Who Said It? Homer Simpson From The Simpsons Or Peter Griffin From Family Guy?
- by Ioanna Micha
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The Simpsons (1998-present) and Family Guy (1998-present) have been with us for many years (and let's hope that they will continue to be with us for many years to come!). Their witty humor, which although sometimes it is a bit dark, always succeeds in making our days more pleasant and filled with laughter.
Both the Simpsons and the Griffins are great companies for a lazy Sunday morning, but the fathers of each family (Homer and Peter) are most oftentimes the star. Having a lot in common (in terms of interests and beliefs) Homer and Peter have claimed many things over the years that demonstrate their connection. Whether that is their love of drinking or their affinity of getting into trouble in hilarious ways, Homer and Peter's lives are sometimes similar and other times, different. For instance, sometimes Peter is more unpredictable than Homer. Others, Homer seems to have a gentler heart than Peter. One thing is for sure: neither of them is boring since both know how to have fun either on their own or with others!
Let us see then which of these two family men has said what. Only the truest fans can distinguish which cartoon character has said these particular quotes!
"Stupidity got us into this mess, and stupidity will get us out."
We all know that Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin are not the brightest characters out there. We also know that both of them like to get into trouble with their friends when they are out drinking. Fearless and extremely bold as they both are, Homer and Peter manage to get out of trouble on their own (well not that usually) or make someone else get them out of trouble (most of the times their wives Marge and Lois). In this case, Homer or Peter has a plan. Which of the two said this?
"Operator give me the number for 911."
Both Homer and Peter have done a lot of absurd things (either on purpose or by accident) throughout the years, and will undoubtedly do more in years to come. Stating the obvious but not knowing that they have is one of the many reasons that both of them are hilarious. In this episode, the family has gathered for Thanksgiving dinner, and one of the kids runs away. In an attempt to find that kid Homer or Simpson tries to communicate with the police. Which one made this call?
"I just bought a giant room full of gold coins and I'm going to dive into it like Scrooge McDuck."
Both Homer and Peter are terrible at handling money because both like buying things that have no practicality. While their wives Marge and Lois try and prevent them from purchasing stuff, most of the times have been unable to succeed. In this episode, the family comes into a lot of money. While Marge or Lois insists that they should not let money change how they see the world and that they should not buy anything senseless, Homer or Peter bought a giant room full of gold coins. Remember which one?
"Kids, just because I don't care doesn't mean I’m not listening."
Although both Homer and Peter try to have a better relationship with their children, neither has a genuine relationship with his kids. Homer mostly ignores them, or tries to make them see the world as he does. Similarly, Peter doesn't spent much time with them (if you don't count the time he spends making fun of Meg every day) and on one occasion has called them boring. Yet, both love their children in their own way. Remember who says this quote?
"I've got an idea. An idea so smart my head would explode if I even began to know what I was talking about."
Homer and Peter might be a little bit slow, but the truth is that both of them admit from time to time that they are not that smart. Their lack in intellect is replaced by their arrogance which most of the time creates problems and others help them solve those problems. In this particular episode, Homer or Peter is at the bar with his friends and there is no booze because it got stolen. This idea will help Homer or Peter get some booze. Which one is it?
"Let's go drink 'till we can't feel feelings anymore."
Homer and Peter go out for drinks with their buddies every day. They both enjoy drinking (especially beer) and they both seem to be troubled at times about their lives. Whether this is justified or not, well most of the times, it isn't, but that has never stopped either of our favorite cartoon characters. The solution to every problem is alcohol, and for this very reason, an invitation to go out drinking is said with affection and should never be rejected. Who said this quote?
"With great mustache comes great responsibility."
Both Homer and Peter like to believe that they are the heads of their households and both find very weird ways of showing that. For instance, growing a mustache proves that Homer or Peter are great examples of what it means to be a man because a mustache is a symbol of manliness according to him. The mustache raises a debate at the breakfast table (some like others don't) but Homer or Peter stands by his choice. Who grew a mustache?
