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[[FloatingTimeline Some time in the last two years]], Homer has finally saved up enough money working at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant to quit; he does so grandly, evening [[LiteralMetaphor burning up a wooden bridge]] as he drives from the building. He then gets his "dream job" at Barney's uncle's bowling alley, explaining to Marge that he's worked out a budget that will allow the family to get by so long as [[TemptingFate nothing unexpected happens]]. To celebrate, Homer and Marge have a romantic evening together...
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[[FloatingTimeline Some time in the last two years]], Homer has finally saved up enough money working at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant to quit; he does so grandly, evening even [[LiteralMetaphor burning up a wooden bridge]] as he drives from the building. He then gets his "dream job" at Barney's uncle's bowling alley, explaining to Marge that he's worked out a budget that will allow the family to get by so long as [[TemptingFate nothing unexpected happens]]. To celebrate, Homer and Marge have a romantic evening together...
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In a few weeks, Marge is suffering from morning sickness, and a visit to Dr. Hibbert reveals that she is pregnant. While she quickly tells her children, she's much more reluctant to share the news with Homer, especially after he thanks God for his life being perfect. Instead, Marge turns to her sisters, who are delighted to hear the news--and even more delighted to learn that Homer would be devastated if he found out about the pregnancy. Marge makes Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer; instead, they call up the biggest gossips in Springfield, who are quick to spread the news. The Bouviers then arrange a baby shower for Marge, just when Homer happens to be getting back from work. He finally pieces together what's happening, and throws a screaming fit.
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In a few weeks, Marge is suffering from morning sickness, and a visit to Dr. Hibbert reveals that she is pregnant. While she quickly tells her children, she's much more reluctant to share the news with Homer, especially after he thanks God for his life being perfect. Instead, Marge turns to her sisters, who are delighted to hear the news--and even more delighted to learn that Homer would be devastated if he found out about the pregnancy. Marge makes Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer; instead, they call up the biggest gossips in Springfield, who are quick to spread the news.word. The Bouviers then arrange a baby shower for Marge, just when Homer happens to be getting back from work. He finally pieces together what's happening, and throws a screaming fit.
Later that evening, Marge and Homer discuss the future: Homer knows that he can't possibly support a third child on his bowling alley paycheck. Marge suggests that he ask for a raise, and while his boss is willing to give it, the alley isn't making enough money to provide for one. Homer then tries to drum up business by wildly firing a gun outside the building and shouting at passerby. This plan fails, and also causes Homer to lose his dream job. A reluctant Homer knows that there is only one place where he can find work, and goes back to the power plant. Mr. Burns decides to humiliate Homer even further by installing a bleak plaque above his old workstation: "DON'T FORGET: YOU'RE HERE FOREVER." A depressed Homer returns home and complains to Marge, who tells him that she's begun having contractions.
At the hospital, Dr. Hibbert works to deliver the baby as Homer, still depressed, comments on the miracle of "another mouth." Even the child's birth can't rouse his spirits...until a tiny hand reaches out and grabs his thumb. He looks down at Maggie and immediately loves her, taking her into his arms and declaring her "the most beautiful baby girl in the whole world." While he and Marge kiss to celebrate, Maggie, feeling neglected, reaches off-screen and discovers [[CompanionCue a familiar pacifier]].
Back in the present, the kids are thrilled to hear that the story has a happy ending, but Bart is confused: Homer still hasn't told them why there aren't any pictures of Maggie in the family album. Homer explains that there are plenty of pictures, and that he keeps them "where he needs the most cheering up." The episode cuts to a shot of Homer's workstation, where the walls are plastered with dozens of photos of Maggie--along with the plaque, where they have been arranged to cover the letters to form a new message: "DO IT FOR HER."
Later that evening, Marge and Homer discuss the future: Homer knows that he can't possibly support a third child on his bowling alley paycheck. Marge suggests that he ask for a raise, and while his boss is willing to give it, the alley isn't making enough money to provide for one. Homer then tries to drum up business by wildly firing a gun outside the building and shouting at passerby. This plan fails, and also causes Homer to lose his dream job. A reluctant Homer knows that there is only one place where he can find work, and goes back to the power plant. Mr. Burns decides to humiliate Homer even further by installing a bleak plaque above his old workstation: "DON'T FORGET: YOU'RE HERE FOREVER." A depressed Homer returns home and complains to Marge, who tells him that she's begun having contractions.
At the hospital, Dr. Hibbert works to deliver the baby as Homer, still depressed, comments on the miracle of "another mouth." Even the child's birth can't rouse his spirits...until a tiny hand reaches out and grabs his thumb. He looks down at Maggie and immediately loves her, taking her into his arms and declaring her "the most beautiful baby girl in the whole world." While he and Marge kiss to celebrate, Maggie, feeling neglected, reaches off-screen and discovers [[CompanionCue a familiar pacifier]].
