Synopsis

Again observing Zim’s refusal to eat, Dib impulsively hurls a slice of bologna at the alien, a deliberate act of provocation. The bologna inexplicably adheres to Zim’s skin, instantly causing him agonizing pain. A vow of revenge flashes in Zim’s eyes. The following school day, Dib’s misfortune comes in the form of a hidden tack, which he steps on, sending him into fits of uncontrollable laughter. Dismissing it as mere weakness, Dib fails to grasp the true nature of Zim's scheme. As he begins to