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* FriendlyEnemy: Maggie calls up her [[RunningGag unibrowed nemesis Gerald]] on her toy phone so that he can hear Lurleen's sad song.
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* DreamIntro: The episode opens with Homer murdering Abe in a scene parodying ''Series/TheSopranos.'' It turns out he's fallen asleep while driving Lisa to the mayor's office to sell Girl Scout cookies.
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* DreamIntro: The episode opens with Homer murdering Abe in a scene parodying ''Series/TheSopranos.'' It turns out he's fallen asleep while driving Lisa to the mayor's office to sell deliver Girl Scout cookies.
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* MeritBadgesForEverything: Mayor Quimby tries to fib his way out of paying for the cookies he ordered, to which Lisa points out her "Skepticism" patch.
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* DreamIntro: The episode opens with Homer murdering Abe in a scene parodying ''Series/TheSopranos.'' It turns out he's fallen asleep while driving Lisa to the mayor's office to sell Girl Scout cookies.
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* EasilyForgiven: Lurleen happily forgives Roy although he admits to having pretty much no remorse about what he did. It goes about as well as you'd expect.
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* EasilyForgiven: Lurleen happily forgives Roy for leaving although he admits to having that he forgave himself pretty much no remorse about what as soon as he did.did it. It goes about as well as you'd expect.
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* EasilyForgiven: Lurleen happily forgives Roy although he admits to having pretty much no remorse about what he did. It goes about as well as you'd expect.
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* ReversePsychology: {{Parodied}} when Homer complains that unlike Roy, he wouldn't be be EasilyForgiven if he left his family for thirty years, to which Bart calls his bluff by showing he's packed him a bag.
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* ReversePsychology: {{Parodied}} when Homer complains that unlike Roy, he wouldn't be be EasilyForgiven by his family if he left his family for thirty years, to which Bart calls his bluff by showing he's packed him a bag.
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* ReversePsychology: {{Parodied}} when Homer complains that unlike Roy, he can't leave his family for thirty years, to which Bart calls his bluff by showing he's packed him a bag.
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* ReversePsychology: {{Parodied}} when Homer complains that unlike Roy, he can't leave wouldn't be be EasilyForgiven if he left his family for thirty years, to which Bart calls his bluff by showing he's packed him a bag.
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* ReversePsychology: {{Parodied}} when Homer complains that unlike Roy, he can't leave his family for thirty years, to which Bart calls his bluff by showing he's packed him a bag.
-->'''Homer:''' It might be cold outside.
-->'''Bart:''' No problem. I bought you a hat.
-->'''Homer:''' Oh, I see. It's reverse psychology. Well, in that case, I'm not going, and I'm not staying. And I'll cut my steak with a spoon, then take a walk on the ceiling.
-->'''Homer:''' It might be cold outside.
-->'''Bart:''' No problem. I bought you a hat.
-->'''Homer:''' Oh, I see. It's reverse psychology. Well, in that case, I'm not going, and I'm not staying. And I'll cut my steak with a spoon, then take a walk on the ceiling.
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* SuicideAsComedy: Frustrated as he compares his life to Roy's, Homer asks Bart to get him his "suicide axe," which Bart cheerfully does. Marge merely responds with, "No suicide axe!"
-->'''Homer:''' ''(aside to Bart)'' Later.
-->'''Homer:''' ''(aside to Bart)'' Later.
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* SerialSpouse: Lurleen has been married 5 or 6 times, all to [[ReplacementGoldfish men that look and act]] [[HasAType just like Homer]]. At the end of the episode, she falls for yet another man who resembled Homer.
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* SerialSpouse: Lurleen has been married 5 or 6 three times, all to [[ReplacementGoldfish men that look and act]] [[HasAType just like Homer]]. At the end of the episode, she falls for yet another man who resembled Homer.
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** Also, when receiving a FullNameUltimatum, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
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** Also, when receiving a FullNameUltimatum, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin".
** Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
** Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
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* HoistByHisOwnPetard: When The Dixie Chicks learned of the theft, they joined with Lurleen in beating up Royce with their instruments.
* {{Jerkass}}: Royce. Not only does he abandon Lurleen yet again, but he also steals her new song "My Daddy's Back," re-wrote the lyrics and gave it to the Dixie Chicks as "America's Back," telling them that he had written the song. On a minor note, he wears a Confederate belt buckle which is a controversial symbol since it's associated with southern nationalists.
* {{Jerkass}}: Royce. Not only does he abandon Lurleen yet again, but he also steals her new song "My Daddy's Back," re-wrote the lyrics and gave it to the Dixie Chicks as "America's Back," telling them that he had written the song. On a minor note, he wears a Confederate belt buckle which is a controversial symbol since it's associated with southern nationalists.
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* HoistByHisOwnPetard: When The Dixie Chicks Music/DixieChicks learned of the theft, they joined with Lurleen in beating up Royce with their instruments.
* {{Jerkass}}: Royce. Not only does he abandon Lurleen yet again, but he also steals her new song "My Daddy's Back," re-wrote the lyrics and gave it to theDixie Chicks Music/DixieChicks as "America's Back," telling them that he had written the song. On a minor note, he wears a Confederate belt buckle which is a controversial symbol since it's associated with southern nationalists.
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** The opening of the episode where Homer kills Grampa is a homage to Christopher Moltisanti's death in Series/TheSopranos.
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** The opening of the episode where Homer kills Grampa is a homage to Christopher Moltisanti's death in Series/TheSopranos.''Series/TheSopranos''.
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** Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
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** Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, FullNameUltimatum, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
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* {{Jerkass}}: Royce, not just re-abandon Lurleen again, but also steal her new song "My Daddy's Back," re-wrote the lyrics and gave it to the Dixie Chicks as "America's Back," telling them that he had written the song. On a minor note, he wears a Confederate belt buckle which is a controversial symbol since it's associated with southern nationalists.
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* {{Jerkass}}: Royce, not just re-abandon Royce. Not only does he abandon Lurleen yet again, but he also steal steals her new song "My Daddy's Back," re-wrote the lyrics and gave it to the Dixie Chicks as "America's Back," telling them that he had written the song. On a minor note, he wears a Confederate belt buckle which is a controversial symbol since it's associated with southern nationalists.
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* UnnecessaryCombatRoll: Chief Wiggum does one...''off a roof''. His reason for doing so: "I just wanted to be extraordinary!"
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* TheBusCameBack: Lurleen
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* TheBusCameBack: LurleenAfter 16 seasons (and recovering from being an alcoholic), Lurleen Lumpkin comes back.
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* TheBusCameBack: Lurleen Lumpkin returns and stays with The Simpsons (despite the fact Marge still really hates her after "Colonel Homer") so she can revive her dead career and search for her long-lost father.
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* TheBusCameBack: Lurleen Lumpkin returns and stays with The Simpsons (despite the fact Marge still really hates her after "Colonel Homer") so she can revive her dead career and search for her long-lost father.Lurleen
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* {{Jerkass}}: Royce not just re-abandon Lurleen again, but also steal her new song "My Daddy's Back," re-wrote the lyrics and gave it to the Dixie Chicks as "America's Back," telling them that he had written the song. This backfire as quoted above.
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* {{Jerkass}}: Royce Royce, not just re-abandon Lurleen again, but also steal her new song "My Daddy's Back," re-wrote the lyrics and gave it to the Dixie Chicks as "America's Back," telling them that he had written the song. This backfire as quoted above.On a minor note, he wears a Confederate belt buckle which is a controversial symbol since it's associated with southern nationalists.
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-->'''Marge''': If you ever come near Homer again, I'll strangle you with your own hair extensions!
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** The opening of the episode where Homer kills Grampa is a homage to Christopher Moltisanti's death in Series/TheSopranos.
