The Simpsons (TV Series)

A Test Before Trying (2013)

Nancy Cartwright: Nelson Muntz, Bart Simpson

Quotes 

• Bart Simpson : I didn't study.

  Principal Skinner : What?

  Bart Simpson : I fell asleep on the books, so I might have gotten something through osmosis.

  Principal Skinner : So you know what osmosis is?

  Bart Simpson : Uh... pajamas?

• Bart Simpson : Well, looks like Mr. Vanilla just grew a pair of chocolate chips.

  Principal Skinner : Save your analogies for the analogy part of the test.

• Lisa Simpson : So, how's the studying going?

  Bart Simpson : When I start I'll tell you.

  Lisa Simpson : This is the most selfish thing you've ever done.

  [From Bart's perspective] 

  Lisa Simpson : You're letting your friends go hang because you are lazy and selfish and,

  [Bart began to close his eyes] 

  Lisa Simpson : hey, are you falling asleep just to spite me?

• Lisa Simpson : [Bart opens his eyes]  Spinach farm, huh? That's right, you talk in your sleep.

  Bart Simpson : Lisa, I want to pass that test. But I need your help.

  [From Lisa's perspective] 

  Bart Simpson : I have all sorts of problems: Lack of attention, I'm afraid of ovals, I only

  [Lisa starts closing her eyes at Bart like he did before ignoring her, doing it back at him] 

  Bart Simpson : know 24 letters. Don't you fall asleep on me.

  [Lisa's eyes are finally closed] 

• Bart Simpson : It's hopeless! I can't make up for years of goofing up in one day. I need two days!

  Lisa Simpson : Look, Bart. It's not important to know what's on the test so much as how to take the test. If you don't know the answer to one question, leave it for later. And if you still don't know the answer, just guess B and move on. Now, what's the capital of Massachussets?

  Bart Simpson : Uh, B?

  Lisa Simpson : Very good.

• Bart Simpson : [Blocking the path of a bug]  Driving you crazy instead of pulling your legs off. I've really matured.

• Mr. Largo : We had to sell all our trombone mutes.

  Nelson Muntz : [with trombone mute]  Wah-wah!

  Mr. Largo : Oh, why did I sell one to Nelson?

  Nelson Muntz : Wah-wah!

  Mr. Largo : Anyway, he's far better than anyone in the band.