Directed by: David Mucci Fassett
Written by: Greg White
Tired of Mayor Temeroso's constant cries for help stemming from his cowardice, Puss tries to arrange for Temeroso to defeat some thieves and inspire confidence in him, but it goes too well and the inspired Mayor decides to abandon the town for a life of adventure.
Tropes:
- Bad "Bad Acting": The fake thief attack.
- Felony Misdemeanor: Sneezing in the No-Thieves Market results in life imprisonment under Mayor Temoroso.
- Gone Horribly Right: They made the Mayor think he was brave, so suddenly he is eager to challenge any criminal in sight.
- Insistent Terminology: When Dulcinea comes up with the plan to stage a victory for the mayor, Puss points out that she usually doesn't approve of lying.Dulcinea: Lying? It's not lying! It's "helping!" By... "pretending!"
Puss: Everyone else calls it lying, but okay. - Reading the Stage Directions Out Loud:Thief: Angrily fight me like a man.
Dulcinea: No, no. You say it angrily!
Thief: [angrily] Angrily fight me like a man!
