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: In the subplot, Bart is bitten by a Chinese mosquito and contracts the "Panda Virus". To prevent infection, he is forced to live in a giant plastic bubble. Though initially a struggle, Bart eventually uses the bubble to his advantage, becoming a "bully-proof" hero on the playground. Key Moments & Cultural References

: After Lisa's secret is exposed at a lecture on Itchy & Scratchy , she is shunned by both her new college friends and her old schoolmates. To redeem herself, she follows Bart’s advice and uses his bubble to pull a massive prank on Principal Skinner during a dedication ceremony, landing in a giant chocolate cake and regaining her friends' respect. Why It’s Noteworthy I Simpson 13x20

: Homer sings a parody of Chumbawamba’s "Tubthumping," changing the lyrics to: "I take a whiskey drink, I take a chocolate drink... and when I have to pee, I use the kitchen sink!" . : In the subplot, Bart is bitten by

Critics and fans often cite this as one of the best episodes of Season 13. It effectively balances Lisa’s grounded struggle as a "misfit" caught between childhood and maturity with Bart’s more surreal, "cartoonish" comedy. Key Moments & Cultural References : After Lisa's