The Blunder Years

"The Blunder Years" is the fifth episode from The Simpsons thirteenth season. While unpacking after her daily grocery shopping, Marge realizes that she has bought a different brand of paper towels called "Burly". However, she does not mind so much after seeing that the model pictured on the wrapping is a ruggedly handsome logger. The fact that the towels absorb liquids much better than a sponge or other towels impresses her even more. Homer notic... more

"The Blunder Years" is the fifth episode from The Simpsons thirteenth season. While unpacking after her daily grocery shopping, Marge realizes that she has bought a different brand of paper towels called "Burly". However, she does not mind so much after seeing that the model pictured on the wrapping is a ruggedly handsome logger. The fact that the towels absorb liquids much better than a sponge or other towels impresses her even more. Homer notices Marge fantasizing about the manly mascot and becomes jealous. Later, Marge types out a letter to "Burly" and Homer, after reading the typewriter ribbon, decides to play a prank on her. Homer makes Marge believe that "Chad Sexington" (the "Burly model") is coming for dinner that night. Marge makes preparations for his arrival, but finds out about the prank when Barney Gumble enters as Chad. While Homer and Bart have a hearty laugh, Marge feels humiliated and storms off, as does Barney. Lisa tells Homer that Marge is really unhappy, so he... less