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Bart the General - S1-E5

Continuity mistake: At the end when Nelson's goons are holding on to Nelson, they both have brown skin. But in the next shot, one of them goes back to having yellow skin.

Black Widower - S3-E21

Continuity mistake: During the wedding, look at the man with the blue hair carrying the tray with hors d' oeuvres that Homer is eating. When Homer says "Hey wiener boy. Where do you think you're going?" the man's collar changes from white to black instantly.

Das Bus - S9-E14

Continuity mistake: A fire is started when Milhouse's glasses are used by Nelson. But when Nelson hands Milhouse back the glasses in the next shot, the fire has disappeared. (00:11:40)

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Das Bus - S9-E14

Continuity mistake: There are 10 kids stuck on the island. But after the kids have washed up on the island and it cuts to the wide shot and it shows them on the beach, there are only 6 kids. (00:07:20)

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Das Bus - S9-E14

Continuity mistake: When the kids wash up on the island, Lisa, Wendell, Martin, Lewis and Sherri are on land and Bart, Milhouse, Ralph, Nelson and Terri are still in the water. In the next shot, Bart, Milhouse, Ralph, Nelson and Terri are on land with the others. (00:07:15)

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Continuity mistake: This is a mistake for the introduction from seasons 2-20 (1991-2009). When Homer screams, he turns round. You see this in a wide shot. There are no boxes to the right of the door in the garage. However, two just appear out of thin air when he runs through the garage. (00:01:50)

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Homer's brain: It's simple, just use reverse psychology.
Homer: Reverse psychology? That sounds too complicated.
Homer's brain: Alright, don't use reverse psychology.
Homer: Alright, I will!

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Trivia: Maggie scans as $847.63 in the supermarket at the beginning (not NRA4EVER, as Troy Maclure asserts in 3F31 "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular), the price it costs to feed and care for the average American baby every month.

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Question: Which episodes feature the "Howling Dog" (usually used on outside shots of buildings)?

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