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* DroppedInTheToilet: The episode begins with Tommy putting his father Stu's favorite tie in the toilet. Stu is horrified when he finds out, especially since [[OhNoNotAgain it isn't the first time Tommy's done this]].
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The second episode of the first season of ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}''.

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The second episode of the first season of ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}''.
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* KarmaHoudini: Angelica recieves no comeuppance for throwing Tommy's ball over the fence and into the next yard. [[KarmaHoudiniWarranty This has mostly been averted since]], allegedly because [[CreatorBacklash the creators despised the incident]].
* WardrobeMalfunction: When saying his infamous ''"A baby's gotta do, what a baby's gotta do!"'' line, one of the tabs on Tommy's diaper comes undone, causing it to slightly sag below his waist. When Tommy notices this, he hastily pulls his diaper back up [[OhCrapSmile with an embarrassed grin]].

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* KarmaHoudini: Angelica recieves no comeuppance for throwing Tommy's ball over the fence and into the next yard. [[KarmaHoudiniWarranty This has mostly been averted since]], allegedly because [[CreatorBacklash the creators despised the incident]].
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* WardrobeMalfunction: When saying his infamous famous ''"A baby's gotta do, what a baby's gotta do!"'' line, one of the tabs on Tommy's diaper comes undone, causing it to slightly sag below his waist. When Tommy notices this, he hastily pulls his diaper back up [[OhCrapSmile with an embarrassed grin]].
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** Both segments of this episode have a shorter and slightly different-sounding version of the episode title card music, which was never used again.

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** Both segments of this episode have a shorter and slightly different-sounding version of the episode title card EpisodeTitleCard music, which was never used again.
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** Both segments of this episode have a shorter and slightly different-sounding version of the episode title card music, which was never used again.
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* BigDamnHeroes: Just as the bulldog was about to attack Tommy, Spike hears him screaming and rushes to save him. Using a tiki decoration from the barbecue he scares the bulldog away, saving Tommy.
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* SureLetsGoWithThat: Stu's reaction when Mr. Mucklehoney asks him about their experience at the restaurant.
-->'''Mr. Mucklehoney:''' Oh Pickles you slay me! You must have gone through a lot of trouble to set this thing up! The Tabasco soup. The flying table. Heck, you even got your kid into the act. What did you do, call the restaurant in advance?\\
'''Stu:''' Yeah.
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* EarlyBirdCameo: Chaz would cameo during the BBQ near the start of the episode, though wouldn't get properly introduced until "Touchdown Tommy" near the end of the season.
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* WardrobeMalfunction: When saying his infamous ''"A baby's gotta do, what a baby's gotta do!"'' line, one of the tabs on Tommy's diaper comes undone, causing it to slightly sag below his waist. When Tommy notices this, he hastily pulls his diaper back up [[OhCrapSmile with an embarrassed grin]].
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* ThrowTheDogABone: Despite all the odds against Stu, Mr. Mucklehoney is very entertained, and thinks that Stu set the evening's events up on purpose. Mr. Mucklehoney pays Stu's bill for him and hires him as a toy inventor for Mucklehoney Industries.

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* ThrowTheDogABone: Despite all the odds against Stu, Thanks to Tommy, Mr. Mucklehoney is very entertained, nearly chokes on spicy soup, and gets a table flipped over onto him. But rather than be angry at Stu, he thinks the entire fiasco was hilarious, believing that Stu set the evening's events up on purpose. purpose as pranks. Very entertained by the ordeal, Mr. Mucklehoney pays Stu's bill for him and promptly hires him as a toy inventor for Mucklehoney Industries.
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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Chas is with a woman during a pan over of the barbeque. Even if she wasn't intended to be the original design for Chuckie's mother, later episodes would establish that Chas wasn't remotely ready to date again until [[WesternAnimation/RugratsInParis the second movie]].

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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Chas is with a woman during a pan over of the barbeque. Even if she wasn't intended to be the original design for Chuckie's (deceased) mother, later episodes would establish that Chas wasn't remotely ready to date again until [[WesternAnimation/RugratsInParis the second movie]].
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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Chas with a woman during a pan over of the barbeque. Even if she wasn't intended to be the original design for Chuckie's mother, later episodes would establish that Chas wasn't remotely ready to date again until [[WesternAnimation/RugratsInParis the second movie]].

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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Chas is with a woman during a pan over of the barbeque. Even if she wasn't intended to be the original design for Chuckie's mother, later episodes would establish that Chas wasn't remotely ready to date again until [[WesternAnimation/RugratsInParis the second movie]].
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* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Chas with a woman during a pan over of the barbeque. Even if she wasn't intended to be the original design for Chuckie's mother, later episodes would establish that Chas wasn't remotely ready to date again until [[WesternAnimation/RugratsInParis the second movie]].
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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: As Tommy gives a RousingSpeech to the other babies, his left diaper tape comes undone, causing his diaper to slip down, nearly exposing his front private. Tommy is quick to notice this, and pulls his diaper back up, [[BlushSticker blushing in embarrassment]].

