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Dog and Phony Show

Tapped Out Quest Information

Level:	12
Update:	Showbiz Showdown
Required characters:	Homer, Bart, Lisa, Krusty
Optional characters:	Polystar Executive, See Currency-earning jobs
Internal name(s):	DogAndPhonyShow
ID(s):	259001 - 259006
Previous quest(s):	A Show Whopper
Next quest(s):	Win-win

Dog and Phony Show is an event-exclusive questline in The Simpsons: Tapped Out. It was introduced in the Showbiz Showdown content update.

Dialogue[edit]

Pt. 1[edit]

After completing A Show Whopper
	Hey boy, did you pitch my ghost idea?
	Homer, these are bigwig Hollywood execs, they don't care about your stupid ghosts. They want their next superhero blockbuster.
	I, for one, am hoping that they try something new. Movies can elevate the human condition and teach us so much.
	Like if Black Voodoo's claws can cut through titanium?
	No, like acknowledging the poverty disparity between first and third world countr—
	You bet Black Voodoo's claws can cut through titanium, they can cut through anything!
	But Lisa's right, it's time we start asking the tough questions. Like does Magnesium Man's suit use premium gas or regular?
	If anyone wants me, I'll be in my room.
Task: "Collect Film Reels" (x115). Task: "Make Homer Ask More Superhero Questions". The job takes place at the Simpson House, Future Simpson's House, Simpson Houseboat, Outlands Simpsons House, or a Visitable Home and takes 4 hours. Task: "Make Bart Ask More Superhero Questions". The job takes place at the Simpson House, Future Simpson's House, Simpson Houseboat, Outlands Simpsons House, or a Visitable Home and takes 4 hours. Task: "Make Lisa Go to her Room". The job takes place at the Simpson House, Future Simpson's House, Simpson Houseboat, Outlands Simpsons House, or a Visitable Home and takes 4 hours.
	I've reviewed the results from your audience research in Springfield and I've got four words for you!
	That's how my ex-wife announced: "I want a divorce."
	My four words are: "The Sands of Space".
	Krusty's old Hollywood flick? Why would you bring up that travesty of a film?
	It checks all the boxes. It's an outer space drama, with a cutting-edge score and we can reboot it into a trilogy.
	Forget it, I'm not working with that clown again. We don't own the rights to that picture anyway.
	That's why we buy Krustylu Studios.
	Hmm, it has been weeks since I bought a company. It feels weird going that long without crushing someone else's dream...
Quest reward: 100 and 10 Movie Light

Pt. 2[edit]

After completing Pt. 1
	...and in a twist that's rocked the entertainment world, Polystar Pictures has purchased Krustylu Studios.
	We're proud to welcome Krustylu into the Polystar family and its many subsidiaries. Krusty is a perfect fit for our family-friendly brand.
	Aren't you worried about Krusty's numerous off-screen affairs and scandals?
	You mean promotional stunts that keep the world of Krusty relevant.
	Ugh, another conglomerate buys up another intellectual property.
	Krusty's not intellectual property. He gets laughs from fart cushions. Now c'mon, we gotta get to his next show.
	No way. From now on I'm boycotting Polystar Pictures and all of its subsidiaries.
	Does that include the Malibu Stacy universe?
	...the boycott doesn't have to happen right away.
Task: "Collect Film Reels" (x115). Task: "Make Bart Go to Krusty's Show". The job takes place at Krustylu Studios, Krusty's Mansion, a Krusty Burger, or Visitable Home and takes 4 hours. Task: "Make Lisa Go to Krusty's Show". The job takes place at Krustylu Studios, Krusty's Mansion, a Krusty Burger, or Visitable Home and takes 4 hours.
Quest reward: 100 and 10 Sands of Space Interior Set

Pt. 3[edit]

After completing Pt. 2
	Great show today, Krusty. But we gotta talk shop. You're gonna need help negotiating with Polystar Pictures and I'm your man.
	My man is a kid? I don't even know you. Pass.
	It's me, Bart Simpson. I got you exonerated when Sideshow Bob framed you.
	It's not ringing any bells.
	I helped convince you to become a television clown again after you faked your own death.
	Wait a minute...you're the kid who exposed my tax evasion that led me to faking my own death!
	Bingo! You've finally got it. Now let me make sure you get to your meeting with Polystar.
	I guess I could use an assistant to re-diaper Mr. Teeny between shows... Okay, welcome aboard, whoever you are.
Task: "Collect Film Reels" (x145). Task: "Make Krusty Head to the Polystar Meeting". The job takes place at Polystar Pictures, the Aztec Theater, Googolplex, Big T Theatre, Drive-In Theater, or a Visitable Home and takes 4 hours. Task: "Make Bart Accompany Krusty". The job takes place at Polystar Pictures, the Aztec Theater, Googolplex, Big T Theatre, Drive-In Theater, or a Visitable Home and takes 4 hours.
	Thanks for coming, Krusty.
	If you keep sending limos stocked with booze, we can meet anytime you want.
	I'll get right to the point. We want to reboot "The Sands of Space".
	What a buncha schmucks! That movie was a total flop.
	Our research shows that after enough time has passed viewers will become nostalgic over anything, even movies they hate.
	I couldn't handle watching The Sands of Space die all over again. It's my baby.
	We're prepared to make you a handsome offer to change your mind.
	Eh, babies are overrated. Keep talking...
Quest reward: 100 and 10 1

