Divus 4 - Shopping

This is the fourth episode of the Divus series.

## **Synopsis**

Alex Foxx and Penny Talpa are shopping for Alex's birthday party. When discuss inviting Penny's dads they bump into Pyrus Felis. After some hesitation Pyrus, decides to also come to the birthday party when they invite him.

## **Plot**

Alex and Penny are in a grocery store and Alex asks for Penny's opinion on a brand of cookies. Penny thinks the cookies are great, but that maybe it's time for her to get out of the shopping cart. Alex is confused and asks why. The camera pans away and the audience can see that Penny is sitting in the front of shopping cart which is normally reserved for small children.

   Penny says that she doesn't think cart seats are meant for grown ups and indicates that she would be embarrassed if another customer saw her sitting that way. Alex is again confused and begins to tell her that Vulpini told him that "the seats were especially made for-" before being cutoff by Penny giving him an annoyed look. Alex relents and says that he'll help her out at the counter since they are almost done shopping for his birthday party.

This reminds Penny that her dads want to come to Alex's birthday party. Alex is shocked and initially against them coming. The scene flashes back to the Talpa's dining room where, presumably, Penny introduces Alex as her boyfriend for the first time. Harris is upset and continuously yelling "why" while Henk tries to calm him down. The scene flashes back to Alex telling Penny that that experience was "no fun".

Penny assures him that Henk really likes Alex and wants to come. Alex concedes and begins to push the cart to take them to the counter. The cart ends up hitting Pyrus who they didn't realize was in the store with them. Alex is mildly annoyed at running into Pyrus, but Penny is happy to see her friend and invites him to Alex's birthday party. Alex whispers asking Penny she invited him, and she reminds him that they wouldn't even be together without Pyrus' help. Alex sighs and again invites Pyrus.

   Pyrus is hesitant to come until he hears that Felicia and Vulpini would also be in attendance. He tells the couple that he has to leave, but that he will see them on Saturday.

Penny asks Alex if he thought it looked weird they way she was sitting in the cart, but he tells her he thinks she looks cute and the scene fades to black.

## **Characters**

**Cast**

* Alex Foxx
* Penny Talpa
* Harris Talpa
* Henk Talpa
* Pyrus Felis

**Mentioned**

* Felicia Foxx
* Vulpini Foxx
* Canis Lupus-Foxx
* James Foxx
* Daisy Felis
* Hendry Aves

## **Continuity**

* Alex is celebrating his birthday with a party.
* Penny and Alex being a couple.
* Harris' dislike for Alex.
* Pyrus' interest for Felicia.
* Vulpini pranking Alex.

## **Trivia**

* Alex is holding a pack of Mergpijpjes which are typical Dutch cookies/sweets.
* Pyrus is holding Heineken, which is a Dutch brand of beer.
* Pyrus is also holding cat food from the brand Felix. Which is a reference to his younger brother Felix Felis.
* Penny's arm is attached to the shopping-cart to hold her in place (for animation).
* The name James is written on one of the price tags.
* Most miniatures were made from advertising brochure cut-outs.
* The Harris WHY! became a meme under DollMotion fans.

## **Cultural References**

* The Harris why-why-WHY!-scene is inspired by the Office (US) OW-GOD-NO!-scene.

## **External Links**

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**Divus series**

 Season 3