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* {{Jerkass}}: He not just re-abandon Lurleen again, but also steal her new song "My Daddy's Back," re-wrote the lyrics and gave it to the Dixie Chicks as "America's Back," telling them that he had written the song. This backfire as quoted above.
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* {{Jerkass}}: He Royce not just re-abandon Lurleen again, but also steal her new song "My Daddy's Back," re-wrote the lyrics and gave it to the Dixie Chicks as "America's Back," telling them that he had written the song. This backfire as quoted above.
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* TheBusCameBack: Lurleen Lumpkin returns and stays with The Simpsons (despite the fact Marge still really hates her after "Colonel Homer") so she can revive her dead career and search for her long-lost father.
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* SerialSpouse: Lurleen has been married 5 or 6 times, all to [[ReplacementGoldfish men that look and act]] [[HasAType just like Homer]]. At the end of the episode, she falls for yet another man who resembled Homer.
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* ShoutOut: Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading ''Literature/HarryPotter''." Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
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** Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading ''Literature/HarryPotter''." "
** Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
** Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading ''Literature/HarryPotter''.
** Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
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* ClingyJealousGirl: Marge. After forgiving Lurleen, she threatens her with serious bodily harm if she comes near her husband again.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: When The Dixie Chicks learned of the theft, they joined with Lurleen in beating up Royce with their instruments.
* {{Jerkass}}: He not just re-abandon Lurleen again, but also steal her new song "My Daddy's Back," re-wrote the lyrics and gave it to the Dixie Chicks as "America's Back," telling them that he had written the song. This backfire as quoted above.
* ParentalNeglect: Royce abandoned Lurleen when she was four years old. He didn't reappear in her life until thirty years later, when Marge Simpson tracked him down. They had a joyous father-daughter reunion, which inspired Lurleen to write a song called "My Daddy's Back". All too soon, however, Royce reverted to type and abandoned Lurleen again.
* HoistByHisOwnPetard: When The Dixie Chicks learned of the theft, they joined with Lurleen in beating up Royce with their instruments.
* {{Jerkass}}: He not just re-abandon Lurleen again, but also steal her new song "My Daddy's Back," re-wrote the lyrics and gave it to the Dixie Chicks as "America's Back," telling them that he had written the song. This backfire as quoted above.
* ParentalNeglect: Royce abandoned Lurleen when she was four years old. He didn't reappear in her life until thirty years later, when Marge Simpson tracked him down. They had a joyous father-daughter reunion, which inspired Lurleen to write a song called "My Daddy's Back". All too soon, however, Royce reverted to type and abandoned Lurleen again.
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* ShoutOut: Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading ''Literature/HarryPotter''." Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
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* ShoutOut: Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading ''Literature/HarryPotter''." Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].Piggy]].
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* ShoutOut: Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading ''HarryPotter''." Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
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* SequelEpisode: To "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS3E20ColonelHomer Colonel Homer]]".
* ShoutOut: Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading''HarryPotter''.''Literature/HarryPotter''." Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
* ShoutOut: Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading
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* ShoutOut: Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading ''HarryPotter''." Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[TheDukesOfHazzard ''[[Series/TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[TheMuppets [[Franchise/TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
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* ShoutOut: Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading ''HarryPotter''." Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin".
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* ShoutOut: Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading ''HarryPotter''." Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin". Lurleen once starred a clip with [[TheMuppets Kermit and Miss Piggy]].
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Lurleen Lumpkin returns and stays with The Simpsons (despite that Marge really hates her from the events that happened in "Colonel Homer") so she can revive her dead career and search for her long-lost father.
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* PlagiarismInFiction: Royce Lumpkin stole his own daughter's new song.
* ShoutOut: Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading ''HarryPotter''." Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin".
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* PlagiarismInFiction: Royce Lumpkin stole his own daughter's new song.
* ShoutOut: Lisa's line in "Daddy's Back" was "Keep it down, I'm reading ''HarryPotter''." Also, when receiving a FullNameThreat, Royce Lumpkin was called "Royce ''[[TheDukesOfHazzard Boss Hogg]]'' Lumpkin".
