A struggling advertising executive, Dennis Dimbleby Bagley, is plagued by a creative block as he tries to come up with a slogan for a revolutionary new pimple cream. His stress manifests physically, resulting in a boil on his shoulder that takes on a life of its own, raising questions about his sanity.

How to Get Ahead in Advertising
A stressed-out ad executive's creative block is shattered when a charismatic, anthropomorphic boil appears on his shoulder, bringing a fresh perspective to his life.