Difference between revisions of "The Cost of Living"

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The Cost of Living is a questline in The Simpsons: Tapped Out. It was introduced in the Level 47 content update. It unlocks Freddy Quimby and the Quimby Compound.

Dialogue[edit]

Pt. 1[edit]

After tapping on Quimby's exclamation mark I've got money. I've got influence. I've got much younger women. I am the er-uh epitome of success! And yet no one respects me. It's as if wearing a sash doesn't carry the cachet it once did. It's time to remind the people why I got into politics – the enormous displays of wealth! Task: "Build the Quimby Compound". It takes 4 hours. The Quimby Compound was worth every embezzled penny. And I, uh, taught those orphans an important lesson about living without doors. I, on the other hand, have hundreds of doors for my five floors, four wings, three kitchens, two spas, and a partridge in a pear tree. Bronzed, of course. Hiya, Uncle. I, uh, got kicked out of limbo's country club so I'm back! The movers have already moved the maid into my room. Then you tell them to move her back! She's a sexual harassment suit waiting to happen for me. Quest reward: 100 and 10

Pt. 2[edit]

After tapping on Freddy Quimby's exclamation mark Now that I've finished selecting my butler, it's time to party like it's going on Viewtube! Where's my box of cats? Freddy, as the Mayor of Springfield, I'm expected to uphold a certain level of decorum. That's why I do all my dirty dealings in back alleys and sleazy motels. Don't worry, Uncle. I've learned the Quimby code of discretion from my father, Clovis. He's the master! So discrete we haven't even seen him since he boarded that small plane years ago. Well, I'm pretty sure this year isn't an election year, so we deserve to treat ourselves. Speaking of which, I, uh, have an important meeting with Miss Springfield. Task: "Make Freddy Quimby Drink Irresponsibly". The job takes 8 hours. If Miss Springfield is owned: Task: "Make Miss Springfield Enjoy an Evening with the Mayor". The job takes place at the Sleep-Eazy Motel and takes 3 minutes. Quest reward: 100 and 10

Pt. 3[edit]

After tapping on Freddy Quimby's exclamation mark Butler, for breakfast, I'll have the hair of the dog that bit me... so I can make it into a coat. Plus some booze. Your breakfast is on Springfield's dime today. Welcome to the drunk tank, Mister Quimby! Joke's on you - my breakfast is on Springfield's dime everyday. And since I don't remember anything I did last night and truly horrible acts are said to haunt you forever, I must be innocent. I'd like my car and my complimentary gift bag. You'll get your complimentary gift bag on your day in court! *sigh* That sounded a lot more menacing in my head. Task: "Make Freddy Quimby Await His Day in Court". The job takes place at the Police Station and takes 12 hours. Quest reward: 100 and 10

Pt. 4[edit]

After tapping on Wiggum's exclamation mark Alright Freddy, time to get you to the courthouse for your arraignment. Plus a little extra time at Lard Lad's. The Wig's got a craving for D-nuts. I keep telling you, Chief -- neither of those nicknames is going to catch on. You're making a mistake, Wiggum. Don't you understand that I'm rich? Son, I've been making mistakes since the day I was born. I came out feet first. And sure, the justice system is just a dog and pony show if you're rich. Or cleaning up after a dog and pony show if you're poor. But we've got to go anyway. Task: "Make Freddy Quimby Make a Court Appearance". The job takes place at the Court House and takes 12 hours. Frederick Quimby, you have been charged with a cornucopia of crimes, including defiling a cornucopia. Which, according to the Pilgrims who wrote our town charter, is punishable by death. How do you plead? Your Honor, you could hear how he pleads, or you could wrap this up and enjoy a complimentary lobster lunch buffet. As a man of the law, you must agree that letting all this lobster go to waste is itself a crime. ... Fine, my client pleads not guilty. Quest reward: 100 and 10

Pt. 5[edit]

After tapping on Freddy Quimby's exclamation mark They found me, ah, guilty on all charges. The court is going to throw the, ah, book at me! Trust the, ah, system, Freddy. But the justice system fails all the time! Why should I trust it? Not the justice system. The system of, ah, Ivy League graduates and family connections! To the Rolodex! Task: "Make Quimby Call In Favors". The job takes place at the Quimby Compound, requires Freddy Quimby, and takes 12 hours. Quest reward: 100 and 10

Pt. 6[edit]

After tapping on Judge Snyder's exclamation mark Freddy, it's time to hear the sentence. Now remember, good or bad, we still walk out of that courtroom with our heads held high and my retainer fully paid. Task: "Make Judge Snyder Deliver a Sentence". The job takes place at the Court House and takes 12 hours. Your honor, before you read the sentence I'd like to say a few words. It probably would have been smarter to have said those words before the trial was over, but I have no one to go home to, so alright. I did not inhale, have relations with that woman, or falsify reports regarding WMDs. One of those should get me out of this mess, right? I have something to say, Your, uh, Honor! There's a new municipal by-law, issued this morning, that you, ah, must be aware of. It states "charges against any public figure must be reduced if the defendant regrets that he, or the less likely she, is caught." "The defendant may also publicly enter any twelve-step program, but does not have to complete it." "And may apologize on national television, but doesn't have to mean it." Quest reward: 100 and 10

Pt. 7[edit]

After tapping on Freddy Quimby's exclamation mark I can't believe this! They gave me indefinite house arrest! Thanks to my buddy Gerry Mandering at city hall, your "house" now covers all of Springfield. He's a whiz at rezoning – he calls it Mandermania. But what if I want French Caviar? Or Chinese Silk? Or Turkish Delight? All of those women make house calls and you know it. And if you follow the rules, you might get time off for good behavior. Rules? You mean like take off my shoes while inside? Like an animal? You might as well lock me up. Like an animal! Task: "Make Freddie Quimby Enjoy a Privileged Life". The job takes place at the Quimby Compound and takes 24 hours. Quest reward: 5,000 and 500