FOX HIT A HOMER WITH `THE SIMPSONS' A DECADE AGO - THE REST IS HYSTERICAL.(Television)

From: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Date: January 13, 2000 | Copyright information

``I've never done anything worthwhile in my life. I'm a big worthless nothing.'' - Homer Simpson, shortly after being fired.

``There, there, Homer. You'll find a job. You've caused lots of industrial accidents and you've always bounced back.'' - Homer's loving wife, Marge.

``Overachiever'' is hardly the word that comes to mind when you think of Homer Simpson, but let's give the guy a little credit. After all, he did clinch a number of awards at his high school reunion, including oldest car, most weight gained, most hair lost, lowest-paying job and most improved odor.

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