The Story of Flibber-o-loo
Encyclopedia
The Story of Flibber-o-loo is a VeggieTales
story that appeared as the first story in Are You My Neighbor?
. It is based on the Biblical parable
of Jesus
, "The Good Samaritan
." It was written and directed by Phil Vischer
who wrote the story as if he were Dr. Seuss
. It was the first segment of Are You My Neighbor?
.
on their head. Next to Flibber-o-loo is Jibberty Lot where Junior Asparagus lives. In Jibberty Lot, everyone wears a pot
on their heads. Flibber-o-loo and Jibberty Lot fight by throwing pots and shoes at each other.
Larry goes out with his pet wind-up lobster where bandits (played by the 3 Scallions) steal his milk money
and put him in a hole where he is trapped. The Mayor of Flibber-o-loo (played by Archibald Asparagus) walks by with the doctor. Despite Larry's asking them to, they are both "too busy" to get Larry out of the hole. They explain this through song.
Just then, Junior comes and helps Larry out of the hole. After seeing his kind act, the Mayor decides that Flibber-o-loo and Jibberty Lot should no longer fight. Now, instead of fighting, they are loving toward each other and throw flowers and candy
.
VeggieTales
VeggieTales is an American series of children's computer animated films featuring anthropomorphic vegetables in stories conveying moral themes based on Christianity...
story that appeared as the first story in Are You My Neighbor?
Are You My Neighbor?
Are You My Neighbor? is the third episode of the VeggieTales animated series. It was released in January 1995 on VHS and on March 14, 2006 on DVD. Subtitled "A Lesson in Loving Your Neighbor", it features two short stories that teach viewers that they should love people even if they seem...
. It is based on the Biblical parable
Parable
A parable is a succinct story, in prose or verse, which illustrates one or more instructive principles, or lessons, or a normative principle. It differs from a fable in that fables use animals, plants, inanimate objects, and forces of nature as characters, while parables generally feature human...
of Jesus
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
, "The Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan
The Good Samaritan can refer to:*The Parable of the Good Samaritan*Good Samaritan law*Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act*The Good Samaritan *The Good Samaritan - ITV1 drama...
." It was written and directed by Phil Vischer
Phil Vischer
Phillip "Phil" Vischer is an American voice actor, animator, director, writer and puppeteer known for creating the computer-animated video series VeggieTales with partner and friend Mike Nawrocki...
who wrote the story as if he were Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist most widely known for his children's books written under the pen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg and, in one case, Rosetta Stone....
. It was the first segment of Are You My Neighbor?
Are You My Neighbor?
Are You My Neighbor? is the third episode of the VeggieTales animated series. It was released in January 1995 on VHS and on March 14, 2006 on DVD. Subtitled "A Lesson in Loving Your Neighbor", it features two short stories that teach viewers that they should love people even if they seem...
.
The story
Larry the Cucumber lives in Flibber-o-loo, where everybody wears a shoeShoe
A shoe is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot while doing various activities. Shoes are also used as an item of decoration. The design of shoes has varied enormously through time and from culture to culture, with appearance originally being tied to function...
on their head. Next to Flibber-o-loo is Jibberty Lot where Junior Asparagus lives. In Jibberty Lot, everyone wears a pot
Pot
Pot commonly refers to pottery, the ceramic ware made by pottersPot may also refer to:- Containers :* Plant pot or flower pot, a container in which plants are cultivated* Cooking pot, a stove-top cooking utensil* Chamber pot, a bedside urinal...
on their heads. Flibber-o-loo and Jibberty Lot fight by throwing pots and shoes at each other.
Larry goes out with his pet wind-up lobster where bandits (played by the 3 Scallions) steal his milk money
Milk Money
Milk Money is a 1994 romantic comedy film about three suburban 11-year-old boys who find themselves behind in "the battle of the sexes," believing they would regain the upper hand if they could just see a real, live naked lady. The movie stars Melanie Griffith and Ed Harris.The film was shot in...
and put him in a hole where he is trapped. The Mayor of Flibber-o-loo (played by Archibald Asparagus) walks by with the doctor. Despite Larry's asking them to, they are both "too busy" to get Larry out of the hole. They explain this through song.
Just then, Junior comes and helps Larry out of the hole. After seeing his kind act, the Mayor decides that Flibber-o-loo and Jibberty Lot should no longer fight. Now, instead of fighting, they are loving toward each other and throw flowers and candy
Candy
Candy, specifically sugar candy, is a confection made from a concentrated solution of sugar in water, to which flavorings and colorants are added...
.
Voices
- Mike NawrockiMike NawrockiMichael Nawrocki is an American voice actor, writer, animator and director. He is the co-founder and Executive Vice President of Big Idea Entertainment, the company best known for bringing computer-animated vegetables to life in the popular VeggieTales series...
- Larry and a bandit - Phil VischerPhil VischerPhillip "Phil" Vischer is an American voice actor, animator, director, writer and puppeteer known for creating the computer-animated video series VeggieTales with partner and friend Mike Nawrocki...
- the Mayor, a bandit and Bob the Tomato (Narrator Only) - Mike Sage - Bandit
- Lisa Vischer - Junior and Lenny
- Frank WelkerFrank WelkerFranklin Wendell "Frank" Welker is an American actor who specializes in voice acting and has contributed character voices and other vocal effects to American television and motion pictures.-Acting career:...
- Wind-upWind-upWind-up or windup may refer to:* a verb for terminating the existence of a company or other entity with a view to its liquidation and dissolution* pain wind-up, central sensitization caused by repeated stimulation of C nociceptors...
LobsterLobsterClawed lobsters comprise a family of large marine crustaceans. Highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important, and are often one of the most profitable commodities in coastal areas they populate.Though several groups of crustaceans are known as lobsters, the clawed lobsters are most...
(Uncredited) - Jim CummingsJim CummingsJames Jonah "Jim" Cummings is an American voice actor who has appeared in almost 100 roles. He has appeared in classic animated movies such as Aladdin and The Lion King, as well as taking on roles in more current films, such as Bee Movie, Princess and the Frog, and Winnie the Pooh.-Personal...
- Henry (Uncredited) - Tress MacNeilleTress MacNeilleTress MacNeille is an American voice actress best known for providing various voices on the animated series The Simpsons, Futurama, Tiny Toon Adventures, Animaniacs, Disney's House of Mouse, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Rugrats, All Grown Up!, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, and Dave the...
- Doctor (Uncredited)
Success
The Story of Flibber-o-loo was so successful that it was re-released several times, and was made into a book on tape.External links
- The Gourds Must be Crazy! & The Story of Flibber-o-loo at Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...