Milhouse dares Bart to yank his beard off. Bart accepts the challenge. Bart yanks off Homer's beard, and Homer takes Bart aside. He explains that he didn't get a bonus, but he'd do anything to keep the family from missing out on Christmas. You must really love us to sink so low.
Homer returns to work.
Hey, wait a minute. Barney is on his way to Springfield Downs. He's got a hot tip on a dog in the fourth race. Homer isn't so sure. Aw come on, Dad.