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Not wanting to be branded a pariah for farting in gym class, Kenny accuses the new girl to divert attention from himself, then wrestles with guilt as he watches her endure merciless teasing until he finally sets the record straight. Kids will probably identify with Kenny's predicament even though his cowardly, erratic behavior in this and other situations makes it hard to have sympathy for him.