Back in the present, the kids are thrilled to hear that the story has a happy ending, but Bart is confused: Homer still hasn't told them why there aren't any pictures of Maggie in the family album. Homer explains that there are plenty of pictures, and that he keeps them "where he needs the most cheering up." The episode cuts to a shot of Homer's workstation, where the walls are plastered with dozens of photos of Maggie--along with the plaque, where they have been arranged to cover the letters to form a new message: "DO IT FOR HER."
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During one of Marge's self-imposed, weekly family hours, the Simpsons are looking through the photo album. the kids notice that there are no photos of Maggie, and Lisa wonders why, leading to yet another flashback episode of how a Simpson child was born; this time, focusing on Homer quitting his job at the nuclear plant, getting hired at the bowling alley, and forced to go back to work at the nuclear plant after Marge discovers that she's pregnant again after a romantic evening celebrating their new debt-free life.
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During one of Marge's self-imposed, weekly family hours, the Simpsons are looking through the photo album. the The kids notice that there are no photos the album doesn't contain any pictures of Maggie, and Lisa wonders why, which prompts a WholeEpisodeFlashback about the events leading up to yet another flashback episode of how a Simpson child was born; this time, focusing on the youngest Simpson's birth.
[[FloatingTimeline Some time in the last two years]], Homerquitting his job has finally saved up enough money working at the nuclear plant, getting hired at Springfield Nuclear Power Plant to quit; he does so grandly, evening [[LiteralMetaphor burning up a wooden bridge]] as he drives from the building. He then gets his "dream job" at Barney's uncle's bowling alley, and forced explaining to go back to work at the nuclear plant after Marge discovers that she's pregnant again after he's worked out a budget that will allow the family to get by so long as [[TemptingFate nothing unexpected happens]]. To celebrate, Homer and Marge have a romantic evening celebrating their new debt-free life.together...
In a few weeks, Marge is suffering from morning sickness, and a visit to Dr. Hibbert reveals that she is pregnant. While she quickly tells her children, she's much more reluctant to share the news with Homer, especially after he thanks God for his life being perfect. Instead, Marge turns to her sisters, who are delighted to hear the news--and even more delighted to learn that Homer would be devastated if he found out about the pregnancy. Marge makes Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer; instead, they call up the biggest gossips in Springfield, who are quick to spread the news. The Bouviers then arrange a baby shower for Marge, just when Homer happens to be getting back from work. He finally pieces together what's happening, and throws a screaming fit.
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In a few weeks, Marge is suffering from morning sickness, and a visit to Dr. Hibbert reveals that she is pregnant. While she quickly tells her children, she's much more reluctant to share the news with Homer, especially after he thanks God for his life being perfect. Instead, Marge turns to her sisters, who are delighted to hear the news--and even more delighted to learn that Homer would be devastated if he found out about the pregnancy. Marge makes Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer; instead, they call up the biggest gossips in Springfield, who are quick to spread the news. The Bouviers then arrange a baby shower for Marge, just when Homer happens to be getting back from work. He finally pieces together what's happening, and throws a screaming fit.
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** When Patty and Selma make decide to call people to tell them about Marge's pregnancy, they open a phone book and start making calls about Marge being pregnant, there is a time cut between their first and to someone named "A. Aaronson"; the scene fades to the phone book now on its last calls, implying page, and the sisters saying goodbye to "Mr. Zowkowski," which implies that they've called many people. They everyone from A to Z. Patty then reveal remarks that they've only called two people (those being "Aaronson and Zowkowski are the biggest gossips in town).town," meaning that they only contacted two people.
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* ExactWords: Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer and don't-- they just make sure the rest of the town knows by calling the two biggest gossips in town.
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* ExactWords: Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer and don't-- don't--instead, they just make sure tell Springfield's worst gossips, who tell everyone else. To twist the rest of the town knows by calling the two biggest gossips in town.knife further, Patty and Selma even arrange a surprise baby shower for Marge--just before Homer comes home from work.
** There's also Patty and Selma deliberately arranging for Homer to find out about Marge's pregnancy in the worst way possible; Marge even explicitly says that Homer learning from someone other than him would devastate him.
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** Bart saying, "Dad, you can't expect us to sit here for 20 minutes straight," Lisa leaving to get a snack and maybe go to the bathroom during Homer's story, and Marge staying on the couch and imagining all the products she'd like to buy.
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** Before the end of the second act, Bart saying, and Lisa get up to leave, with Bart remarking "Dad, you can't expect us to sit here for 20 30 minutes straight," straight" and Lisa leaving deciding to get a snack and maybe go to the bathroom during Homer's story, and bathroom. Marge staying stays on the couch and couch, but spends the break imagining all the products she'd like to buy.
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[[caption-width-right:341: Homer puts up with, and does, a lot of crap. Now you know ''why''.]]
[[caption-width-right:341: Homer puts up with, and does, a lot of crap. Now you know ''why''.]]
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* ShoutOut: The voice in the beginning of Homer's fantasy is an EvilBrit in the vein of Alan Rickman.