"English? Who needs that? I’m never going to England."
It is flashback time! In this episode, we go back in time to the year that Homer or Peter met and fell in love with his wife. It is no big surprise that such head strong adults like Homer and Peter would have been the exact same way when they were in high school. Confident in their beliefs, Homer and Peter believe they are always right (even when that is not the case) and they will use any argument they can think of to support their opinion. Who said this particular quote?
"Remember how you wanted that new engagement ring? Well I got a horse."
Neither Homer nor Peter are great with money. Both are very impulsive buyers, but neither ever regrets buying something weird. In this case, Homer or Peter buys a horse instead of beans and expects the family to respect his decision and welcome the horse with open arms. Of course, the horse creates a lot of damage in the house, but Homer or Peter refuses to part ways with it. That is until the horse doesn't win the race that Homer or Peter entered him into. Who bought the horse?
"You can have all the money in the world, but there’s one thing you will never have: a dinosaur."
Homer and Peter's logic seems warped at times, but they somehow are able to communicate what they want to say. Most of the times, both Homer and Peter believe that they have been wronged in some way or another, so their speeches that usually given in a passionate manner to prove what they think is an accurate point. Addressing the issue of money and connecting it to a dinosaur is no easy task, but Homer or Peter has succeeded. Who said this quote?
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, this is not my batman glass."
In all honesty, Homer and Peter are quite a little bit spoiled. Having Marge and Lois taking care of them was very lucky on their part. Although both are grown men, they still have an inner child within them. In this particular episode, at the dinner table Bart or Chris says something that his mother doesn't like. Homer or Peter, on the other hand, has placed his attention on somewhere that doesn't relate to the conversation at all. Who said this quote?
"I hope I didn't brain my damage."
Even though both Homer and Peter are known to drink and eat a lot, there are moments that they realize that perhaps they have gone too far one time or another. On an annual town event, Homer or Peter eat something that takes him into another dimension. Confused about what us happening, (but also sort of enjoying it) Homer or Peter realizes that perhaps this time there might be consequences and thinks to himself that he should also check his pupils. Who goes through this experience?
"I wish I was Beyoncé."
There have been many times that both Homer and Peter have decided to participate in medical studies to make some money. In most cases, there are some physical changes, and in others, there are some personality changes. Their families are very supportive each time especially their wives. In this episode, Homer or Peter starts following pop culture. At some point, he reads about Beyoncé travelling and wishes he too could travel just like her. Was it Homer or Peter that read that article?
"That’s it! You people have stood in my way long enough. I’m going to clown college."
Neither Homer nor Peter has a great relationship with school and books in general for that matter. At times both characters have felt that perhaps this should change. For others, the plot of an episode has required that they change their stance toward reading and learning. However, even if they do not like books and other things connected to learning, Homer and Peter try and find their true calling. In this particular case Homer or Peter's calling is becoming a clown. Who went to clown college?
"Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'sir' without adding 'please you're making a scene.'"
Homer and Peter are definitely not the guys to go unnoticed. This is true about their families as well. For this reason, whenever they go out, they most probably cause a scene. The star of every scene, however, is undoubtedly Homer or Peter either because they are not getting what they want or because someone is disagreeing with them. Seeing that both guys are very headstrong, it comes as no surprise that they cannot handle conflict. Which one wants to called 'sir' at least once in his life though?
"You know I always thought that dogs, uh, laid eggs. And today I learned something."
Every day is a day that everyone can learn something new. For Homer and Peter, the list of the new things that they can find out about each day is a bit long (that's why their new discoveries are so funny!). Even though both Homer and Peter have a dog (Santa's little helper and Brian Griffin to be more exact) it is no surprise that either Homer or Peter didn't know the specifics about how dogs have puppies. Who said this quote?
"What's the point of going out? We're just gonna wind up back here anyway."
