Can You Answer These Simpsons Questions, Or Will You Go D'oh?

There are few shows in American history as long-running and popular as The Simpsons.  It has gathered a fandom that stretches back more than thirty years.  People love it as much for its humor as the wonderful cast of characters inhabiting its rich world.  But there is a lot to remember from the 29 seasons the show has been on the air.  Can you answer these difficult questions on the world of The Simpsons?

From the seedy dank bar of Moe's Tavern to the high government halls of the mayor's office and from the peak of Mount Springfield to the bottom of Springfield Gorge, there is a lot of trivia to remember.  Do you know how many jobs Homer has had?  Can you name Lisa's first music teacher?  Why does Marge wear her blue hair up in a beehive shape?  Will the show ever end, or is it destined to outlive us all and continue making new episodes long after the sun has swallowed the Earth?  These are just some of the things to ponder when delving deep into the mythos of The Simpsons. Considering the show's long run, there is definitely a lot to remember, but real fans will have no trouble answering these questions.

Question 1

Where do the Simpsons live?

It’s one of the most famous towns in fiction, and the Simpsons make their home here. That almost every state in the US has a town with this name gives the show a feeling like it could take place anywhere, and has caused fans to argue over where it is located. Among the town’s landmark locations are an ever-burning tire fire, a Lard Lad’s Donuts shop, the overpriced Kwik-E-Mart and the volcanic mountain named after the town. Can you identify the town?

Question 2

What instrument does Lisa play?

Lisa Simpsons has always been the heart of the family. She is a lover of the arts in all their forms, enjoying everything from the poetry of Robert Pinsky to the fantasy literature of the Angelica Button books to theater productions, but of all the arts, her true love is music. Known for her commitment to jazz, she has poured her heart and soul into this instrument, breathing life into the lyrical notes that torment her unappreciated family. What instrument does she play?

Question 3

Where does Homer go to drink?

From its vineyards that host wine tastings to the recent microbrewing culture that developed during Season 24’s hipster invasion, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy a good drink in Springfield. But of all the various drinking venues, one place in particular seems to occupy Homer’s attentions, a run-down dive that seems to have more rats than regular patrons and whose foul-mouthed bartender is forever caught up in mood swings between violent rage and deep despair. Can you name this bar?

Question 4

What children’s show star lives in Springfield?

There are a number of celebrities in Springfield. Bumblebee Man. Kent Brockman. Former President George H.W. Bush. But this children TV show host is perhaps the most notorious of all the residents of Springfield. Though he makes a career entertaining children as arguably the least funny clown since Pennywise, he’s also the adored hero of Bart Simpson (and countless other children) in the early seasons of the show. Some know him for his less-than-Orthodox Jewish faith, others for his libertine habits of self-destructive indulgences, but whatever he’s known for, all true Simpson’s fans will recognize him.

Question 5

Which close friends of Homer’s work with him?

Homer has a number of friends he sees regularly, often going to Moe’s to have chats over drinks. Two of his friends he actually works with, bonding in their spare time at the plant as they mismanage their use of the break room. This pair of friends—one white and the other black—are each other’s best friends, but they have been friends with Homer since their schooldays. These two have followed Homer—and each other—into and out of every form of trouble imaginable. Do you recognize them?

Question 6

What are Marge’s sisters’ names?

You can’t choose your siblings, or the siblings of your spouse. This truth has led to much of the drama between Homer and Marge’s sisters. The chain-smoking duo see Homer as a stupid incompetent glutton beneath their sister Marge, while Homer sees them as trollishly cruel snobs who look down their noses at others. While the two once were scarcely identifiable from one another, their personalities have developed more into unique individuals over the years. Can you identify these steely-haired women?

Question 7

What are The Simpsons Halloween specials called?

One of the best annual features about the show is The Simpsons Halloween special. These episodes exist outside of the established continuity of Simpsons canon, and so have a creative freedom to do some truly inventive storytelling. In these episodes there have been stories with Flanders as a werewolf, zombie hordes, 80s slasher movie homages, and every type of alien invasion imaginable. Some of the episodes were truly scary at points, and quite a few of them were unforgettable. Any true Simpsons fan would be scared to get this wrong.