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* BenevolentBoss: Mr. Mucklehoney turns out to be very jovial and instantly hires Stu after their meeting.
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* AdultsAreUseless: When Didi gets a call from Lou that he needs to be picked up since he and Louise got into an argument, she decides to take Tommy with him, knowing how much trouble he might cause at the restaurant. However, Mr. Mucklehoney talks her into letting him and Stu look after Tommy. Didi does so, but the two are so wrapped up in Stu's presentation of his toy ideas, that neither of them look after Tommy, causing him to escape and wreak havoc in the restaurant. None of the staff in the kitchen even notice Tommy wandering around the kitchen.

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* AdultsAreUseless: When Didi gets a call from Lou that he needs to be picked up since he and Louise got into an argument, she decides to take Tommy with him, her, knowing how much trouble he might cause at the restaurant. However, Mr. Mucklehoney talks her into letting him and Stu look after Tommy. Didi does so, but the two are so wrapped up in Stu's presentation of his toy ideas, that neither of them look after Tommy, causing him to escape and wreak havoc in the restaurant. None of the staff in the kitchen even notice Tommy wandering around the kitchen.
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* FunWithFlushing: Early in the episode, Tommy puts Stu's favorite tie in the toilet. Fortunately, Stu stops Tommy before he has the chance to flush it.

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* FunWithFlushing: Early in the episode, Tommy puts Stu's favorite tie in the toilet. Fortunately, Stu stops Tommy before he has the chance to flush it.it, but Stu's still upset with it ending up soaked and wrinkled as a result.
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* HeroicDog: When Spike hears that Tommy is in trouble, [[bucCaneErs he rushes over to the next yard to protect Tommy from the bulldog]]. Stu praises Spike for saving Tommy and rewards him with the now-burnt burgers he left unattended.

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* HeroicDog: When Spike hears that Tommy is in trouble, [[bucCaneErs [[BigDamnHeroes he rushes over to the next yard to protect Tommy from the bulldog]]. Stu praises Spike for saving Tommy and rewards him with the now-burnt burgers he left unattended.
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* HeroicDog: When Spike hears that Tommy is in trouble, he rushes over to the next yard to protect Tommy from the bulldog. Stu praises Spike for saving Tommy and rewards him with the now-burnt burgers he left unattended.

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* HeroicDog: When Spike hears that Tommy is in trouble, [[bucCaneErs he rushes over to the next yard to protect Tommy from the bulldog.bulldog]]. Stu praises Spike for saving Tommy and rewards him with the now-burnt burgers he left unattended.
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* FireBreathingDiner: While in the restaurant's kitchen, Tommy spices up a stew with black pepper and Tabasco sauce. In a ContrivedCoincidence, the stew ends up getting served to Mr. Mucklehoney.

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* FireBreathingDiner: While in the restaurant's kitchen, Tommy spices up a stew with black pepper pepper, garlic powder, and Tabasco sauce. In a ContrivedCoincidence, the stew ends up getting served to Mr. Mucklehoney.
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* CrazyPrepared: Didi makes a list of emergency numbers for Tommy's babysitter regarding incidents that wouldn't likely happen, such as the pipes bursting.

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* CrazyPrepared: Didi makes lists off a list bunch of emergency numbers for Tommy's babysitter regarding incidents that wouldn't likely happen, such as the pipes bursting.
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* CrazyPrepared: Didi mentions a number of emergency numbers for Tommy's babysitter regarding incidents that wouldn't likely happen.

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* CrazyPrepared: Didi mentions makes a number list of emergency numbers for Tommy's babysitter regarding incidents that wouldn't likely happen.happen, such as the pipes bursting.
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* TiedTogetherShoelaceTrip: Tommy does this to Stu when he ties his shoelaces to the leg of the table.

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* TiedTogetherShoelaceTrip: Tommy does this to Stu and Mr. Mucklehoney when he ties his Stu's shoelaces to the leg of the table and uses a wad of gum to stick Mucklehoney to the underside of the table.
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* HelpImStuck: While Looking for Tommy's ball, Chuckie gets stuck in a hollow log.

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* HelpImStuck: While Looking looking for Tommy's ball, Chuckie gets stuck in a hollow log.
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* CrazyPrepared: Didi mentions a number of emergency numbers for Tommy's babysitter regarding incidents that wouldn't likely happen.


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* FireBreathingDiner: While in the restaurant's kitchen, Tommy spices up a stew with black pepper and Tabasco sauce. In a ContrivedCoincidence, the stew ends up getting served to Mr. Mucklehoney.


