When the Eds, Jonny, Kevin, and Rolf make bets to give up their respective habits for a day, they cope with it in varying ways. It is evident that they are addicted to certain habits and foods soon after the bet begins. As is characteristic of him, Eddy tries to sabotage the others so that he can win the bet.

After saving the day once again, the mayor rewards the Powerpuff Girls with come candy. The girls quickly become addicted to the sweets and crave more. The mayor refuses and tells them that they they can earn more candy as a reward for each time they save the day.

Kel goes to buy orange soda but finds out that the store locked up the fridge, preventing him from doing so. He says he cannot live without it and faints as a result.

Homer finds out the Ribwich is available at Springfield's local Krusty Burger and is excited to try it. After his first bite, he is immediately addicted to it and quickly eats a dozen of them. Homer displays a lack of self-control as he devours the Ribwiches.

Marge is put under a lot of stress with all of her responsibilities, which include solving the problems of the rest of the family. She gradually is negatively affected by all the stress and ultimately reaches her tipping point, causing her to put herself and Maggie in danger. Her handling of the situation suggests she has poor stress management skills.