Bart's behavior is clearly inspired by Bogart's character in TOTSM.

“Anyone who is willing to work and is serious about it will certainly find a job. Only you must not go to the man who tells you this, for he has no job to offer and doesn't know anyone who knows of a vacancy. This is exactly the reason why he gives you such generous advice, out of brotherly love, and to demonstrate how little he knows the world.” - B. Traven

Conservatives often demonstrate "how little they know of the world".

Also check out "The Friend" on Kanopy--a writer and a Great Dane bond over their shared grief.