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{{Episode infobox | {{Episode infobox | ||
|ep. name= The Frensky Family Fiasco | |ep. name= The Frensky Family Fiasco | ||
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|us = October 13, 2008<ref>http://www.ket.org/episode/ARUR%20%20001202</ref> | |us = October 13, 2008<ref>http://www.ket.org/episode/ARUR%20%20001202</ref> | ||
|can = January 23, 2009<ref>http://ww3.tvo.org/program/157024/arthur - Season 2008, Page 2</ref> | |can = January 23, 2009<ref>http://ww3.tvo.org/program/157024/arthur - Season 2008, Page 2</ref> | ||
|ger = November 15, 2012 | |ger = November 15, 2012 <ref>https://www.fernsehserien.de/erdferkel-arthur-und-seine-freunde/episodenguide/staffel-12/3906</ref> | ||
|prod. code= 1202b | |prod. code= 1202b | ||
|prev. episode= [[Room to Ride]] | |prev. episode= [[Room to Ride]] | ||
|next episode= [[D.W.'s Stray Netkitten]] | |next episode= [[D.W.'s Stray Netkitten]] | ||
|writers = [[Peter K. Hirsch]] | |writers = [[Peter K. Hirsch]] | ||
|storyboarders = [[Nick Vallinakis]]|number = | |storyboarders = [[Nick Vallinakis]]|number = 2B|titlecard = TheFrenskyFamilyFiasco title card.jpg|uk = April 7, 2009<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcone/programmes/formats/animation/schedules/2009/04/07</ref>}}{{EpisodeHeader|2|2|12}} | ||
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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
[[Francine Frensky|Francine]] wants the Frenskys to be closer, so she proposes a weekly Family Night. But spending quality time together turns out to be complicated than expected. | [[Francine Frensky|Francine]] wants the Frenskys to be closer, so she proposes a weekly Family Night. But spending quality time together turns out to be complicated than expected. | ||
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One day in [[Nigel Ratburn|Mr. Ratburn]]'s classroom, the class is watching a movie about the strong family ties of baboons. A young baboon is saved from a lion because its family took the liberty to save it. | One day in [[Nigel Ratburn|Mr. Ratburn]]'s classroom, the class is watching a movie about the strong family ties of baboons. A young baboon is saved from a lion because its family took the liberty to save it. | ||
At her apartment, she greets her mother as she is leaving for her bowling night. Her father is out biking, and Catherine is on the phone. A [[Chickin Lickin']] commercial plays, in which [[Beauregard Poulet]] is commemorating the values of family. Francine sighs and walks | At her apartment, she greets her mother as she is leaving for her bowling night. Her father is out biking, and Catherine is on the phone. A [[Chickin Lickin']] commercial plays, in which [[Beauregard Poulet]] is commemorating the values of family. Francine sighs and walks away, feeling miserable. | ||
At breakfast the next morning, Francine is presenting a plan to bring her family closer to each other. Her parents agree, although Catherine disagrees. Catherine envisions a beach party, and then a boring game of cards, but then reluctantly agrees when her mother gets | At breakfast the next morning, Francine is presenting a plan to bring her family closer to each other. Her parents agree, although Catherine disagrees. Catherine envisions a beach party, and then a boring game of cards, but then reluctantly agrees when her mother gets ticked off. | ||
For the first family night, the Frenskys go out for Japanese food. Francine accidentally eats a very hot mustard, and drinks soy sauce. At home, everyone is watching [[Starcast]], and the phone rings. It is Muffy, and Francine answers it. She takes Muffy's idea of playing games. As a result, she misses the finale of Starcast. | For the first family night, the Frenskys go out for Japanese food. Francine accidentally eats a very hot mustard, and drinks soy sauce. At home, everyone is watching [[Starcast]], and the phone rings. It is Muffy, and Francine answers it. She takes Muffy's idea of playing games. As a result, she misses the finale of Starcast. | ||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
===Major=== | |||
*[[Francine Frensky]] | *[[Francine Frensky]] | ||
*[[Laverne Frensky]] | *[[Laverne Frensky]] | ||
