Homer Simpson is Canadian

Matt Groening claims Homer Simpson is Canadian.

Homer Simpson is Canadian

Matt Groening claims Homer Simpson is Canadian.

The character is based on The Simpsons creator's dad - also called Homer - who was born near Winnipeg.

"I hope Canadians won't hold it against the show now that they know," Groening told Canadian website Jam! Showbiz.

"We were counting on Canadians feeling superior to the Simpsons as being doltish Americans but now the secret is out."

And an episode of the hit cartoon ridiculing George W Bush was axed in the wake of September 11, its top producer has revealed.

Animators had planned an episode in which the US president came to Springfield to eke revenge on Homer, who so infuriated George Bush Snr in a previous episode.

But producers trashed the idea after the terrorist attacks, fearing the time was not right to poke fun at Bush, executive Al Jean said.

Speaking at the Montreal Comedy Festival, where The Simpsons team is performing one of their live shows, Jean said: "Right after the show was pitched, 9-11 happened. We try to do things that will sustain 10 years, 20 years from now."

Matt Groening added: "We're just afraid George W Bush won't be in office by the time the show gets on the air, considering the problems he's having."

x

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited