S02E09 · EP
Episode DNA
22 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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22 scenes · our breakdownHomer compliments Marge's pork chops and says he will build her a spice rack.
01:21–02:17lie · scheme
2 ▸ 02:17Homer calls the kids to watch Itchy and Scratchy, and they watch a violent cartoon.
02:17–02:32violence · escalation
3 ▸ 02:32Homer reads a handyman book and picks up a hammer to build a spice rack.
02:32–03:16humiliation · escalation
4 ▸ 03:16Maggie strikes Homer with a mallet, horrifying Marge.
03:16–03:44violence · escalationMarge blames television and bans cartoons, upsetting the kids.
03:44–03:52social_rule_violation · dealHomer tells work he was beaten by his baby, but they don't believe him.
03:52–04:54lie · humiliationMarge watches cartoons and catalogs the violence, writing a letter of complaint.
04:54–05:22obsession · investigationMarge writes a letter asking to tone down cartoon violence, but gets a dismissive reply.
05:22–06:56double_standard · humiliationMarge forms a protest group called SNUH to fight cartoon violence.
06:56–08:11scheme · social_rule_violationMarge continues her crusade while Homer struggles with bad TV dinners.
08:11–10:04obsession · petty_grievanceMarge protests at Krusty's show, disrupting the taping and angering Krusty.
10:04–10:15escalation · humiliation
12 ▸ 10:15Marge watches cartoons alone, questioning her impact while Homer watches a squirrel.
10:15–11:41obsession · investigation
13 ▸ 11:41Marge debates cartoon violence on Smartline against Krusty and a psychologist.
11:41–13:56humiliationCartoon writers call Marge for help ending an episode non-violently.
13:56–15:20negotiation · deal
15 ▸ 15:20Homer buys a multi-tool while the kids watch a non-violent Itchy and Scratchy.
15:20–16:06scheme · dealBart and Lisa find the new non-violent cartoon boring and leave.
16:06–16:25petty_grievance · humiliationThe kids read a book instead of watching cartoons.
16:25–17:34avoidance · obsessionThe kids become model children, impressing Homer and Marge.
17:34–17:39social_rule_violation · dealMarge is recruited to protest Michelangelo's David statue for nudity.
17:39–18:37double_standard · social_rule_violationMarge appears on Smartline to defend the David statue, realizing her hypocrisy.
18:37–18:44confession · humiliationMarge and Homer visit the David statue, and Marge feels conflicted.
18:44–20:46deal · negotiationHomer reveals kids are forced to see the statue, making Marge happy.
20:46–21:19coincidence · dealSame DNA
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