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* ShoutOut: The voice in the beginning of Homer's fantasy is in the beginning parodies ''Film/DieHard'', complete with an EvilBrit in the vein of Alan Rickman.villain who sounds like Creator/AlanRickman.
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* SeriesContinuityError: The two times Homer reacted to Marge being pregnant with Bart and Lisa were vastly different than what was shown on "I Married Marge"[[note]]1.) Homer and Marge weren't married nor were they living together when they first found out that Marge was pregnant with Bart, 2.) They were in Dr. Hibbert's office and Dr. Hibbert was the one who had informed them that Marge was pregnant, and 3.) Homer yelled "D'oh!" so loud that a man in traction felt bad for him[[/note]] and "Lisa's First Word."[[note]] 1.) Homer, Marge and Bart were living in an apartment on the Lower East Side of Springfield and 2.) When Marge first told Homer that she was pregnant again, he was actually happy about having another baby--at least until Bart flushed his car keys down the toilet[[/note]].
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* SeriesContinuityError: The two times Homer reacted to Marge being pregnant with Bart and Lisa were vastly different than what was shown on "I Married Marge"[[note]]1.) Homer and Marge weren't married nor were they actually living together when they first found out that Marge was pregnant with Bart, 2.) They were in Dr. Hibbert's office and Dr. Hibbert was the one who had informed them that Marge was pregnant, and 3.) Homer yelled "D'oh!" so loud that a man in traction felt bad for him[[/note]] and "Lisa's First Word."[[note]] 1.) Homer, Marge and Bart were living in an apartment on the Lower East Side of Springfield and 2.) When Marge first told Homer that she was pregnant again, he was actually happy about having another baby--at least until Bart flushed his car keys down the toilet[[/note]].toilet[[/note]]
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* SeriesContinuityError: The two times Homer reacted to Marge being pregnant with Bart and Lisa were vastly different than what was shown on "I Married Marge"[[note]]Homer and Marge were in Dr. Hibbert's office, Homer and Marge weren't even married at that time nor did they live in their current house, and Homer yelled, "D'oh!" so loud that a man in traction felt bad for him[[/note]] and "Lisa's First Word."[[note]]Marge and Homer were living in an apartment on the Lower-East Side of Springfield and Homer was actually happy that Marge was having another child -- until Bart flushed his car keys down the toilet[[/note]].
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* SeriesContinuityError: The two times Homer reacted to Marge being pregnant with Bart and Lisa were vastly different than what was shown on "I Married Marge"[[note]]Homer and Marge were in Dr. Hibbert's office, Marge"[[note]]1.) Homer and Marge weren't even married at nor were they living together when they first found out that time nor did they live Marge was pregnant with Bart, 2.) They were in their current house, Dr. Hibbert's office and Dr. Hibbert was the one who had informed them that Marge was pregnant, and 3.) Homer yelled, yelled "D'oh!" so loud that a man in traction felt bad for him[[/note]] and "Lisa's First Word."[[note]]Marge "[[note]] 1.) Homer, Marge and Homer Bart were living in an apartment on the Lower-East Lower East Side of Springfield and 2.) When Marge first told Homer that she was pregnant again, he was actually happy that Marge was about having another child -- baby--at least until Bart flushed his car keys down the toilet[[/note]].
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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: As Homer begins the WholeEpisodeFlashback: "Listen carefully and my words will shape images as clear as any TV show."
** Also Bart saying, "Dad, you can't expect us to sit here for 20 minutes straight," Lisa leaving to get a snack and maybe go to the bathroom during Homer's story, and Marge staying on the couch and imagining all the products she'd like to buy.
** Also Bart saying, "Dad, you can't expect us to sit here for 20 minutes straight," Lisa leaving to get a snack and maybe go to the bathroom during Homer's story, and Marge staying on the couch and imagining all the products she'd like to buy.
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** As Homer begins the WholeEpisodeFlashback: "Listen carefully and my words will shape images as clear as any TV show."
**Also Bart saying, "Dad, you can't expect us to sit here for 20 minutes straight," Lisa leaving to get a snack and maybe go to the bathroom during Homer's story, and Marge staying on the couch and imagining all the products she'd like to buy.
** As Homer begins the WholeEpisodeFlashback: "Listen carefully and my words will shape images as clear as any TV show."
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* DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment: When Marge looks through the family photo album:
-->'''Marge:''' Here's Bart sleeping. Here he is dozing. Here he is after a visit from the sandman. Ooh, here's nappy time, Bart! Here's a cute one -- he's all tuckered out.
-->'''Marge:''' Here's Bart sleeping. Here he is dozing. Here he is after a visit from the sandman. Ooh, here's nappy time, Bart! Here's a cute one -- he's all tuckered out.
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* HypocriticalHumor: Homer celebrates quitting from the Power Plant and putting an end to "back-breaking labor" forever. He then gets a job at the bowling alley, which involves much more movement than his job at the plant ever did.
