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| Ever notice how "someone gets high" sequences are always these trippy, random sequences of nonsense? Its gotten very predictable in recent years. |
In an effort to keep concerned parents off guard, Springfield's schools sometimes swap their worst teachers to other schools, being unable to just fire them because they all quickly earned tenure. This time around, Springfield Elementary gets the worst of the bunch: Jack Lassen. Assigned to Bart's 4th grade class, Lassen quickly showcases his brutality, making a mockery out of Nelson and responding to Bart's otherwise lame "prank" by shaving his head indiscriminately. As this onslaught continues, Bart and Milhouse decide to find someway to embarrass Lassen so badly he has no choice but to quit or be fired.
Learning that Lassen might try to hook up with Ms. Hoover, Bart swiftly sets up a fake Ms. Hoover account on social media, which Lassen falls for by "friending" it. Bart and Milhouse notice on Lassen's profile that he's really into
There, while Lisa loves the free expression and Homer likes the craziness in general, a very hesitant Marge finally eases up, considerably, when she tries "adult" tea, while Bart and Milhouse come up with the plan to douse the Blazing Guy with fire retardant from a safety station. The night of the ceremony, the boys' ploy works as Lassen is unable to ignite the structure. Lassen notices the two boys and quickly realizes what's happened, and grabs a nearby flamethrower in a raged attempt to burn them. Homer rushes in to save them, crashing into and toppling the Blazing Guy in the process, leaving Lassen stunned and the boys free to escape. Later, Lassen's recorded outburst is evidence enough to finally be fired from his job as teacher, but Lassen finds a new calling as a prison guard, where he's unable to convince Sideshow Bob to kill Bart with him out of vengeful greed, or something.
Quick Review
To be honest, this was slightly better than what I was expecting.
The last time I watched an episode that following a pleasantly strong episode, I had to dish out the worst score I've ever given an episode. What's more, the premise of the episode reminds me strongly of Homerpalooza, which, to me, was by far Season 7's worst episode. Say what you will about this, but I've never liked it when the show tries to tackle underground or counter-culture themes like in that episode or in this episode.
That whole aspect, combined with a somewhat unfunny main premise ("the teacher is a jerk, I'm gonna get back at him") really leaves this episode with nowhere to go. Even so, it did just enough to where I can't say it would be the worst this season has to offer. Small victories, I guess.
Final Score: 6.6
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