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* DesignatedMonkey: BartBart, to the point where [[FamilyGuy Meg Griffin]] would have pity on him.
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* CrapsackWorld: Springfield is called the "Meanest Town in America" for nothing.
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* UngratefulBastard: Bart earns Springfield's wrath for losing the championship when he was the reason they got in.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Strangely, the abuse Bart goes through is treated dead seriously, as he's genuinely bullied and hurt and driven to suicidal insanity.
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* KafkaKomedyKafkaKomedy: Too much kafka. Not enough komedy.
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* {{Deconstruction}}: This episode can be seen as a deconstruction on DisproportionateRetribution and Springfield's tendency to go berserk by showing it to have have a negative effect on Bart, as well as having Marge react to it.
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* GeniusDitz: Lenny is revealed to be the author of a successful series of mystery novels that are praised by Creator/StephenKing.
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* GeniusDitz: Lenny is revealed to be the author of a successful series of mystery novels that are praised even by Creator/StephenKing.
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-->'''Homer:''' SEX PROBLEM, EH?''(loudly)'' Sex problem, eh?
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* LeftTheBackgroundMusicOn: When Marge and Homer sneak into the Lovejoys' house to retrieve their mattress, Homer imitates a sneaky high-top cymbal like in a spy movie until Marge tells him to cut it out.
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-->'''Announcer:''' The 78th time' is the charm.
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-->'''Announcer:''' The 78th time' time is the charm.
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* ShamingTheMob / TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Marge does a [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome spectacular one]] to everyone in town for mocking and humiliating Bart after he just tried to kill himself.
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* ShamingTheMob / TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Marge does a [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome spectacular one]] to everyone in town for mocking and humiliating Bart even after he just tried to kill himself.himself.
-->'''Marge:''' I always thought that was just a slogan to attract small businesses...''(cut to a billboard reading "Meanest City in America")''...but now I know IT'S THE TRUTH!
-->'''Marge:''' I always thought that was just a slogan to attract small businesses...''(cut to a billboard reading "Meanest City in America")''...but now I know IT'S THE TRUTH!
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** The plot is also a reference to the hate that Bill Buckner and Steve Bartman received after the 1986 and 2003 World Series respectively.
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** The plot is also a reference to the hate that Bill Buckner and Steve Bartman received after the 1986 and 2003 World Series respectively. Joe [=LaBoot=] is a parody of the former.
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* SeriousBusiness: Apparently, little league baseball is [[{{Understatement}} pretty important]] in Springfield.
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* SeriousBusiness: Apparently, little league baseball is [[{{Understatement}} pretty important]] in Springfield.Springfield with Little League Baseball.
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* SoreLoser: Don't get us ''started'' on Springfield.Springfield to a T.
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To cheer Bart up, Lisa takes Bart to meet Joe [=LaBoot=], who also fumbled a ball and lost a game, but it backfires when even he calls out Bart on his fumble. The humilation from everyone goes FromBadToWorse, which takes its toll on Bart's sanity. After spray-painting "I HATE BART SIMPSON" on the towns buildings, he [[DrivenToSuicide jumps off the town's watertower]].
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To cheer Bart up, Lisa takes Bart to meet Joe [=LaBoot=], who also fumbled a ball and lost a game, but it backfires when even he calls out Bart on his fumble. The humilation from everyone goes FromBadToWorse, which takes its toll on Bart's sanity. After spray-painting "I HATE BART SIMPSON" on the towns buildings, he [[DrivenToSuicide jumps off the town's watertower]].
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* IHaveThisFriend: Reverend Lovejoy when he comes to Homer about his bed problems.
-->'''Lovejoy:''' I have a friend. Well, a friend ''of'' a friend.
-->'''Homer:''' SEX PROBLEM, EH?
-->'''Lovejoy:''' I have a friend. Well, a friend ''of'' a friend.
-->'''Homer:''' SEX PROBLEM, EH?
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* ShamingTheMob: Marge does a [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome spectacular one]] to everyone in town for mocking and humiliating Bart after he just tried to kill himself.
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* ShamingTheMob: ShamingTheMob / TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Marge does a [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome spectacular one]] to everyone in town for mocking and humiliating Bart after he just tried to kill himself.
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* NoCelebritesWereHarmed: The announcer is a sound-alike of Vin Scully.
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* NoCelebritesWereHarmed: NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: The announcer is a sound-alike of Vin Scully.
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This episode is one of the most critisized among fans, citing the [[DudeNotFunny mean-spirited plot]], especially townspeoples' particularly cruel treatment of Bart for his error.
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This episode is one of the most critisized infamous episodes among fans, fans[[hottip:*:especially those on ThisVeryWiki]], citing the [[DudeNotFunny mean-spirited plot]], especially townspeoples' particularly cruel treatment of Bart for his error.