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* HypocriticalHumor: HypocriticalHumor:
** Homer celebrates quitting from the Power Plant and putting an end to "back-breaking labor" forever. He then gets a job at the bowling alley, which involves much more movement than his job at the plant everdid.did.
** When Marge forces the family to spend time together instead of watching ''[[ShowWithinAShow Knightboat]]''.
--->'''Marge:''' Besides, that backtalking boat sets a bad example.\\
'''Bart:''' Sez you, woman.
** Homer celebrates quitting from the Power Plant and putting an end to "back-breaking labor" forever. He then gets a job at the bowling alley, which involves much more movement than his job at the plant ever
** When Marge forces the family to spend time together instead of watching ''[[ShowWithinAShow Knightboat]]''.
--->'''Marge:''' Besides, that backtalking boat sets a bad example.\\
'''Bart:''' Sez you, woman.
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-->'''Evil British Voice''': Attention American workers, your plant has been taken over by an all-star team of freelance terrorists.
-->'''Homer''': Not on my shift!
-->'''Homer''': Not on my shift!
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-->'''Evil British Voice''': Attention American workers, your plant has been taken over by an all-star team of freelance terrorists.
-->'''Homer''':terrorists.\\
'''Homer''': Not on my shift!
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'''Homer''': Not on my shift!
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* NarrativeBackpedaling: Not only did Homer's head ''not'' explode randomly, but his bottom's a little bigger.
** The trope was later [[SubvertedTrope subverted]] when Homer told the family about his failed attempt to attract customers. Homer shot a rifle in the air while shouting "Bowling here!" Lisa asked Marge to make him "tell the story right" and Marge explained "That's what really happened".
* PursueTheDreamJob: Homer pays off his debts and Homer quits his stressful job at the power plant, and starts working at the bowling alley, which was his long-time dream, apparently.
** The trope was later [[SubvertedTrope subverted]] when Homer told the family about his failed attempt to attract customers. Homer shot a rifle in the air while shouting "Bowling here!" Lisa asked Marge to make him "tell the story right" and Marge explained "That's what really happened".
* PursueTheDreamJob: Homer pays off his debts and Homer quits his stressful job at the power plant, and starts working at the bowling alley, which was his long-time dream, apparently.
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* NarrativeBackpedaling: NarrativeBackpedaling:
** Homer begins his story with him thwarting a terrorist attack at the power plant, but Marge forces him to tell the story straight.
** Not only did Homer's head ''not'' explode randomly, but his bottom's a little bigger.
**The [[RuleOfThree A third instance]] of the trope was later [[SubvertedTrope subverted]] {{subverted|Trope}} when Homer told the family about his failed attempt to attract customers. Homer shot a rifle in the air while shouting "Bowling here!" Lisa asked Marge to make him "tell the story right" and Marge explained "That's what really happened".
* PursueTheDreamJob: Homer pays off his debts andHomer quits his stressful job at the power plant, and starts working at the bowling alley, which was his long-time dream, apparently.
** Homer begins his story with him thwarting a terrorist attack at the power plant, but Marge forces him to tell the story straight.
** Not only did Homer's head ''not'' explode randomly, but his bottom's a little bigger.
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* PursueTheDreamJob: Homer pays off his debts and
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* CaptainOblivious: Homer towards Marge's pregnancy. First, while Homer us returning home from the bowling alley, Chief Wiggum drives by and compliments him for his "nice work", which is vague enough for Homer to think he is talking about his new job. Then Apu congratulates Homer for the "little bundle of joy", which Homer surmises to be his salary. Next, Moe tells Homer in no uncertain terms that he got Marge pregnant, but Homer believes this is an abstract way of talking about his enjoyment of his job. When he reaches his home, he notices the neighbors have gathered there with presents. He infers that they're ''showering'' Marge with "little, tiny, baby-sized gifts", yet he still blows it all off. It isn't until Maude Flanders congratulates Homer on his new job when he ''finally'' realises that Marge is pregnant with a third child.
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-->'''Homer''': "Not on my shift!"
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* TreesIntoToothpicks: Homer wonders what happens to bowling pins after they get swept away. It turns out an automated assembly line throws out the used pins and makes new ones out of one fully-grown tree each.
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* ShoutOut: The voice in the beginning of Homer's fantasy is an EvilBrit in the vein of Alan Rickman.
* TreesIntoToothpicks: Homer wonders what happens to bowling pins after they get swept away. It turns out an automated assembly line throws out the used pins and makes new ones out of one fully-grown treeeach.each.
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* TreesIntoToothpicks: Homer wonders what happens to bowling pins after they get swept away. It turns out an automated assembly line throws out the used pins and makes new ones out of one fully-grown tree
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* CrossingTheBurntBridge: In addition to insulting and humiliating Mr. Burns, Homer literally burns a bridge when he quits his job at the plant.
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* FailedASpotCheck: Homer doesn't get why Marge keeps vomiting every morning.
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* FailedASpotCheck: Homer doesn't get why Marge keeps vomiting every morning.morning and doesn't even realize she's pregnant until Maude Flanders tells Homer, "Congratulations on your new job" (referring to his new job working at the bowling alley).
