Show How S-M-R-T You Are With This Homer Simpson Quiz!
- by Lucas Wesley
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At over 600 episodes and counting, The Simpsons is the longest running scripted show in primetime television history. With this much content, there’s no surprise just about every resident of Springfield has had a half hour or two dedicated to their particular brand of human, yet one man in particular stands above them all as the town’s true hero. Well, that’s “hero” on Springfield’s sliding scale, of course, as anywhere else in the world he’d just be another slob, but that in and of itself makes up a great deal of Homer J. Simpson’s charm.
A father of three who spends all daylight hours toiling away at the Nuclear Power Plant or wherever else that will hire him to provide for his kids, Homer is a family man deep down on the inside. That said, much of his time in the spotlight is spent on far more superficial details, and the world is better off because of it. Occasionally so stupid fans wonder how the man hasn’t somehow died yet, Homer didn’t become legendary by being S-M-R-T.
Rather than rely on quippy catchphrases and the brilliantly layered humor his show is known for, Homer himself is a man of simpler pleasures, making the world laugh uproariously for the dumbest reasons. Can you remember all the hilarious stupid details of Homer J. Simpson’s life, or will our quiz have you copying our favorite yellow person and screaming…D’OH!?
What does the J. stand for?
For the first 10 years The Simpsons was on the air, the family patriarch was known simply as Homer J. Not knowing much about his mother and with a father slipping into dementia, Homer’s childhood life story is a bit of a mystery to him, up to and including what his middle initial stood for. Only by venturing to a farm where his mother painted a mural of him as a baby does Homer unlock the truth, changing his life forever. No longer would people call him Homer J. Instead, they would call him Homer…
Who is the country singer that writes a song about Homer?
Taking this quiz is going to bring us face to face with just how many hats Homer wears throughout his TV show’s run. One of the earliest ways Homer supplemented money earned at the Nuclear Power Plant was managing a budding young country musician, the voice of whom he heard one late evening in a weepy bar. Instantly recognizing this woman was a star, Homer inspired her to chase her dreams, leading to a huge hit single about how meeting the Simpson family made her feel like she “bagged her a Homer.”
What is Homer’s job at the Nuclear Power Plant?
Okay, so this quiz has already covered a handful of Homer Simpson’s side jobs, and there are still plenty more to come as our journey through his life continues. However, none of these flings in the entertainment, public works, criminal, educational, or sporting worlds really pan out, not to mention any other area Homer tossed his hat in the ring. The only job he was able to turn into anything resembling a career was the one he holds at Monty Burns’s Nuclear Power Plant. What is it Homer does there to earn a living?
What happens to Homer after he eats 64 slices of American cheese?
Countless times over the years, Homer Simpson has happened upon some food he probably shouldn’t be eating, only to get overtaken by its powerful alluring taste, leading to some seriously bad choices. A forbidden donut notwithstanding, his biggest food blunder is likely eating 64 slices of American cheese in a single sitting. So enthralled by his food is Homer that he doesn’t even notice Mr. Burns and Smithers attempting to invade his home during the feast. When Marge finally arrives and sees what he’s done, Homer finally acknowledges he may have made a mistake.
With which movie star did Homer rewrite a film?
Believe it or not, movie critic is in fact not one of the many jobs Homer holds across The Simpsons’ long run. However, he does once come exceptionally close, loudly voicing his distaste for a massive Hollywood star’s latest opus as he exits a theater. In the sort of luck that only happens on sitcoms, said movie star happens to be nearby and overhear Homer, and rather than kick the load oaf out of the building, the star decides Homer’s brand of honesty is exactly what his latest project needs.
What nickname does Homer suggest Bart use after changing his name to Homer, Jr.?
Let’s face it—Homer Simpson’s relationship with his son Bart is flawed, to say the least. He gets along with Lisa well enough at times, and Maggie clearly loves him, but Homer and Bart are almost always at one another’s throats, and we’re talking literally. In rare cases, however, the boy actually comes to admire his old man, like when he becomes a monorail operator. Learning he’s become his son’s hero, Homer suggests Bart change his name to Homer, Junior, also offering a snappy nickname. For whatever reason, Bart declines.
Who is Homer’s hero?
