Once Upon a Time Lamput was bored. He had been hiding in a dumpster for a long time, and he wanted to do something exciting. He peeked out of the lid and saw a poster on a nearby wall. It was an advertisement for a dance contest at a club called Leggings. The prize was a shiny trophy and a lot of money. Lamput's eyes sparkled. He loved dancing, and he could use the money to buy some snacks and toys.

He decided to enter the contest. He jumped out of the dumpster and headed towards the club. Along the way, he saw a mannequin wearing a pair of colorful leggings in a shop window. He thought they looked cool and comfortable. He stretched his body and wrapped himself around the mannequin, taking the leggings with him. He then slid off the mannequin and put on the leggings. He looked at his reflection and smiled. He felt ready to dance.

He arrived at the club and saw a long line of people waiting to get in. He noticed that some of them were wearing leggings too. He blended in with the crowd and sneaked past the bouncer. He entered the club and saw a huge dance floor with flashing lights and loud music. He saw a sign that said "Sign up for the dance contest here". He followed the arrow and found a table with a clipboard and a pen. He wrote his name as "Lamput" and waited for his turn.

Meanwhile, the docs were driving around the city, looking for Lamput. They had a new device that could detect his unique energy signature. They were determined to catch him and study him in their lab. They drove past the club and saw the poster for the dance contest. They recognized Lamput's handwriting on the sign-up sheet. They realized that he was inside the club. They parked their car and ran towards the entrance.

They tried to get in, but the bouncer stopped them. He said they needed to pay a cover charge and show their IDs. The docs argued with him, but he wouldn't let them in. They decided to find another way in. They went around the back and saw a fire escape. They climbed up the ladder and reached the roof. They saw a skylight that led to the dance floor. They opened it and jumped down.

They landed on the stage, where the dance contest was about to begin. The host of the contest was surprised to see them. He thought they were part of the show. He said, "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our first contestants, the docs!" The crowd cheered. The docs were confused, but they saw Lamput among the other dancers. They decided to play along and catch him during the contest.

The host said, "The rules are simple. Each contestant will have one minute to show their best moves. The judges will score them from one to ten. The contestant with the highest score will win the contest. Let the dance-off begin!"

The music started, and the docs went first. They tried to dance, but they were clumsy and awkward. They tripped over each other and bumped into the speakers. They also tried to grab Lamput, but he dodged them and danced away. The crowd booed and laughed at them. The judges gave them low scores.

Lamput went next. He danced with grace and flair. He used his elastic body to create amazing shapes and movements. He spun, twisted, stretched, and bounced. He also changed his color and texture to match the music and the leggings. He impressed the crowd and the judges. They cheered and clapped for him. The judges gave him high scores.

The host announced, "The winner of the dance contest is... Lamput!" He handed him the trophy and the money. Lamput was overjoyed. He thanked the host and the crowd. He waved his trophy and ran towards the exit. He wanted to get away from the docs and enjoy his prize.

The docs were furious. They had lost the contest and Lamput. They chased after him, but they were too late. Lamput had escaped. He ran out of the club and jumped into a taxi. He told the driver to take him to the nearest toy store. He smiled and hugged his trophy and money. He had won the dance contest and had a lot of fun. He was happy. The End