S08E14 · EP
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26 scenes · our breakdownHomer has a one-man pie fight with the family.
00:03–00:09The kids watch a violent Itchy and Scratchy cartoon.
00:09–00:26violenceThe kids admit they no longer love Itchy and Scratchy.
00:26–00:56social_rule_violationKrusty yells at the showrunners for low ratings.
00:56–01:12threatMarge takes the kids shopping for a brassiere.
01:12–02:42
6 ▸ 02:42Kids participate in a focus group about the show.
02:42–03:45
7 ▸ 03:45Producers hold a focus group to understand why ratings are falling.
03:45–03:49misunderstanding · escalationA girl explains the characters lack impact, inspiring a new character idea.
03:49–04:01coincidence · schemeThe network insists on a dog with attitude, named Poochie.
04:01–06:47scheme · double_standardArtists design Poochie with surfer and hip-hop elements.
06:47–07:21scheme · obsessionLisa tells Homer about open casting for Poochie's voice.
07:21–08:26coincidence · misunderstandingHomer auditions and gets the job as Poochie's voice.
08:26–09:51coincidence · humiliationHomer meets voice actress June Bellamy and prepares to record.
09:51–10:53misunderstanding · eavesdroppingFans ask obsessive questions, Homer dismisses them.
10:53–11:27obsession · interrogationHomer signs Poochie photos for fans before the premiere.
11:27–12:30scheme · dealThe first Poochie episode airs, featuring a rap and surfer antics.
12:30–14:22escalation · coincidenceThe family and friends react negatively to the episode.
14:22–14:51humiliation · petty_grievance
18 ▸ 14:51Lisa explains Poochie is a soulless product, Bart agrees.
14:51–15:15betrayal · double_standardKent Brockman and fans criticize Poochie harshly.
15:15–17:36humiliation · escalationHomer suggests making Poochie louder and angrier with a time machine.
17:36–17:45scheme · obsessionHomer overhears that the writers plan to kill off Poochie.
17:45–19:56eavesdropping · betrayalHomer refuses to say his lines as Poochie is killed.
19:56–20:24betrayal · negotiationHomer records a sincere speech for Poochie, but it is rejected.
20:24–21:34scheme · confessionPoochie is killed off in a surprise twist, to audience cheers.
21:34–21:52betrayal · comeuppanceHomer reflects on losing creative control and not getting paid.
21:52–21:59comeuppance · betrayalThe family watches a classic episode, appreciating the original show.
21:59–22:49coincidenceSame DNA
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