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* HypocriticalHumor: Homer celebrates quitting from the Power Planet and putting an end to "back-breaking labor" forever. He then gets a job at the bowling alley, which involves much more movement than his job at the plant ever did.
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* HypocriticalHumor: Homer celebrates quitting from the Power Planet Plant and putting an end to "back-breaking labor" forever. He then gets a job at the bowling alley, which involves much more movement than his job at the plant ever did.
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* PursueTheDreamJob: TreesIntoToothpicks: Homer pays off his debts and Homer quits his stressful job at the power plant, and starts working at the wonders what happens to bowling alley, which was his long-time dream, apparently.pins after they get swept away. It turns out an automated assembly line throws out the used pins and makes new ones out of one fully-grown tree each.
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* DidNotThinkThisThrough: Homer quits before he's certain he can get another job.
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* FailedASpotCheck: Homer doesn't get why Marge keeps vomiting every morning.
* HypocriticalHumor: Homer celebrates quitting from the Power Planet and putting an end to "back-breaking labor" forever. He then gets a job at the bowling alley, which involves much more movement than his job at the plant ever did.
* IndulgentFantasySegue: Homer's flashback begins with him sitting as his workstation, and then suddenly the power cuts out.
-->'''Voice''': "Attention American workers, your plant has been taken over by an all-star team of freelance terrorists."
-->'''Homer''': "Not on my shift!"
* HypocriticalHumor: Homer celebrates quitting from the Power Planet and putting an end to "back-breaking labor" forever. He then gets a job at the bowling alley, which involves much more movement than his job at the plant ever did.
* IndulgentFantasySegue: Homer's flashback begins with him sitting as his workstation, and then suddenly the power cuts out.
-->'''Voice''': "Attention American workers, your plant has been taken over by an all-star team of freelance terrorists."
-->'''Homer''': "Not on my shift!"
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* PursueTheDreamJob: Homer pays off his debts and Homer quits his stressful job at the power plant, and starts working at the bowling alley, which was his long-time dream, apparently.
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During one of Marge's self-imposed, weekly family hours, the Simpsons are looking through the photo album. the kids notice that there are no photos of Maggie, and Lisa wonder what's up. Homer decides to tell the story of what happened during Maggie's conception and birth; [[TheNineties "It was a tumultuous time for our nation. The clear beverage craze gave us all a reason to live. The information superhighway showed the average person what some nerd thinks about Star Trek. And the domestication of the dog continued unabated.”]]
Jump back two years ago in 1993. Homer, working at the power plant, finally gets the paycheck that allows him to finish paying off his debts. After taking a few moments to abuse Burns for years of stressful work, Homer quits, and begins his dream job; working at the bowling alley. Marge is unsure of Homer's decision, but the Simpson partriarch explains that it is possible to support the family on his bowling alley paycheck, a theory that seems correct- for now.
Homer and Marge go out to celebrate, and concludes their evening with some "snuggling". However, Marge becomes pregnant because of said evening. Not wanting to upset Homer with the news, Marge, talking it over with her sisters, makes Patty and Selma promise they won't tell Homer. The twins instead tell Springfield's two biggest gossips to spread the word. Walking home one night, Homer is congradulated for the impending birth, but assumes all the fuss is for his new job. It's only after Maude Flanders talks about the bowling alley does he connect the dots.
Knowing he can't provide for three kids with his bowling alley pay, Homer attempts to increase business to get a raise. It fails, and Homer has literally crawl back to Burns for his old job. Burns agrees, and adds salt to the wound by putting up a plaque in Homer's workplace saying, "Don't forget; you're here forever."
Maggie's birth comes, and Homer tries to be happy in spite of the bitterness. But like with the last two Simpson children, Homer's heart melts when he meets Maggie for the first time.
Back in the present, still Bart wonders where Maggie's pictures are. Homer explains that he keeps them where he needs them the most; Strategically placed on the plaque, changing the message to "Do it for her"
Jump back two years ago in 1993. Homer, working at the power plant, finally gets the paycheck that allows him to finish paying off his debts. After taking a few moments to abuse Burns for years of stressful work, Homer quits, and begins his dream job; working at the bowling alley. Marge is unsure of Homer's decision, but the Simpson partriarch explains that it is possible to support the family on his bowling alley paycheck, a theory that seems correct- for now.
Homer and Marge go out to celebrate, and concludes their evening with some "snuggling". However, Marge becomes pregnant because of said evening. Not wanting to upset Homer with the news, Marge, talking it over with her sisters, makes Patty and Selma promise they won't tell Homer. The twins instead tell Springfield's two biggest gossips to spread the word. Walking home one night, Homer is congradulated for the impending birth, but assumes all the fuss is for his new job. It's only after Maude Flanders talks about the bowling alley does he connect the dots.