Long before Bart Simpson briefly accepts his father Homer as his new hero, the young rapscallion has a few other icons and idols to look up towards. Much like most young boys Bart’s age, a good number of these heroic figures are sports stars, like daredevil Lance Murdock or three time soap box champ Ronnie Beck. Unfortunately for Bart, Homer is oblivious to all of these heroes, except for the short time when he filled the role. Asked by Marge who he believes his son’s champion to be, Homer instead answered with his own favorite hero.
What’s the name of Homer’s barbershop quartet?
For all Homer Simpson’s faults, it could never be said the man isn’t creative. It takes an active imagination to excel at the outrageous number of jobs he’s had, even at the low level of success Homer usually achieves. That’s not mentioning the fact Homer has been leader singer and songwriter in multiple bands, plus he clearly plays a big role in the city wide musical numbers that often spontaneously occur. He also won a number of Grammys and proudly released an album claiming he was Bigger Than Jesus, all while singing light pop songs with his barbershop quartet.
Where kind of business does Homer shop at immediately after becoming 3D?
Before The Simpsons hit the airwaves, American television had never seen a cartoon family that felt so real. The closest counterparts were The Flintstones and The Jetsons, which both obviously hinged on the extremely distant past or future respectively, making it hard for modern audiences to fully relate. By making things modern and personal, Homer and his family felt like everyday people, who just so happened to have yellow skin and exist in 2D. Except, of course, for one special episode when Homer entered the bizarre third dimension. It wasn’t that bad, though, as he soon found a shop that suited his interests.
What secret organization does Homer learn he’s destined to lead?
Things aren’t always easy for Homer Simpson, and as it turns out, there may be a reason for this. While he’s forced to park so far away from the Nuclear Power Plant he basically has to walk there all the way from his house, his friends Lenny and Carl always seem to get cushy spots right up front. Also, Lenny and Carl apparently don’t have to pay for vending machines…what’s up with that? Turns out, the two belong to a secret society that Homer is desperate to join. Once he does, they realize he was destined to be their leader all along.
Who is Homer’s long lost brother?
Knowing who Homer Simpson’s father is, there’s a temptation to say nothing about his lower intelligence or lack of social grace is his own fault. The worst of Homer’s behavior was either inherited from his father Abraham, or at least influenced by the fact Abe didn’t give the slightest darn about his son as they were growing up. That said, Homer had it better than Abe’s other kid, who he neglected so severely Homer never even knew he had a half-brother until he reached his late 30s.
Which musician voices the coyote Homer meets during his spirit journey?
Never one to think about consequences, Homer Simpson will eat absolutely anything placed in front of him and described as food. This even includes a strange creation of Chief Wiggum known as “insanity peppers,” a key ingredient in his infamously hot chili. Initially, Homer finds himself unable to consume these deadly veggies, but after he realizes eating a candle will make the wax block his nerve endings, Homer downs so many peppers he goes on a vision quest aided by a bizarre coyote.
What does Homer call Mrs. Krabappel?
Oh, poor, poor Homer. Sure, the man isn’t always the most socially aware person around, but at least he’s trying his best. Unfortunately, his best doesn’t always cut it, even in situations where minimal effort should be required. Like, for example, remembering what his children’s teacher’s names are. Bart’s teacher especially has no doubt phoned the Simpson household dozens of times due to his antics in her class, yet Homer was somehow never corrected when calling her by the wrong name.
For what type of food does Homer sell his soul to the devil?
While some people see food simply as a requirement of life, others know that it’s also one of the world’s greatest pleasures. Taking this feeling to the extreme, there’s few things Homer Simpson enjoys more than chowing down on whatever edible creations are placed in front of him, followed by washing it all down with an ice cold Duff or two (or nine or ten). However, there’s only one item in particular that Homer loves so much he’s willing to sell his soul to the Devil for a small taste of its glory.
Who is Homer’s rival when he forms Mr. Plow?
Mr. Plow, that’s his name, that name again is Mr. Plow. Of all Homer Simpson’s side jobs, his short dalliance as a professional snow plow is perhaps his most iconic, and it all comes down to that simple little jingle every fan knows and loves. Ironically, one of Homer’s best known efforts was also one of his least successful, due to the unexpected rivalry he immediate forms with his best friend, Barney Gumble. Acknowledging Springfield residents have little in the way of brand loyalty, he gets a bigger and better plow the second Homer starts earning serious cash, ruining his enterprise and stealing all the customers.