Homer and Peter enjoy the company of their friends a lot, but they don't like spending so much time with their families. That being said, Homer and Peter always try and find excuses to avoid having a family night out. Marge and Lois, however, can be very persuasive at times (especially since some days they are fed up with staying indoors for so long) and they manage to convince their husbands to make an exception, and take them out. Who said this particular excuse for not going out?
"The sun? That's the hottest place on Earth."
Geography and Astronomy are not the strong suits for neither Homer nor Peter. Of course, that doesn't stop them from voicing their opinions (no matter how absurd!). Now this statement is not entirely wrong, the sun is one of the hottest places. So, Homer or Peter are half way to the actual truth of the situation. There is no point correcting them, however, since they will endlessly defend their opinion. Which of the two thinks that the sun is on Earth?
"This family believes in the Easter bunny."
Both Homer and Peter have a lot of weird principles. Some of them make sense, while others not so much. There is no denying, however, that Homer and Peter's set of principles bring out a lot of laughter. In this particular case, Homer or Peter has a debate with his wife and somehow ends up declaring that "this family believes in the Easter bunny" while he is wearing an Easter bunny costume. Remember which of our two favorite cartoon characters said that?
"I cry like Snoopy!"
Homer and Peter love their friends. They think of them as their family. That is why sometimes both Homer and Peter like to surprise the guys sometimes with good news and others to poke fun at them (not always successfully!). With all that in mind, Homer and Peter share both good times and bad with their friends. In this episode, one of them is sad and ends up crying, so Homer or Peter cries with them. Which one cries like Snoopy, though?
"Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true!"
We all know that Homer and Peter enjoy winning in arguments especially when it comes to their wives and their bosses. Of course, that doesn't mean that Homer and Peter have the skills to win debates, but their confidence in their beliefs is what helps them most of the times. After all, using evidence to prove a point is a method that both feel negatively bout. Let's see! Which fan out there knows whether it was Homer or Peter that said this quote?
"I’ve gone back in time to when dinosaurs weren’t just confined to zoos."
One of the reasons we love both The Simpsons and Family Guy is that both animation shows aren't always realistic. Sometimes this means that Homer and Peter (as well as their families) go back or forward in time. In this case, Homer or Peter tried to repair a toaster and ended up going very back in time. During this journey, Homer or Peter has learned a thing or two (or so he believes). Which one of the two met with dinosaurs?
"Any problem caused by a tank can be solved by a tank."
At some point, Homer or Peter decides to buy a new car. While he is at the car dealership with his daughter, Homer or Peter decides that buying a tank will be a brilliant idea! Well, Marge or Lois doesn't seem to agree with her husband, but stubborn as both Homer and Peter are, that doesn't change the purchasing decision. He even uses it to go on drive-in movie theaters with his wife! Which of the two bought a tank?
"You’ll have to speak up. I’m wearing a towel."
In an episode of the 5th season, Bart or Chris becomes very famous and Homer or Peter couldn't be more proud. He is so excited about this sudden light of fame that shines on his doorstep that he will do anything to help his son stay famous. For this reason, Homer or Peter wants to grab any opportunity that may present itself unexpectedly. So, when the phone rings although he is taking a shower, he doesn't let that stop him from answering the phone. Who said this quote?
"I am so smart! I am so smart! S-M-R-T! I mean, S-M-A-R-T... "
It is no big surprise that neither Homer nor Peter are very good at spelling words, For this reason, in an episode of the 5th season, Homer or Peter decides to go back to school and learn a thing or two. After he manages to graduate the class that he went to retake, Homer or Peter almost misspells the word smart. It seems though that school had an effect on him, and we couldn't more proud! Who learned how to spell the word smart?
"No! You use real words! Internet stuff is not real words."
In the Thanksgiving episode of season 13, someone stays up all night and eats the turkey leaving his wife with nothing to serve for dinner the next day. So, Homer or Peter goes on a difficult adventure to find a turkey on Thanksgiving day. On the way, Homer or Peter admits that he doesn't like that men grow beards in November. His companion doesn't feel the same way and even uses the word Mo-vember (one of the many things Homer or Peter dislike about this trend). Who said this quote?
