S07E21 · EP
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20 scenes · our breakdownBart philosophizes about townspeople's stories while spitting on cars.
00:28–00:52coincidence
3 ▸ 00:52Apu throws a brief, energetic party at the Kwik-E-Mart with Sanjay.
00:52–02:56schemeLisa gets gum stuck in her hair and Marge tries various remedies.
02:56–03:53misunderstandingHomer pedals a tandem bike with a bee-stung Smithers to the hospital.
03:53–04:03escalationDr. Nick diagnoses Homer with bonus eruptus and gives electric shocks.
04:03–06:58schemeMoe reveals Barney's huge bar tab, then a robber steals the money.
06:58–08:03betrayalSkinner tries to pass off fast food as his own cooking for Chalmers.
08:03–10:56lie · schemeHomer gets Maggie stuck in a vending machine while trying to retrieve her.
11:03–11:49escalation
11 ▸ 11:49Homer discusses McDonald's differences with friends at a diner.
11:49–13:12coincidenceBumblebee Man suffers a series of slapstick accidents at home.
13:12–14:27escalation
13 ▸ 14:27Homer is hit by a car and chased by thieves who steal his donuts.
14:27–15:09pursuitReverend Lovejoy's dog poops on Ned Flanders' lawn.
15:09–16:55social_rule_violationMarge asks townspeople for help with Lisa's gum problem.
16:55–17:08misunderstandingCletus and Brandine talk on their roof about shoes and job interview.
17:08–17:52social_rule_violationMilhouse uses bathroom excuse to buy a comic book from Comic Book Guy.
17:52–18:37schemeBart and Homer are held at gunpoint in a store while Milhouse uses bathroom.
18:37–19:35threatA stylist cuts the gum out of Lisa's hair, giving her a new look.
19:35–20:25secret_exposedNelson is forced to parade in a small car and is laughed at by everyone.
20:25–21:26humiliation · comeuppanceBart and Milhouse conclude that everyone has a story but no time to hear them.
21:26–22:41coincidenceProfessor Frink arrives late with a story about a monkey stealing his glasses.
22:41–22:45obsessionSame DNA
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