Synopsis
After Homer learns that the Springfield Isotopes are planning to move to Albuquerque, he goes on a hunger strike in protest.
Memorable quotes
Homer:
Kids, how would you like to go... to Blockoland!
Bart and Lisa:
Meh.
Homer:
But the TV. gave the impression that--
Bart:
We said, "meh".
Lisa:
M-E-H. "Meh".
Marge:
Squaresville sounds pretty cool.
Homer:
Welcome to real life, Lisa. You can't fight City Hall... a.k.a. Blockoland. So don't even try.
Marge:
What kind of a thing is that to tell your children?
Homer:
That's always what I tell them. I told them that twice yesterday. And then again as they were going to sleep.
Homer:
Why won't you go out with Bart?
Sherri:
He's a smelly, ugly dork!
Homer:
Oh, please. Ugly is such a smelly word.
Homer:
The satisfaction of helping another human being is all the thanks I et cetera.
Homer:
...And I gave that man directions, even though I didn't know the way, 'cause that's the kind of guy I am this week.
Carl:
Wait a minute. Duff owns the Springfield Isotopes? Since when?
Moe:
They bought them a year ago from the Mafia. It was the last of the family-owned teams.
Homer:
I don't mind being called a liar when I'm lying, or about to lie, or just finished lying. But not when I'm telling the truth!
Marge:
Oh, Homie, you couldn't keep up a hunger strike. You eat while you brush your teeth. You're eating a big sausage right now!
Milhouse:
What a great ball game. Thanks Weekend Dad.
Kirk:
Stop calling me that!
Duffman:
New feelings brewing in Duffman! What... would Jesus do?
Marge:
It's been a whole week. Why are you letting my husband die? What does it have to do with baseball?
Executive 1:
Death is a part of baseball.
Executive 2:
Oh yeah, the main part.
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