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* GeniusDitz: Lenny is revealed to be the author of a successful series of mystery novels that are praised by ''Creator/StephenKing''.
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* GeniusDitz: Lenny is revealed to be the author of a successful series of mystery novels that are praised by ''Creator/StephenKing''.Creator/StephenKing.
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* NoCelebritesWereHarmed: The announcer is a sound-alike of Vin Scully.
* OverlyLongGag: Bart attempting 78 times to catch the ball during the restaging of the game. In fact, by the time Bart finally caught it, most of the spectators had left.
-->'''Announcer:''' The 78th time' is the charm.
* OverlyLongGag: Bart attempting 78 times to catch the ball during the restaging of the game. In fact, by the time Bart finally caught it, most of the spectators had left.
-->'''Announcer:''' The 78th time' is the charm.
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* ToTheTuneOf: Jimbo, Dolph and Kearney sing [[Music/TheJGeilsBand "Bart Stinks"]] over the radio.
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** At one point, Bart gets hit with a ball and [[{{Peanuts}} all his clothes fly off]].
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* JudgmentOfSolomon: The Simpsons and Lovejoys decide who gets the mattress by splitting the mattress diagonally, making it look like a grilled cheese sandwish.
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* JudgmentOfSolomon: The Simpsons and Lovejoys decide who gets the mattress by splitting the mattress diagonally, making it look like a grilled cheese sandwish.sandwich.
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* JudgmentOfSolomon: The Simpsons and Lovejoys decide who gets the mattress by splitting the mattress diagonally, making it look like a grilled cheese candwish.
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* JudgmentOfSolomon: The Simpsons and Lovejoys decide who gets the mattress by splitting the mattress diagonally, making it look like a grilled cheese candwish.sandwish.
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* JudgementOfSolomon: The Simpsons and Lovejoys decide who gets the mattress by splitting the mattress diagonally, making it look like a grilled cheese candwish.
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* JudgementOfSolomon: JudgmentOfSolomon: The Simpsons and Lovejoys decide who gets the mattress by splitting the mattress diagonally, making it look like a grilled cheese candwish.
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To cheer Bart up, Lisa takes Bart to meet Joe [=LaBoot=], who also fumbled a ball and lost a game, but it backfires when even ''he'' calls out Bart on his fumble. The humilation from everyone goes FromBadToWorse, which takes its toll on Barts sanity. After spray-painting "I HATE BART SIMPSON" on the towns buildings, he [[DrivenToSuicide jumps off the town's watertower]].
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To cheer Bart up, Lisa takes Bart to meet Joe [=LaBoot=], who also fumbled a ball and lost a game, but it backfires when even ''he'' he calls out Bart on his fumble. The humilation from everyone goes FromBadToWorse, which takes its toll on Barts Bart's sanity. After spray-painting "I HATE BART SIMPSON" on the towns buildings, he [[DrivenToSuicide jumps off the town's watertower]].
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This episode is one of the most critisized among fans, citing the [[DudeNotFunny mean-spirited plot]] and [[UnfortunateImplications making everyone look like a bunch of]] [[CompleteMonster Complete Monsters]].
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This episode is one of the most critisized among fans, citing the [[DudeNotFunny mean-spirited plot]] and [[UnfortunateImplications making everyone look like a bunch of]] [[CompleteMonster Complete Monsters]].plot]], especially townspeoples' particularly cruel treatment of Bart for his error.
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* DrivenToSuicide: Poor Bart. [[IGotBetter He survives, gets better]], thankfully.
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* ShoutOut:ShoutOut
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* SadistShowSadistShow: One of the only episodes that could qualify as one.
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** The plot is also a reference to the hate that Bill Buckner and Steve Bartman received after the 1986 and 2003 World Series respectively.
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This episode is one of the most critisized among fans, citing the [[DudeNotFunny mean-spirited plot]] and making everyone look like a bunch of [[CompleteMonster Complete Monsters]].
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This episode is one of the most critisized among fans, citing the [[DudeNotFunny mean-spirited plot]] and [[UnfortunateImplications making everyone look like a bunch of of]] [[CompleteMonster Complete Monsters]].
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* SoreLoser: Don't get us ''started'' on Springfield.
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* SoreLoser: Don't get us ''started'' on Springfield.Springfield.
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* GeniusDitz: Lenny is revealed to be the author of a successful series of mystery novels that are praised by ''StephenKing''.
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This episode is one of the most critisized among fans, citing the [[DudeNotFunny mean-spirited plot]], plot]] and making everyone look like a bunch of [[CompleteMonster Complete Monsters]] and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking many jokes falling flat.]]
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* GeniusDitz: Lenny is revealed to be the author of a successful series of mystery novels that are praised by ''StephenKing''.
