The Penguins Of Madagascar S01e01 Launchtime Re... !!link!! Official

“My loyal subjects!” he shrieked, leaping from his throne. “That cheese is a sign! The Great Banana Spirit demands a tribute! We must… ACQUIRE THE TREASURE!”

They meet Max the Cat , a stray who thinks the penguins are flightless birds sent to him by a shooting star. The Penguins Of Madagascar S01E01 Launchtime RE...

: Upon "landing," they encounter Max , a stray cat whom they mistake for a moon-dwelling alien. Max is depressed because he is a failure at catching flying birds; when he sees the flightless penguins, he believes his wish for an easy meal has finally been granted. “My loyal subjects

“Brilliant,” Skipper said. “Grate the wheel. Now!” We must… ACQUIRE THE TREASURE

For the hardcore fans, here is trivia you might have missed during the initial "Launchtime RE" broadcast:

: It introduces the recurring joke that Skipper is legally barred from entering Denmark , a detail that remains a mystery for much of the series.