To what does Homer compare a successful marriage?
The most amazing element of Homer Simpson’s bustling work life isn’t necessarily that he gets hired and fired more often than humanly possible. Equally impressive is that Homer somehow maintains a relatively demure family life through it all, as Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie rarely see reason to distance themselves from the man even during his most absurd capers. This thought in mind, Homer decides to converge the two worlds by teaching a night class about how to find and enjoy a successful marriage. Unfortunately, Homer fails to do any preparation before class begins and gives a rambling non-lesson in lieu of anything helpful.
Where do Homer’s German bosses claim to hail from, causing an elaborate fantasy?
Believe it or not, Homer Simpson and his boss C. Montgomery Burns actually get along shockingly well considering all they’ve been through. Burns keeps Homer employed despite his nearly destroying the Power Plant on numerous occasions, and even goes on friendly capers with him when the situation calls for them to do so. Even so, when Burns momentarily sold the Nuclear Power Plant to German investors, Homer was ecstatic. Not because he had a new boss or secret fascination with lederhosen, mind you, but because they claimed to come from a magical universe he desperately wants to visit.
What criminal nickname does Homer assume to take on Rex Banner?
When Prohibition was enacted in the real United States, countless citizens peacefully protested by visiting after hours speakeasies and drinking counterfeit booze, refusing to listen when the government told them alcohol was bad for them. The same thing happened to Springfield decades later, and naturally, Homer Simpson lead the charge in defending what he calls “the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.” Because a special agent named Rex Banner was extra diligent in keeping hooch out of town, Homer needed a secret alias to send his bowling balls of liquor to Moe’s.
Which of Homer’s co-workers has a mental breakdown because of him?
Treehouses of Horror notwithstanding, The Simpsons was rarely as dark as in the episode where Homer Simpson meets his first true enemy. Having stumbled through life with little awareness of the world around him and somehow landing in a good job, one could say Homer actually had it pretty easy. Well, easier than the Power Plant’s new hire anyway, a man who worked his way through college and still managed to graduate top of his class. That Homer has a loving family and large house is also something to envy, albeit not necessarily enough to drive a person to sheer madness.
Who nearly causes Homer to cheat on Marge?
Throughout much of The Simpsons best years, one thing holding the show together was that Homer Simpson genuinely loved his wife and family despite all their problems together. Sure, his wife Marge is regularly annoyed at his antics, Bart can’t stop making fun of him, and Lisa is perpetually disappointed in her father, yet Homer wouldn’t do anything to betray their trust…or would he? This question is confronted head on when a gorgeous new Power Plant employee clearly has a crush on Homer, but in the end, he manages to “think unsexy thoughts” and stay true to Marge.
What does Homer name his pet lobster?
In addition to Homer Simpson holding just about every job on the planet, another area his family have explored every last nook and cranny of is the idea of pet ownership. Forget about Bart’s elephant Stampy; nothing exemplifies just how easy it is for the Simpsons to bond with animals quite like Homer’s immediate connection with a lobster he initially intended to eat. Trying to fatten the lobster up into a greater meal leads to a strong emotional bond, which Homer botches by giving his pet a bath, killing it after all.
How does Homer Simpson introduce himself to Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins?
Back in his youth, Homer Simpson spent a lot of time listening to records and drinking beer, two things expected from a man of his character. Homer’s love of music started early on, when his mother took him to Woodstock and inspired him to be a proto-hippie. Decades later, Homer would again wind up on the festival circuit, this time as a performer, able to withstand the blast of a cannonball directly into his gut. Before doing his act at Gen X extravaganza Hullapalooza, Homer meets an alt rock icon and has a classic exchange.
What was Homer actually reaching for when he was accused of sexual harassment?
Tabloid news rarely cares about the actual details, preferring to come up with their own version of events and reporting it as fact regardless of the truth. Homer Simpson faces this issue directly when accused of sexual harassment by a babysitter, when it was actually a misunderstanding, eventually cleared up by Groundskeeper Willie. In a fun turn of events, Groundskeeper Willie appears on the same show as Homer, convincing Homer that Groundkeeper Willie is also a perv. What does the video show Homer ACTUALLY reaching for?
