Cranky Goes Too Far

Cranky Goes Too Far is the twenty-third episode of the eighth season of Spike the Dragon and Friends, and the two hundred and fifth episode overall. It is a parody of the Thomas and Friends episode, James Goes Too Far.

Cast

 * Spike as Thomas
 * Shining Armor as Edward
 * Big Macintosh as Gordon
 * Cranky Doodle Donkey as James
 * Pipsqueak as Percy
 * Cheese Sandwich as Salty
 * Hoity Toity as Sir Topham Hatt
 * Discord as Diesel (does not speak)
 * Rarity as Emily (cameo)
 * Goldie Delicious as Mrs. Kyndley (cameo)
 * Everyone else as Themselves

Transcript
Narrator: "It was a crisp cold winter day in Ponyville. Snow lay think on the ground. The animals were working extra hard. Cranky was pulling the slow goods load. He had stopped at a signal. Pipsqueak pulled up alongside carrying the mail."

Pipsqueak: "Hello, Cranky."

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak. Then the signal changed to green."

Pipsqueak: "Goodbye, Cranky."

Narrator: "Whistled Pipsqueak, and he was off in a flash."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I was here first."

Narrator: "Grumbled Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Why do I have to wait?"

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "The mail is more important than slow goods."

Narrator: "Said his driver.

Later, Cranky stopped for water. Spike was already in front of him."

Spike: "I have to go first."

Narrator: "Said Spike excitedly."

Spike: "I am a guaranteed connection."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Everyone has a more important job than me."

Narrator: "Grumbled Cranky."

Spike: "Nonsense."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "Everyone knows you're a really useful donkey."

Narrator: "But Cranky wanted to be an important donkey too.

Later that day, Hoity Toity came to see Cranky."

Hoity Toity: "You must take coal to all the buildings in the town."

Narrator: "He boomed."

Hoity Toity: "If the fire's in the waiting room go out, the passengers will get cold and complained. It is a very important job."

Narrator: "He added."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "You can rely on me, sir."

Narrator: "Said Cranky proudly. Hoity Toity left. Cranky was excited."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "An important job!"

Narrator: "He said happily."

Big Macintosh: "Huh!"

Narrator: "Sniffed Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "It's only a lot of coal after all."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Nonsense!"

Narrator: "Snorted Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I am going to keep the passengers warm. What could be more important than that?"

Narrator: "And he wheeshed over to the water fountain.

But there was a line at the water fountain."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Come on!"

Narrator: "He said impatiently."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I have an important job to do!"

Spike: "Wait your turn, bossy head."

Narrator: "Said Spike. Cranky felt too important to wait, so he didn't.

Cranky rushed to the coaling station. He met Shining Armor waiting at a junction. Shining Armor was looking bothered. He had too many jobs and he was feeling puffed out."

Shining Armor: "Can you take these slate wagons to the quarry?"

Narrator: "Shining Armor asked."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Sorry Shining Armor, but I can't."

Narrator: "Puffed Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I've got the most important job in the town."

Narrator: "And he chuffed grandly away.

Cranky arrived at the coaling station. He buffered up to the coal wagons, and was on his way.

Cranky was looking forward to deliver his coal."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Now I'm useful and important!"

Narrator: "He chuffed happily.

Then, there was trouble. Cranky puffed harder and harder. He went faster and faster. And then he began to feel hotter and hotter."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I don't feel well."

Narrator: "Wailed Cranky. And he had to stop."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "Your body has run dry!"

Narrator: "His driver told him."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "We'll have to wait for help."

Narrator: "Just then, Shining Armor pulled up beside Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Please pushed me to the water fountain."

Narrator: "Pleaded Cranky."

Shining Armor: "I'm sorry."

Narrator: "Shining Armor puffed sadly."

Shining Armor: "You wouldn't take my wagons to the quarry, and now I'm running late with my passenger run."

Narrator: "And Shining Armor walked away.

Shining Armor stopped and told the signalman all about Cranky. The signalman telephoned for help. And soon, Cheese Sandwich was on his way. He pulled up alongside Cranky."

Cheese Sandwich: "Why didn't you fill up with water this morning, matey?"

Narrator: "Cranky told him about the water fountain."

Cheese Sandwich: "I heard you were too busy to help Shining Armor too."

Narrator: "Said Cheese Sandwich."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I was in a hurry."

Narrator: "Protested Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Mine is the most important job in the town!"

Cheese Sandwich: "No job is more important than helping another creature!"

Narrator: "Said Cheese Sandwich firmly. And deep down in his body, Cranky knew Cheese was right.

Thanks to Cheese Sandwich, Cranky's body was soon filled and he was well on his way. He knew he had to make up for lost time.

Then, Cranky saw Discord up ahead. He had gotten hurt and looked unhappy. Cranky wanted to tease him, but then he remembered what Cheese Sandwich had said."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "No job is more important then helping another creature."

Narrator: "He said to himself."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "And even Discord is a creature. Come on, Discord. I'll push you back to the sheds."

Narrator: "Pushing Discord and pulling wagons was hard work.

At last, Cranky got Discord to the repair yard. But he still had to deliver his coal.

The wind blew and it was getting cold by the minute. Cranky went all over the town delivering coal to the buildings. Everyone was pleased to see Cranky. Thanks to him, they will all kept toasty warm.

The next morning, Hoity Toity came to see Cranky. He knew all about him running out of water and is not helping with Shining Armor's wagons."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I'm sorry, sir."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I put my own job first."

Hoity Toity: "But you did learned your lesson and you helped Discord."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity boomed cheerfully."

Hoity Toity: "And you delivered your coal on time. You, Cranky, are a really useful donkey."

Narrator: "Cranky nearly burst with pride."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Thank you, sir!"

Narrator: "He said. Being really useful was better than feeling important."