The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989)

20 mistakes in When Flanders Failed - chronological order

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When Flanders Failed - S3-E3

Continuity mistake: When Homer buys Ned's living room for $75, Bart is wearing a pink "Ned loves Maude" T-Shirt but by the end of the scene where Bart says "Hands off my china hutch." his shirt is the standard orange shirt. (00:14:40)

When Flanders Failed - S3-E3

Character mistake: When Homer discovers that the Leftorium is going out of business, there is a sign that says 'Coming Soon: Gum for Less' beside the store. Later on, though, Ned says the new store is becoming 'Libertarian Party Headquarters.' (00:15:50 - 00:19:15)

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Suggested correction: The sign is just an advertising poster that's on a wall. It's not in front of the leftorium.

When Flanders Failed - S3-E3

Factual error: When Rod and Todd Flanders are roasting marshmallows in the car, Todd's marshmallow was the only one above the lighter, even though both of them have turned black. (00:17:40)

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Tree House of Horror X - S11-E4

[The Simpsons are driving down a road as fast as possible.]
Homer: Dear God, it's Homer. If you really love me you'll save my life now.
[The gas needle immediately drops to empty and the car stops.]
Homer: D'oh.

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