"Isn't bribe just another word for love?"
Both Homer and Peter are no that fond of their children. It's not that they don't love them, they do, but they love them in their own way. Further, neither knows how to express his love, so his relationship with his children is a bit unusual. At one time or another, both Homer and Peter have tried to bribe their children to get them to do something. This time his wife learned about it, and wasn't that happy with the situation. Who said this quote?
"Son if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They’re about to announce the lottery numbers."
In season 4, Homer or Peter tries to teach his son about how to get something he really wants. In this moment, he supports that only hard work can give someone a desired outcome. Nonetheless, at the same time Homer or Peter is about to learn if he won the lottery, and therefore contradicts his previous claim. Of course, he doesn't understand that his actions go against his words, but this is one of the many things that Homer and Peter have in common. Who said this quote?
"I am so not competitive. In fact, I am the least non-competitive. So I win."
No one can deny that Homer and Peter don't have a lot of skills (if you don't count their almost supernatural ability to get into hilarious trouble!). Nevertheless, this doesn't mean that they are not competitive. On the contrary, they are very competitive even if they never admit it. Regardless, both Homer and Peter have an innate need to win so that they can prove that they are superior to someone else. Remember which of the two tried to argue against being competitive by using this logic?
"Well you guys we did it. We finally went to a restaurant without somebody yelling at us , and the rest of the place applauding them."
In an episode of the 11th season, the Simpson or the Griffins realize that their hometown is not as safe as it used to be. Crime rates have increased, and one day the family returns home from a restaurant just to find their house in complete disarray. It is obvious that they have been robbed, so the family decides to pack their bags and start again somewhere new. Just before they enter the house Homer or Peter wants congratulate the family for not making a scene for once. Remember which one?
"There's a message in my Alpha Bits. It says 'OOOOOO'."
We all know that Homer and Peter have a wild imagination (it's one of the reasons we love them!). They see things others do not because they share a sense of wonder from time to time. In this case, at the breakfast table Homer or Peter has a 'spiritual vision' (as he calls it). Unfortunately, he is mistaken since as the character next to him says those are not alpha bits but Cheerios! Remember which one had this 'spiritual vision'?
"I’m normally not a praying man, but if you’re up there, please save me Superman."
When Homer and Peter get themselves in trouble there are times that they go way too far. In those times, Marge and Lois are not enough to get them out. Further, both Homer and Peter believe in several strange things. Believing that Superman is his only way out, therefore, is not something that can surprise a fan of either The Simpson or Family Guy. Remember which of the two hopes that Superman exist and can come and save him from whatever trouble he has gotten himself into?
"You know, sometimes I feel like the whole world was made just for me..."
Fans of The Simpsons and Family Guy know very well that both Homer and Peter have an inflated sense of ego. From believing that they are always right to doing everything they want without thinking of the consequences that could create, Homer and Peter can be quite selfish some times. Remember which one of the two goes so far as to claim that the whole world is created for him (and as a zoom out proves he is not wrong at all)?
"I've been watching television so much, the shows are starting to run together."
Their love of drinking is not the only thing that connects Homer and Peter. Both cartoon characters love watching TV (instead of reading a book for instance!). Throughout the shows' running times, both Homer and Peter have spent a lot of days in front of their TV screens for different reasons each time. In some episodes, they didn't have a job for instance, in others, they were just hooked on something new on TV. Remember which of the two said this particular quote?
"It takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen."
In an episode of the 3rd season, Homer or Peter finds a job as the manager of an attractive country singer. Marge or Lois starts feeling a little bit jealous of the singer since her husband spends a lot of time with her instead of paying attention to his wife and family. Even though the country singer is interested in him (something that is quite unusual for him), Homer or Peter decides to return home to his wife and kids. Remember who made this choice?