This 1940 educational short, memorably hounded by the folk at Mystery Science Theatre 3000, is a little peculiar in that it seems to recognise that it is annoying and boring. In a chilling fantasy scenario that no doubt had Frank Capra scrambling for pen-and-paper, a befuddled old man, while repairing a couch, wishes the non-existence of springs. A sprightly little animated pooka called Coily materialises out of thin air to grant the man's wish. Want to make a phone call, old man? NOOOOOO SPRINGS! Want to close your front door, old man? NOOOOOO SPRINGS! Want to drive in your car, old man? NOOOOOOOOOO SPRINGS! Okay, at this stage the film has made its point, and ought to quit while it's not too far behind. But it doesn't. Having apparently stopped by the library on his way to the golf course, the old man serenades his golf-buddies with an extended lecture on the usefulness of springs in everyday life. His companions, mirroring the audience's reaction, are at first annoyed, and then promptly fall asleep.