 Bart and Milhouse use fire retardant substance to make sure that the effigy will not light, therefore ruining Mr. Lassen's important moment.He is furious and grabs a burning tuba, from which he blows fire in an attempt to kill Bart and Milhouse on top of the effigy.Homer tries to save the boys by using a catapult to launch himself onto the effigy, but falls short and breaks its leg, destroying it.