Skinner: Ah, there's nothing more exciting than science. You get all
the fun of sitting still, being quiet, writing down numbers,
paying attention...[chuckles] Science has it all.
Bart: Is that the telescope we're going to be looking through?
Skinner: Yes, but you won't be looking through it: I forbid it, heh heh.
But you don't _need_ a telescope to enjoy astronomy, Bart:
there are all the constellations you've heard so much about.
[pointing] There's Orion, the swan, the chariot race --
Bart: Why don't they look anything like their names?
Skinner: Well, you do have to use your imagination. Look: there's the
three wise men. [points to Curly, Larry, and Moe]
-- Wise at slapstick, maybe, "Bart's Comet"
the fun of sitting still, being quiet, writing down numbers,
paying attention...[chuckles] Science has it all.
Bart: Is that the telescope we're going to be looking through?
Skinner: Yes, but you won't be looking through it: I forbid it, heh heh.
But you don't _need_ a telescope to enjoy astronomy, Bart:
there are all the constellations you've heard so much about.
[pointing] There's Orion, the swan, the chariot race --
Bart: Why don't they look anything like their names?
Skinner: Well, you do have to use your imagination. Look: there's the
three wise men. [points to Curly, Larry, and Moe]
-- Wise at slapstick, maybe, "Bart's Comet"
Related:
- Skinner: It's coming pretty close to the ground, maybe I can catch it.
Don't touch the telescope, Bart. A slight change in... - Jacques: First, you must get to know your lane. Feel the slickness,
feel the slippery finish. Caresses it, experience it... - Skinner: I'm going to punish you for this, Bart -- and it won't just be
a simple caning this time.
Because you have impeded science, you must... - Milhouse: [squirting ketchup on his stomach] This is great!
Not only am I not learning, I'm forgetting... - Milhouse: Bart, look! It's Principal Skinner. And I think he's gone
crazy -
he's not wearing a suit or tie or anything! Bart... - Edna: Go away, Bart, this is not a good time.
Bart:
I saw you two fighting...I'm worried there could be... - Bart: Please, Dad.
Homer: No.
Bart: Please, Dad.
Homer:
No. Bart: Please, Dad. Homer: No. Bart: Please, Dad... - Database: Perhaps some night you could show us your comet.
Bart: [pointing] There it is right there. Database... - Skinner: Now, this morning we're going to be mapping a small square of
sky that's thought to be empty.
It's my hope that it's not. Bart: So what am I supposed...
