The Simpsons may be just an animated cartoon about a dysfunctional American
             family, (famously known for its satirical commentary on various social issues), but its
             appeal is certainly not limited to children. I myself have watched and enjoyed the
             Simpsons growing up, and amazingly enough still enjoy it today. It is mainly Homer
             which makes the Simpsons as funny and original as it is. Homer has been criticized by
             many to be nothing but a lazy beer drinking, neighbor hating, selfish and greedy person.
             In "Homer and Aristotle", Raja Halwani talks about Homer's lust for food and
             drink, his poor parenting and marital skills, and his lack of practical wisdom. But despite
             it all, Halwani is still able to pick out some admirable traits in Homer. In "Homer
             Simpson: Classic Clown", Ellen Amy Cohen depicts Homer as the ever loving classic
             clown. Cohen believes that Homer's gullibility, low intelligence, physical appearance and
             child-like humor not only often makes people laugh but also allows them to see
             themselves as superiors. In "Individualism versus Paternalism: An Analysis of Homer J.
             Simpson", Dan Rousseve believes and points out that Homer represents the glimmer of
             hope for society. That despite Homer's incompetent and child like ways he in fact is the
             character that has the strongest will to redeem himself which is a characteristic not to
             prevalent in society. Although it is true that Homer may be a bit slow minded, often acts
             spontaneously and has a weak spot for donuts and beer, I believe that he tries his best to
             In my paper, I discuss Homer's eating and drinking problem. And how despite it
             all, he still manages to be a good father and husband.
             The Simpsons, one of televisions most popular prime-time cartoons, was first
             aired in 1989. Homer and his family live in a regular house on a regular street in a town
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