Knowing he can't provide for three kids with his bowling alley pay, Homer attempts to increase business to get a raise. It fails, and Homer has literally crawl back to Burns for his old job. Burns agrees, and adds salt to the wound by putting up a plaque in Homer's workplace saying, "Don't forget; you're here forever."
Maggie's birth comes, and Homer tries to be happy in spite of the bitterness. But like with the last two Simpson children, Homer's heart melts when he meets Maggie for the first time.
Back in the present, still Bart wonders where Maggie's pictures are. Homer explains that he keeps them where he needs them the most; Strategically placed on the plaque, changing the message to "Do it for her"
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During one of Marge's self-imposed, weekly family hours, the Simpsons are looking through the photo album. the kids notice that there are no photos of Maggie, and Lisa wonder what's up. wonders why, leading to yet another flashback episode of how a Simpson child was born; this time, focusing on Homer decides to tell the story of what happened during Maggie's conception and birth; [[TheNineties "It was a tumultuous time for our nation. The clear beverage craze gave us all a reason to live. The information superhighway showed the average person what some nerd thinks about Star Trek. And the domestication of the dog continued unabated.”]]
Jump back two years ago in 1993. Homer, workingquitting his job at the power nuclear plant, finally gets the paycheck that allows him to finish paying off his debts. After taking a few moments to abuse Burns for years of stressful work, Homer quits, and begins his dream job; working getting hired at the bowling alley. alley, and forced to go back to work at the nuclear plant after Marge is unsure of Homer's decision, but the Simpson partriarch explains discovers that it is possible to support the family on his bowling alley paycheck, a theory that seems correct- for now.
Homer and Marge go out to celebrate, and concludes their evening with some "snuggling". However, Marge becomesshe's pregnant because of said evening. Not wanting to upset Homer with the news, Marge, talking it over with her sisters, makes Patty and Selma promise they won't tell Homer. The twins instead tell Springfield's two biggest gossips to spread the word. Walking home one night, Homer is congradulated for the impending birth, but assumes all the fuss is for his new job. It's only again after Maude Flanders talks about the bowling alley does he connect the dots.
Knowing he can't provide for three kids with his bowling alley pay, Homer attempts to increase business to geta raise. It fails, and Homer has literally crawl back to Burns for his old job. Burns agrees, and adds salt to the wound by putting up a plaque in Homer's workplace saying, "Don't forget; you're here forever."
Maggie's birth comes, and Homer tries to be happy in spite of the bitterness. But like with the last two Simpson children, Homer's heart melts when he meets Maggie for the first time.
Back in the present, still Bart wonders where Maggie's pictures are. Homer explains that he keeps them where he needs them the most; Strategically placed on the plaque, changing the message to "Do it for her"
romantic evening celebrating their new debt-free life.
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Jump back two years ago in 1993. Homer, working
Homer and Marge go out to celebrate, and concludes their evening with some "snuggling". However, Marge becomes
Knowing he can't provide for three kids with his bowling alley pay, Homer attempts to increase business to get
Maggie's birth comes, and Homer tries to be happy in spite of the bitterness. But like with the last two Simpson children, Homer's heart melts when he meets Maggie for the first time.
Back in the present, still Bart wonders where Maggie's pictures are. Homer explains that he keeps them where he needs them the most; Strategically placed on the plaque, changing the message to "Do it for her"
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*SeriesContinuityError: The two times Homer reacted to Marge being pregnant with Bart and Lisa were vastly different than what was shown on "I Married Marge"[[note]]Homer and Marge were in Dr. Hibbert's office, Homer and Marge weren't even married at that time nor did they live in their current house, and Homer yelled, "D'oh!" so loud that a man in traction felt bad for him[[/note]] and "Lisa's First Word."[[note]]Marge and Homer were living in an apartment on the Lower-East Side of Springfield and Homer was actually happy that Marge was having another child -- until Bart flushed his car keys down the toilet[[/note]].
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First Aired - 1/22/1995
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During one of Marge's self-imposed, weekly family hours, the Simpsons are looking through the photo album. the kids notice that there are no photos of Maggie, and Lisa wonder what's up. Homer decides to tell the story of what happened during Maggie's conception and birth; "It was a tumultuous time for our nation. The clear beverage craze gave us all a reason to live. The information superhighway showed the average person what some nerd thinks about Star Trek. And the domestication of the dog continued unabated.”
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During one of Marge's self-imposed, weekly family hours, the Simpsons are looking through the photo album. the kids notice that there are no photos of Maggie, and Lisa wonder what's up. Homer decides to tell the story of what happened during Maggie's conception and birth; [[TheNineties "It was a tumultuous time for our nation. The clear beverage craze gave us all a reason to live. The information superhighway showed the average person what some nerd thinks about Star Trek. And the domestication of the dog continued unabated.”
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* ExactWords: Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer and don't-- they just make sure the rest of the town knows.
* KickTheDog: "Don't forget; you're here forever"
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: As Homer begins the WholeEpisodeFlashback: "Listen carefully and my words will shape images as clear as any TV show." Unfortunately, this line is [[EditedForSyndication cut from syndication]].
