“ Papa Smurf then observes the Village and notes that all the issues the Smurfs once
did in a cooperative spirit at the moment are achieved if they are paid solely,
and there are fights over money as well as stress all around due to the constant work.
Although the book was never adapted for the tv cartoon series,
there is an episode entitled "The Smurfs and the money Tree" which additionally revolves round cash, specifically an enchanted money tree created by Gargamel and his mother
to entice the Smurfs. Gargamel has placed a yellow-painted lead
coin as bait that lures Farmer Smurf into the trap.
Gargamel then sends his crow, Corbelius, with a message for the Smurfs to offer him all
their money in alternate for Farmer Smurf. Papa Smurf, who has recovered, sends
a Smurf to spy on Gargamel, and the Smurf spy discovers the wizard
organising a trap to be able to get each the Smurfs and their money.
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