Hey Howdy Hey Tappers!
Ol’ Gil is back in Springfield! It’s just not an event until Gil gets involved!
Anyway, Gil is back and, as always, he’s got another “deal” for us. What’s the latest gimmick he’s peddling? Well, this time around he’s taking a trip to Washington and bringing back Secretary Van Houten with him!
So let’s break down the details of this latest offer and determine if this deal is worth the donuts or if you should take a hard pass…
So when you first get into Springfield (well after you’ve launched the event stuff…of course) you’ll see Gil waving his arms around…just begging you to tap on him…
If you tap on him you’ll see…
Gil: Here’s the show-stopping chopper that’s gonna make ol’ Gil a sales chart-topper. I’ve only got one, and it’s number one. Marine One to be exact.
Secret Service Agent: It’s that guy we found sleeping under the Coolidge Gazebo in the Rose Garden. Get him!
Gil: Hey, I can sleep on government property! I pay my taxes! Or I would if I ever had any income!
Secret Service Agent: *guns drawn* Step away from the Sky Finger.
Gil: Whattaya say? Buy the whirlybird and keep Gil from being a jailbird?
At which point you’ll see his latest gimmick…
If you refuse…
Gil: You’re gonna veto the sale, huh? Ol’ Gil better use my connections to stay out of stir. Do you Secret Service guys know the Man with the Football? I sold him his first briefcase handcuffs…
If you accept…
Gil: Hail to the Chief! Ol’ Gil’s doin’ the West Wing Ring-a-Ding-Ding! Mind if I spend a few nights int he back seat before the commission comes in?
Now real quick…if you refuse the offer will go back in the store. It will be there…
This Deal Ends September 8th
And now for the part, you’ve all been waiting for…the Should I Buy…
Character: Secretary Van Houten
Decoration: Marine One
Donut Cost: 199 Donuts
Size: 4×8
Earns: 4.25% Bonus on all cash and XP
Conform-O-Meter: Vanity +200
Can Be Placed: grass|pavement|boardwalk|pier|dirt
WDTCF: “Bart to the Future” S11, E17
This Deal Ends September 8th
The Rundown:
-Comes with a questline
-Fun animated tasks.
-Will NOT help with the event. (ie does not earn event currency)
-Not voiced
-Has tasks on Marine One
What Did I D0?:
I picked it up. Sure he doesn’t help with event currency, but, as long time readers know, the future episodes are some of my favorite episodes of The Simpsons. So of course I had to complete the Bart to the Future Collection and grab Secretay Van Houten!
Secretary Van Houten’s Permanent Tasks:
| Task | Length | Earns | Location |
| Hang Up Pictures of Lisa | 1hr | $105, 26xp | Marine One |
| Loose His Papers | 4hrs | $260, 70xp | Outside/Visual |
| Twirl His Sign | 8hrs | $420, 105 | Outside/Visual |
| Trim the Budget | 12hrs | $600, 150xp | US Capitol Building/Town Hall/Brown House |
| Power Nap | 24hrs | $1,000, 225xp | Marine One/Brown House |
And here’s the Turbo Tappin’ Version of the questline…
Damage Control Pt. 1
Secretary Van Houten
Make Secretary Van Houten Prepare Lisa’s Speech- 4hrs
Make President Lisa Prepare for Her Speech- 4hrs
Damage Control Pt. 2
Secretary Van Houten
Make Secretary Van Houten Listen to the Proposition- 4hrs
Damage Control Pt. 3
Secretary Van Houten
Make Secretary Van Houten Wallow in Shame- 4hrs
Make President Lisa Be Embarrassed- 4hrs.
Damage Control Pt. 4
Secretary Van Houten
Make Secretary Van Houten Twirl His Sign- 8hrs
Damage Control Pt. 5
Secretary Van Houten
Make Secretary Van Houten Listen to His Boombox- 4hrs
What are your thoughts on Secretary Van Houten and Marine One? Will you be spending the donuts to bring it to your Springfield? Did you already? Why or why not? Sound off in the comments below, you know we love hearing from you!
And finally, because I know a lot of you like to know these things…