* KickTheDog: "Don't forget; you're here forever"
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: As Homer begins the WholeEpisodeFlashback: "Listen carefully and my words will shape images as clear as any TV show." Unfortunately, this line is [[EditedForSyndication cut from syndication]].
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* ExactWords: Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer and don't-- they just make sure the rest of the town knows.
knows by calling the two biggest gossips in town.
* KickTheDog: "Don't forget; you're hereforever"
forever"*
**PetTheDog: Homer changing the plaque to "Do it for her"
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: As Homer begins the WholeEpisodeFlashback: "Listen carefully and my words will shape images as clear as any TV show." Unfortunately, this line is [[EditedForSyndication cut from syndication]]."
**Also Bart saying, "Dad, you can't expect us to sit here for 20 minutes straight," Lisa leaving to get a snack and maybe go to the bathroom during Homer's story, and Marge staying on the couch and imagining all the products she'd like to buy.
* KickTheDog: "Don't forget; you're here
**PetTheDog: Homer changing the plaque to "Do it for her"
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: As Homer begins the WholeEpisodeFlashback: "Listen carefully and my words will shape images as clear as any TV show.
**Also Bart saying, "Dad, you can't expect us to sit here for 20 minutes straight," Lisa leaving to get a snack and maybe go to the bathroom during Homer's story, and Marge staying on the couch and imagining all the products she'd like to buy.
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** The trope was later [[SubvertedTrope subverted]] when Homer told the Family about his failed attempt to attract customers. Homer shot a rifle in the air while shouting "Bowling here!" Lisa asked Marge to make him "tell the story right" and Marge explained "That's what really happened".
* PursueTheDreamJob: Homer pays off his debts and Homer quits his stressful job at the powerplant, and starts working at the bowling alley, which was his long-time dream, apparently.
* PursueTheDreamJob: Homer pays off his debts and Homer quits his stressful job at the powerplant, and starts working at the bowling alley, which was his long-time dream, apparently.
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** The trope was later [[SubvertedTrope subverted]] when Homer told the Family family about his failed attempt to attract customers. Homer shot a rifle in the air while shouting "Bowling here!" Lisa asked Marge to make him "tell the story right" and Marge explained "That's what really happened".
* PursueTheDreamJob: Homer pays off his debts and Homer quits his stressful job at thepowerplant, power plant, and starts working at the bowling alley, which was his long-time dream, apparently.
* PursueTheDreamJob: Homer pays off his debts and Homer quits his stressful job at the
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** The trope was later [[SubvertedTrope subverted]] when Homer told the Family about his failed attempt to attract customers. Homer shot a rifle in the air while shouting "Bowling here!" Lisa asked Marge to make him "tell the story right" and Marge explained "That's what really happened".
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* NarrativeBackpedaling: Not only did Homer's head ''not'' explode randomly, but his bottom's a little bigger.
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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: As Homer begins the WholeEpisodeFlashback: "Listen carefully and my words will shape images as clear as any TV show." Unfortunately, this line is [[EditedForSyndication cut from syndication]].syndication]].
* PursueTheDreamJob: Homer pays off his debts and Homer quits his stressful job at the powerplant, and starts working at the bowling alley, which was his long-time dream, apparently.
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* PursueTheDreamJob: Homer pays off his debts and Homer quits his stressful job at the powerplant, and starts working at the bowling alley, which was his long-time dream, apparently.
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** When Patty and Selma make calls about Marge being pregnant, there is a time cut, implying they've called many people. They then reveal that they've only called two people (those being the biggest gossips in town).
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** When Patty and Selma make calls about Marge being pregnant, there is a time cut, cut between their first and last calls, implying they've called many people. They then reveal that they've only called two people (those being the biggest gossips in town).town).
** When Homer decides to get a raise at the bowling alley:
-->'''Homer:''' That's it, I'm going to march right up to Al and say --\\
''(Cut to Homer at the alley)''\\
'''Homer:''' Steve! I mean, Al!
* ComicallyMissingThePoint: Homer when the townspeople congratulate him for the new baby, which gets increasingly obvious.
-->'''Moe:''' Hey, Homer! Way to get Marge pregnant. ''(laughs)''\\
'''Homer:''' This is getting very abstract, but thank you. I ''do'' enjoy working at the bowling alley.
** When Homer decides to get a raise at the bowling alley:
-->'''Homer:''' That's it, I'm going to march right up to Al and say --\\
''(Cut to Homer at the alley)''\\
'''Homer:''' Steve! I mean, Al!
* ComicallyMissingThePoint: Homer when the townspeople congratulate him for the new baby, which gets increasingly obvious.
-->'''Moe:''' Hey, Homer! Way to get Marge pregnant. ''(laughs)''\\
'''Homer:''' This is getting very abstract, but thank you. I ''do'' enjoy working at the bowling alley.
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* KickTheDog: "Don't forget; you're here forever"forever"
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: As Homer begins the WholeEpisodeFlashback: "Listen carefully and my words will shape images as clear as any TV show." Unfortunately, this line is [[EditedForSyndication cut from syndication]].
