Homer Simpson Named Greatest TV Character

Posted by samzenpus on Wednesday June 2, 2010 @06:04AM from the all-my-life-I've-had-one-dream-to-achieve-my-many-goals dept.

A survey by Entertainment Weekly has named Homer Simpson the greatest character created for television or film in the past 20 years. Everyone's favorite beer-swilling, donut-eating dad beat out Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the top spot. From the article: "'People can relate to Homer because we're all secretly propelled by desires we can't admit to,' Groening was quoted as telling Entertainment Weekly. 'Homer is launching himself head-first into every single impulsive thought that occurs to him. His love of whatever ... is a joy to witness.'"

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Re:Except he was created in 1989. by geekoid · 2010-06-02 06:33 · Score: 0, Troll

television or film.
Learn to read.

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Re:Harry Potter was a TV character? by MrHanky · 2010-06-02 17:55 · Score: 0, Troll

"Said books"? And then your only actual example is The Hobbit! You're just another nerd with insecurity problems. Here's a suggestion: if you don't know what you're talking about, just shut the fuck up. Come back when you have something substantial to say, and you may be treated with the respect you long for.