28 Smurfs Later

The Purple Smurfs, first aired on October 31, 1981 was and still is the most terrifying cartoon ever made. It all began while Handy was out cutting wood in the forest. He initiates a conflict with some sort of flying insect which bits his ass and turns him into a hopping purple monster. The Smurfs discover and subdue Handy but it isn’t long until they loose containment and the virus begins to spread. This malady is spread by the bit of the infected on the ass of their victim

who in turn seeks other Smurf bottoms to nibble upon. Much like a Romero Movie or 28 Days Later, the infected spread throughout the entire society. Papa Smurf is the last bitten, fortunately he has already discovered the cure, which is dropped whereby it enters the atmosphere and cures every Smurf saving the day. At least I think that’s how it happened, I was five years old when I saw the episode and it has haunted me ever since. Thanks Hanna-Barbera!

This You Tube video includes some footage from "The Purple Smurf" episode but is set againts music; one of those music video things people on youtube do. It's catchy and I couldn't find the real episode. You should be thankful; this way you'll have fewer nightmares.