S12E16 · SCENE 14/21 · 14:20
Bye Bye Nerdy · Springfield Elementary hallway
Lisa discovers pheromone theory

Lisa theorizes that bullies are triggered by pheromones.

14:20→14:58
in the episode · 0m 38s · S12E16

What happens

14:20–14:58

Lisa notices Francine reacts to certain students. She hypothesizes that bullies are attracted to pheromones from smart kids. She tests her theory on Willie. The experiment confirms her suspicion.

WhereSpringfield Elementary hallway
DriverLisa
Positionact2 · reveal
ThreadLisa studies bully pheromones

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14:21

Hey, that time she looked right at me and didn't touch me.

14:41

I think I figured out what sets off that big ape, Francine.

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weights 0–1
investigation0.6
triumphant0.6
tense0.4
monologue

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14:31Lisa notices nose clip

Scene in the episode

14:20–14:58
A · Homer baby-proofs the house
B · Lisa studies bully pheromones
C · Marge chases the school bus

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