Question 8

Where does Homer work?

Do you know where Homer works? Sure, he has had many jobs over the years. He’s been an astronaut, Olympic athlete, conman, cult leader, food critic, boxer, mascot, mayor, farmer, fortune cookie writer, grease salesman, imitation Krusty, trucker, missionary, and plow driver (and that’s naming less than half his jobs). Still, no matter how many times he quits or gets fires, there’s one job he returns to as the office safety inspector, managing to keep the job despite his total lack of a college education.

Question 9

Who is Bart’s best friend?

Bart may be an individualistic and uncontrollable prankster, but part of his legacy is owed to his best friend and sidekick. This blue-haired character of Danish and Dutch descent follows Bart around like a lost puppy, but has made quite a few gains toward independence over the years. This character’s romantic and family lives have been distraught. He has crushed hard on Lisa for years, and his parents (who may or may not be siblings) had a messy divorce before getting back together. Can you name this iconic Simpsons character?

Question 10

What’s Homer’s catchphrase?

Homer is a man of great personality and simple thoughts. Ruled by his gut (whether it’s leading him to anger or his appetite’s next meal), he often blurts out all sorts of things from an excited “woo hoo!” to a disappointed “awwwww.” When dealing with his son, the tone shifts to another popular saying of his: “why you!” But one simple word has become synonymous with both Homer and The Simpsons franchise which may be Homer’s most quoted line. D’ohntcha know the answer to this?

Question 11

Which adult has sworn to kill Bart?

While Bart Simpsons has no lack of enemies, do you know the character who has sworn a vendetta against the young prankster. This antagonist once worked on the Krusty the Clown Show, but has had a number of careers, including being the mayor of both Springfield and a small Italian villa. He is a lover of the classics, citing quoting everything from Shakespeare to Gilbert and Sullivan, while regularly referencing literature, opera, and ancient history. His big feet have tread in the paths of giants, but Springfield’s half-literate masses don’t appreciate him.

Question 12

What is Bart’s alias when committing mischief?

Can you name Bart’s alias he uses when pulling pranks and scrawling graffiti? This nom de guerre is scrawled all over Springfield Elementary (and other parts of Springfield) in the spray paint markings that showcase Bart’s artistic approach to destroying public poverty. Though the nickname fell out of use for a while, it returned in recent seasons as Bart’s graffiti became the subject of interest amongst various art communities—in particular his OBEY line of street murals. Do you have it yet?

Question 13

Who is Homer’s next door neighbor?

How well do you know the Simpsons’ local community? Beyond the wild cast of characters like Sea Captain and Bumblebee Man, one of the best elements of the show lives next door to the Simpsons. This devout evangelical has a penchant for family values, even if Homer can make it quite hard to love one’s neighborino. This left-handed mustachioed do-gooder is often cursed as “stupid” by Homer, despite his good heart, business acumen, and infinite patience. Let’s see if you’re able to do okilly dokilly on this question.

Question 14

Who is the principal of Springfield Elementary?

While Springfield might not be the best school district for kids, real fans will be familiar with the worst school in the state—Springfield Elementary, and in particular, with its legendarily incompetent Principal. This Vietnam veteran spent years as a prisoner of war, and when he came home he took over the school. He lives at home with his elderly foul-mouthed mother, a woman who has ruined any chance he had at either romance or dignity. Can you name this character?

Question 15

Who runs the Android’s Dungeon and Baseball Cards Shop?

Springfield’s original shop for comic books and all manner of geeky hobbies, the Android’s Dungeon has earned a reputation for its obese owner’s less than stellar customer service. This character might have all the nicety of a rampaging Hulk, but he provides a valuable service to Springfield’s hobbyists and comic lovers. He’s even brought such geek legends as Stan Lee, Tom Savini, and Harlan Ellison to Springfield. Of course, since the rival comic Coolsville opened, this character has had to grow to stop driving away customers. Are you nerdy enough to name him?

