Ep 11. Wild Barts Can't Be Broken
- TV-PG
- January 17, 1999
- 22 min
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7.7 (2,419)
In episode 11 of season 10 of The Simpsons, titled "Wild Barts Can't Be Broken," the town of Springfield is celebrating their 200th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, the mayor decides to open a time capsule that was buried by the town's founders.
However, when the capsule is opened, it is discovered that the town's founding fathers had banned alcohol and all forms of fun in the town. With the discovery, the town's residents become angry and frustrated, and begin to rebel against the old laws.
Bart and his friends are particularly upset about the old laws, and decide to take matters into their own hands. They form a rebellious gang called "The Wild Barts" and begin to cause chaos in the town. They graffiti the town's walls, start a bonfire in the town square, and steal items from local businesses.
The adults in the town are initially angry at the children's behavior, but they soon realize that they too are fed up with the old laws and join the rebellion. Soon, the whole town is having fun and breaking the old laws.
However, when the police try to stop the rebellion, the town's residents come together to defend their right to have fun. They organize a protest and march to the town hall to demand that the old laws be abolished.
In the end, the mayor agrees to abolish the old laws and the town erupts in celebration. The Wild Barts are hailed as heroes and the town's residents all have a newfound appreciation for having fun and being rebellious.
Overall, "Wild Barts Can't Be Broken" is a fun and lighthearted episode that explores the joys of rebellion and breaking the rules. It showcases the characters' ability to come together in the face of adversity and fight for what they believe in.