Doug Funnie and his best friend Skeeter Valentine set out to find a monster who was rumored to be inhabiting the disgusting Lucky Duck Lake. But what they discover is that the dangerous beast (Herman Melville) is actually friendly. Little do they know, their new friend is actual proof of a pollution cover up by the insidious Mr. Bluff, who intends to hunt down Herman. All the while, Doug must find the courage to ask his crush Patti Mayonnaise to the upcoming dance, his only competition being the snotty Guy Graham.—Blazer346