Which secret super villain convinces Homer to leave Mr. Burns’ Power Plant?
Strangely, despite how important the Nuclear Power Plant is to Springfield’s continued existence, and unrelated to the billions and billions of dollars it produces for owner Monty Burns, Homer Simpson appears remarkably incompetent at his job as the organization’s safety inspector. On the other hand, he’s also been there longer than just about anyone else, making him appear on paper like a perfect steal for a rival Plant looking to expand their numbers. These are the precipices on which he’s asked to uproot his family and work for another company, never quite realizing his new boss is plotting world domination.
What is Homer’s helper monkey named?
Let’s go back to the subject of Homer Simpson’s strange pets for a moment, as we discuss the few short weeks he was aided by the assistance of a helper monkey. Technically speaking, the monkey never belonged to Homer, as he needed his father Abe’s medical issues to justify acquiring one. Naturally, Homer never gives Abe his new helper, and it’s probably for the better, since Grandpa planned on eating the poor creature. Not that Homer treated him any better, filling the monkey with beer and donuts until it was just as lazy as the man it was supposed to help.
Who does Homer portray on The Itchy & Scratchy Show?
They fight, and bite, and fight and bite and fight, fight fight fight, bite bite bite, it’s The Itchy & Scratchy Show. Ask the Simpson children, and they’ll tell you the theme song truly says it all about their favorite cat and mouse cartoon, a fact both they and the many other child fans of the program consider one of the show’s greatest strong points. Itchy and Scratchy don’t have social commentary or bitingly clever writing, nor does it need to, making it a curious move when execs decide a new character voiced by Homer needed to get added to the mix and freshen things up.
What does Homer say after Lisa informs him he killed Zombie Flanders?
To writers of The Simpsons, the yearly Treehouse of Horror specials are a chance to make the characters act in ways they never could during a normal episode. For example, each member of the Simpson family has died in one TOH or another, as have practically every last resident of Springfield. This practice started early on, when in the third ever installment almost everyone in town turned into a zombie. Only the Simpson family survived, and they fought back by blasting their neighbors in the face with a shotgun, shocking Lisa as it delighted her father.
Who does Homer adopt from the Bigger Brothers Agency?
No matter how hard he tries, Homer Simpson will forever remain a disappointment to his children. For every small victory he achieves, like building a soap box derby car with his son, he makes a ridiculous faux pas that undoes all the good fortune, such as forgetting to pick that same boy up from school after soccer practice. Furious over the constant forgetfulness, Bart decides to sign up for a Bigger Brother program, pretending Homer is dead. In an act of revenge, Homer does the same, adopting a young boy from Central America.
What Japanese marketing campaign is almost identical to Homer’s face?
In the real world, Homer Simpson’s head could easily pop up just about anywhere. Even if a given location doesn’t have a TV, there’s so much Simpsons merchandise and memorabilia that nary an instance exists where Homer and his family’s visage couldn’t be plastered on the wall for one reason or another. Of course, in their own fictional universe, Homer’s face popping up at random is far less expected, especially if seen on an odd Japanese product he clearly had no involvement in creating. Turns out his head just looks a lot like a mishmash of their other logos.
What exotic dancer does Bart catch Homer dancing with?
Given all they’ve been through, it’s amazing Marge has stuck with Homer over all these decades. From the very beginning, the cracks in their marriage were clear, as Marge became furious to learn her husband was canoodling with an exotic dancer at Eugene Fisk’s party down at The Rusty Barnacle, where alcohol was flowing freely. Naturally, Homer simply assumed his wife would never know about the dalliance, only for his always conniving son to capture everything on his newly purchased spy camera. D’oh!
What question does Homer repeatedly ask the head of the Kwik-E-Mart?
In addition to his own family, his coworkers, and the gang down at Moe’s, Homer Simpson has been able to make shockingly powerful connections with just about everybody he meets. This includes the simple cashier down at the local Kwik-E-Mart, a minor side character in Homer’s life who he nonetheless goes on several epic adventures with. Homer even accompanies Apu as he travels all the way to India and meets the Head of the Kwik-E-Mart, who offers to answer any three questions they have. Botching it as per usual, Homer asks the same question twice.
Who is Homer’s mother?
