Talk:Inanimate Carbon Rod
A few things to clear up this article.
Homer, however, broke the handle, but he solved the problem by jamming it shut with an inanimate carbon rod. - Your missing one key point, Homer only solved the problem after a failed attempt to bash Race with the rod. As a result, on the back swing the rod jammed the door shut.
Buzz: Homer, you broke the handle.
Race: With that hatch open, we'll burn up on re-entry! That's it: if I go, I'm taking you to hell with me.
Homer: Wait a minute, Race. Wait a minute...wait! [breaks off a support rod] Aha! Now I'll bust that pretty face of yours! [tries to swing it, but it catches in the door] Aw, stupid bar.
Buzz: Wait, Homer. If that bar holds, we just might make it back to earth.
Homer: Oh. [voice rising] I'll bash you good!