Josh's Finnish Moose Sausage

Finnish moose sausage, a quirky diplomatic gift landing in Josh's possession, ignites fury when intern Bruce auctions it on eBay for quick cash. Donna storms Josh's office, waving stats on crumbling public service ranks, branding the sale a pittance against graver sins—Martha's watchful eye included—her pleas twisting the savory oddity into a loyalty litmus test that spares the kid's job amid crackling banter.

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S3E19 · The Black Vera Wang

Donna's Tenacious Plea Spares the Moose Sausage Intern

The quirky diplomatic Finnish moose sausage sparks the core conflict, sold by Bruce on eBay; Donna minimizes it versus 'prints to Los Alamos,' framing it as petty amid interns' struggles, turning the gift into a loyalty test that Josh relents on.

Before: Previously gifted to Josh, now sold online by intern.

After: Status unchanged, but its infraction forgiven via mercy.

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S3E19 · The Black Vera Wang

Donna Confronts Intern Bruce Over eBay Moose Meat Fiasco

The Finnish moose sausage, Josh's diplomatic gift passed via Donna, is directly referenced as 'that thing' sold by Bruce on eBay, catalyzing the confrontation; its auction exposes White House protocol fragility, transforming a quirky indulgence into a symbol of loyalty tested amid crises.

Before: In Bruce's possession, recently auctioned on eBay

After: Sold to an anonymous buyer, removed from White House orbit

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