THE SIMPSONS Revealed Why Mr. Burns Never Fires Homer

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As a gamer who has spent countless hours navigating the colorful and chaotic world of The Simpsons, I must say that the latest revelation about Homer’s employment at the Nuclear Power Plant is nothing short of intriguing. The show’s writers have always had a knack for weaving complex narratives within their humorous storylines, and this latest twist is no exception.

It’s unlikely you’ve pondered over why Mr. Burns doesn’t dismiss Homer from the Nuclear Power Plant. After all, Homer is notorious for being lazy and incompetent to the point of being hazardous. His lack of professionalism and personal cleanliness are irrelevant factors too. In “The Simpsons,” a cartoon where characters don’t age and little changes, the reason behind someone keeping their job can often be trivial. However, even though no one has ever asked, the show still presented an explanation. The fourth episode of Season 36, titled “Shoddy Heat,” featured a flashback and showed that Homer’s father, Abe, had promised Mr. Burns he would always provide steady employment for him.

Apart from being part of The Flying Hellfish, Grandpa Simpson shares another significant link with Mr. Burns. As recently depicted in the latest episode of The Simpsons (a detail we learned from CBR), it was unveiled that Abe Simpson worked as a private detective during the ’80s. This occupation isn’t his only tie to Mr. Burns; he had a partner, Billy O’Donnell, voiced by Topher Grace, who is known for his role in That ’70s Show.

After Billy vanished, I began to suspect that Mr. Burns had him taken out. Instead of reporting him to the authorities, I chose a different path – a deal where I’d let the case rest. In return, Mr. Burns guaranteed Homer, my son, a job at one of his power plants once he was old enough. But here’s the twist: that promise meant Homer would never be fired, no matter what. Not for any reason. Ever.

Let’s revisit some gloomy scenes (not quite as grim as those involving Agnes Skinner, mind you), but they got a lot lighter when Mr. Burns unveiled the truth that Billy was actually alive and residing in a tropical paradise, all part of his agreement with Mr. Burns to keep quiet about something.

It’s common knowledge that Mr. Burns built his wealth through illicit means. However, what’s new is the revelation of the price he paid for it: he’s now bound to Homer Simpson eternally. In the world of cartoons, this has been the case even before we discovered the reason behind it.

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2024-10-28 20:32