Bart the General

23/10/2024 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Bart the General

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Episode Synopsis

Bart Simpson finds himself in trouble after defending his sister Lisa from the school bully, Nelson Muntz. Lisa had baked cupcakes for her teacher's birthday, but they were snatched away by one of Nelson's cronies. When Bart intervened, he accidentally gave Nelson a bloody nose, making himself the bully's new target.After school, Bart's attempts to avoid Nelson prove futile. He's cornered and given a severe beating, ending up tossed in a garbage bin. This happens repeatedly, with Bart becoming increasingly weary of the daily pummeling.At home, Bart confides in his parents. Marge suggests a diplomatic approach, encouraging Bart to talk things out with Nelson. Homer, however, advocates for a more "Simpson-style" solution, involving dirty fighting tactics. Bart tries both approaches, but neither works. Nelson is too powerful and continues his reign of terror.Desperate, Bart turns to his Grandpa for advice. Grandpa initially suggests standing up to Nelson, but after a demonstration with a stubborn neighbor and a newspaper, he realizes this might not be the best strategy. Instead, he takes Bart to see Herman, a one-armed military antique dealer with a slightly unhinged demeanor.Herman, with his supposed military expertise, advises Bart to form an army and fight back. Bart rallies the children of Springfield, who are all tired of Nelson's bullying. They undergo rigorous training, including marches, drills, and obstacle courses, preparing for the ultimate showdown.The day of the battle arrives. Bart confronts Nelson, and just as the bully is about to attack, Bart's army emerges from their hiding places, armed with hundreds of water balloons. A massive water balloon fight ensues, and Nelson, overwhelmed by the sheer number of opponents, is captured.Bart, now the victorious general, wheels a defeated and tied-up Nelson back to the Simpson home. He hopes Nelson has learned his lesson, but the bully remains defiant. Inside the house, Herman drafts a peace treaty, which both Bart and Nelson sign. Marge, ever the peacemaker, appears with a tray of cupcakes for everyone.The episode concludes with Bart in a library, reflecting on the events and sharing a message about the gravity of war and conflict.