🤔 Today's Trivia Question:

What is Homer Simpson's Middle Name?

Correct Answer: B) Jay

🎞️ Homer Simpson's Middle Name Revealed in Nostalgic Episode

Homer Simpson's middle name, "Jay," is revealed in the episode "D'oh-in' in the Wind" as a tribute to iconic animated characters from "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show." These characters, Bullwinkle J. Moose and Rocket J. Squirrel, also have the middle initial "J," honoring the show's creator, Jay Ward. Matt Groening, the creator of "The Simpsons," was a fan of "Rocky and Bullwinkle" during his childhood.

In the episode, Homer discovers his middle name while filling out his Screen Actors Guild form. Initially, he only writes the initial "J" because he doesn't know the full name. Seeking answers, he turns to Grandpa Simpson, who suggests they visit old friends of Homer's mother. The search leads them to a farm owned by Seth and Munchie, two middle-aged hippies who were friends of Homer's mother when she was a hippie herself. The pair direct Homer to a mural painted by his mother, depicting a young Homer at Woodstock. The mural reveals that Homer's middle name is "Jay," a revelation that doesn't change the pronunciation of his name but adds a meaningful connection to his creator's inspirations.