Homer saw the Gummi Venus when he and Marge attended the Springfield Candy Convention, leaving the kids at home with babysitter Ashley Grant. Homer looked in the Gummi candy booth and was instantly beguiled by the Gummi Venus in its glass case. The exhibitor in the booth told Homer that the Gummi Venus was carved by Gummi artisans who worked exclusively in the medium of Gummi. As Homer inspected the Gummi Venus more closely, it seemed to wink at him, and he decided to steal it. Homer smashed the case open, grabbed the Gummi Venus, and ran for the exit. Homer mixed Pop Rox and Buzz Cola that he took from the vending machines, making a huge explosion. As he escaped, he used a classic move used in movies, jumping away from the explosion.