Doh—Answers

The first question refers to an event that occurred on December 17th. The subsequent questions are related to this initial one.

One

The Simpsons first appeared on American television as a full-length series in 1989. On whose television series had they previously appeared in short animated segments?

Answer: The Tracey Ullman Show

The Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire, a Christmas special, aired on American television on December 17th, 1989. The show had began as short animated segments on The Tracey Ullman Show before becoming its own half-hour series, eventually growing into the longest-running scripted TV show in US history.

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Two

What is the name of Homer Simpson’s favourite beer?

Answer: Duff Beer

Duff Beer has become so iconic that real-world novelty versions and theme-park brands have been produced, despite the beer being fictional.

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Three

D’oh. DOH. Doh. D’oooh (with or without either ! or ?).
Dan Castellaneta, who voices Homer Simpson, adopted the expression after noticing its frequent use by an actor in films starring what duo.

Answer: Laurel and Hardy

Jimmy Finlayson, the moustachioed Scottish actor who starred in 33 Laurel and Hardy films frequently used the expression in their comedies influenced this.

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Four

Which convenience store is frequently visited by Homer Simpson and is run by Apu Nahasapeemapetilon?

Answer: The Kwik-E-Mart

The Kwik-E-Mart is first mentioned in the episode, ‘Bart the General’, and quickly became one of the show’s most recognisable locations.

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Five

The title of the 699th episode of The Simpsons, first aired in 2021, cleverly referenced Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? What was the episode’s title?

Answer: Do Pizza Bots Dream of Electric Guitars

The Simpsons episode ‘Do Pizza Bots Dream of Electric Guitars’ aired on 14 March 2021. It follows Homer’s attempt to reunite his childhood band, which is thwarted by J. J. Abrams.