* KickTheDog: Everyone in town gets a turn.
* KickTheDog: Everyone in town gets a turn.
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** "The Isotots lose the pennant!" instead of "The Giants win the pennane!".
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* SoreLoser: Don't get us started on Springfield.
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** "The Isotots lose the pennant!" instead of "The Giants win the pennane!".
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** One of Bart's 78 tries at catching the ballbeging reuined being ruined by Homer catching it a la Steve Bartman (right down to the headphones).
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** One of Bart's 78 tries at catching the ball
* SoreLoser: Don't get us
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* DisproportionateRetribution: One of the most infamous and sickening examples in fiction.
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* DisproportionateRetribution: '''''AND HOW.''''' One of the most infamous and sickening examples in fiction.
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While Bart's in the hospital recovering, Marge spies everyone still booing Bart. Having reached her breaking point, Marge goes outside and chews everyone out for all the torture they gave Bart, provong their motto of "Meanest Town In America" to be true. Feeling guilty, the town agrees to restage the game to boost Bart's self-esteem. Bart tries to catch the ball and win the game, which takes 78 tries before making the catch. Bart's self-esteem is restored and all is well again.
Meanwhile, Homer manages to convince a shopper at Costington's to buy a mattress after he rests on it, which gets him hired as a mattress salesman. Homer accidentally trades his mattress with the Lovejoys, which spruces up their marriage life. Homer and Marge try to steal it back, but they are caught and eventually make a deal with the Lovejoys to share the mattress "Solomon style" by slicing the bed in half. Homer and Marge make out on their half behind a billboard just like on their honeymoon (complete with the same hobo watching).
Meanwhile, Homer manages to convince a shopper at Costington's to buy a mattress after he rests on it, which gets him hired as a mattress salesman. Homer accidentally trades his mattress with the Lovejoys, which spruces up their marriage life. Homer and Marge try to steal it back, but they are caught and eventually make a deal with the Lovejoys to share the mattress "Solomon style" by slicing the bed in half. Homer and Marge make out on their half behind a billboard just like on their honeymoon (complete with the same hobo watching).
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While Bart's in the hospital recovering, Marge spies witnesses everyone still booing Bart.Bart from outside. Having reached her breaking point, Marge goes outside and chews everyone out for all the torture they gave Bart, provong their motto of "Meanest Town In America" to be true. Feeling guilty, the town agrees to restage the game to boost Bart's self-esteem. Bart tries to catch the ball and win the game, which takes 78 tries before making the catch. Bart's self-esteem is restored and all is well again.
Meanwhile, Homer manages to convince a shopper at Costington's to buy a mattress after he rests on it, which gets him hired as a mattress salesman. Homer accidentally trades his mattress with the Lovejoys, which spruces up their marriage life. Homer and Marge try to steal it back, but they are caught and eventually make a deal with the Lovejoys to share the mattress "Solomon style" by slicing the bed in half. Homer and Marge make out on their half behind a billboard just like on their honeymoon (complete with the same hobowatching).watching).
This episode is one of the most critisized among fans, citing the [[DudeNotFunny mean-spirited plot]], making everyone look like a bunch of [[CompleteMonster Complete Monsters]] and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking many jokes falling flat.]]
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!!"The Boys Of Bummer" contains examples of:
* ZeroPercentApprovalRating: Bart
* BuriedAlive: "Bart, Fluffy died. Dad buried him in the backyard...but not in that order."
* DisproportionateRetribution: One of the most infamous and sickening examples in fiction.
* DrivenToSuicide: Poor Bart. He survives, thankfully.
* NakedPeopleAreFunny: Moe streaking on the field.
* SadistShow
* SeriousBusiness: Apparently, little league baseball is [[{{Understatement}} pretty important]] in Springfield.
* ShamingTheMob: Marge does a [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome spectacular one]] to everyone in town for mocking and humiliating Bart after he just tried to kill himself.
* ShoutOut:
** "The Isotots lose the pennant!" instead of "The Giants win the pennane!".
** One of Bart's 78 tries at catching the ball beging reuined by Homer catching it a la Steve Bartman (right down to the headphones).
* SoreLoser: Don't get us started on Springfield.
Meanwhile, Homer manages to convince a shopper at Costington's to buy a mattress after he rests on it, which gets him hired as a mattress salesman. Homer accidentally trades his mattress with the Lovejoys, which spruces up their marriage life. Homer and Marge try to steal it back, but they are caught and eventually make a deal with the Lovejoys to share the mattress "Solomon style" by slicing the bed in half. Homer and Marge make out on their half behind a billboard just like on their honeymoon (complete with the same hobo
This episode is one of the most critisized among fans, citing the [[DudeNotFunny mean-spirited plot]], making everyone look like a bunch of [[CompleteMonster Complete Monsters]] and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking many jokes falling flat.]]
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!!"The Boys Of Bummer" contains examples of:
* ZeroPercentApprovalRating: Bart
* BuriedAlive: "Bart, Fluffy died. Dad buried him in the backyard...but not in that order."
* DisproportionateRetribution: One of the most infamous and sickening examples in fiction.
* DrivenToSuicide: Poor Bart. He survives, thankfully.
* NakedPeopleAreFunny: Moe streaking on the field.
* SadistShow
* SeriousBusiness: Apparently, little league baseball is [[{{Understatement}} pretty important]] in Springfield.
* ShamingTheMob: Marge does a [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome spectacular one]] to everyone in town for mocking and humiliating Bart after he just tried to kill himself.
* ShoutOut:
** "The Isotots lose the pennant!" instead of "The Giants win the pennane!".
** One of Bart's 78 tries at catching the ball beging reuined by Homer catching it a la Steve Bartman (right down to the headphones).
* SoreLoser: Don't get us started on Springfield.
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Our story begins with Bart and the town's little league team, the Springfield Isotots, playing a game. Bart makes the winning catch and he and the team are now going to play Shelbyville in the Little League Championship, making this Sprinfield's first sports victory. The Isotots are given the right to "behave like arrogant oafs" and throw eggs on the townspeople to their amusement.
The big game arrives and Springfield is one home run away from winning. Bart is about to make a pop fly ball, but he misses and it hits the ground, causing Springfield to lose the championship. Bart is blamed for the loss and the spectators start to boo him out while Bart goes outside the stadium asking Chief Wiggum to drive him away. However, Bart gets driven around the stadium field and is pelted with garbage. Bart is totally humiliated and is now the most hated person in town.
To cheer Bart up, Lisa takes Bart to meet Joe [=LaBoot=], who also fumbled a ball and lost a game, but it backfires when even ''he'' calls out Bart on his fumble. The humilation from everyone goes FromBadToWorse, which takes its toll on Barts sanity. After spray-painting "I HATE BART SIMPSON" on the towns buildings, he [[DrivenToSuicide jumps off the town's watertower]].
While Bart's in the hospital recovering, Marge spies everyone still booing Bart. Having reached her breaking point, Marge goes outside and chews everyone out for all the torture they gave Bart, provong their motto of "Meanest Town In America" to be true. Feeling guilty, the town agrees to restage the game to boost Bart's self-esteem. Bart tries to catch the ball and win the game, which takes 78 tries before making the catch. Bart's self-esteem is restored and all is well again.
Meanwhile, Homer manages to convince a shopper at Costington's to buy a mattress after he rests on it, which gets him hired as a mattress salesman. Homer accidentally trades his mattress with the Lovejoys, which spruces up their marriage life. Homer and Marge try to steal it back, but they are caught and eventually make a deal with the Lovejoys to share the mattress "Solomon style" by slicing the bed in half. Homer and Marge make out on their half behind a billboard just like on their honeymoon (complete with the same hobo watching).
The big game arrives and Springfield is one home run away from winning. Bart is about to make a pop fly ball, but he misses and it hits the ground, causing Springfield to lose the championship. Bart is blamed for the loss and the spectators start to boo him out while Bart goes outside the stadium asking Chief Wiggum to drive him away. However, Bart gets driven around the stadium field and is pelted with garbage. Bart is totally humiliated and is now the most hated person in town.
To cheer Bart up, Lisa takes Bart to meet Joe [=LaBoot=], who also fumbled a ball and lost a game, but it backfires when even ''he'' calls out Bart on his fumble. The humilation from everyone goes FromBadToWorse, which takes its toll on Barts sanity. After spray-painting "I HATE BART SIMPSON" on the towns buildings, he [[DrivenToSuicide jumps off the town's watertower]].
While Bart's in the hospital recovering, Marge spies everyone still booing Bart. Having reached her breaking point, Marge goes outside and chews everyone out for all the torture they gave Bart, provong their motto of "Meanest Town In America" to be true. Feeling guilty, the town agrees to restage the game to boost Bart's self-esteem. Bart tries to catch the ball and win the game, which takes 78 tries before making the catch. Bart's self-esteem is restored and all is well again.
Meanwhile, Homer manages to convince a shopper at Costington's to buy a mattress after he rests on it, which gets him hired as a mattress salesman. Homer accidentally trades his mattress with the Lovejoys, which spruces up their marriage life. Homer and Marge try to steal it back, but they are caught and eventually make a deal with the Lovejoys to share the mattress "Solomon style" by slicing the bed in half. Homer and Marge make out on their half behind a billboard just like on their honeymoon (complete with the same hobo watching).
