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Sound effects

Buttons and noises that derail an already shaky conversation.

Recurring bit / callback · 6 documented episodes ↗

Also known as soundboard · laser beam · duck noise

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Sound effects · 6 recorded seasons
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FIRST RECORDED OCCURRENCE · S06 E04

Mac's Big Break
2010-10-07IMDb8.1/10
Duck and laser noises interrupt the podcast, despite the hosts initially dismissing radio sound effects.
Seen at 13:16
Springfield! Springfield! · episode dialogue
S09 E01

The Gang Broke Dee
2013-09-04IMDb8.8/10
Dee incorporates vocal sound effects into her routine.
Seen at 09:42
Springfield! Springfield! · episode dialogue
S10 E08

The Gang Goes on Family Fight
2015-03-04IMDb9.1/10
The wrong-answer buzzer repeatedly interrupts Dennis.
Seen at 17:49
Springfield! Springfield! · episode dialogue
S11 E10

The Gang Goes to Hell: Part 2
2016-03-09IMDb8.4/10
The gang imitates competing versions of the ship’s engine noise.
Seen at 03:00
Springfield! Springfield! · episode dialogue
S12 E03

Old Lady House: A Situation Comedy
2017-01-18IMDb8.5/10
Dennis sweetens the footage with reactions and bodily noises.
Seen at 16:36
Forever Dreaming · episode transcript
S14 E10

Waiting for Big Mo
2019-11-20IMDb7.6/10
Frank supplies his own blaster noises.
Seen at 05:30
Springfield! Springfield! · episode dialogue

Recorded occurrences only. Earlier or additional uses may exist in episodes still being documented.