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{{Episode infobox | {{Episode infobox | ||
|ep. name= The Frensky Family Fiasco | |ep. name= The Frensky Family Fiasco | ||
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|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>}} | |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>}} | ||
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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. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The show begins with [[Pal]] and Francine running. Then [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] shows up and stops the music. Francine starts the music again, but Arthur stops it again. Francine asks him why he does the show opener and why can't someone else do it. [[D.W. Read|D.W.]] suggests the show should be called "D.W." Buster suggests the show be called "Buster." Francine tells him to be quiet and that he already has his own show. D.W. thinks its a great name, but Buster tells her no one knows what it stands for. D.W. replies it stands for Dora Winifred. Arthur states that on the show that they're one happy family. He pauses when Francine asks Buster "Shouldn't there be one episode where we don't mention aliens?" Then Binky announces the episode as "The Binky Show," tells Arthur to move it, and rolls the tape. | The show begins with [[Pal]] and Francine running. Then [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] shows up and stops the music. Francine starts the music again, but Arthur stops it again. Francine asks him why he does the show opener and why can't someone else do it. [[D.W. Read|D.W.]] suggests the show should be called "D.W." Buster suggests the show be called "Buster." Francine tells him to be quiet and that he already has his own show. D.W. thinks its a great name, but Buster tells her no one knows what it stands for. D.W. replies it stands for Dora Winifred. Arthur states that on the show that they're one happy family. He pauses when Francine asks Buster "Shouldn't there be one episode where we don't mention aliens?" Then Binky announces the episode as "The Binky Show," tells Arthur to move it, and rolls the tape. | ||
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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 off, feeling miserable. | 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 off, 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 offended. | 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 offended. | ||
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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]] (Does not speak) | ||
*[[Nigel Ratburn]] ( | *[[Nigel Ratburn]] (Does not speak) | ||
*[[Arthur Read]] | *[[Arthur Read]] | ||
*[[D.W. Read]] | *[[D.W. Read]] | ||
*[[Buster Baxter]] | *[[Buster Baxter]] | ||
*[[Angi]] | ===Cameo=== | ||
*[[Debi]] | *[[Angi]] | ||
*[[Tami]] | *[[Debi]] | ||
*[[Nemo]] | *[[Tami]] | ||
*[[Jenna Morgan]] | *[[Nemo]] | ||
*[[Maria Pappas]] | *[[Jenna Morgan]] | ||
*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong]] | *[[Maria Pappas]] | ||
*[[George Lundgren]] | *[[Sue Ellen Armstrong]] | ||
*[[George Lundgren]] | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*This episode is paired with "[[Room to Ride]]," which features [[Lance Armstrong]]. | *This episode is paired with "[[Room to Ride]]," which features [[Lance Armstrong]]. | ||
**Reruns of this episode pair are rare in the United States, following the | **Reruns of this episode pair are rare in the United States, following the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Armstrong_doping_case Lance Armstrong doping case]. | ||
*Catherine is revealed to be a vegetarian in this episode. | *Catherine is revealed to be a vegetarian in this episode. | ||
*Although the Frenskys are Jewish, Laverne ate eel and Francine ate pepperoni, neither of which are {{W|Kosher}} foods. However, in | *In the beginning when Buster tells Francine he should have his own show, Francine says to Buster he already has a show. This is a reference to the ''[[Arthur (TV series)|Arthur]]'' spin-off show, ''[[Postcards from Buster]]''. | ||
*Although the Frenskys are Jewish, Laverne ate eel and Francine ate pepperoni, neither of which are {{W|Kosher}} foods. However, in ''[[Postcards from Buster]]'', Francine states that her family is not Orthodox, which means they can eat non-Kosher foods. | |||
*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 mid-late August and ends sometimes at early-mid May. | |||
*During the intro, [[Francine Frensky|Francine]] mimics [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] walking down the street with [[Pal]] seen in the [[Believe in Yourself|opening theme song]]. | *During the intro, [[Francine Frensky|Francine]] mimics [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] walking down the street with [[Pal]] seen in the [[Believe in Yourself|opening theme song]]. | ||
===Cultural references=== | ===Cultural references=== | ||
*[[Megalopolis]] is a parody of {{W|Monopoly (game)|Monopoly}}. | *[[Megalopolis]] is a parody of {{W|Monopoly (game)|Monopoly}}. | ||
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*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 is 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." | *Catherine says she is a vegetarian, but earlier in the episode she is seen eating {{W|Sushi|sushi}}. However, it is 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." | ||
==Home Video== | ==Home Video== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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===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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==References== | ==References== |