Larry engages in philandering behavior, embarking on an extramarital affair with Moe's wife, Belle, while also exhibiting romantic interest in Shemp's fiancée, Millie.

Capitalizing on the festive season, Shemp disguises himself as Santa Claus to deceive Moe before making his escape.

However, in a series of misfortunes, Moe inadvertently shoots himself in the foot while celebrating the apparent resolution of the situation.

This course of action always worked against the team; author Jon Solomon concluded "when the writing divides them, they lose their comic dynamic".

[2] In addition to this split occurring in He Cooked His Goose (and its remake Triple Crossed), the trio also played separate characters in Rockin' in the Rockies, Cuckoo on a Choo Choo, Gypped in the Penthouse, Flying Saucer Daffy and Sweet and Hot, this was also the last Three Stooges short that was filmed before Curly Howard's death.