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24 scenes · 3 threadsStory threads over runtime
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24 scenes · our breakdownSpringfield's health fair reveals the town is in terrible shape, especially the young boys.
00:00–00:09lie · misunderstandingHomer misunderstands the doctor's instructions during a hearing test.
00:09–00:40misunderstanding · escalationHomer and others laugh at the concept of serious injuries.
00:40–00:47misunderstanding · escalationHomer struggles to do a single sit-up during a fitness test.
00:47–02:26humiliation · escalation
5 ▸ 02:26A news report recommends peewee football for overweight boys.
02:26–02:37social_rule_violation · escalation
6 ▸ 02:37Bart worries about getting hurt playing football.
02:37–03:40avoidance · escalationHomer misunderstands Bart's request for protective gear.
03:40–04:22misunderstanding · humiliationMilhouse tries on the athletic cup with Homer's encouragement.
04:22–04:49escalation · humiliationCoach Flanders assigns positions to the team.
04:49–05:47social_rule_violation · escalationLisa considers joining football but declines after learning balls are synthetic.
05:47–06:32social_rule_violation · dealHomer insults Flanders' coaching and hat.
06:32–06:42petty_grievance · escalationThe Wildcats play their first game with mixed results.
06:42–06:52rivalry · escalation
13 ▸ 06:52Bart gets hurt during a play and is carried off.
06:52–07:35violence · escalationHomer calls Sandy Koufax to complain about Flanders.
07:35–08:21petty_grievance · escalationHomer volunteers to coach after insulting Flanders.
08:21–09:23betrayal · escalationHomer pushes Bart hard during practice.
09:23–10:23obsession · escalationHomer remembers his father's harsh treatment during sports.
10:23–10:50humiliation · escalationHomer decides to be kinder to Bart and meaner to his own father.
10:50–11:13misunderstanding · escalationHomer cuts most players and makes Bart starting quarterback.
11:13–12:49betrayal · escalationBart fails at quarterback but Homer praises him.
12:49–13:29humiliation · escalationThe team blames Bart for ruining their season.
13:29–14:55threat · escalationJoe Namath gives Bart vague advice before leaving.
14:55–15:35coincidence · misunderstandingBart lies about being hit by cars to avoid playing.
15:35–17:06lie · schemeBart quits the football team, and Homer quits his job.
17:06–22:45escalation · betrayalSame DNA
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