S02E18 · SCENE 6/21 · 04:44
Brush with Greatness · Mt. Splashmore (news broadcast)
News reports Homer's weight

The evening news reports Homer's weight as over 400 pounds, humiliating him.

04:44→04:50
in the episode · 0m 06s · S02E18

What happens

04:44–04:50

News reporters estimate Homer's weight at 400-500 pounds. Krusty tries to defend the park's safety but is questioned about a previous product recall. The interview ends abruptly.

WhereMt. Splashmore (news broadcast)
DriverHomer Simpson
Positionact1 · reveal
ThreadHomer's weight loss journey

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04:45

Can't breathe. Too many children.

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04:55Reporter estimates Homer's weight
05:15Krusty ends interview

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04:44–04:50
A · Homer's weight loss journey
B · Marge's art revival

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