Goofy and Mickey compete in the Hot Dog Hills Invention Competition with the help of Professor Von Drake, but Von Drake's invention—the Smarty Hat—causes Goofy to be smarter and creates a rift between Goofy and Mickey on their invention.
Synopsis[]
The episodes begins at the Roadster Garage, where Mickey and Goofy are finishing their invention for the upcoming Invention Competition as Goofy gets drenched in maple syrup when Dr. Ludwig Von Drake calls for Goofy to help him with something. Von Drake reveals to have made a genius helmet that instantly makes the wearer a genius. Goofy puts on the helmet and his brilliance is instantly demonstrated when he solves a rather cumbersome equation. He is about to take the helmet off to assist Mickey but is unable to due to it being stuck to the maple syrup from earlier. Goofy goes on to help Mickey while Von Drake works on a formula to eliminate the syrup's adhesive properties. Goofy arrives and easily fixes the invention and makes a little improvement, claiming that he will make the rest at the competition.
The competition is about to begin when the engine leaks maple syrup. Goofy is about to come up with a solution when Von Drake arrives and gets the helmet off Goofy, who solves the engine problem by sticking bubble gum to the hole. Von Drake then has Goofy demonstrate his genius helmet to the judges, and lets Goofy keep it for his and Mickey's invention. When it's their turn, Goofy reveals to have made several "improvements" to his and Mickey's invention, including a fitness smoothie, a treadmill, and a bed. It crashes and Mickey complains that the invention was supposed to be fun together, so Goofy takes off the helmet. The two present Mickey's original invention and the duo win the trophy, with the engine exploding maple syrup.