VeggieTales: Aladdin (A Lesson in Honesty and True Worth)
Updated Cast
Larry the Cucumber as Aladdin
Junior Asparagus as Abu
Bob the Tomato as Genie
Petunia Rhubarb as Princess Jasmine
Mr. Nezzer as Jafar – smooth-talking, grand, and dramatically evil
Mr. Lunt as Iago – loud, sarcastic, snack-obsessed parrot
Archibald Asparagus as The Sultan
Pa Grape as The Magic Carpet
Enter Mr. Nezzer’s Jafar (with Mr. Lunt’s Iago)
Mr. Nezzer leans FULL into the role—deep voice, slow delivery, lots of finger-pointing:
“Soon… I shall control ALL the vegetables in the land…”
Right beside him, Mr. Lunt flaps around as Iago:
“Yeah! ALL the vegetables! …Do we get snacks when we rule?”
Nezzer (annoyed): “Silence, you feathered nuisance!”
Lunt: “I’m not even a bird!”
Marketplace Shenanigans
While Larry and Junior are trying to get by, Iago (Lunt) spies them.
Lunt whispers loudly: “Hey boss! That cucumber looks poor and desperate—perfect for evil plans!”
Nezzer: “Excellent observation… for once.”
Lunt: “…I try.”
The Cave of Wonders
The cave opens dramatically.
Nezzer: “Only the worthy may enter…”
Lunt: “Ooooh, I love caves! Do they have cheese?”
Inside, Junior (Abu) tries grabbing everything.
Lunt (yelling from outside): “DON’T TOUCH ANYTHING! I saw this in a movie once—it NEVER ends well!”
The Betrayal
When Larry gets the lamp, Nezzer drops the act:
“Did you really think I would share power… with a cucumber?”
He leaves Larry trapped.
Lunt: “Yeah! Wait… we’re leaving him? But he has the lamp—SHOULDN’T WE—”
Door slams
“…Well, that seems like a flaw in the plan.”
Genie Time (Bob Steals the Show)
Bob bursts out with full chaotic energy.
Lunt later sees Genie magic and freaks out:
“WHY DOES HE GET A MAGIC TOMATO?! I WANT A MAGIC TOMATO!”
Prince Larry & Iago’s Commentary
When Larry returns as a prince, Nezzer tries to impress the Sultan.
Lunt (stage whisper): “This guy went from ‘street cucumber’ to ‘royal pickle’ REAL fast…”
Nezzer: “Stop narrating everything!”
“A Whole New World” (Veggie Style)
While Larry and Petunia bond, Iago is stuck watching from afar:
Lunt: “Ugh. Romance. Do they at least bring snacks on this magic carpet ride?!”
Jafar’s Big Takeover
Nezzer finally gets the lamp.
Cue dramatic transformation:
“BEHOLD… YOUR NEW RULER!”
Lightning flashes (obviously fake VeggieTales string lights).
Lunt gets caught in the chaos:
“I DID NOT SIGN UP FOR WEATHER EFFECTS!”
Peak Iago Comedy
Now that Nezzer is all-powerful:
Lunt: “Hey boss… now that you’re all-powerful… can I be assistant ruler?”
Nezzer: “No.”
“…Assistant TO the ruler?”
“No.”
“…Snack manager?”
“…We’ll discuss it.”
Larry’s Honest Moment
Instead of just outsmarting Jafar, Larry admits the truth:
“I lied because I didn’t think I mattered.”
Even Iago pauses.
Lunt: “…Okay, that was… weirdly heartfelt.”
Nezzer: “DO NOT BE MOVED BY THE CUCUMBER!”
Jafar’s Downfall
Larry tricks Nezzer: “If you’re truly the greatest… why not become a genie?” Nezzer, dramatic as ever: “YES! I SHALL BECOME—”
POOF
He’s sucked into a lamp.
Lunt: “…Boss?”
(picks up lamp)
“…Do I still get promoted?”
Iago’s Ending
Instead of being trapped, Lunt is left holding the lamp. He shrugs: “Well… I guess I’m in charge now!” (pauses) “…First rule: MORE SNACKS.”
Final Wish & Resolution
Larry frees Bob. Petunia chooses Larry for his honesty. Archibald changes the rules about marriage.
Countertop Ending
Bob: “Being honest can be hard.”
Larry: “But it’s always the right thing to do.”
End Credits Gag
Lunt (still holding the lamp): “Okay boss, I rubbed it three times—WHERE’S MY MAGIC TOMATO?!”
Nezzer (from inside): “STOP RUBBING THE LAMP!”
