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| − | + | [[Bart]] was briefly expelled from [[Springfield Elementary]] and homeschooled by [[Marge]]. Bart took an interest in the book ''[[Johnny Tremain]]'' set during the {{W|Amercan Revolution}} so Marge suggested they take a field trip to [[Olde Springfield Towne]]. The guide explained during a slideshow how [[Jebediah Springfield]] led a charge in the {{w|Capture of Fort Ticonderoga|Battle of Ticonderoga}}, but he is also credited with whacking a snake on the first "{{ap|Whacking Day|holiday}}" in 1775. [[Bart]] noticed a discrepancy and asked how Jebediah Springfield could be whacking a snake in [[Springfield]] on the first Whacking Day and also at the {{w|Battle of Ticonderoga}} as both would have been on the same day: May 10th, 1775. | |
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Revision as of 22:27, October 27, 2024
- "This is Jebediah Springfield at the Battle of Ticonderoga. Next. And here he is killing a snake on the very first Whacking Day in 1775."
- ―Tour guide at Olde Springfield Towne
- "Hey, wait a minute. That was the same day he was at Ticonderoga. How could he be in two places at once?"
- ―Bart Simpson[src]
Ticonderoga
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Town/City Information
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Ticonderoga is town next to its namesake 18th-century fort in Upstate New York.
History
Bart was briefly expelled from Springfield Elementary and homeschooled by Marge. Bart took an interest in the book Johnny Tremain set during the Amercan Revolution so Marge suggested they take a field trip to Olde Springfield Towne. The guide explained during a slideshow how Jebediah Springfield led a charge in the Battle of Ticonderoga, but he is also credited with whacking a snake on the first "Whacking Day" in 1775. Bart noticed a discrepancy and asked how Jebediah Springfield could be whacking a snake in Springfield on the first Whacking Day and also at the Battle of Ticonderoga as both would have been on the same day: May 10th, 1775.
Appearances
Episode – "Whacking Day" (picture)
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