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Marge's Morning Rush

The School Run Chaos

• Marge quickly prepares her children for school, brushing their teeth and dressing them while rushing downstairs.

• Despite her efforts, they miss the school bus, prompting Marge to chase after it in her car.

• Otto, the bus driver, misinterprets Marge's actions as a race and accelerates, leading to a high-speed chase that excites the kids in the back seat.

Arrival at School

• After managing to cut off the bus, Marge realizes they have already arrived at school.

• Otto announces they need to pick up a new student, sparking speculation among the kids about who this new student might be.

Introducing Francine

First Impressions

• The children perceive Francine as difficult to get along with; she is seen sitting alone on a seesaw at school.

• Lisa attempts to befriend Francine but gets punched instead, leading Homer to comfort Lisa by sharing his own experiences with bullying.

The Doll Incident

Shared Interests Turn Sour

• The next day, Lisa discovers Francine holding an identical doll but soon realizes it belongs to her.

Locked Away

Confronting Bullying

• Francine locks Lisa in a closet where she finds Milhouse and Ralph also trapped inside.

• Lisa seeks help from Nelson and other bullies for protection but is rejected because of her gender.

Uncovering Patterns

Investigating Francine's Behavior

• Observing surveillance footage reveals that Francine consistently targets good students like Lisa.

• During swim class, Lisa notices that Francine spares her; further investigation leads Lisa to suspect a connection with sweat.

Scientific Experimentation

Testing Hypotheses

• To test her theory about sweat attracting bullies, Lisa collects sweat from good students and applies it to a boxing champion.

Presentation at Science Symposium

A Shocking Discovery

• At a science symposium, Lisa presents her findings on why bullies target good students due to chemical reactions triggered by scent.

Conclusion of Events

Triumph and Consequences

• After demonstrating how salad dressing can mask scents that attract bullies, scientists approve of Lisa’s discovery.

• As celebrations ensue for her success, Francine begins attacking scientists when agitated.