''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3789234/1/The_Simpsons_vs_Arthur The Simpsons vs. Arthur]]'' is a story by [[http://www.fanfiction.net/~owennumberonefan Owennumberonefan]], featuring a {{Crossover}} between TheSimpsons & WesternAnimation/{{Arthur}}. A new nuclear power plant is built in Elwood City and Homer is chosen to head it up, so the the family moves there; HilarityEnsues. Most of the story deals with the Simpson family's reaction to new neighbors who [[PettingZooPeople happen to look like humanoid animals]] while the people of Elwood City (specifically, the Read family) deal with the crudeness of their new neighbors. Along the way, Lisa befriends her new classmates and discovers a secret about the plant.

Due to its' popularity, the author followed it up with ''[[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4711361/1/The_Simpsons_Trial_and_Tribulations The Simpsons Trial and Tribulations]]'', which takes place 5 years in the future. This time, the cast of Arthur visits Springfield, freaking out the residents and running afoul of TheMafia.

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* EvilPlan: Burns' scheme; [[spoiler: building a power plant in an out-of-the-way burg like Elwood City, cutting costs on construction to pocket the money for himself, then hiring an idiot (i.e. Homer) to run it, so when it blows up, he'll be blamed]]. 
* FakeBrit: In an attempt to not embarrass Lisa with his actions, Homer affects a British accent when he meets Sue Ellen. Unfortunately, this only embarrasses Lisa further. 
--> '''Sue Ellen:''' I didn't know your dad was British. 
--> ''' Lisa:''' ''(snidely)'' He's not. 
* HotSkittyOnWailordAction: After the barflys discuss the possible origins of the Elwood City denizens, Moe says he wouldn't mind having sex with a rabbit woman, "because, you know." 
* ImagineSpot: Though [[OncePerEpisode a staple]] of ''Arthur'', actually used by Lisa when worrying what would happen if she invited Sue Ellen over. 
* InsaneTrollLogic: When telling Homer to be on his best behavior when Sue Ellen comes over, Marge says he shouldn't mention any of his "theories." 
--> "You mean like the one about how al-Queda was responsible for TheSopranos finale?"

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* EvilPlan: Burns' scheme; [[spoiler: building a power plant in an out-of-the-way burg like Elwood City, cutting costs on construction to pocket the money for himself, then hiring an idiot (i.e. Homer) to run it, so when it blows up, he'll be blamed]].
* FakeBrit: In an attempt to not embarrass Lisa with his actions, Homer affects a British accent when he meets Sue Ellen. Unfortunately, this only embarrasses Lisa further.
--> '''Sue Ellen:''' I didn't know your dad was British.
--> ''' Lisa:''' ''(snidely)'' He's not.
* HotSkittyOnWailordAction: After the barflys discuss the possible origins of the Elwood City denizens, Moe says he wouldn't mind having sex with a rabbit woman, "because, you know."
* ImagineSpot: Though [[OncePerEpisode a staple]] of ''Arthur'', actually used by Lisa when worrying what would happen if she invited Sue Ellen over.
* InsaneTrollLogic: When telling Homer to be on his best behavior when Sue Ellen comes over, Marge says he shouldn't mention any of his "theories."
--> "You mean like the one about how al-Queda was responsible for Series/TheSopranos finale?"

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* OhCrap: Bart's reaction when Sue Ellen, in one of the after chapter segments, tired of his constant comments, reminds him that [[IKnowKarate she knows karate]]. 
* RunningGag: Buster thinking the Simpson kids (specifically, Bart) are aliens. 
* SuspiciouslySpecificDenial: When asked about his job at the plant, Homer mentions about how he can do whatever he wants, including nap all day and eat doughnuts. After realizing that he said that to the Read family, he quickly adds "uh, not that I do that, of course." 
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: One of the first things Bart does upon coming to Lakewood Elementary is try to find a "new Milhouse"; he ends up picking George. 
** Also, the Simpson house in Elwood City is an exact replica of their old one from Springfield (except with no beer in the fridge, as Homer finds out). 
* TotallyRadical: In one of the post-chapter segments, Arthur tries to use some incredibly lame slang to prove to Bart that he's cool. 
--> '''Bart:''' Never do that again. 
* WereStillRelevantDammit: There are a number of references in the story that are out of date now, like Rosie O'Donnell, Blackwater, and Senator Larry Craig. 
** Also, Krusty making a joke about OJ on his show. The kids' reaction is what you'd expect. 
* WhatAnIdiot: Sue Ellen's response upon learning [[spoiler: that Mr. Burns plans to let the power plant meltdown and destroy Elwood City]] is to storm into his office and confront him, rather than contact the authorities. 
* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: Smithers asks Mr. Burns a question similar to this after [[spoiler: he ties up Lisa & Sue Ellen in the power plant]]. Burns says he doesn't like to do major acts of evil until after supper.

