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The Day Homer J. Simpson Taught Us About Photography
On Homer’s uncertain Birthday, he almost burned the iconic house after struggling to blow the candles on his cake for more than three hours. Fortunately for the family, the smoke detectors were working as they should, and the tragedy got quickly interrupted by the Springfield’s Fire Department. The small conat lead Marge into investing in a fire-proof safe-box for guarding their most precious irreplaceables.
Everyone was asked to pick one single item. Bart picked a talking Krusty Clown doll, and Lisa went for a Stacey Malibu’s toy car over a complex tree diagram she had previously designed upon the decision conundrum. A clever symbol of her true age despite her efforts of appearing as an overly mature and sophisticated 8 year-old girl. On the other hand, Homer went for a Wookie scented cologne which he claims was the one he used for his first date with Marge. Maggie wasn’t considered at all (even when we know how much she loves her pacifiers); and last but not least, Marge chose the Family Photo Album.
Everything was fine and safe, and there was nothing to worry about. So, Marge friendly-patted the safe, and the disaster aroused. She woke up the Krusty Doll, which landed on Lisa’s tacky cabrio, turning the car’s lights on to finally igniting Homer’s odd cologne. The whole thing exploded, and the family photo album was sadly…
