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| That suit doesn't do a good job of hiding her big butt. Yeah, I said it. |
The elementary school hosts a casino night as suggested by student body president Martin Prince. However, when Martin 'reminds' everyone that they're not playing with real money, a riot ensues leaving the room a mess. Principal Skinner is forced to have Martin resign as president. The next day, Lisa sees a signup sheet for student body president, and decides to enter. However, the far more popular Nelson signs as well, and with nobody caring about the things she does it looks like she's going to lose the election to Nelson. Just then, Lisa pulls out a song to tell everyone what she's going to do as president, and the kids rally behind it and elect Lisa as president.
The school's staff, including Principal Skinner and Superintendent Chalmers, are worried that Lisa's current popularity combined with her always present awareness will make her rather formidable, and decide to appeal to Lisa's vanity to control her. They calls Lisa into the teacher's lounge and, through the power of song, dress Lisa up in successful clothing and convince her that her real job as president is to look good to the student body. They also have her unwittingly sign a form supposedly to allow her access to the study hall at any time. The next day, Lisa along with everyone else is shocked to learn that the school has taken away art, music and gym, and that Lisa signed the form to allow it.
Disgusted at what she became, Lisa's determination is renewed, and is able to lead the students into striking. With the police on their side, the students are determined to get their extracurriculars back. However, Chalmers realizes that the body will fall once it loses its head, and decides to take out Lisa, by transferring her to the Springfield Magnet School for the gifted and troublesome. Her rally at an end, Lisa is saddened, though she perks up when she arrives at her new school. Just then, Homer arrives to take Lisa back to her old school, absolutely unwilling to drive her to this new school manually. The episode then states the school found money to reinstate art, music and gym by cancelling flu shots and selling loose cigarettes, so it all works out.
Quick Review
This episode, which took a decidedly musical turn, ends up being better than what I was expecting. I suppose this is because several characters, like Skinner and Groundskeeper Willie, salvage the otherwise bland plot with their usual brand of hijinks and humor.
Final Score: 7.5
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