In many respects, Grandpa Simpson is just as much a main character as anyone else in his son’s family. Though he doesn’t live in Homer’s house most of the time, instead confined to the Springfield Retirement Castle, old Abe nonetheless makes up an integral part of his son and grandchildren’s lives, with many episodes of the show focused primarily on his antics. However, Homer’s mother is a different story, as she often finds herself on the lam due to various run ins with the law during her youth. That she’s able to spent such limited time with Homer only makes their moments together that much more precious.
What name do Homer and his friends give their bowling team?
Prior to working at the Nuclear Power Plant, Homer Simpson’s main source of employment was at a local bowling alley. With this in mind, it’s a bit odd he never returns to that sort of work after his career in nuclear energy takes off, though that isn’t to say he avoids that sort of establishment entirely. Homer is still an avid fan of bowling whether he works at the lanes or not, participating in regular games with all of his friends…and Mr. Burns, when it turns out they need someone to handle the finances.
What color shirt gets Homer sent to a mental hospital?
The fact Mr. Burns runs his Nuclear Power Plant with an iron fist has never been questioned, even as Homer Simpson’s unlikely rise to the top was gradually taking place. That said, for as little sense as it made for Burns to constantly promote Homer, the way he punished his security inspector for simply wearing a different shirt was a bit over the top. Burns decided nonconformity meant Homer was flat out insane, sending him to an asylum where he met an interesting roommate claiming to be a music superstar.
Which of the following words does Homer think is a fruit?
No one ever accused Homer of being an expert on nutrition. Granted, he did once con his way into a job as a food critic, but that was more based on his strong interest in the subject matter than any mastery of it. The little newspaper that allowed Homer to write (re: have Lisa write) restaurant reviews probably never would have given him the gig if they knew only a few years later, he barely understand what fruit was. Castigated by his same co-author about not eating enough, he claims to have consumed something inedible.
What does Homer call himself when he becomes a vigilante superhero?
Always ready to defend his family’s honor (well, except maybe the boy’s…), Homer Simpson is quick to jump into action when the Rich Texan rudely and carelessly causes his daughter Lisa to burst into tears. Surprisingly, Homer is rational enough to understand simply punching the guy in the face could have bad repercussions, so instead he creates an elaborate costume and decides to publicly shame him the old fashioned way. Before long, Homer does this to every jerk in town, becoming somewhat of a folk hero and even getting Bart to help him out in his quest for justice.
Which motorcycle gang’s name does Homer unintentionally steal?
Most cartoon characters are notoriously impulsive in ways a real human could never be, and yet Homer Simpson still takes the phrase “go big or go home” a step further than anyone else in his medium. Case in point, the second Homer purchases a rinky dink motorcycle, he decides to create a makeshift biker gang to go along with it, enlisting a few of his friends to join his crew. Unfortunately, Homer breaks biker code by accidentally stealing the name of a real group, unleashing their fury when they don’t appreciate the nod.
What is Homer’s pet Spider-Pig’s real name?
In many respects, The Simpsons Movie was a huge and pleasant surprise to the countless fans who felt the show had long been on a decline. For the first time in years, Homer and his family seemed fresh, exciting, and irreverently hilarious, able to turn sublimely stupid ideas into overwhelmingly hilarious comedy. Arguably the best remembered element of the film was the introduction of yet another Simpsons pet, who Homer referred to in song as “Spider-Pig” when making him walk across the ceiling. What was the pig’s real name, though?
Which of the following jobs has Homer NOT held?
All right, so this quiz is winding down, and we’ve still only managed to ask about a half dozen of Homer Simpson’s several hundred jobs. According to creator Matt Groening, the official number was somewhere around 188, and that was just in the first 400 episodes. Of course, another thing Groening has proudly professed is that “they’ll never stop The Simpsons,” telling the world to “have no fears, [they’ll] have stories for years.” When it comes to Homer’s profession, which story hasn’t been told yet?
What’s the name of Homer’s grunge band in The ‘90s Show?
To many fans of The Simpsons, the series probably could have ended around season 10 without all that much being lost. That isn’t to say there weren’t a few lost gems littered throughout the latter 2/3rds of the series run, but at the same time, there’s a reason almost all the questions on this list relate to that original third of content. It would get too confusing to ask about some newer episodes, anyway, as they often contradict things the show previously established. One of the worst affronts to continuity involved Homer forming a grunge band in college.