S11E03 · EP
Episode DNA
21 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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21 scenes · our breakdownThe kids explore the bustling newspaper office and meet staff.
00:16–00:29coincidenceThe retiring food critic insults the food and Homer volunteers.
00:29–00:34coincidenceHomer fails to write a coherent restaurant review.
00:34–00:58lie · schemeLisa helps Homer write a glowing restaurant review.
00:58–01:03schemeHomer's first review is published and he becomes a critic.
01:03–01:08lieHomer accidentally drives the kids to the zoo instead of the newspaper.
01:08–01:22obsessionThe tour guide shows the kids around the newsroom.
01:22–02:20social_rule_violationMimi gives a sarcastic farewell speech at her retirement party.
02:20–02:40humiliation · petty_grievanceHomer tries to write a review without Lisa and fails.
03:00–03:14lieThe editor rejects Homer's poorly written review.
03:14–04:12scheme · threatHomer tries to write a review but cannot find the right words.
04:46–06:40avoidanceThe editor tells Homer his review is terrible.
06:40–06:46eavesdropping · investigationLisa helps Homer write a new review in exchange for using the bathroom.
06:46–08:47obsessionHomer and Lisa collaborate on a restaurant review.
08:47–08:58pursuitHomer's review is published and he celebrates.
08:58–09:54pursuit · avoidanceHomer revels in his new job as food critic, receiving praise from townspeople.
11:14–12:33lie · schemeOther critics pressure Homer to write negative reviews.
12:33–15:11social_rule_violation · humiliationHomer heckles a play and insults Marge's cooking.
15:11–18:37lie · humiliationHomer samples various foods and becomes very full.
18:37–19:58eavesdropping · pursuitLisa overhears the restaurateurs planning to kill Homer.
19:58–21:32pursuit · violenceHomer is arrested for attempted murder of the eclair.
21:32–22:33comeuppance · humiliationSame DNA
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- 125 words/min · 55 questions