Comments on: Homer Simpson – The True Man Of Action

By: Tristan Rayner

Tristan Rayner — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:28:10 +0000

Cheers Mel, thanks for the comment. Sorry about the Marge sledging, she is a top woman putting up with Homer after all…!

By: Mel

Mel — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:58:14 +0000

Hey Tristo,

Followed you here from RC. Great site, I like ya style, even though I think you’re a bit harsh on Marge

By: Tristan Rayner

Tristan Rayner — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:00:27 +0000

@russds – I had a lot of fun thinking about all the best episodes and running through various quotes and references The Simpsons truly is a remarkable creation, and you take from it what you see for yourself.

For example, I once read that Homer was voted Father of the Year somewhere because despite his bursts of anger and lethargy he really does a good job of taking care of the kids in a sort of selfless way at times. Getting misty eyed now! Thanks for the comment.

@Sara – Glad you enjoy. Cheers!

@Mark – Aww you’ve sort of missed the point. Homer is so much more than a reckless overweight duffer! He quite often symbolises the ‘everyman’ USA in the town of Anywhere USA Good on ya mate, catch ya round.

By: Mark Foo | TheBigDreamer.com

Mark Foo | TheBigDreamer.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:04:45 +0000

Hi Tristan,

Thanks for this article. It serves as a good reminder that there’s always something we can learn from a person no matter who he/she is, even if that person is nothing more than a reckless overweight buffoon.

Cheers~

Mark

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:06:54 +0000

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By: russds

russds — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:36:49 +0000

Wow, great article, and idea. I love the Simpson’s so i can really relate, and catch all the episode references. I have often thought the Simpson’s was deeper than most might think. Although I hadn’t really conceptualized the ‘man of action’ that Homer is. Great observation and analogy.