Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge

Synopsis

Template:Spoiler During a scorching heatwave, Homer plugs in a singing/dancing Santa to try and make the family feel cooler. This action causes the whole of Springfield to experience a blackout, as the Nuclear Power Plant is unable to cope with so many appliances demanding power at once. Lenny and Carl spark off a massive looting spree after crashing their cars into each other - then a store window - whilst talking to each other on their cell-phones. The Simpsons set-up chairs on their roof to watch the thievery, and wait for the police to arrive. After accidentally letting slip to the crowds that the police are not prepared to use force the mob starts to smash up the police car.

Cultural References

• Lovin' Spoonful's Summer In The City is used during the looting sequence.