S14E16 · SCENE 10/22 · 07:12
'Scuse Me While I Miss the Sky · Simpson living room
Telescope purchase and family conflict

Homer buys a telescope but struggles with it, upsetting Lisa.

07:12→08:12
in the episode · 1m 00s · S14E16

What happens

07:12–08:12

Homer buys a telescope with a check, but he and Lisa argue over its use. Homer feels hurt by Lisa's criticism.

WhereSimpson living room
DriverHomer
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadLisa's astronomy quest

Key lines

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07:16

Sweetie, Daddy doesn't have enough money for that.

07:49

Oh. Well, where do I twist this thing to make funny patterns?

07:55

You may be a smart kid but you don't know much about not hurting people's feelings.

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Scene DNA

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awkward0.6
misunderstanding0.5
petty grievance0.4
angry0.4
argument

Scene in the episode

07:12–08:12
A · Lisa's astronomy quest
B · Bart's hood ornament rivalry
C · Declan Desmond documentary

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The Simpsons - Bart tries to steal hood ornament (S14Ep16) · DrRockso1987
The Simpsons - Springfield Gazes at the Stars · SimpsonsEps03
Homer Buys Lisa a Telescope - The Simpsons · LILjohno
The Simpsons - Astrology · Your Daily Dose Of Simpsons
The Simpsons 14x16 Scuse Me While I Miss the Sky - Self Schema Example · Victor Aguilar

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Lisa Simpson246 episodes · drives 781 scenes
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Maggie Simpson61 episodes · drives 14 scenes

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