Dead Putting Society facts for kids

"Dead Putting Society" is an episode from the second season of The Simpsons. It first aired in the United States on November 15, 1990. This episode is important because it's the first time the Flanders family has a major role. The story follows Bart Simpson and Todd Flanders as they prepare for a miniature golf tournament. Their fathers, Homer Simpson and Ned Flanders, get caught up in a funny bet about who will win.

Episode Plot: A Golfing Challenge

This episode begins with Homer Simpson getting his mail. He finds a letter from Ned Flanders, inviting him to a barbecue. Homer is annoyed by Ned's friendly nature. Later, Homer and Bart are playing miniature golf. Bart shows a surprising talent for the game.

The Miniature Golf Tournament

Ned Flanders and his son, Todd, also arrive at the miniature golf course. Todd is very good at the game too. Homer and Ned start to argue about whose son is better. This argument quickly turns into a big bet.

The Big Bet Between Dads

Homer bets Ned that if Bart loses the tournament, Homer will mow Ned's lawn. But there's a funny twist: he has to do it while wearing Ned's wife's Sunday dress. Ned agrees to the bet. If Todd loses, Ned will have to do the same for Homer. Both dads are very confident their son will win.

Bart's Training for Success

Bart takes his training seriously. He visits a mysterious miniature golf pro shop. There, he meets a wise old man who gives him advice. The man tells Bart to "be the ball." This means Bart should focus completely and become one with the game. Bart practices hard, trying to understand this advice.

Tournament Day Excitement

On the day of the tournament, many people gather to watch. Bart and Todd both play very well. They make it all the way to the final round. The tension builds as they face each other.

The Unexpected Tie

In the end, Bart and Todd both finish with the exact same score. This means it's a tie! Neither boy wins or loses outright. This creates a problem for Homer and Ned's bet. Since there's no clear loser, both fathers must fulfill the bet.

The Funny Outcome

The episode ends with Homer and Ned mowing each other's lawns. They are both wearing their wives' Sunday dresses. This funny scene shows that sometimes, even when you bet, things don't go as planned. It also highlights the friendly rivalry between the two neighbors.

Characters in the Episode

This episode focuses on the main characters of The Simpsons.

• Bart Simpson: A mischievous ten-year-old boy who discovers a hidden talent for miniature golf.
• Homer Simpson: Bart's father, who is very competitive and makes a silly bet with his neighbor.
• Ned Flanders: The overly friendly and religious neighbor of the Simpsons. He is Todd's father.
• Todd Flanders: Ned's young son, who is also very good at miniature golf.
• The Miniature Golf Pro: A wise, mysterious man who gives Bart important advice.

Production Notes

"Dead Putting Society" was directed by Rich Moore. The story was written by Jeff Martin. This episode was part of the second season of The Simpsons. It helped to establish the Flanders family as important characters in the show.

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  Jeff Martin, writer of "Dead Putting Society", was an experienced miniature golfer.

See also

In Spanish: Dead Putting Society para niños