#2: Ferrets Sold as Toy Poodles –“Papa’s Got a Brand New Badge” – Season 13, Episode 22 (2002)

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Although it seemed like a crazy idea that was only possible in Springfield, in 2013 in Argentina, people actually bought ferrets passed off as poodles. The real-world version included fluffy grooming and steroids. The Simpsons warned us, and yet, somewhere out there, a family still thinks their poodle is acting odd. We are not sure whether The Simpsons acted as fortune-tellers or inspiration here.
