Ep 20. Hiccups

In Waybuloo season 1 episode 20, called "Hiccups," the four Piplings, Yojojo, De Li, Lau Lau, and Nok Tok, were busy playing hide-and-seek. Yojojo was the seeker and was counting to ten while the others hid. Lau Lau was hiding behind a tree, and when she heard Yojojo coming, she held her breath to make sure he wouldn't find her. Suddenly, she let out a loud hiccup, and Yojojo found her immediately.

The other Piplings heard the hiccup too and came out of their hiding spots. They had heard of hiccups before, but none of them knew how to get rid of them. Yojojo suggested that they ask Baba Yellow for help, as she knows a lot about natural remedies.

When they arrived at Baba Yellow's house, she told them that hiccups were caused by the diaphragm (the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen) contracting involuntarily. She also explained that there were many ways to cure hiccups, but they might not work for everyone.

First, Baba Yellow suggested that they try holding their breath for a few seconds and then breathing out slowly. All four Piplings tried it, but it didn't work for any of them.

Next, Baba Yellow suggested that they drink a glass of water without stopping to take a breath. Yojojo was the first to try this, but he ended up spilling more water on himself than he drank.

Baba Yellow then suggested that they try eating a spoonful of sugar or honey. De Li tried this, but it didn't work for her either.

Finally, Baba Yellow suggested that they try getting scared. This made the Piplings nervous, but they decided to give it a try anyway. They all hid behind Baba Yellow and jumped out at the same time, shouting "Boo!" This scared them all, but it also cured their hiccups.

The Piplings were happy that their hiccups were gone, but they were also grateful to Baba Yellow for her help. They thanked her and headed back to their hide-and-seek game.

Along the way, they met the Narabugs, who were also curious about the hiccups. The Piplings explained to them what hiccups were and the different ways they had tried to cure them. The Narabugs were fascinated and thanked the Piplings for teaching them something new.

When they got back to the hide-and-seek game, the Piplings were amazed that their hiccups hadn't returned. They continued playing until it was time to go to bed. Before they went to sleep, they all sat down and took a few deep breaths together. They knew that even though hiccups were annoying, there were always ways to cure them.

In conclusion, "Hiccups" is a delightful episode of Waybuloo that teaches children about the natural remedies for hiccups. It also emphasizes the importance of seeking help when faced with a problem and shows how working together can lead to a successful outcome. The episode is sure to be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.