Question 16

Who are the twins in Springfield Elementary?

Of the various school children at Springfield Elementary, some stand out more than others. There’s Ralph Wiggins, who has the intelligence of the average tomato. On the other end of the scale is Martin Prince, perhaps the only regularly appearing student who can rival Lisa for brains. But there’s also this pair of purple-haired twins. Some days, these two are among Lisa’s best friends. Other days, they mercilessly bully her. Can you identify these two characters who are so similar few of their peers can tell them apart?

Question 17

What gag is in the opening to almost every episode?

The Simpsons openings have traditions—and a legacy—all their own. While the Treehouse of Horror episodes have been known to get creative and break the usual tradition, fans are long used to images of Bart writing on the blackboard, Homer causing an incident at the nuclear plant, Lisa blowing away at the Sachs, and of Marge taking Maggie from the supermarket to the car. In addition to Bart’s cleverly worded messages on the blackboard, do you know the other long-running gag in the show’s opening?

Question 18

Which President did Homer beat up?

Several Presidents of the United States have been featured on the show. Bill Clinton can be seen hammering signs for his wife’s political campaign. Richard Nixon is seen endorsing Whacking Day. Jimmy Carter is building houses. Homer grabs a beer with Gerald Ford, the two connecting instantly. But one former President moved in next door to the Simpsons and instantly became caught up in a bitter rivalry with Homer. The climax of the episode featured Homer assaulting the Commander-in-Chief. Which President was it?

Question 19

In which sector of the nuclear power plant does Homer?

Are you a real Simpson’s fan? If not, you may not get this very specific question. Homer’s fraught relationship with his job at the “nuke-u-lar” plant—and with his boss Mr. Burns—is no secret. He hates his dead-end job, and while he’s been promoted a few times, those promotions never last. Rather, he tends to get fired or quit quite a lot. But all the same, he still ends up remaining stuck in this dead end job. In which sector of the plant does he waste his days?

Question 20

Who shot Mr. Burns?

This question is also the name of a popular episode—the only two-parter the show ever produced. It is also a source of immense controversy on the show. In a show that celebrates hedonism, laziness, stupidity, greed, and gluttony as American values to be championed, Mr. Burns is still probably the most overtly evil of all the characters on The Simpsons. But the question of who shot him has been one that has vexed fans for years. Who is the culprit?

Question 21

Who is Lisa’s teacher?

Lisa is often cited the smartest child at Springfield Elementary. In fact, Principal Skinner has indicated the school only keeps its funding because of her presence there. But her teacher has no small part in shaping her into the young woman she is growing into. This glasses-wearing teacher has been broken by the bureaucracy of years working for Springfield Elementary, reducing her to a chain-smoking, hard-drinking, depressed wreck of a woman. For all that, she still cares about her students, nurturing them as best she can. Can you name her?

Question 22

Who is Homer’s enemy?

In the episode entitled “Homer’s Enemy,” we meet a character who instantly forms a deep personal grudge against Homer Simpson. While this character ultimately died by the end of the episode, he has frequently been cited by throughout various episodes ever since, and at least twice came back to strike at Homer from beyond the grave (once through his illegitimate son, and again as a ghost during a Halloween Special). He is Homer’s opposite, exposing the worst of the show’s protagonist. Do you know who it is?

Question 23

Which of these crimes did Mr. Burns commit?

Can you identify Mr. Burns greatest crime? There is no shortage of laws this man has broken. He has mismanaged nuclear waste, causing widespread mutations. He has bribed public officials and nuclear inspectors. Burns also stole a trillion dollar bill from the US government, has had various people killed, ruined Christmas, destroyed all manner of private property, stole medicine from those in need, stole candy from a baby and regularly unleashed his hounds on people. But one crime of his overshadows all the rest.

Question 24

Who is the number one real estate broker on the West Side of Springfield?

