Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish facts for kids

"Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish" is an episode from the second season of The Simpsons. It first aired in the United States on November 1, 1990. In this story, Bart Simpson catches a very unusual fish. This fish has three eyes! He finds it in a river near the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant.

This strange discovery causes big trouble for the power plant. People start to worry about pollution. To stop the plant from being closed down, Mr. Burns, who owns the plant, decides to run for governor. A governor is a leader of a state, like a president for a smaller area. Mr. Burns starts his political campaign. He tries to convince people to vote for him.

At first, most people do not like Mr. Burns. But his campaign helps him become very popular. He ends up in a very close race with another candidate, Mary Bailey. Before the election, Mr. Burns decides to have dinner with a random employee. Homer Simpson is chosen for this special dinner, which makes Marge, his wife, quite unhappy.

The Three-Eyed Fish

The three-eyed fish is named Blinky. Bart catches Blinky while fishing in the river. This river is located downstream from the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. The fish's unusual appearance suggests that the plant might be polluting the water.

What is a Mutation?

Blinky the fish is an example of a mutation. A mutation is a change in the DNA of a living thing. These changes can sometimes cause new traits, like an extra eye. In the episode, the mutation is linked to the power plant's waste. This makes people think about how pollution can affect nature.

Mr. Burns Runs for Governor

After Blinky is found, the government decides to inspect the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. They want to make sure it is safe. Mr. Burns is worried the plant will be shut down. So, he decides to run for governor of the state. He hopes that if he becomes governor, he can keep his plant open.

The Election Campaign

Mr. Burns starts a big campaign to win the election. He tries to show people that he is a good leader. He uses many tricks to get votes. For example, he tries to look friendly and caring, even though he is usually not. He also makes promises to the voters.

His opponent is Mary Bailey. She is a kind and popular person. The race becomes very close. It is hard to tell who will win.

Dinner with Homer

The night before the election, Mr. Burns decides to have dinner with an average family. He wants to show people that he cares about regular citizens. Homer Simpson's family is chosen. This dinner is a big event for the Simpsons. Mr. Burns tries to act like a normal person, but it is difficult for him.

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  The episode's title parodies Herbert Hoover's (pictured) 1928 presidential campaign.

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  Naturalist Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection is mentioned in the episode.

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In Spanish: Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish para niños