugbeard. Then the two begin to lean forward to have the kiss.

And once again, the Ice Cream truck theme song appears again. Mugman growls in anger and marches outside to confront the Ice Cream Man.

Mugman shouts, "Excuse me!"

The Ice Cream Man calls out, "Sorry, we're closed. It's my lunch hour." (

Then slams the hatch on Mugman's fingers. Mugman winces in pain.

Mugman marches to the door, "Hey!"

But the Ice Cream Man closes the door and lowers the curtains. Saying, 'Sorry.'

Then runs to the front window, "Hey!"

But the truck driver lowers the curtains reading 'We're.."

Then runs to the other side, "Hey!"

But the curtain lowers too and reads, 'Closed' with a sad ice cream scoop on it.

Mugman is steaming mad that his entire head has turned red and the liquid inside is boiling.

Meanwhile inside the truck, the Ice Cream Man is enjoying his sandwich as he sings.

Ice Cream Man:

Fa, la la, la la la la la

Flavor of the day

Fa, la la, la la la la la

Flavor of the day

Suddenly, the Ice Cream Man hears sawing sounds and looks up to see someone is saying through the top of the ice cream truck. Then falling through the hole is Mugman.

Mugman angrily grabs the Ice Cream Man by the shirt and shouts in anger, "Turn off the music and fix that hat!"

"But why? I only bring joy and delicious treats!" The Ice Cream Man asks in fear.

Just then, Mugman holds an ice cream hone, but he is actually going to use the sharp end of the cone.

The Ice Cream Man panics, "Whoa, whoa! Put down the cone, buddy."

"This ends now!" Mugman angrily says.

Mugman prepares to attack the Ice Cream Man with the Cone. The Ice Cream Man reaches his hand out, and inside the box of sprinkles. He grabs some, and throws them at Mugman in his eyes.

Mugman's eyes begin to burn in pain and screams, "Sprinkles!" and falls over.

Then Mugman is able to stand as he holds his face as he still feels the pain from the sprinkles.

The Ice Cream man then apologies, "I'm sorry, buddy, I had to do it. You were acting all crazy."

He then smiles and says, "Now, about the flavor of the day."

Mugman then opens his eyes in shock and the sprinkles fly out. And with that, Mugman is at his limits.

He turns around and screams in rage, "Stop!" Then approaches the Ice Cream Seller, "I have had it with your flavor of the day. And your music! And your face!" And pokes his nose and hat, "And your stupid crooked hat!"

The Ice Cream Man gasps in shock.

Then Mugman angrily says, "Turn off the music, fix that hat, and get out of here!" and points away.

The Ice Cream Man whimpers and on the verge of tears.

Soon enough, the Ice Cream Man drives away and the truck plays a minor key of 'Pop Goes the Weasel.'

"Hmm!" Mugman sternly says.

He then walks back into the house and slams the door closed.

He then begins to wonder in remorse, "Was that too mean?"

He then says, "No. Sometimes one must go to extremes to do the things one wishes to do."

And with that, Mugman returns to his story.

Mugman asks the sea beast, "Now, how about that kiss, baby?"

But this time, the seabeast says, "No. I refuse your kiss."

Mugbeard is shocked, "But- But it's in the story. Uh, we're supposed to kiss!"

I cannot be with someone so very cruel to the Ice Cream Man!" The seabeast says with a frown on her face.

"Uh, but…" Mugbeard says, shocked.

Then the beast says, "Goodbye, Mugbeard."

And swims away.

Mugbeard cries out, "No, no... No!"

Mugman soon realizes his mistake and cries out, "I have to apologize to the Ice Cream Man."

Mugman rushes to the door and slams open as he cries out, Ice Cream Man! Come back!"

Then runs off as he cries out, "Ice Cream Man!" and begins searching for him.

Later in the night, Mugman continues his search for the Ice Cream Man.

He calls out, "Ice Cream Man?"

He continues to run down the road as he calls out, "Ice Cream Man? Ice Cream Man?"

Mugman soon comes to a stop to see the Ice Cream Man is not around.

Mugman snuffles and sadly says, "Oh, Ice Cream Man." and begins sobbing.

Suddenly, Mugman hears the song 'Pop Goes the Weasel.' Mugman gasps happily and rushes over to find the Ice Cream Man. He narrows his eyes and covers his hand from the blinding light.

Then calls out, "Ice Cream Man?"

From what he sees, is what looks like the Ice Cream Truck.

Then Mugman begins to apologize, "I'm sorry I was so very cruel!"

The truck drives forward, but it's revealed to be a female turkey, playing the song from a record and a gramophone.

She turns off the music and says, "Sorry, what'd you say?" She laughs and says, "I just love ice cream truck music playing at full blast. It's all I listen to."

"Oh. I- I thought you were my Ice Cream Man," Mugman says.

"Nope. Sorry," The turkey woman says.

Then continues playing the song as she drives away. However, there is another truck a short distance away, and it's the ice cream truck.

Mugman happily smiles and waves, "Ice Cream Man!"

The Ice Cream Man wholes a frown at first. But then, he begins to chuckle. And then he begins to laugh. Suddenly, he begins to laugh maniacally.

He then gasps for air and shouts, "I found you!"

He then accelerates and drives towards Mugman at top speed. Seeing the truck driving towards him, Mugman screams and runs away, but the Ice Cream Man is now chasing after him. The Ice Cream Man continues chasing Mugman down the docks. Mugman jumps into the water, and the Ice Cream Truck follows. Mugman yelps and dives into the water. And the truck splashes into the water. The truck begins sinking into the water as Mugman swims back up to the surface. He rises from the water as he gasps for air, and swims to the surface.

Once at the surface, he lies on the log and says, "It's over."

And suddenly, the Ice Cream truck jumps out of the water. The windshield wipes the water off the window to reveal the Ice Cream Man manically laughing. Mugman screams in fright and runs away again, with the truck in pursuit. Mugman runs through the forest and down the path to the cottage. He ends up stopping at the fence and turns to see the Ice Cream Truck approaching him and comes to a stop. The truck door opens and the Ice Cream Man stomps his foot out.

Shaking in fear, Muman bgs, "Please don't hurt me, Ice Cream Man."

"Hurt you?" The Ice Cream man replies as he chuckles and approaches Mugman.

With a smile, the Ice Cream Man says, "I'm here to thank you!" And reaches his hand out towards Mugman.

"Thank me?" Mugman replies, confused.

" For the inspiration," The Ice Cream Man says.

And points his fingers towards the hat, "See? I got a new hat. It's the same as the old one, still at a jaunty angle, but slightly smaller." and winks with a smile.

Completely dumbfounded and irritated, Mugman asks, "That is why you were chasing me? To tell me about your slightly smaller hat?"

The Ice Cream Man scratches his nose.

He then notices Mugman's book, "Oh, hey! I've read that book. Mugbeard dies in the end."

Hearing that, Mugman begins to awkwardly laugh. And then begins laughing. Then says, "That's a good one!" He continues laughing, "He dies." He screams and laughs maniacally, "And fix the hat!"

And pounces at the Ice Cream Man.

Soon, Elder Kettle and Cuphead return in the truck to see the commotion. They climb out of the car with the groceries to see what's going on

Mugman continues to laugh as he shouts, "Fix the hat! Fix the hat!"

"Gee. Was it something I said?" The Ice Cream Man asks, confused.

Muman continues laughing like crazy.

Elder Kettle turns to Cuphead and says, "Well, looks like someone's feeling better."

Then Elder Kettle chuckles and walks away with Cuphead.