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Stink Or Swim is the eleventh episode of Action League Now!. It first premiered on the Kablam! episode, A Little Dab'll Do Ya on December 13, 1996.

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Plot[]

The episode begins with a recreational swimmer about to be flushed down the toilet. The Action League arrives to rescue him (thus making him more unhappy). Stinky Diver prepares to dive, handing Meltman his wallet so it won't get wet while he does. Just as he's about to jump, Stinky freezes up and starts to hallucinate. As a result of his hesitation, the recriational swimmer gets flushed and tells Stinky, "Thanks a lot, you big chicken!". Stinky, ashamed of his failure, asks himself what's wrong.

At Action Headquarters, Stinky cries and grieves over his failure as the League berates him for it. Stinky remembers what had happened earlier that day, and couldn't rescue the recreational swimmer. The Chief then tells the Action League that an Action Fax has just arrived, which is a boating incident at Aquarium Lake. Next, the Chief says that everyone needs Stinky for this rescue. Stinky, still grieving over the recreational swimmer's last words: "Thanks a lot, you big chicken!", is too worried. Thundergirl doesn't know if Stinky's ready yet, after which The Flesh picks him up and throws him out.

At Aquarium Lake, the League prepares to save the two drowning victims, which are a couple. Stinky hands Meltman his wallet and is about to rescue the two, but freezes up again, remembers the recreational swimmer's last words, and informs the rest of the League that he can't dive. Meltman then asks if they need to save the drowning victims instead, making The Flesh toss him into Aquarium Lake. Meltman, however, complains that he has an ear infection.

Moments later, the League walks away, carrying the victims' fishing poles and wearing their fishing hats. Unfortunately, they've accidentally forgotten to rescue the victims, who are still drowning.

Later that day at Bill the Lab Guy's laboratory, he asks Stinky if he can think of anything from his childhood that would make him freeze up like a gutless weasel in the face of danger. Stinky then tells him about the time he and his brother, Stench, were at the toilet 20 years ago, fishing for smelts, when Stench fell in. He wanted to save Stench, but didn't have anyone to hold his wallet at that time. Stench then cried out, "Thanks a lot, you big chicken!", which still haunts him to this day. Bill, unable to see any connection at first, can't think of anything to do. Suddenly, he has an plan!

At the toilet, the League prepares to re-enact Stinky's botched rescue of the recreational swimmer. Meltman then implies that all they need is for somebody to play the victim, prompting The Flesh to toss him in the toilet (though Meltman complains, this time, that he has just eaten). The Narrator asks the viewers if Meltman will be flushed or if Stinky will overcome his fear and save him, then tells them to stay tuned for part two.

In the second act, Stinky, unable to save Meltman, gives up and is about to have some lunch. Thundergirl stops him, telling him that he's no quitter and to go back and save Meltman; she'll also hold his wallet for him in the meantime. In a panic, Stinky suddenly remembers that Meltman still has his wallet and dives into the toilet after the three victims that were flushed down there!

While Stinky searches in the toilet for Meltman, the League passes the time by playing Go Fish. Suddenly, a strange rumbling sound goes off! One by one, the victims that Stinky failed to save earlier rise out of the toilet: Meltman, the recreational swimmer, and Stench, who is revealed to have survived the whole 20 years down the drain. The League is proud of Stinky for overcoming his fear and cheer for him, who is happy to see Stench once more. Stench is proud of his brother for saving his life, and Meltman suggests that they celebrate Stinky's victory by buying everyone their lunch. Stinky isn't surprised because after all, Meltman still has his wallet! Everyone then laughs, ending the episode.

Quotes[]

  • The Recreational Swimmer: "Oh no, not those losers!"
  • Meltman: "Hey, this hat fits pretty good!"
The Flesh: "Yeah, mine too. But I can't help thinking we forgot something..."
The Drowning Victims: "Help! Help! Help! Help!"
  • The Recreational Swimmer: Thanks a lot, ya big chicken!
  • The Flesh: "Got any twos, Chief?"
The Chief: "Go fish, nude dude!"
  • Stinky Diver: "It's good to have you back, Stench."
Stench Diver: "You saved my life, Stinky, even if it took you 20 years."
Stinky Diver: "I love you, Stench."

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