Do you know the West Side of Springfield’s all-time best real estate broker? You better if you want to get this question right. If you’ve spent any time around the West Side of Springfield, you’ll have probably seen her advertisements. When Marge tried to become a realtor in the episode “Realty Bites,” this character gave Marge the simple order “Stay out of the West Side.” A sharp-tongued and assertive woman, this character has been shown to spend her free time hanging out with Lindsey Neagle.

Question 25

What is Homer’s job at the nuclear plant?

Just what is it that Homer actually DOES at the power plant? Sure, he sleeps a lot, causes the occasional meltdown, and enjoys donuts, but that’s not exactly a job description. Of course, he has other duties that make him a valuable asset to the plant. He has been known to be the only human employee kept on the payroll when Mr. Burns fired everyone and replaced them with robots while he has been promoted to different positions over the years, but there’s one job title in particular he has, despite being spectacularly unqualified for the position.

Question 26

What superhero is most popular in The Simpsons universe?

The Simpsons have a number of original heroes in the comics of their universe. There are also some real life vigilantes with powers, like Lucy Lawless and Fruit Bat Man. And of course the members of the Simpsons get to enjoy the original heroes of DC and Marvel, with frequent references being made to various DC Comics heroes (especially Batman) and with comic creators like Stan Lee, Alan Moore, and Neil Gaiman making appearances. But do you know the most popular comic book superhero in The Simpsons universe?

Question 27

Name the cartoon played during The Krusty The Clown Show.

While Krusty the Clown has been his own controversial figure in the world of children’s cartoons (as well as a controversial figure in international politics, Judaism, and pork product advertising) but he has somehow managed to stay on the air. One reason for this is the popularity of a certain children’s show he plays during his own show. This extremely violent show featuring a cat and mouse at odds with one another is inspired by Tom and Jerry. How well do you know the cartoons within this cartoon?

Question 28

What is Mayor Quimby’s political party?

Mayor Quimby is the long-running and highly corrupt leader of Springfield. He’s lost his position a number of times, first being beaten by Sideshow Bob in a rigged election and more recently being beaten out of office by Marge. The man is more famous for his many affairs with women, his love of bribes, and his characteristic manner of speech, in which his Boston accent is marked with “ah”s and “er”s. But do you know political party Mayor Joe Quimby belongs to?

Question 29

Who is Lisa’s cat?

This is perhaps an unfair question. The Simpsons have had a number of pets, and in particular, a number of cats. But this cat has been on the show since it first aired up until its unfortunate demise in the 2004 episode “I, Annoyed Grunt)-Bot.” This black cat was close to Santa’s Little Helper and the two would often sleep alongside one another. But there is something unique about the name which emphasizes the lack of uniqueness to the name (yes, that sounds like a contradiction, but it’s not). Can you identify this member of the Simpsons family?

Question 30

Who is Homer’s best friend?

Homer has a number of close friendships shown as spanning from his childhood to the modern day. His drinking buddies might not be the deepest of thinkers, but their emotional bonds run deep. Still, this one person has done everything with Homer. Both tried to ask Marge out to prom in high school. Both trained to be astronauts. Both have struggled with alcoholism. (In this last pursuit, the friend seems to be doing better than Homer) Do you know this drunken Springfieldian?

Question 31

What is the neighboring rival town called?

There are a number of other nearby towns in the state that the Simpsons live in (whichever state that might be). Ogdenville, for example, is often mentioned on the show and its high population of Norwegian people has caused tension in a number of episodes when coming into contact with some of the less than tolerant members of Springfield’s community. But the town in question is the one that most famously has a rivalry with Springfield, as can be seen in everything from their theater productions to their theft of lemon trees.

Question 32

Which branches of the armed service did Homer serve in?

Do you love the Simpsons as much as Homer loves his country? Homer has had more jobs than perhaps any character on TV at this point. But he’s joined two separate branches of the armed forces. Admittedly, neither time did he have patriotism as his motivating factor. Let’s face it, Home isn’t the sort to sacrifice his comfort for others. Still, in both instances, Homer proved surprisingly adept at strategically outmaneuvering full time troops. Of course, it wasn’t for his quick mind. But maybe yours can answer this question.

