| “ | You know, a gigantic troll with sharp teeth, nose like a broom handle, he grabs children, puts them in a gundersack if they... you never heard of this? | ” |
— Heinz Doofenshmirtz | ||
The boys create Rutabaga-themed vehicles when Candace is chosen to be Rutabaga princess and gets to start the "Running of the Chinchillas." Across town, Doofenshmirtz plans to turn himself into a real live Kinderlumper to scare Roger into relinquishing control of the Tri-State Area over to him.
Episode Summary[]
Dr. Doofenshmirtz wakes up from a nightmare about the Kinderlumper, before coming to an evil realization. The next day, Candace is dressed as the Rutabaga Princess, preparing for the 100th Annual Running of the Chinchillas. Stacy figures out that Candace wants to be Rutabaga Princess so she can be on TV, hopefully escalating her path to stardom, and making Stacy "famous by association".
Phineas calls out to Candace, having had Baljeet genetically alter rutabaga to create vehicles for her to ride in during the Running. As he, Ferb, Buford, Baljeet, and Isabella demonstrate the vehicles, Candace declines and leaves with Stacy to start the Running. Meanwhile, Linda realizes she needs to be in Badgertown for the end of the Running. Perry enters his lair, where Major Monogram tells him that Doofenshmirtz is planning to attend the Running and must be up to something.
At the start of the Running, newsman Mike van Hatofapilgrim reports while Candace initiates the event with the help of her Tuber Troubadour, Irving. The Running starts, and Candace and Stacy run alongside the chinchillas. At Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated, Perry arrives as Doofenshmirtz is putting the finishing touches on his Kinderlumper-inator. Heinz announces that he is planning to turn himself into a Kinderlumper, and explains through a song that his mother used to sing to him that the Kinderlumper is a giant troll who takes misbehaving children and puts them in a gundersack.
After telling the story, Doofenshmirtz enters his Kinderlumper costume, planning to turn himself into a Kinderlumper and scare his brother into giving up control of the Tri-State Area. He activates the inator, but Perry starts fighting him, and they both get zapped, turning into Kinderlumpers. The inator fires again through the hole Perry used to get into the building.
While Candace and Stacy are running, the ray hits the chinchillas behind them, turning them giant. The two girls see this and take off. The chinchillas knock over the news van, and Mike tells his assistant to call in a news chopper. At the same time, Perry has destroyed the Kinderlumper-inator before turning his rage towards Doofenshmirtz, who then lures him towards a giant X on the floor before dropping a cage on him, trapping him. Doofenshmirtz then leaves to scare his brother at the end of the Running.
At the Flynn-Fletcher house, the kids are preparing to cheer Candace on, when the two girls come to tell them about the giant chinchillas. They all get in the rutabaga vehicles to flee, as Mike continues to report from the chopper. The vehicles are not fast enough, and all the kids are gradually overcome by the wave of chinchillas. Candace and Stacy's vehicle crashes into a fire hydrant, getting Stacy trapped.
At the Running's finish line, Melanie is frightened by the giant Kinderlumper arriving, while Roger is excited. Doofenshmirtz is confused by his brother's lack of terror and asks him if he had remembered the Kinderlumper song that their mother sang. Roger tells him that their mother sang him a different version presenting the Kinderlumper as a loving, gift-bringing creature.
The ray's effects wear off, turning Doofenshmirtz, Perry, and the chinchillas back to normal. Candace reaches the end of the Running, and the kids and Stacy run up to her, congratulating her on her excellent Running as Rutabaga Princess. Phineas explains that everyone is safe because the chinchillas weren't harmful. Mike comes up and reveals that they got it all on tape, including the kids and the rutabaga vehicles, pleasing Candace. The chinchillas climb in the helicopter and pilot it away, to Mike and Candace's chagrin.
Transcript[]
Read the transcript of Der Kinderlumper.
Songs[]
- "Hail Doofania!" (instrumental)
- "Kinderlumper"
End Credits[]
Young Heinz is bouncing on his bed when his mother comes in to warn him that if he doesn't stop, he'll be visited by the Kinderlumper. Heinz goes to bed, but the Kinderlumper appears in the window.
"Perry the Platypus". (during the end credits when broadcast by itself on Disney XD UK)
Gallery[]
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Running Gags[]
I know what we're gonna do today[]
None.
The "Too Young" Line[]
None.
Ferb's Line[]
He is seen screaming with Phineas when they are stampeded on by the giant chinchillas.
What'cha doin'?[]
None.
Hey, where's Perry?[]
None.
Oh, there you are, Perry[]
Phineas: Oh, there you are, Perry. (picks him up) Get over here, you hairy little beast! (Perry chatters) |
Perry's entrance to his lair[]
Perry places a black hole on the wall, climbs through it, and removes it.
Evil Jingle[]
None.
Memorable Quotes[]
Candace: And now, I must leave. My public awaits.
