Daria

A Tree Grows in Lawndale

Season 4, Episode 3, Aired 3/10/00

Episode Summary

Kevin crashes his new motorcycle, injuring his knee. Temporarily unable to play football for the team (thereby also having to break up with Brittany), he can do nothing but feel sorry for himself, and the team goes on a massive losing streak that destroys the reputation of the school and the town. Taking a cue from Tom, Daria suggests that Kevin lecture to children about the dangers of motorcycles--which helps rebuild Kevin's self esteem, but does nothing for the team (whose replacement quarterback is a dangerous psycho). Kevin must make a decision: continue lecturing, or help the team out.moreless

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Amir Williams

Michael Jordan "Mack" Mackenzie
Tracy Grandstaff

Daria Morgendorffer
Wendy Hoopes

Jane Lane, Helen Morgendorffer, Quinn Morgendorffer

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Trivia
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- Jane's "Did he turn into a dog or something?" is a reference to the belief of reincarnation. Edit
- The cricket in Brittany's teeth is a reference to a very, very old joke. "How do you know a happy biker? By the bugs in his teeth." Edit
- This is Artie's second pizza-related job that we know of. Edit
Notes
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- Music -Fiona Apple - "Limp" (closing credits) -Sonique - "Feels So Good" (Fashion Club at Cashman's) -Cast - "Sandstorm" (before Kevin arrives at school) -Methods of Mayhem - "Get Naked" (Kevin pops a "wheelie" & 1st commercial bumper) -Juvenile - "Ya Understand" (Daria & Jane at Pizza King & 2nd commercial bumper) -DMX - "Damien" (cheerleader's seance) -Luscious Jackson - "Ladyfingers" (Brittany plants new memorial tree) Edit
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- Daria: (to Kevin) That's a motorcycle jacket. It's made out of leather to protect you from scrapes when your head's bouncing off the grill of a truck. Edit
- Tom: The reiteration? Powerful. Daria: Like getting hit in the head repeatedly with a sock full of quarters. Edit
- Mr. O'Neill: Daria, are you depressed? I mean, more than usual. Edit
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- The Exorcist Jane's comment about twisting her head around and around and around is a reference to the movie The Exorcist, which is about a girl possessed by the devil. There is one scene where the girl's head spins around and around a full 360-degrees, while spewing green vomit. Edit
- The Bible At the end, when Daria says "this is a day of miracles," and you see the crutch bloom, it's a refernce to Exodus, when Aaron's staff buds as a sign from God. Edit
- Title Pun: A Tree Grows in Lawndale This is a pun on the title of the book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, by Betty Smith. Heavy on the pathos, it's the story of a girl who loves to read growing up in turn-of-the-century Brooklyn. Edit