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[upbeat music playing]

Hey, Hop Pop! Got the groceries!

Couldn't buy much since we've barely got any money left.

Feeling any better, Hop Pop?

[sighs]

No. Ever since we lost the vegetable stand

I've just felt, well, lost.

I was fine the first couple of days,

but it's really starting to catch up with me.

Well, maybe this will cheer you up.

-Pa-pow! -The Grub-N-Go's hiring greeters.

All you gotta do is smile and be friendly.

[sighs]

Just another job for me to lose.

-See? You're a natural. -Now head out there and get back in the game.

Lemme go! The couch is the only one who understands me!

[man] Thank you, Mr. Plantar. Don't call us, we'll call you.

-[crowd clamoring] -[man 2] Got to get ready!

What's all this rabble?

Sign-ups for the election!

You been living under a rock?

-'Cause I have and even I knew that. -Election?

Vote Mayor Toadstool! If reelected, I will always look out for the little guy.

-[squeaks] -Upsy-daisy.

[engine roars]

[coughing]

[scoffs] Some mayor.

That guy keeps raising our taxes,

and what do we got to show for it?

Our snail-ways are a mess.

Our buildings are falling apart.

Heck, we ain't even replaced the schoolhouse after last year's millipede incident!

[children screaming]

[roaring]

Am I crazy, or is he making sense?

Maybe we need a mayor who looks out for the people he's mayoring.

'Cause ours, well... [chuckles]

He's only looking out for himself.

Anyway, good afternoon, everybody.

I nominate Hopadiah Plantar for mayor!

-I second that! -[man 1] I third it.

[man 2] Let's hear it for Hopadiah!

[man 3] Sounds good to me.

Hop Pop for mayor, everyone.

-[cheering, applause] -Huh?

Guess what, kids!

-You passed the interview? -You got the job?

Nope! I'm running for mayor.

-[all] Huh? -Don't you see, kids?

If I win this election, I'll prove once and for all

that Hopadiah Plantar ain't no loser!

Oh, no. If he loses, he'll be more down than ever.

And we just got the couch cleaned.

But if he wins maybe we'll get the old Hop Pop back!

-True that. -Fair point.

Hop Pop, we're all in!

Really? Aw, kids.

I won't let you down.

If anyone needs me, I'll be in the bathroom

practicing my distinguished expression!

[laughs]

Ugh. Politics are the worst.

Yeah. The monster fights are pretty cool, though.

The what now?

[cheering]

You've made a powerful enemy today, Hopadiah.

Toads have run uncontested for decades.

This is a disgrace.

The only disgrace is you as mayor.

Oh, I like this Hopadiah.

I don't know. Toadstool is tried and true.

Ahem! Welcome to the official mayoral trials,

where the candidates try to win your vote.

I'm suddenly very interested in politics.

[horn blows]

Okay, Anne. That's enough.

Our first trial is all about strength.

The first candidate to mount the beetle wins!

[whistles]

-[beetle roars] -Ready, set, go!

[grunting] Oh, my giblets!

I've got you! No, I don't!

-[growling] -[Hop Pop] Hey!

[laughing] Come and get it.

[shrieks]

[cheering, applause]

The second trial is about sensitivity.

Can you figure out what these hatchlings need?

A good mayor would.

I know what these dumb birds want. Money.

All right, all right.

Here's your handout.

[screeching]

[grunting] Oh! Oh!

-There, there, sir. -Hmm...

-[chirping] -[laughs]

-[crowd] Aww... -[Sprig] That's how he fed us when we were babies.

[screeching]

Being mayor is a lot like being dropped in the woods naked

and forced to find your way home.

So that's what we did!

[crowd gasps]

Thanks for showing me the way, Jeremy.

[chirping]

Safe travels, brother.

-[crowd cheering] -Yeah! Whoo!

Hop Pop! Hop Pop!

This is getting out of hand, Toadie.

I could actually lose!