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: As Homer begins the WholeEpisodeFlashback: "Listen carefully and my words will shape images as clear as any TV show." Unfortunately, this line is [[EditedForSyndication cut from syndication]].
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* BaitAndSwitch: At least two examples:
** After Homer quits his job and starts looking forward to his "dream job in paradise", we cut to Homer in what appears to be a tropical setting, complete with steel drum music. Then, he declares, "And now, the final phase of my plan," and it is revealed that he's actually at the bowling alley.
** When Patty and Selma make calls about Marge being pregnant, there is a time cut, implying they've called many people. They then reveal that they've only called two people (those being the biggest gossips in town).
* ExactWords: Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer anddon't- don't-- they just make sure the rest of the town knows.
** After Homer quits his job and starts looking forward to his "dream job in paradise", we cut to Homer in what appears to be a tropical setting, complete with steel drum music. Then, he declares, "And now, the final phase of my plan," and it is revealed that he's actually at the bowling alley.
** When Patty and Selma make calls about Marge being pregnant, there is a time cut, implying they've called many people. They then reveal that they've only called two people (those being the biggest gossips in town).
* ExactWords: Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer and
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During one of Marge's self-imposed, weekly family hours, the Simpsons are looking through the photo album. the kids notice that there are no photos of Maggie, and Lisa wonder what's up. Homer decides to tell the story of what happened during Maggie's conception and birth; "It was a tumultuous time for our nation. The clear beverage craze gave us all a reason to live. The information superhighway showed the average person what some nerd thinks about Star Trek. And the domestication of the dog continued unabated.”
Jump back two years ago in 1993. Homer, working at the power plant, finally gets the paycheck that allows him to finish paying off his debts. After taking a few moments to abuse Burns for years of stressful work, Homer quits, and begins his dream job; working at the bowling alley. Marge is unsure of Homer's decision, but the Simpson partriarch explains that it is possible to support the family on his bowling alley paycheck, a theory that seems correct- for now.
Homer and Marge go out to celebrate, and concludes their evening with some "snuggling". However, Marge becomes pregnant because of said evening. Not wanting to upset Homer with the news, Marge, talking it over with her sisters, makes Patty and Selma promise they won't tell Homer. The twins instead tell Springfield's two biggest gossips to spread the word. Walking home one night, Homer is congradulated for the impending birth, but assumes all the fuss is for his new job. It's only after Maude Flanders talks about the bowling alley does he connect the dots.
Knowing he can't provide for three kids with his bowling alley pay, Homer attempts to increase business to get a raise. It fails, and Homer has literally crawl back to Burns for his old job. Burns agrees, and adds salt to the wound by putting up a plaque in Homer's workplace saying, "Don't forget; you're here forever."
Maggie's birth comes, and Homer tries to be happy in spite of the bitterness. But like with the last two Simpson children, Homer's heart melts when he meets Maggie for the first time.
Back in the present, still Bart wonders where Maggie's pictures are. Homer explains that he keeps them where he needs them the most; Strategically placed on the plaque, changing the message to "Do it for her"
!!The episode has the following tropes
* ExactWords: Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer and don't- they just make sure the rest of the town knows.
* KickTheDog: "Don't forget; you're here forever"
Jump back two years ago in 1993. Homer, working at the power plant, finally gets the paycheck that allows him to finish paying off his debts. After taking a few moments to abuse Burns for years of stressful work, Homer quits, and begins his dream job; working at the bowling alley. Marge is unsure of Homer's decision, but the Simpson partriarch explains that it is possible to support the family on his bowling alley paycheck, a theory that seems correct- for now.
Homer and Marge go out to celebrate, and concludes their evening with some "snuggling". However, Marge becomes pregnant because of said evening. Not wanting to upset Homer with the news, Marge, talking it over with her sisters, makes Patty and Selma promise they won't tell Homer. The twins instead tell Springfield's two biggest gossips to spread the word. Walking home one night, Homer is congradulated for the impending birth, but assumes all the fuss is for his new job. It's only after Maude Flanders talks about the bowling alley does he connect the dots.
Knowing he can't provide for three kids with his bowling alley pay, Homer attempts to increase business to get a raise. It fails, and Homer has literally crawl back to Burns for his old job. Burns agrees, and adds salt to the wound by putting up a plaque in Homer's workplace saying, "Don't forget; you're here forever."
Maggie's birth comes, and Homer tries to be happy in spite of the bitterness. But like with the last two Simpson children, Homer's heart melts when he meets Maggie for the first time.
Back in the present, still Bart wonders where Maggie's pictures are. Homer explains that he keeps them where he needs them the most; Strategically placed on the plaque, changing the message to "Do it for her"
!!The episode has the following tropes
* ExactWords: Patty and Selma promise not to tell Homer and don't- they just make sure the rest of the town knows.
* KickTheDog: "Don't forget; you're here forever"
