Ask Cranky Day

When Cranky makes one mistake, it turns into one of the worst days Cranky ever had and will never forget.

## Plot

It was a busy day at the docks, Cranky started to lift and load cargo from the ships. Paxton came into the docks and told Cranky if it was really hard to be a crane. Cranky replies its not hard at all but a ship's horn makes Paxton think Cranky said leave and come back later with your friends. So Paxton left and told Diesel about this. At first, Diesel doesn't believe this but then comes up with a devious plan. Diesel tells Paxton to ask as much engines as he can to go to the docks and tell them to ask as many questions as they can to Cranky. Paxton is worried about this but eventually he does. Paxton tells different engines and they tell other engines and it keeps being spread out. That day, Cranky was busy working when many engines came and started to ask Cranky so many questions. At first, Cranky answers them but he soon starts to get cranky and wants them to leave but they don't. Percy tells Thomas about "Ask Cranky Day" and Thomas decides to tell Sir Topham Hatt, which he gets shocked and what has happened. Thomas takes Sir Topham Hatt to see what has happened and is more shocked to see most of his engines asking Cranky. Sir Topham Hatt is cross but Paxton says it was his fault but he then remembers it was Diesel who sent him. Sir Topham Hatt understands and the engines leave. Cranky says it has been one of the worst days he had ever experienced and he would never forget about. The next day, Sir Topham Hatt is very mad at Diesel and punishes him.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Edward
* Gordon
* James
* Percy
* Toby
* Duck
* Oliver
* Bill and Ben
* Emily
* Diesel
* Salty
* Paxton
* Cranky
* Carly
* Big Mickey
* Sir Topham Hatt
* Henry (*cameo*)
* Rosie (*cameo*)
* Stanley (*cameo*)
* Charlie (*cameo*)
* Porter (*cameo*)
* Timothy (*cameo*)
* Sidney (*cameo*)
* Philip (*cameo*)
* Troublesome Trucks (*cameo*)

## Trivia

* The events of *Cranky Bugs, No Sleep For Cranky, Cranky at the End of the Line, and New Crane on the Dock* from Thomas & Friends are mentioned.
* The episode was inspired by the line "*Ask Cranky Day*" which was said in *Blue Mountain Mystery*.

## Quotes

> **Diesel:** What do you want?
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> **Paxton:** Cranky said to bring my friends to the docks, so I'm asking you to go.
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> **Diesel:** What for?
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> **Paxton:** I'm not sure. Do you know?
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> **Diesel:** Why would I...oh yeah, I remember now.
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> **Paxton:** You do?
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> **Diesel:** Yes. Cranky is preparing for Ask Cranky Day.
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> **Paxton:** Ask Cranky Day? What's that?
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> **Diesel:** It's the one day where anyone can ask Cranky whatever they want and he will answer. I think Cranky wants us to invite the engines. We must do as he says. It's a very important day for him.
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> **Paxton:** Okay. We must do it then.
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> **Cranky:** What is going on? Why are you engines here if there's nothing for you to pick up.
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> **Percy:** We're here for Ask Cranky Day.
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> **Cranky:** What?
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> **James:** You know, when you must answer our questions.
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> **Cranky:** Do I have to?
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> **James:** Yes, you must.
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> **Emily:** So, who wants to go first?
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> **Cranky:** ...
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> **Carly:** I've never seen this much engines at the docks before. They're just taking up space.
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> **Cranky:** These silly engines will leave once I finsish answering their dumb questions. I can manage.
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> **Carly:** Are you sure?
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> **Cranky:** Of course I will. [Suddenly, Carly makes an excited shriek] What?
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> **Carly:** I asked you a question...and you answered! This is actually fun.
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> **Cranky:** Not you too.
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> **Salty:** I'd like to join in as well.
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> **Cranky:** [sighs] Ask away...
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