Looks like we'll have to stop him... Ow!

the old-fashioned way.

Illegally.

Excited for the final trial tomorrow, Hop Pop?

Not really.

I know I've been doing well,

but if I mess up tomorrow, it could cost us the election.

[knocking]

Mr. Plantar, an anonymous associate would like to speak with you.

-You mean the mayor? -No comment.

Come on. You only know like one person!

I said no comment!

Ah, so glad you could join me, Plantar.

I'll give it to you straight.

I want you to lose tomorrow's trial.

Well, yeah. I figured.

No, you dimwit, lose on purpose!

In return, I'll give you a new vegetable stand.

Heck, I'll put it in the center of the market, tax free!

You'll make tons of money.

That's, uh... hard to say no to.

Well, then, don't.

Hey, Hop Pop.

[sighs]

So, uh, what did the mayor want?

If I lose on purpose, Toadstool will give us the stand back.

-[both gasp] -What? No!

You've got a real chance to win.

He'll also make us rich. We'd be set for life.

Oh, in that case, take the deal.

[both] Polly!

We were all thinking it!

[sighs] Polly's right, guys.

It's just too good to pass up.

-Well, whatever you pick, we'll be behind you, dude. -All the way.

Thanks, kids.

[sighs]

Guess I've got some thinking to do.

[Duckweed] Ladies and gentlephibians,

you know the candidates, you've seen 'em fight monsters.

But for the final challenge, you'll see them fight... each other!

[applause]

Ah!

Now you both know the rules.

Fight starts as soon as the bell rings.

-What? Ring the bell? -[bell rings]

[grunts]

[groans]

-Ah! -[groans]

[cheering]

[chuckles]

-Ah! -[grunts]

[gasping]

Ow! Okay, Plantar! You've put on a good show but... that's enough!

This can't be good.

[grunting]

[crowd groans]

[crowd gasps]

Like we talked about.

Stay down, Plantar.

[distorted] Get up!

You can do it!

Come on, Hop Pop!

Stay down!

[groaning]

What are you, crazy? You could have been rich.

You could've had your stand back.

All you had to do was give up!

[panting] Why?

Because this is about more than just me!

-[groans] -That's a knockout!

-Huh? Ring the bell! -[bell rings]

[cheering, applause]

-Hop Pop! -Yeah! Whoo!

[Duckweed] Well, folks, that wraps up the trials.

Now it's time to tally the votes!

With 88 votes, 100% of Wartwood, Hopadiah Plantar!

What? I won?

And with 22,000 votes,

the entire rest of the Valley, Mayor Toadstool!

-What? -Congratulations, sir.

Thank you. Thank you all.

You're all too kind. Democracy wins again!

[crowd groaning]

Well, you certainly gave this toad a run for his money.

Good thing you didn't win though, huh? [laughs]

A frog beating a toad. That would have made headlines!

Just be proud the whole town loved ya.

I'm surprised the rest of the valley didn't.

How was I supposed to know the rest of the valley got a vote?

I'm a theater major, for cricket's sake!

Wait, wait now. You didn't campaign outside Wartwood?

Oh, son. That's just sad. Really is.

Almost takes the joy out of my victory.

The victory piñata is all set up in the lobby, sir.

Well, I did say "almost."

Wahoo! Piñata! I'm gonna hit it.

Hey, Hop Pop...

You okay?

Yep! I've never felt better!

-Huh? -Really? You know you lost, right?

Are you in shock? Is he in shock?

I may have lost,

but I stood my ground

and fought for something important

-and that feels good. -[Wally] Hopadiah?

Uh, may we have a word?

We all pitched in and built you a stand.

For giving us something better than produce...

Hope.

You've made us all proud.

I may have lost the race,

but I'm back at the market with all of you.

And that makes me a winner.

This is perfect.

I wouldn't have put the root vegetables with the tubers, though.

It's not important.

I'll fix it later.