Hypnotic Hick is the 50th animated cartoon short subject in the Woody Woodpecker series. Released theatrically on September 26, 1953, the film was produced by Walter Lantz Productions and distributed by Universal International.

Plot

While happily roller skating, Woody gets bullied by an angry Buzz Buzzard who has just avoided being served a summons. Thinking the woodpecker might want to seek mild revenge on Buzz, a law officer I. Gypem tells Woody he will pay him a dollar to serve Buzz with the summons.

Woody happily accepts the offer from Gypem, but Buzz mamages to stop all attempts at delivering the summons. Woody then stumbles on a book about hypnotism, which declares: "Influence others and be their master." Woody reads the book cover to cover, and then decides to "practice" his newly acquired skill on Buzz. At first, he has some fun by putting the reluctant buzzard to sleep. Then, Woody turns him into a dog, a monkey, and appropriately enough, a woodpecker.

Woody then blindfolds himself, begins walking on a skyscraper skeleton and tells Buzz (who has been fitted with Woody's roller skates), "I am your master. The two encounter several death close calls before Woody manages to secure Buzz and escort him to I. Gypem's office.

Supposedly thankful, Gypem them serves Woody with a summons, accusing the woodpecker of "practicing hypnotism without a license. Insensed, Woody hypnotizes Buzz into thinking he is a hungry giant and Gypem is a tasty ham sandwich.