EPISODE 33 – THE SPIRIT IN THE LAMP
Digging for beautiful seashells on the shore, Moomin and Snorkmaiden find what looks like an old oil lamp. A bit self-consciously they try rubbing it, and are more than a little surprised when the spirit materialises and asks what they want. He is a rather lazy spirit, however, who finds stealing easier than creating something new, and who won’t grant more than one wish a week. At night he comes forth and reads Moominpappa’s new play, which he finds disgustingly bad and promptly rewrites – again, however, without bothering to come up with something new. Stinky expresses marked interest in the lamp and the Moomins finally come to the conclusion that maybe it isn’t such a blessing to have all your wishes instantly granted.