*[[Catherine Frensky]] | *[[Catherine Frensky]] | ||
*[[Oliver Frensky]] | *[[Oliver Frensky]] | ||
===Minor=== | |||
*[[Muffy Crosswire]] | *[[Muffy Crosswire]] | ||
*[[Leah MacGrady]] ( | *[[Leah MacGrady]] (Doesn't speak) | ||
*[[Nigel Ratburn]] ( | *[[Nigel Ratburn]] (Doesn't speak) | ||
===Cameo=== | |||
*[[Arthur Read]] | *[[Arthur Read]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Jane Read]] | ||
*[[Buster Baxter]] | *[[Buster Baxter]] | ||
*[[Angi]] | *[[Angi]] | ||
*[[Debi]] | *[[Debi]] | ||
*[[Tami]] | *[[Tami]] | ||
*[[Nemo]] | *[[Nemo]] | ||
*[[Jenna Morgan]] | *[[Jenna Morgan]] | ||
*[[Maria Pappas]] | *[[Maria Pappas]] | ||
*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong]] | *[[Sue Ellen Armstrong]] | ||
*[[George Lundgren]] | *[[George Lundgren]] | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *Catherine's revealed to be a vegetarian in this episode. | ||
* | *Reruns of this episode are rare following the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Armstrong_doping_case Lance Armstrong doping case], since it is paired with "[[Room to Ride]]" which features [[Lance Armstrong]] as a special guest. | ||
*In the beginning when Buster told Francine he should have his own show, Francine says to Buster he already has a show and he does which is referencing to the Arthur spin-off show, {{PFB}}. | |||
*Although the Frenskys are Jewish, Laverne ate eel and Francine ate pepperoni, neither of which are {{W|Kosher}} foods. | *Although the Frenskys are Jewish, Laverne ate eel and Francine ate pepperoni, neither of which are {{W|Kosher}} foods. | ||
** In [[Postcards from Buster]], Francine stated that her family is not Orthodox, which means they can eat non-Kosher foods.{{cite}} | |||
*The calendar which Francine shows her family has thirty-one days. This gives a wide range of months which the episode could have taken place in: January, March, May, July, August, October, and December. | |||
**However, Francine was in school when she watched the baboon video, which rules out July and August, but some schools start in August. | |||
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===Cultural references=== | ===Cultural references=== | ||
*[[Megalopolis]] is a parody of {{W|Monopoly (game)|Monopoly}}. | *[[Megalopolis]] is a parody of ''{{W|Monopoly (game)|Monopoly}}''. | ||
*[[Starcast]] is a parody of {{W|American Idol}}. | *[[Starcast]] is a parody of ''{{W|American Idol|American Idol}}''. | ||
*Binky makes a brief reference to P.T. Barnum and his circus when he says "How about the Binky show, the greatest show on Earth!" | *Binky makes a brief reference to P.T. Barnum and his circus when he says "How about the Binky show, the greatest show on Earth!" | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
*When Oliver offers Catherine and Francine $20 from his "reserve" in the Megalopolis game, the bills appear to be yellow. When the camera zooms out, the bills are purple. | *When Oliver offers Catherine and Francine $20 from his "reserve" in the Megalopolis game, the bills appear to be yellow. When the camera zooms out, the bills are purple. | ||
*When Francine's family looks at the burnt pizza, Francine's mom is wearing an adult-sized version of Francine's clothes. | *When Francine's family looks at the burnt pizza, Francine's mom is wearing an adult-sized version of Francine's clothes. | ||
*Catherine says she is a vegetarian, but earlier in the episode she is seen eating {{W|Sushi}}. However, it | *Catherine says she is a vegetarian, but earlier in the episode she is seen eating {{W|Sushi|sushi}}. | ||
**However, it's possible she could be eating vegetarian sushi. Especially since it was green in the middle. Also, not all sushi has meat/fish in it, as the word "sushi" comes from an old Japanese word basically meaning "sour/soured rice." | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Screenshots=== | |||
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The Frensky Family Fiasco.png|[[Laverne Frensky]] with [[Francine|Francine's]] clothing error. | The Frensky Family Fiasco.png|[[Laverne Frensky]] with [[Francine|Francine's]] clothing error. | ||
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