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!! The sequel contains examples of:

* AuthorAppeal: The whole scene in the Legitimate Businessman's Social Club with the [[BoundAndGagged tied up]] Lindsay Naegle & Cookie Kwan serves no purpose other than this.

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* OhCrap: Bart's reaction when Sue Ellen, in one of the after chapter segments, tired of his constant comments, reminds him that [[IKnowKarate she knows karate]].
* RunningGag: Buster thinking the Simpson kids (specifically, Bart) are aliens.
* SuspiciouslySpecificDenial: When asked about his job at the plant, Homer mentions about how he can do whatever he wants, including nap all day and eat doughnuts. After realizing that he said that to the Read family, he quickly adds "uh, not that I do that, of course."
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: One of the first things Bart does upon coming to Lakewood Elementary is try to find a "new Milhouse"; he ends up picking George.
** Also, the Simpson house in Elwood City is an exact replica of their old one from Springfield (except with no beer in the fridge, as Homer finds out).
* TotallyRadical: In one of the post-chapter segments, Arthur tries to use some incredibly lame slang to prove to Bart that he's cool.
--> '''Bart:''' Never do that again.
* WereStillRelevantDammit: There are a number of references in the story that are out of date now, like Rosie O'Donnell, Blackwater, and Senator Larry Craig.
** Also, Krusty making a joke about OJ on his show. The kids' reaction is what you'd expect.
* WhatAnIdiot: Sue Ellen's response upon learning [[spoiler: that Mr. Burns plans to let the power plant meltdown and destroy Elwood City]] is to storm into his office and confront him, rather than contact the authorities.
* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: Smithers asks Mr. Burns a question similar to this after [[spoiler: he ties up Lisa & Sue Ellen in the power plant]]. Burns says he doesn't like to do major acts of evil until after supper.

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!! The sequel contains examples of:

* AuthorAppeal: The whole scene in the Legitimate Businessman's Social Club with the [[BoundAndGagged tied up]] Lindsay Naegle & Cookie Kwan serves no purpose other than this.

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* DudeNotFunny: Sideshow Mel tells Krusty that his making a joke about Nick Jonas' diabetes is why the Jonas Brothers no longer want to appear on his show. 
* FlatCharacter: [[LampshadeHanging Lampshaded]] with Lewis, where Bart explains he's been trying out different personality types, since he doesn't really have one (that week, he's a rapper). 
* LampshadeHanging: It wouldn't be TheSimpsons without it. 
* PlotHole: At the Simpsons home, Francine complains about having to sleep in the basement with Plopper, despite the previous story establishing that the Simpsons no longer had him anymore. WordOfGod is that the author didn't notice this until someone pointed it out to him in a review, and he didn't feel like fixing it. 
* PlotRelevantAgeUp: This story takes place five years after the original, so all the kids are teenagers now. 
* TakeThat: Against VH1 and their habit of giving every washed-up celebrity a reality show. 
** The Springfield mafia claim they're the reason behind the success of Taylor Swift. 
* [[WhatTheHellHero What The Hell Bart?]]: Lisa asks this after Bart lets the Springfield Mafia keep the Elwood city kids in exchange for letting him and Lisa go. [[spoiler: Turns out it was all part of Bart's plan to rescue them]].

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* DudeNotFunny: Sideshow Mel tells Krusty that his making a joke about Nick Jonas' diabetes is why the Jonas Brothers no longer want to appear on his show.
* FlatCharacter: [[LampshadeHanging Lampshaded]] with Lewis, where Bart explains he's been trying out different personality types, since he doesn't really have one (that week, he's a rapper).
* LampshadeHanging: It wouldn't be TheSimpsons without it.
* PlotHole: At the Simpsons home, Francine complains about having to sleep in the basement with Plopper, despite the previous story establishing that the Simpsons no longer had him anymore. WordOfGod is that the author didn't notice this until someone pointed it out to him in a review, and he didn't feel like fixing it.
* PlotRelevantAgeUp: This story takes place five years after the original, so all the kids are teenagers now.
* TakeThat: Against VH1 and their habit of giving every washed-up celebrity a reality show.
** The Springfield mafia claim they're the reason behind the success of Taylor Swift.
* [[WhatTheHellHero What The Hell Bart?]]: Lisa asks this after Bart lets the Springfield Mafia keep the Elwood city kids in exchange for letting him and Lisa go. [[spoiler: Turns out it was all part of Bart's plan to rescue them]].

8th Aug '12 10:42:04 AM ChaoticNovelist

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villain plan is evill plan

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7th Aug '12 11:36:03 AM moderator ccoa

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Pettanko is a fanspeak term and useful note - it shouldn't be used as a trope. A Cup Angst is the correct trope here.

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