"I Don't Wanna Be a Grumpy Berry!"

One of the most recent in the excellent line of Veggie videos, Madame Blueberry is absolutely wonderful. It starts with Larry zipping by in his new Suzy Action Jeep, interrupting Bob's attempts to address the audience. When stopped, Larry explains his glee at receiving this wonderful new toy, but adds that he really needs the camper to add to the jeep. Then he mentions the hang-glider and the jet ski, and before he knows it he doesn't know if he'll ever have enough stuff to be happy. The French Peas come to the rescue this time, presenting the dynamic duo with the tragic tale of Madame Blueberry.

Madame Blueberry was a very rich, very unhappy blueberry. She shunned her own possessions and instead took stock of everything her neighbors had. All day she did nothing but cry about what she didn't have. One day, three strangers came to her door to invite her to shop at the newly opened Stuff Mart. Her butler Bob warned against it, but Larry, her other butler, was excited at the prospect. So, she shopped and shopped and shopped some more, having all of her new things shipped straight to her house. Along the way, however, she encountered two young children who have very little but are very happy. Enlightened, she stopped the shipments, only to discover that they were causing her treehouse to be overloaded. A desperate race to save to house ensued, but they were too late and Madame Blueberry was forced to make a fresh new start.

With lots of humor and fun and just a touch of bitter reality, this video shows that being greedy can lead to trouble, most especially in your own happiness. Sometimes even a complete change in heart may not keep you from trouble, but it can make the trouble much less oppressive. The lush French background contrasted with the huge department store offer a feast for the eyes and the ears while the story offers food for thought. The hilarious songs by the Stuff Mart representatives, the sweet song by the kids and the ridiculous lament of Madame Blueberry put the finishing touch of greatness on this video. Mr. Lunt's ludicrous crooning offers a side of silliness that Larry doesn't usually show us. All in all, this movie's a hit!