Meyers decides that the cartoon needs a new character: Poochie, a dog with "attitude" who surfs, raps, and plays electric guitar. At Bart and Lisa's suggestion, Homer auditions for Poochie's voice and gets the part. To promote Poochie, he and voice actor June Bellamy (the voice of Itchy and Scratchy) make several publicity stops, where they encounter the show's hardcore fans. Homer invites his friends and relatives to watch the first "Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show". However, the cartoon is full of asinine antics, with none of the show's flair or trademark violence. Unimpressed by the manic Poochie character, Homer's friends say little as they leave.