The Emperor’s Newest Clothes is the story of a vain ruler who is used to everything and everyone agreeing with and praising him — especially his faithful flunkies, Syco the Jester and Phantic the Advisor. When the Emperor requires the “most beautiful, most exquisite” new outfit for a new holiday (celebrating himself), Syco gets scammed by con men tailors who pass off an empty mannequin as sporting the new duds. Afraid to upset the Emperor, Syco and Phantic tell the impatient ruler that the “outfit” is glorious, and despite some skepticism, the great man believes the flattery — and wears his “new clothes” to the big parade! Only one girl too young and clever to join in the charade of praise is able to point out the truth.