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Fourth of July on 'The Simpsons'

Favorite Quotes and Synopses

By Nancy Basile, About.com

'The Simpsons'

'The Simpsons'

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Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is an American holiday that has been mentioned or celebrated a few times on The Simpsons. In honor of this United States holiday, let's take a look at July 4th references on The Simpsons.

"Summer of 4 Ft. 2"

Synopsis: On vacation at the beach, Lisa plays dumb to make friends with some "cool" kids, leaving an envious Bart all burned up, with Milhouse as his only comrade.

July 4th Moment: Bart says, "Oh, this is the worst Fourth of July ever! I hate America!"

Favorite Quote: Homer tries to buy fireworks by saying slyly, "Um, let me have one of those porno magazines... a large box of condoms... a bottle of Old Harper... a couple of those panty shields... andsomeillegalfireworks... and one of those disposable enemas. Ah, make it two."

"Kamp Krusty"

Synopsis: Lisa and Bart spend the summer at Kamp Krusty. During their stay, they enjoy special summer treats such as pine cones and gruel.

July 4th Moment: While Bart is daydreaming, he imagines the faculty and students of Springfield Elementary trashing the building to the song "School's Out for Summer" by Alice Cooper.

Favorite Quote: Homer says to Bart, "If you really want something in this life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they're about to announce the lottery numbers."

"Like Father, Like Clown"

Synopsis: Krusty reveals his Jewish heritage and his estrangement from his father. Bart and Lisa work to reconcile Krusty with Rabbi Krustofski.

July 4th Moment: Looking at the Simpson family album, we see a photo of Bart as he surreptitiously lights a firecracker.

Favorite Quote: Bart's letter to Krusty.

Dear Krusty,
This is Bart Simpson, Krusty Buddy #16302, respectfully returning his badge. I always suspected that nothing in life mattered. Now I know for sure.

Get Bent,
Bart Simpson

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