pencil: John Costanza

story: Ian Boothby

inks: Phyllis Novin

colors: Art Villanueva

Homer tries to succeed as an escapist, thanks to the fat his body naturally produces.
When he fails, he tries to become famous by lying on the couch for a year.
Lisa is tired of her futile attempts and hopes to succeed by inventing a new plant.
Lisa discovers a new fungus growing on Homer's back while he was lying on the couch.