S14E02 · SCENE 22/23 · 17:37
Homer is just a roadie, not performer

Mick reveals Homer only needs to test microphones, not play.

17:37→19:35
in the episode · 1m 58s · S14E02

What happens

17:37–19:35

Mick tells Homer he only needs to test microphones. Homer is disappointed but does it. The family watches him say 'test, test' instead of performing.

WhereConcert stage
DriverHomer
Positionact3 · complication
ThreadRock fantasy camp

Key lines

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17:44

Couldn't you find a fuel-efficient Satan? Don't you have a crotch to stuff?

17:54

I'm ready. Just give me a guitar. How many solos should I do? Four.

18:14

We really just need you to tap the mikes and say: "Test, test." Can't you do it?

19:00

Hey, he's not rocking out at all. Test.

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Scene DNA

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humiliating0.7
misunderstanding0.6
humiliation0.4
awkward0.3
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18:14Homer told to test mikes

Scene in the episode

17:37–19:35
A · Homer's family resentment
B · Rock fantasy camp
C · Family reconciliation

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