Imagine if those little slug enemies in the game took over your character, giving you another reason to try and shake them off!
I have more nostalgia for the game, though so I dunno if they had these slugs in the show. :c
But look at it! The slug is happy to go for a ride despite being able to zoom quickly and diagonally across the room.
On a side note, I recall having wanted to draw this idea years ago but was only reminded of it just now. So, without any delay, I scribbled it down right away in case I would forget it for who knows how many more years.