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Double Trouble #2 (1958)
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In a zany twist, Tuffy and Snuffy stumble upon a suspicious Indian carrying a bag they suspect is full of stolen wig hair, leading them on a comedic mission to steal it and prove their claim to the police. As they scheme to retrieve the bag, their plan spirals into a series of slapstick mishaps involving disguises, mistaken identities, and a very heavy wig. The story ends with the duo reflecting on their chaotic night, still baffled by the whole ordeal.
Jo is frantic, yelling for Tuffy to bring a shovel because her brother Snuffy is stuck in the mud up to his shoelaces. Tuffy is baffled—why doesn’t Snuffy just walk out? Jo explains he fell in headfirst, and the story ends with a sudden, comical plop.
Jo and Tuffy, inspired by a strongman's feat, attempt to ring a bell at a carnival by lifting a heavy hammer—but their effort ends in comedic struggle and a painful fall, leaving them questioning their strength. Despite their best efforts, the hammer barely moves, and their friendship is tested when one lets go, leading to a messy, laughing aftermath.
Jo and Snuffy face off against their fear of dentists in a hilariously exaggerated showdown, with Snuffy refusing to go until Tuffy devises a clever ruse. Tuffy convinces Snuffy to visit the dentist by whispering a simple, crucial instruction—don’t open your mouth—leaving the real reason for Snuffy’s courage a playful mystery.
Jo and her friend Snuffy visit a friend whose mother is home with a headache, and they decide to cheer her up with a loud, energetic performance using a homemade "cheerer-upper" outfit. The noise and chaos of their antics—complete with juggling oranges and a game of Billy Goat—only worsen the mother’s condition, leaving Jo stunned by the unintended result.
In a playful twist, Jo bets Tuffy that the dust on a table is too thick to write on—only to prove him wrong by revealing the dust is so deep, anyone could write their name in it. Meanwhile, Lil Mush, determined to keep her promise to her mom not to "mush up" anything inside the house, finds a clever way to satisfy her urge by turning her outdoor space into a chaotic mess—without breaking her word.
Jo and her friend Snuffy, dressed in mismatched outfits, try to convince their mom to let them play outside—only to be turned down for their holey blouse. Undeterred, they sneak into the dark kitchen, not out of fear of the dark, but because they’re terrified they’ll miss the cookies.