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Chuck P. en los Simpson...¿Realidad o invención?
In one of the series' more controverisial outings, the author of Fight Club visits Springfield on a book signing tour.
After a particulary heavy session at Moe's, Chuck convinces Homer to accompany him to the local Kwik-E-Mart where Chuck pulls a gun on the town's favourite Hindu, Apu. (see screenshot)
After taking Apu's wallet Palahniuk informs the terrified tertiary sector worker that, unless he promises to pursue his lifelong dream to be an astronaut, he will hunt him down and kill him.
Also, in a slightly bizarre ending to the episode, Bart and Millhouse turn out to be the same person!