S25E16 · SCENE 2/23 · 00:07
You Don't Have to Live Like a Referee · Springfield Elementary auditorium
Lincoln-Douglas school assembly

A historical reenactment of a Lincoln-Douglas debate descends into chaos.

00:07→00:17
in the episode · 0m 10s · S25E16

What happens

00:07–00:17

Principal Skinner introduces a living history assembly with actors playing Lincoln and Douglas. The kids boo and throw things, causing chaos.

WhereSpringfield Elementary auditorium
DriverSkinner
Positioncold_open · setup
ThreadLisa's hero speech

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00:08

D'oh!

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
social rule violation1.0
escalation1.0
chaotic1.0
absurd1.0
argument

Beats

00:37Kids boo the assembly

Scene in the episode

00:07–00:17
A · Lisa's hero speech
B · Homer becomes World Cup ref
C · Bribery and integrity

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The Great Lincoln Douglas Debate Riot from You Don't Have To Live Like A Referee THE SIMPSONS · Comentrol7888
Brazilian Deal Breaker from You Don't Have To Live Like A Referee THE SIMPSONS · Comentrol7888

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