S09E22 · SCENE 26/23 · 17:12
Trash of the Titans · Springfield Sanitation Department
Homer's budget disaster

Homer overspends his sanitation budget on fancy uniforms and trucks.

17:12→18:43
in the episode · 1m 31s · S09E22

What happens

17:12–18:43

Homer shows off new uniforms and amphibious trucks to his family. He spends the entire year's budget in a month. Smithers informs Homer the department is broke. Homer panics but then gets an idea.

WhereSpringfield Sanitation Department
DriverHomer Simpson
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadHomer's trash rebellion

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18:20

Did I hear a, uh, briefcase opening?

18:31

Close, but you're way off.

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weights 0–1
absurd0.8
scheme0.5
escalation0.5
chaotic0.2
argument

Beats

15:23Homer shows amphibious trucks
17:23Smithers reveals budget is gone

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17:12–18:43
A · Homer's trash rebellion
B · Love Day aftermath
C · Sanitation campaign

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