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18 scenes · 2 threadsStory threads over runtime
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18 scenes · our breakdownMarge gives out cupcakes and Lisa gives hers away feeling sad.
00:05–03:00lie · petty_grievanceLisa cannot dodge balls because she is too sad.
03:00–05:33misunderstanding · social_rule_violationHomer reads a note from school about Lisa's sadness.
05:33–06:34misunderstanding · petty_grievanceHomer tries to comfort Lisa but cannot understand her sadness.
06:34–07:34misunderstanding · avoidance
5 ▸ 07:34Bart vacuums then tests Maggie's loyalty against Lisa.
07:34–09:07rivalry · petty_grievanceLisa plays sad blues on her saxophone at home.
09:07–10:02misunderstanding · social_rule_violation
7 ▸ 10:02Marge tells Lisa to smile despite her sadness.
10:02–11:10social_rule_violation · double_standard
8 ▸ 11:10Homer struggles to beat Bart at video boxing.
11:10–11:56rivalry · humiliation
10 ▸ 11:56Lisa sneaks out and meets a jazz musician who teaches her.
11:56–13:50coincidence · dealMarge finds Lisa with the jazz man and brings her home.
13:50–14:58misunderstanding · social_rule_violationThe family talks about being nice to Lisa.
14:58–15:42social_rule_violation · double_standardBart attempts to cheer Lisa up but fails.
15:42–16:12misunderstanding · humiliationHomer asks a kid to teach him boxing video game.
16:12–17:49deal · humiliation
16 ▸ 17:49Marge tells Lisa to push down bad feelings and smile.
17:49–18:39double_standard · social_rule_violation
17 ▸ 18:39A boy compliments Lisa's smile and asks her to do homework.
18:39–18:42social_rule_violation · dealMarge takes back her advice and tells Lisa to be herself.
18:42–19:49confession · comeuppanceHomer tries to beat Bart but loses again.
19:49–20:59rivalry · humiliationLisa sings a blues song about her family at the recital.
20:59–21:49confession · social_rule_violationSame DNA
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