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* LethalChef: Tommy's contributions in the restaurant's kitchen range from disgusting to dangerous (i.e making a pie out of silverware and whipped cream).
* OhNoNotAgain: Based on Stu's reaction and conversation with Didi, Tommy has apparently stuck his tie in the toilet often.
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* FreezeFrameBonus: Chas is with a woman, [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness presumably Chuckie's mom]].
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* AdultsAreUseless: When Didi gets a call from Lou that he needs to be picked up since he and Louise got into an argument, she decides to take Tommy with him, knowing how much trouble he might cause at the restaurant. However, Mr. Mucklehoney talks her into letting him and Stu look after Tommy. Didi does so, but the two are so wrapped up in Stu's presentation of his toy ideas, that neither of them look after Tommy, causing him to escape and wreak havoc in the restaurant. None of the staff in the kitchen even notice

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* AdultsAreUseless: When Didi gets a call from Lou that he needs to be picked up since he and Louise got into an argument, she decides to take Tommy with him, knowing how much trouble he might cause at the restaurant. However, Mr. Mucklehoney talks her into letting him and Stu look after Tommy. Didi does so, but the two are so wrapped up in Stu's presentation of his toy ideas, that neither of them look after Tommy, causing him to escape and wreak havoc in the restaurant. None of the staff in the kitchen even noticenotice Tommy wandering around the kitchen.
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The second episode of the first season of ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}''.

'''Barbecue Story'''

The Pickles are having a Fourth of July barbecue, and when Angelica throws Tommy's ball into the next yard, the babies try to retrieve it while avoiding the scary guard dog.

'''Waiter, There's a Baby in My Soup'''

Stu, Didi, and Tommy go to dinner with Stu's business client, but Tommy escapes and wreaks havoc in the restaurant.

!! "Barbecue Story" provides examples of:

* AdultsAreUseless: None of the adults notice that the babies left to look for Tommy's ball until a frightened Phil and Lil run back to Betty and cling onto her legs.
* BrickJoke: Early in the episode, Tommy tries to eat a bug, but Didi stops him and tells him, "Don't eat that, you don't know where it's been!". Near the end of the episode, Tommy comes across the same bug, but remembers what Didi told him and sets it free.
* BullyBulldog: One inhabits the yard that Angelica tossed Tommy's ball into.
* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: As Tommy gives a RousingSpeech to the other babies, his left diaper tape comes undone, causing his diaper to slip down, nearly exposing his front private. Tommy is quick to notice this, and pulls his diaper back up, [[BlushSticker blushing in embarrassment]].
* HelpImStuck: While Looking for Tommy's ball, Chuckie gets stuck in a hollow log.
* HeroicDog: When Spike hears that Tommy is in trouble, he rushes over to the next yard to protect Tommy from the bulldog. Stu praises Spike for saving Tommy and rewards him with the now-burnt burgers he left unattended.
* HowAboutASmile: When Angelica catches Tommy's ball, she tries to make Tommy beg for it to get it back. [[SubvertedTrope Tommy's less than cooperative]].
-->'''Angelica:''' Ask me nice.\\
'''Tommy:''' Give me my ball!\\
'''Angelica:''' Say "Pretty please with sugar on top."\\
'''Tommy:''' Give me my ball!\\
'''Angelica:''' Say "Angelica is the nicest, prettiest, best person in the whole wide world."\\
'''Tommy:''' [[PunctuatedForEmphasis GIVE ME]] [[RuleOfThree MY BALL!]]
* KarmaHoudini: Angelica recieves no comeuppance for throwing Tommy's ball over the fence and into the next yard. [[KarmaHoudiniWarranty This has mostly been averted since]], allegedly because [[CreatorBacklash the creators despised the incident]].

!! "Waiter, There's a Baby in my Soup" provides examples of:

* AdultsAreUseless: When Didi gets a call from Lou that he needs to be picked up since he and Louise got into an argument, she decides to take Tommy with him, knowing how much trouble he might cause at the restaurant. However, Mr. Mucklehoney talks her into letting him and Stu look after Tommy. Didi does so, but the two are so wrapped up in Stu's presentation of his toy ideas, that neither of them look after Tommy, causing him to escape and wreak havoc in the restaurant. None of the staff in the kitchen even notice
* ElectricJoybuzzer: Mr. Mucklehoney uses one on Stu when he meets him.
* FunWithFlushing: Early in the episode, Tommy puts Stu's favorite tie in the toilet. Fortunately, Stu stops Tommy before he has the chance to flush it.
* ThrowTheDogABone: Despite all the odds against Stu, Mr. Mucklehoney is very entertained, and thinks that Stu set the evening's events up on purpose. Mr. Mucklehoney pays Stu's bill for him and hires him as a toy inventor for Mucklehoney Industries.
* TiedTogetherShoelaceTrip: Tommy does this to Stu when he ties his shoelaces to the leg of the table.

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