One possible plot could be a Simpsons family trip that was cut short. For instance, they start a journey to some exotic place, but due to time constraints in the story, they just end up back home without any real adventure. Another could be a story where Homer tries a new hobby, like painting, but just as he starts to get into it, the story ends abruptly.
It's possible that there's a plot about Bart getting into trouble at school. The setup is there, with Bart playing a prank or getting into an argument with a teacher. But instead of the usual escalation and resolution that we expect in a Simpsons story, it just fizzles out quickly. Maybe the writers were trying to fit too much into a short time frame and had to cut the story short.
Maybe it's due to the format of the show. With so many characters to juggle and multiple plotlines to manage in a short time, they might be forced to keep the main story concise. Each episode has to fit into a certain time slot, and they also need to leave room for commercials.
Maybe it's because of time constraints or production budgets. They might have to fit everything into a limited slot.
Maybe it refers to a particular story arc within The Simpsons that the author felt ended too quickly. It could be a story about a holiday special that didn't have enough time to fully explore the holiday theme, like a Christmas episode that rushed through the story instead of really delving into the spirit of Christmas as The Simpsons usually does.
One option could be to expand on the existing plotlines. For example, they could explore the characters' backstories more in - depth. Maybe show more of Homer's early days at the power plant or Marge's experiences in high school. Another way would be to add more sub - plots to each episode. This would make the story feel more complex and less short.
Maybe in the story, the wife drinks too much during a celebration. She then tries to drive home drunk but is stopped by the police. This event could be a turning point in her life, making her realize she has a serious drinking problem and needs to seek help.
In the 'the case of the too hot apple cider story', it could be that a group of friends were having a fall gathering. They had apple cider as part of the refreshments. The person in charge of making the cider accidentally overheated it. When everyone went to drink it, they all had different reactions. Some might have laughed it off, while others were more annoyed. And there could be a sub - plot where they then tried to figure out how to cool the cider down fast enough so they could still enjoy it. Maybe they added ice cubes, but that then diluted the flavor, creating another set of problems within the story.
In a possible plot, the tall woman and the short husband are in a dance class together. Their height difference makes it difficult for them to be dance partners at first. However, they both are determined to make it work. As they practice, they not only improve their dancing but also their relationship. Another plot could be that they are both part of a community theater group. The tall woman is often cast as a dominant character and the short husband as a more comical one. Their on - stage and off - stage interactions lead to a deepening of their relationship, and they have to deal with the gossip and speculation from the other members of the group about their relationship because of their height difference.
One possible plot is that a solo astronaut is sent on an 18 - month mission to repair a crucial satellite in space. On the way, he has to deal with a near - miss with a meteoroid. When he reaches the satellite, he discovers that the problem is more complex than expected. But with his skills and the help of mission control back on Earth, he manages to fix it.
One possible plot could be that there are 14 friends in a group and two of them gradually fall in love over time as they all go through various adventures together.
Perhaps they start a business together in the '2 friends story'. They face many difficulties at the start, like lack of funds and competition. But through their combined efforts and their strong friendship, they manage to succeed in the end.