Closet capers in Springfield
The betting on who might reveal his homosexuality seemed to favour snivelling yes-man Waylon Smithers, who for years has harboured a secret crush on his boss, the evil nuclear tycoon Mr Burns. But the show’s producers refused to tell the audience at Comic-Con in San Diego if he’s the one.
“We have a show where, to raise money, Springfield legalises gay marriage,” producer Al Jean told a gathering at the convention. “Homer becomes a minister by going on the internet and filling out a form.”