Pt. 4[edit]

After completing Pt. 3
	...you want a mansion in Waverly Hills, a different sportscar every day of the week...
	Condor egg omelets prepared at bedside every morning?! Anything else?
	I'm thinking...
	I know you're contractually tied to this movie as its director, but you're being unreasonable.
	Listen Armani, give my clown what he wants or you don't get your big Hollywood reboot.
	Who are you again?
	I'm Krusty's negotiations assistant, I make sure my client gets everything he deserves.
	Krusty, you're letting a kid handle your negotiations?
	You betcha. This kid plays hardball...and kickball and Wiffle ball. Let's just say he plays a lot of ball.
	Fine, fine. So, you'll come back and direct our reboot?
	One more thing. I want complete creative control over the project.
	That's exactly what I was going to demand.
Task: "Collect Film Reels" (x145). Task: "Make Krusty Agree to Direct the Reboot". The job takes place at Polystar Pictures, the Aztec Theater, Googolplex, Big T Theatre, Drive-In Theater, or a Visitable Home and takes 4 hours. If Polystar Executive is owned: Task: "Make Polystar Executive Iron Out the Deal". The job takes place at Polystar Pictures, the Aztec Theater, Googolplex, Big T Theatre, Drive-In Theater, or a Visitable Home and takes 4 hours. Task: "Make Bart Negotiate for More Merchandise". The job takes place at Polystar Pictures, the Aztec Theater, Googolplex, Big T Theatre, Drive-In Theater, or a Visitable Home and takes 4 hours.
Quest reward: 100 and 10 Stage 4

Pt. 5[edit]

After completing Pt. 4
	Krusty, I'm really looking forward to our future together.
	I'd like to contact my people to start the hiring for your crew.
	Cork your seltzer, I'll be hiring locally.
	Locals? Are you sure they have experience?
	Read my grease-painted lips — I have total creative control! That includes the schlubs on my crew!
	Sure, your schlubs, whatever. Just reach out if you need anything.
	You can gimme a lift back to my studio.
	No problem. I'll call a cab.
	No YOU can give me a lift. I'm making you my personal driver.
	That's ridiculous. I'm an executive.
	Actually, it was the kid's idea.
	points to the contract It's all in the really, really tiny print on this contract that only a kid's eyes can see.
Task: "Collect Film Reels" (x185). Task: "Make Bart Look for More Ways to Take Advantage". The job takes place at Krustylu Studios, Krusty's Mansion, a Krusty Burger, or Visitable Home and takes 4 hours. Task: "Make Krusty Be Chauffeured". The job takes place at Krustylu Studios, Krusty's Mansion, a Krusty Burger, or Visitable Home and takes 4 hours. If Polystar Executive is owned: Task: "Make Polystar Executive Drive Krusty". The job takes place at Krustylu Studios, Krusty's Mansion, a Krusty Burger, or Visitable Home and takes 4 hours.
Quest reward: 200 and 20 Black Voodoo

Currency-earning jobs[edit]

Task	Character(s)	Time	Location(s)	Reward
Buy Old Film Reels	Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Grampa, Krusty, Ned, Wiggum	4h	Aztec Theater. Googolplex, Big T Theatre, Drive-In Theater, Brown House	5, 45
Order New Film Reels	Polystar Executive	Polystar Pictures	8, 70

Behind the Laughter[edit]

The quest name is a reference to the phrase "dog and pony show."

view • talk • edit • past The Simpsons: Tapped Out Showbiz Showdown quests

A Show Whopper • Dog and Phony Show • Asleep at the Reel • Crossover Chaos • A Recipe for Distress • Win-win
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Black Voodoo	Partner in Grime
Airshot	Grasping at Flaws
Magnesium Man	With Friends Like These
Chinnos	A Lesser Evil
Quetzelica	Inner Obese
Hydrangea	Barking up the Wrong Tree
Moby Man	A Whale of a Time