The two storylines shares the same narrative:be true to who you are.
Moe disguised his sexuality for better business appeals. Waylon acted as his conscience (though it's arguable whether Moe has conscience at all) to remind and reveal the real Moe. Waylon's insistence partially derives from the frustration seeing his people being deceived. On the other hand, he preached staying honest and authentic because he benefited from it. The writers made Waylon an exemplar of authenticity.
Waylon identified an issue, spoke frankly with Moe and eventually became a successful business partner who obtained Burns' respect. To juxtapose Moe, Waylon had all his needs met at the end of the episode without the need to tell a single lie.
Skinner and Bart's plot tells the same story about a man who lied to achieve a goal (Skinner bribed Bart to date Melody) but soon disillusioned (Bart broke up with her). However, Skinner's story ascends when he was invited to leave with Juniper. The story then discusses the weight of an honest decision and how decisions based on an honest premise is unconditionally rewarding, no matter one day or a lifetime.
Although the moral seems banal and cliche, the execution of the two plots is rather exquisite. I found it very hearty.
Moe disguised his sexuality for better business appeals. Waylon acted as his conscience (though it's arguable whether Moe has conscience at all) to remind and reveal the real Moe. Waylon's insistence partially derives from the frustration seeing his people being deceived. On the other hand, he preached staying honest and authentic because he benefited from it. The writers made Waylon an exemplar of authenticity.
Waylon identified an issue, spoke frankly with Moe and eventually became a successful business partner who obtained Burns' respect. To juxtapose Moe, Waylon had all his needs met at the end of the episode without the need to tell a single lie.
Skinner and Bart's plot tells the same story about a man who lied to achieve a goal (Skinner bribed Bart to date Melody) but soon disillusioned (Bart broke up with her). However, Skinner's story ascends when he was invited to leave with Juniper. The story then discusses the weight of an honest decision and how decisions based on an honest premise is unconditionally rewarding, no matter one day or a lifetime.
Although the moral seems banal and cliche, the execution of the two plots is rather exquisite. I found it very hearty.