S09E13 · SCENE 16/24 · 10:48
The Joy of Sect · Burns' Office
Burns forms his own religion

Mr. Burns decides to start his own religion to compete with the Movementarians.

10:48→12:09
in the episode · 1m 21s · S09E13

What happens

10:48–12:09

Smithers tells Burns about the Leader. Burns is jealous of his tax-exempt status. Burns decides to form his own religion with a symbol. He suggests a K but Smithers says it's a cereal. Smithers offers to design the symbol.

WhereBurns' Office
DriverMr. Burns
Positionact2 · setup
ThreadBurns forms rival religion

Key lines

from this scene
10:54

Smithers, why haven't I heard of this "the Leader"?

11:52

Uh, why don't you leave the symbol to me, sir?

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
scheme0.8
triumphant0.7
absurd0.3
rivalry0.2
rapid back and forth

Beats

11:35Burns asks if Smithers would kneel before him

Scene in the episode

10:48–12:09
A · Cult recruitment and resistance
B · Homer's brainwashing and rescue
C · Burns forms rival religion
D · Marge deprograms family

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You May Now Praise Me As Your Almighty! (The Simpsons) · ThingsICantFindOtherwise
We Love You, Perfect Leader! (The Simpsons) · ThingsICantFindOtherwise
The Simpsons - Circle of Judgment · Internet King

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