Dead Putting Society

Season 2, Episode 6, Aired
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Bart and neighbor, Todd Flanders, are forced by their fathers, to compete against each other in a putt-putt golf tournament.
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  • Perfect

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    By jmbsonic555, Oct 17, 2011 Report Abuse
    The episode begins with a grumbling Homer mowing the grass in the front yard, when neighbor Ned Flanders walks up to the fence to chat. Homer yells for Marge to get him a beer, and she pops her head out the front door to say that they are all out. Flanders overhears and invites Homer down to the rumpus room in his basement for a cold one. Down in the basement, Homer is in awe of Ned's rumpus room, it has a full bar, pool table, foosball table, dartboard and more. While Homer drinks a beer from Ned's tap, Maude comes down and offers up club sandwiches and Todd comes down to thank Ned for helping him with his science project. When Maude and Todd come down to see Ned, Homer observes the fact that they all have a very affectionate and loving relationship with Ned, and Homer doesn't like it. When Todd leaves to go back upstairs Homer blows up at Ned, claiming that he is showing off to Homer with his fancy rumpus room, his draft beer, Maude and her sandwiches, and Todd's science project. More or less Homer thinks that Ned is rubbing it in that Ned's family is better than his own. Ned doesn't understand what Homer is talking about but is offended and gruffly asks him to leave
    overall a 10 out of 10moreless

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  • the simpsons vs flanders the whole way

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    By cube2k8, May 05, 2010 Report Abuse
    this was a clasic ep for season two it was bart vs todd in a competition for who will regin supream in the contest of golf. so homer wants bart to beat him because he see hows flanders kid is so good and homer wants bart to practice on the wholes and he gets him training and alot of funny things happen and then the boys start to become friends becasue they dont see why this really matters its gold cometion and its turns into a instant classic like i said it was and one of the best of season 2 has to offer.moreless

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  • the end alone makes it a great one

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    By futuramarama, Apr 05, 2010 Report Abuse
    homer wants bart to beat Ned Flanders' son in mini golf. The loser has to cut the winners' grass wearing their wives' clothes. Homer trains Bart very hard because of course, he wants Bart to win. In the end though, Bart and Todd call it a tie because neither really wants victory. This means that both homer and ned have to cut each others' grass in their wives' clothing, and to the shock of horror, Ned enjoys wearing his wife's clothing.

    definitely a hilarious episode which keeps you guessing as to who will win. Overall grade, without a doubt- A+moreless

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  • The Simpsons vs. the Flanders.

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    By Gibson3445, Aug 15, 2008 Report Abuse
    Homer hates his neighbor Ned Flanders and thinks he is rubbing things in his face so he bets He bets the fruit of hsi loins (Bart) can beat the fruit of his loins (todd) any day in the event of mini-golf and father of the son who doesn't win has to mow the their lawn in a dress. Lisa shows bart how to beat the course through geometry. She trains his mind and soul to make him good. Homer teaches him ti hate Todd. Bart and Todd are tied with one hole left the pressure is to much for the boys and call it a draw. Both Ned and Homer mow their lawns in dresses.

    It was a great episode. 8.7moreless

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  • What a Simpons episode! Wow definately one of the better ones in the season

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    By Iverson82094, Jan 28, 2008 Report Abuse
    When Homer runs into Ned Flanders and his son Todd at a mini-putt golf course, Homer is convinced that Bart is better at the game than Todd is, and well, Ned thinks otherwise. The two parents sign their children up for the annual golf tournament. Homer doesn't pay attention to how good Bart is at the game, so Lisa researches and gives him some pointers. Ned and Homer's bet becomes more challenging when they agree that the father of the child that doesn't win will have to mow the other's lawn in their wives Sunday dress. At the tournament, Todd and Bart are equal on the last hole and decide that they will both forfeit. Both children win, and both fathers must mow each others lawn in a dress.moreless

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    • Flanders' references the Bible verse Matthew 19:19, "Love thy neighbor." Edit
    • When Homer misses a put, he hops and waves his arms in the same fashion as the mechanical ape he confronts on the miniature golf course. Edit
    • At the Great Sphinx hole a sign reads "One of the seven wonders of the world." Edit

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    • This is the first episode that really explores Homer's rivalry with Ned. Edit
    • First Appearance: Maude Flanders Edit
    • Blackboard Joke: I am not a 32 year old woman. Couch Gag: The family runs in and squeezes in on the couch, but this time Santa's Little Helper and Snowball II join in as well. Edit

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    • (Ned's letter to the Simpson's) Ned: Dear Neighbor, you are my brother. I love you, and yet I feel a great sadness in my bosom. Neighbor's forever, Ned Flanders Edit
    • (Announcer in British accent, commenting on the last hole between Bart and Todd) Announcer: If one were to look up "courage" in the Oxford English Dictionary, one might very well come upon the photo of these two gladiators. They approach the final hole in the shadow of the great emancipator, deadlocked at eight strokes on the happy side of par. Soon, one man will emerge triumphant. He will drink naught but champagne, while his opponent tastes bitter defeat in this oft cruel game. Edit
    • (Announcer on P.A. system in British accent) Announcer: Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to the finale of what has already been a stirring afternoon of miniature golf. The cream has risen, the wheat has bid farewell to the chaff, and now we approach the championship match with but two warriors remaining: the heretofore unknown Bart Simpson and Todd Flanders: one of the most skilled ten-year-olds to ever take back the blade. Edit

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    • The Karate Kid When Bart is training, at one point he stands crane-style on a tree stump, just like Ralph Macchio did in the film. Edit
    • Episode Title: The title of this episode is a reference to the 1989 film Dead Poets Society. Edit
    • Ned: Mercy is for the weak, Rod!
      This line from Flanders, and the crane pose Bart makes on the garbage can are both references to the film The Karate Kid. Edit

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