The King of Queens

Doug tries to dodge going to the bank with Carrie, insisting he is swamped with work. Yet, when a stapler wounds a particularly delicate area, the discomfort forces him to recognise his error and agree to accompany her after all.

Assaulted Nuts is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls under the broader category of a programme and is classified specifically as an episode, meaning it tells a self‑contained story within the series’ framework. The piece is designed to be watched in one sitting, offering a concise narrative rather than an extended series arc. In this particular instalment, the character Doug attempts to dodge a trip to the bank that he’s supposed to make with his companion Carrie. He tells her he can’t go because his workload is overwhelming, using his job as a pretext to stay away. However, his plan goes awry when he suffers a painful stapler injury to a particularly sensitive spot, an incident that forces him to reconsider his avoidance. The mishap with the stapler proves to be a turning point for Doug. The unexpected pain makes the excuse of being “too busy” feel hollow, and he realises that his reluctance to accompany Carrie was misguided. The injury acts as a physical reminder that his priorities may need to shift. Ultimately, the episode shows Doug’s change of heart after the painful incident. Confronted with the consequences of his own avoidance, he comes to understand that his earlier stance was flawed, prompting him to reassess his approach to both work and personal commitments.