Pee-wee's Playhouse (TV Series)

Sick? Did Somebody Say Sick? (1989)

Bernard Fox: Dr. Jinga-Janga

Quotes 

• Dr. Jinga-Janga : Pee-wee, could I have a word with you for just a moment?

  Pee-wee Herman : Sure.

  Dr. Jinga-Janga : You've got a very sick genie on your hands.

  Pee-wee Herman : But, I thought you said he was going to be okay.

  Dr. Jinga-Janga : Of course. What do you expect me to tell him? The truth?

  Pee-wee Herman : What's wrong with him.

  Dr. Jinga-Janga : Jambi is suffering from mecca-leca-hi-mecca-hini-itis.

  Pee-wee Herman : Oh, no! Not mecca-leca-hi-mecca-hini-itis! Say it's anything but mecca-leca-hi-mecca-hini-itis! What is mecca-leca-hi-mecca-hini-itis?

  Dr. Jinga-Janga : Well, in layman's terms, he's suffering from genie burnout. His strain and pressure for granting someone's every wish and desire can become a burden to anyone, even a genie.

  Pee-wee Herman : Gosh. Is there anything I can do?

  Dr. Jinga-Janga : Well, you can start by letting him know that you appreciate the things he does for you.

  Pee-wee Herman : I do. I thank him every time he grants me a wish.

  Dr. Jinga-Janga : Yes, and that's fine, Pee-wee. But isn't that the only time?

  Pee-wee Herman : Hmm?

  Dr. Jinga-Janga : A kind remark or a word of thanks makes everyone feel better, but not just for when they do something for you. It's nice to let them know that you appreciate them and like them just for who they are.

  Pee-wee Herman : I think I understand. Even though we really like someone a lot, sometimes we forget to tell them how much we like them and appreciate them. Right?

  Dr. Jinga-Janga : Precisely! Do that, and everyone feels good just like magic.

  Pee-wee Herman : Thanks, Dr. Jinga-Janga. That's really good advice for anybody.