Soon the two groups headed out for a tour of Springfield, with Bart leading his band toward the Android's Dungeon. Of course, a group of animal kids doesn't go unnoticed, even in a town like Springfield.

"Lisa, I don't like the way people are staring at us" Sue Ellen said. She watched as a number of Springfield citizens turned to look at the female animals as they headed down the street.

"You're just different, that's all" Lisa explained "trust me, everything will be fine."

"Duffman hopes this is just another alcohol-fueled hallucination. Oh yeah!" Duffman said, after watching the kids walk by.

The kids ignored the words of the soused superhero, while Fern snapped a picture of him.

"I don't know, I still don't feel like I'm getting the pulse of the city, you know?" Francine told Lisa

"Let's head to downtown" Lisa suggested "maybe seeing the town square will give you inspiration."

"Sounds like a plan" Sue Ellen replied "you know, outside of the people looking at us, I was actually hoping for something more exciting. Maybe I was just being…aaah!"

The girl screamed after someone grabbed her from behind and lifted her up. The others quickly attended to the plight of their friend, and noticed she was in the hands of a grey-haired, crazy looking woman.

"Let me go!" Sue Ellen shouted, but the Crazy Cat Lady just uttered some of her nonsensical gibberish.

"Put her down, she's not one of yours!" Lisa said, as she, Colin & Francine began to tug on Sue Ellen's legs. Crazy Cat Lady kept her grip on Sue Ellen's shirt, but the three kids succeeded in pulling the girl free of her grasp, then fled down the sidewalk with Fern in tow.

"Sorry about that, she loves cats" Lisa explained.

"I can see that" Sue Ellen replied "looks like I'll be getting some adventure after all. I just hope Arthur and the others are doing okay."

Of course, Arthur & his groups were getting similar stares and dealing with similar questions.

"Excuse me" Hans Moleman asked them "are you kids' animals?"

"Of course" Arthur replied.

"Oh goody, that means I don't have to go to the eye doctor" Moleman replied happily, as he walked off.

"No offense Bart, but the people in your city are way rude" Buster commented.

"None taken, I could've told ya that."

"Do people in Springfield always judge people that are different based on their looks?" Arthur wondered.

"Pretty much" Bart replied "we're a pretty judgmental town."

"How dare you say that!" replied Judge Snyder, who just happened to be walking by "I'll have you know I was deemed competent by noted psychiatrist Dr. Marvin Monroe."

"No man, I said 'judgmental'" Bart explained.

"Oh, carry on then" Judge Snyder replied.

Back with Lisa, she was still giving a grand tour of the city, but Francine was feeling more and more nervous.

"I'm feeling more and more nervous" Francine said "the people keep staring at us like we're some kind of freaks."

"They've just never seen people who look like animals before" Lisa explained "once they get to know you, I'm sure they'll like you as much as I do. Besides, this is a town where traffic stops over the smallest things."

Suddenly, a black stretch limo stopped next to where they were standing. A tinted window rolled down to reveal one of Springfield's greatest entertainers.

"Hey hey kids!" Krusty said "it's me, Krusty the clown!"

"Who?" Francine asked.

"You've obviously never watched TV kid" Krusty said "but how'd you like to be on it?"

"Really?" Francine wondered, recalling her brief appearance on the Magic Toolbox.

"Absolutely" Krusty said, coming out of his limo "you kids are just what my show needs. Uh, you have talent right?"

"Oh yes, I'm a very talented writer" Fern said.

"And I'm skilled in martial arts and foreign cultures" Sue Ellen added.

"And me, well, I'm sure you can see that I'm star material" Francine replied, flashing her biggest grin.

"Yeah, I can definitely use you" Krusty replied "you've got a unique look, and people respond to that. I mean, look at Jay Leno; the guy's got a chin the size of Texas, and NBC recently gave him a crapload of money. Meanwhile, they turned down my show 'cause I made fun of Howie Mandel. But come on, the guy looks like a James Bond villain, am I right?"

"So what do we have to do?" Francine asked.

"Basically you three are going to help me look good" Krusty explained. "That means taking the occasional pie and laughing at my jokes, like this one."

He pulled an index card from his pants pocket "You hear a lot of talk nowadays about people trying to stimulate the economy. My suggestion, give it some Viagra!" He looked at the three girls, who had no reaction "Viagra? Get it?"

"No" Sue Ellen replied.

"What do you know, that's a quality joke" Krusty replied "but I like your monkey pal, she knows an opportunity when she sees it."

"That is one of my skills" Francine replied proudly "along with singing and playing the drums."

"Oh brother" Lisa groaned.

"Actually, I have something else planned for you" Krusty explained "you can play Teeny's girlfriend."

Upon hearing that, Mr. Teeny, who was driving the limo, emitted some angry monkey chatter that roughly translated to I could get a way hotter chick than her.

"I'm not playing his girlfriend" Francine said "he can't even talk!"

Oh, and you're such a prize? Teeny responded in monkey chatter.

"I appreciate your interest in my friends, but they're only here for the weekend" Lisa explained "and anyway they have lots more town to see." So saying, Lisa and the others left.

"Looks like I'll need another act for my show" Krusty commented, as he watched the kids leave, "Mel, contact the Jonas Brothers."

"They don't want anything to do with you since you made light of Nick's diabetes" Sideshow Mel explained.

"Hey, they say laughter is supposed to be the best medicine" Krusty replied "well, if those humorless putzes can't take a joke, then to hell with 'em! What do they have that I don't, anyway?"

Millions of dollars and adoring female fans Teeny replied in his monkey way.

"Shut yer banana chute!"

Meanwhile, Arthur & crew finally made it to their destination.

"'The Android's Dungeon', interesting name" Arthur commented.

"The name may be kinda lame, but the place is a great hangout" Bart said, as he and the others wandered in. "Hey Comic Book Guy, what's happening?"

"Warner Brothers is trying to stop the release of the Watchmen movie" CBG replied "not that it matters, as I'm sure the movie will be hardly faithful to Moore's original work anyway. Would it kill Hollywood to accurately adapt an Alan Moore work, I ask you?! Anyway, what's with Captain Carrot and the Zoo Crew?"

"Did he call me a superhero?" Buster asked proudly.

"This is my pal Arthur and his friends from out of town" Bart explained "he's here to go on a double date with Lisa."

"Well since you are new here, I will explain to you the ground rules. Rule #1: If you rip it, you buy it. Rule #2: If you don't have the money to buy something, don't waste my time. And Rule #3: do not ask stupid questions."

"What do you define as a stupid question?" Buster asked.

"What did I just say?"

"Excuse me sir, do you carry any Bionic Bunny or Dark Bunny comics?" Arthur asked.

"Yes, I stock them alongside Little Lulu, Little Dot, Richie Rich and other comics for pre-schoolers" CBG replied sarcastically. "However, I can offer you the controversial Bionic Bunny mini-series, which completely revamped his origins and made him into a more violent hero. Worst re-imagining, ever."

"That's okay" Arthur replied.

"So, let me ask you this" CBG asked "are there more of your kind where you come from? And if so, do you come in peace?"

Arthur: I have to admit, that wasn't as bad as I thought.

Bart: The calm before the storm my man.

Arthur: What does that mean?

Bart: You'll find out. Anyway, next time, we meet up with Jimbo and his losers.

Arthur: Not to mention some of your other friends at the elementary school.

Bart: Does Artie get the crap kicked out of him? You'll have to read on to find out.

Arthur: Aren't you going to ask them to read and review?

Bart: Ehh, we've told 'em enough times.