This is my homage to the BEST programme to hit TV this century, The Simpson's.
The Simpson's is based around one 'typical' American family and each episode gives us an insight to what goes on in their 'everyday life'.
This page holds details on the main characters and other bits and pieces, so click around and have fun, and don't forget, tune in when it's on!!!
Find out about Homer, Marge, Bart, Maggie and Lisa from the family Simpson..
The Family Simpson.......
Homer J. Simpson
AGE : 36
WEIGHT : Between 239 and 260lb
OCCUPATION : Worker drone / safety inspector, Sector 7G, Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. (Holds plant record for most years worked at an entry-level position)
AWARDS : The C. Mongomery Burns Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence (after Burns found out Homer was sterile due to radiation exposure), Employee of the Month at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant (after saving the plant from meltdown), Springfield Nuclear Power Plant Belching Contest Winner, Grammy Award for "Outstanding Soul, Spoken Work, or Barbershop Album of the Year" for his work with the Be Sharps. High School reunion trophies for most weight gained, most hair lost, most improved odour and person who has travelled least distance.
Favourite Foods : Donuts, Pork Rinds "Lite", Chippos, Krusty Burgers, pork chops, steak, bulk seafood and Honey Roasted peanuts.
Favourite Beverage : Duff Beer
Surgeries : A triple heart bypass operation resulting from his love of the aforementioned foods.
Favourite Pastime : Sitting on the couch while watching TV and drinking beer.
Favourite Store : The Kwik-E Mart.
Says : "D'oh!!" when upset, "MMmmm...." when tempted.
Extracurricular : Mistaken for Bigfoot. Mascot for Springfield Isotopes. Committed to a mental institution. Manager for country singer "Lurleen Lumpkin". Proprietor of the Mr. Plow snow-plowing service. Member of the Be Sharps barber-shop quartet. Went into space as a NASA astronaut. Charged with sexual harassment for pulling a Gummi Venus de Milo off a babysitter's backside. Neighbour of former President George Bush. Cannonball target with travelling freak show at Hullabalooza. Unknowing assistant to super-terrorist Scorpio in his plot to take over the east coast. Climbed into the ring with the world heavyweight champ. Alcohol bootlegger during short-lived Springfield prohibition. Flirted with homophobia. Voice of the "Itchy & Scratchy" character, "Poochie".
Some of Homer's sounds.....
Marge Simpson
Age : 34
Shoe Size : 13AA
Familiar Role : Thread that holds Simpson family together
Famous For : Her marshmallow squares
Things occasionally found in her hair : Large sums of money, cats, roosters and Maggie
Jobs : Strikebreaking teacher at Springfield Elementary, worker at nuclear power plant, carhop waitress, Springfield police officer, pretzel franchisee
Criminal Record : Convicted of misdemeanour shoplifting
Admirers : Artie Ziff, Mr. Burns, Moe, Springfield Isotopes player Flash Baylor
Political Affiliations : Mary Bailey supporter. Twice voted for Jimmy Carter
Hair Dye : Blue #56
Favourite Singer : Tom Jones
Turn-Ons : Having her elbow nibbled, Homer's "Mr.Plow" jacket
Quirks : Cooks with less than eight spices. Believes potatoes are neat. Denied having Milhouses's teeth, despite the fact that they were actually in her possession. Often sleeps naked. Has webbed feet
Extracurricular : Lead role in community musical production of "Oh! Streetcar". Considered an affair with kegling pro, Jacques. Came up with the idea for Springfield to host a film festival. Organised town-wide boycott of "Itchy & Scratchy" to eliminate cartoon violence on TV. Developed a gambling addiction. Briefly stopped loving son Bart after he shoplifted. Went on lam with criminal neighbour, Ruth Powers. Enjoyed pampering herself after a nervous breakdown at Rancho Relaxo. Conquered a fear of flying after making peace with the fact that her father was a flight attendant. Commissioned by Mr. Burns to paint his portrait. Once encouraged Lisa to smile despite the fact that she was depressed.
Bart Simpson
Age : 10
Personality : Devious, underacheiving, school-hating, irrelevant, clever.
Known aliases : Rudiger, El Barto
Abilities : Possesses a huge repertoire of practical jokes and methods of revenge, with antics ranging from vandalism to international fraud. Prank calls to Moe's Tavern are a speciality
Discoveries : A comet that nearly deystroyed Springfield. Blinky the three-eyed fish
Idol : Krusty the Clown
Past Loves : Jessica Lovejoy, Laura Powers
Lisa
Simpson
Age : 8
Role in Family : Moral center and middle kid
Once called herself : "The saddest kid in grade number two"
Plays : The saxophone (and occasionally the guitar)
First word as a baby : "Bart"
Obsession : Ponies
First Crush : Substitute teacher Mr. Bergstrom
Second Crush : Nelson Muntz
Perpetual Crush : Several actors named Cory
Past Addictions : The Corey Hotline, Truckers Choice and Stay Awake tablets
Maggie Simpson
Age : 1
Role : Pacifier sucking youngest Simpson child
Monetary Value : According to the supermarket scanner is $847.63
Only true enemy : Gerald, the baby with one eyebrow
Dexterity : Low. Falls over often
First Word : "Daddy"