Question 33

In which war did Abe Simpson fight?

You just can’t trust what Abe Simpson says. He has claimed to know the origins of words, to have climbed impossibly high mountains, and to have died on a number of occasions. By his own account, he discovered President Kennedy’s secret was that he was a Nazi and witnessed the days of the week change. Of all the things Grandpa Abe Simpson has rambled about over the years, only one thing is certain to have occurred: Abe fought in this war. Which one?

Question 34

What is Troy McClure’s favorite animal?

You might know actor Troy McClure from such films as Man vs. Nature: The Road to Victory or The President’s Neck Is Missing, but do you know what animal Troy McClure loves the best. I mean, he really loves this animal. The washed up actor of bit parts is someone who hasn’t been seen in recent years since the show’s creators retired him due to the death of his voice actor Philip Edward Hartmann, but his legacy is unforgettable to the fans who loved him.

Question 35

Where is Carl Carlson from?

Do you know the secret origins of Carl Carlson? He is half of the infamous pair of Lenny and Carl, being the more ambitious and motivated of the two. Indeed, while he is more than willing to engage in drunken shenanigans with his friends Homer, Lenny, Barny, and Moe, Carl has managed to earn impressive promotions for his work ethic and innovation. He has been friends with both Lenny and Homer since their schooldays. However, Carl is an immigrant to this country, having grown up abroad in a country that many might not have expected.

Question 36

Which publication destroyed Bart’s music career?

For a brief period, Bart became a pop sensation. No, he didn’t learn to sing. But with voice regulating technology and lots of lights, even he was passable. Teaming up with schoolmates Nelson, Milhouse, and Ralph, the four formed a boy band (since those were all the rage at the time of the episode’s release). Little did the boys know, they were really just producing propaganda for the navy. But then the navy learned of an upcoming publication about to satirize the boys, and their plans were sunk. Can you dredge up the name of the magazine?

Question 37

What fast food chain is all over Springfield?

Casual fans of the show may notice an absence of McDonalds, Burger King, and Taco Bell from Springfield. This is not because these don’t exist in the world of The Simpsons. But the truth is actually much darker. The Italian Mob take bribes to violently keep out all of these familiar fast food chains that might otherwise thrive in Springfield and offer a diversity of dieting options. This has allowed one burger chain to flourish. Of course, the meat in their hamburgers might not be beef, pork, or anything else quite so appetizing. Can you name this chain?

Question 38

Who is Springfield’s police chief?

Do you know the head of the Springfield Police Department? This rotund law enforcement officer might not be interested in protecting and serving, but he has deep passions. Passions like rich foods and relaxing and stoking his own ego. While he is no hero cop, he has indulged in heroics occasionally, even saving Homer’s life once at great personal risk to himself. He has been known to butt heads with Fat Tony and the rest of the Springfield Mob and to exercise excessive brutality on convicts in his custody, but he treats his job with tremendous ambivalence.

Question 39

What killed Maude Flanders?

Ned Flanders was married to Maude for years—until tragedy struck. The loss of Maude Flanders was quite controversial and caused Ned’s usually joyous character to suffer from deep grief. But we can remember the good times the couple shared as they raised their two boys, Rod and Todd, while promoting whole Evangelical values despite living next to such a loud and sinful influence as Homer. The family consistently practice what they preach, but on the rare occasions Ned’s temper flared, Maude was a calming influence. Do you know how she died?

Question 40

Who helped Homer in his career as a food critic?

During the season 11 episode “Guess Who’s Coming To Criticize Dinner,” Homer took up a job as a food critic. During this time, Homer gave high praise to almost every food he encountered, his infectious love of over-eating flowing onto the printed page. His great food reviews inspired others to eat out more, transforming Springfield into one of the most overweight towns in America. Of course, Homer is semi-literate and so relied on a ghost writer to publish these articles. Who helped Homer in his writing?

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