Stacy: Yeah, and I must go be famous by association. Phineas: And to think, we knew Stacy before she was famous by association. |
Mike: Wow, this is incredible! I've never been in a helicopter before! |
Stacy: Can't this thing go any faster?! Candace: I got the fennel pedal all the way to the rutabaga metal! And yes, I know it's a weird sentence. |
Mike: (from the chopper) Oh, those poor innocent kids. (covering his eyes) I can't watch. It's just-It's just—I'm gonna step outside where I can—WOOOOOOAHH! Did you see that?! I almost stepped out of the helicopter! Did you just see that?! |
Roger: Funny, I'd never thought the Kinderlumper would be such a crybaby. |
Background Information[]
- "Kinderlumper" seems to be the match-up of the German word kinder, meaning "children", and "lumper", which is someone who unloads cargo. The name could also be a play on the word Kinderräuber, which means "kidnapper" in German.
Production Information[]
- This episode aired on Disney Channel On Demand on February 8, 2013.
- This episode premiered on February 15 at 9:30 pm ET/PT instead of the usual 9 pm slot.
- This is the only first segment with a unique credit sequence.
- This episode's alternate credits were seen in the U.S. only.
International Premieres[]
- May 1, 2013 (Disney Channel France)
- May 8, 2013 (Disney Channel Portugal)
- May 20, 2013 (Disney XD Italy)
- May 27, 2013 (Disney Channel Latin America and Brazil)
- May 30, 2013 (Disney XD Poland)
- June 1, 2013 (Disney Channel Spain)
- June 2, 2013 (Disney XD Spain)
- June 15, 2013 (Disney Channel Asia)
- July 14, 2013 (Disney XD Latin America)
- September 2, 2013 (Family Channel)
- September 9, 2013 (Disney Channel Russia)
- September 28, 2013 (Disney Channel Hungary and Scandinavia)
- October 2, 2013 (Disney XD Germany)
- September 7, 2014 (RCTI Indonesia)
Errors[]
- When Phineas grabs Perry, the lines on Ferb's clothes briefly disappear.
Continuity[]
- Candace is not interested in music again ("Wizard of Odd", "Bully Bust").
- Badgertown makes an appearance ("It's a Mud, Mud, Mud, Mud World").
Allusions[]
- Running of the bulls - The Running of the Chinchillas is reminiscent of this famous annual event held in Pamplona, Spain.
- The Clapper - Doofenshmirtz activates everything in his building with two claps, just like this device.
- The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends - Doofenshmirtz opens a giant fairy tale book in a similar manner to the title sequence of the "Fractured Fairy Tales" segment of this 1960s animated TV series.
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - During the song "Der Kinderlumper", The Kinderlumper slithers similarly to how the Grinch in the Christmas special does.
- "Minnie the Moocher"/The Blues Brothers - Doofenshmirtz's song and dance are very similar to this 1931 Cab Calloway tune and his "Moonwalk"-inspired dance. In addition, the setting and costumes from the song mimic Calloway's "Minnie the Moocher" performance from this film.
- Krampus - The legend of a demonic beast that carries off naughty children and puts them in his sack comes from Krampus, St. Nicholas's assistant in early folklore.
Trivia[]
- It is revealed that Candace doesn't like rutabaga.
- It is revealed that Roger doesn't like almond brittle.
- This is the fourth time Candace becomes a princess ("Lights, Candace, Action!", "A Hard Day's Knight", "Make Play").
- This is the sixth episode to begin at Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated ("Hail Doofania!", "A Real Boy", "The Remains of the Platypus", "When Worlds Collide", "Blackout!").
- This is the tenth episode to begin at night ("Traffic Cam Caper", "Elementary My Dear Stacy", "Oh, There You Are, Perry", "Invasion of the Ferb Snatchers", "Candace Gets Busted", "That's the Spirit", "When Worlds Collide", "Blackout!", "Happy New Year!").
- This is the first time Roger sings.
- This is one of the few times Perry fails to defeat Doofenshmirtz.
- Irving breaks the fourth wall by looking directly at the audience.
- Mike van Hatofapilgrim is the second news reporter to have a last name styled "X of a(n) Y", the other being Gordon Gutsofanemu.
- Candace says "Welcome to my world" again ("Leave the Busting to Us!", "No More Bunny Business").
- This is the second time Doofenshmirtz claps to turn off the lights ("Doofapus").
Cast[]
- Main article: Credits
- Vincent Martella as Phineas
- Ashley Tisdale as Candace
- Thomas Sangster as Ferb
- Caroline Rhea as Mom
- Richard O'Brien as Dad
- Dan Povenmire as Dr. Doofenshmirtz
- Jeff "Swampy" Marsh as Major Monogram
- Tyler Mann as Carl
- John O'Hurley as Roger
- Dee Bradley Baker as Perry
- Maulik Pancholy as Baljeet
- Bobby Gaylor as Buford
- Alyson Stoner as Isabella
- Jack McBrayer as Irving
- Kelly Hu as Stacy
- Cloris Leachman as Mrs. Doofenshmirtz
- Gordon Tokumatsu as Mike van Hatofapilgrim
- Additional Voices: Dan Povenmire, Dee Bradley Baker, Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, Pamela Adlon
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