Random Interesting Homer Simpson Fan Theories (13 items)

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  (#7) Homer is a Billionaire Sports Team Owner

  This one isn't so much a theory as it is a simple truth, but to what extent it actually impacts the Simpsons livlihood is the question. As pointed out by Redditor /u/awkwardhipsters, in "You Only Move Twice" (S8E2), Homer is given the the 1996 Denver Broncos by Hank Scorpio (voiced by Albert Brooks), Homer's new boss who turns out to be a supervillain. This explains how the Simpson clan is able to continually do so many strange, expensive, distant, time-removed-from-"work" (the power plant) activities and adventures. Simply put: NFL teams generate millions and millions of dollars in annual income, and Homer has a cash cow (or horses, perhaps) in the Mile High City. Heck, two years after he acquired the team from Scorpio they won two Super Bowls, making them one of the most popular and profitable teams at the time! So there you have it. As long as you own a professional sports franchise, you'll never work a day in your life.
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  (#5) Bart Became A Stone Cutter Before Homer

  In "Homer the Great" (S6E12), Homer is introduced to the fraternal order of the Stonecutters. After being initiated because his father, Abe Simpson, is a legacy member, Homer is quickly shunned and dismissed when he accidentally destroys their Hallowed Sacred Parchment. However, a birthmark on his behind signifies that he is actually the Chosen One, leading to a brief reign as their leader. But was Homer the first living under the Simpson roof to be a Stonecutter? Redditor /u/TyPiper93 says no, it was actually Bart.

  Several clues throughout the episodes support this theory, even if they are somewhat far-reaching. For example, Bart has a sarcastic, yet cagey response to Homer's assertion that Lenny and Karl are getting special treatment at work. What does he know that he's not telling? The really interesting elements of the theory, though, come by looking farther back.

  Beyond being the son of a Stonecutter, the only other way to become one is a to save the life of a Stonecutter. Well, in Season 2's "Blood Feud," Bart does just that by donating blood to Mr. Burns. The Redditor also points out that despite getting slapped on the wrist a decent amount at school for his endless bad behavior, Bart never faces an series consequences, like expulsion. Could this be because Principal Skinner is also a Stonecutter?
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  (#13) Homer Gave Mr. Burns A Serious Concussion

  There are plenty of fan theories out there that deal with this central question: Why can't Mr. Burns remember Homer's name? This quandary has plagued viewers since season one. To find the answer, though - at least according to Redditor /u/arcxjo-- you have to reach all the way back before we were introduced to the Simpson family.

  In this theory, the Redditor suggests that in "And Maggie Makes Three" (S6E13), Homer caused his boss's memory problem. After quitting his job at the plant, Homer takes a victory lap in Burns' office, mocking his now former employer by removing a coaster from his drink and dumping a single piece of paper from the waste bin (savage). Then, Homer begins playing Burns' head like a bongo drum, paralyzing him with "rage and island rhythms." Could it be that in this moment of percussive revenge, Homer literally played his name out of Burns' head permanently?
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  (#2) Mr. Burns Wants Homer To Do A Bad Job

  From the opening credit sequence to the numerous, almost uncountable instances seen throughout our decades in Springfield, the power plant is a wreck. Nuclear waste pools on the ground. Walls and ceilings collapse. Hard hats and protective gear seem optional, at best. And all of this falls squarely on the slouched, snoozing shoulders of Homer. But why is this? If you ask Redditor /u/All_of_it_is_one, it's by design, held in place by Charles Montgomery Burns. This theory suggests that Mr. Burns actually wants a totally incompetent nuclear safety inspector. Having the lowest standards imaginable at the plant both saves money and protects Burns from scrutiny. A more knowledgeable employee in Homer's position (or a more knowledgeable Homer; see "Homer Chooses To Be Stupid") would surely report the potentially disastrous issues at the plant to Burns, or perhaps even to a higher authority. But not Homer. To Burns, he is the model employee. 
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  (#6) Homer's Drinking Bird Didn't Just Fall Over

  You thought "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" had mystery and intrigue, huh? Well get in the hot seat (remotely, from home) for this one from Redditor /u/motherstep! In "King-Size Homer" (S7E7), Homer puts on an exorbitant amount of weight in order to "gain" disability status, allowing him to work from home. Once donning a moomoo and fat man's cap, Homer simply has to repeatedly push a single button from his in-home safety regulating station. Still too lazy to perform this simple task, he recruits a drinking bird toy to do the work for him. While leaving his new employee unsupervised so he can attend a movie, something goes awry and the drinking bird falls over, leaving the entire town of Springfield in danger of a nuclear meltdown. Ultimately Homer is able to save the day by plugging the containment chamber with his corpulent form, but the question remains, how did the bird tip over?

  The Redditor theorist here dismisses most of the prime suspects-- Bart is too supportive; Lisa would fear becoming an environmental terrorist; Santa's Little Helper is too destructive for such a small act-- leaving one motivated bird-tipper: Marge! Throughout the episode, Marge argues that Homer is taking a big risk and even says that she feels less attracted to him. Not fully understanding the ramifications of messing with the reactor's safety and simply wanting to make a point to her husband, Marge took the drinking bird off the clock.
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  (#12) Homer Has Severe Memory Loss

  It's easy to chalk up Homer's frequent forgetfulness to the obvious factors: 1. He's just a dolt. 2. He doesn't listen. 3. He's Duff drunk. As an example, Homer forgetting Marge's birthday in "Life on the Fast Lane" (S1E9) could be the result of any combination of the three. But as Redditor /u/GrandmasterSexay hypothesizes, perhaps the reason Homer can't remember things is because he has a severe form of memory loss.

  The most significant piece of evidence for this claim points to Homer's relationship with Maggie. Beyond regularly misplacing or losing her, it's not uncommon for Homer to seemingly forget about her existence entirely. This could be because he has a form of memory loss where it's difficult for him to create new memories. He doesn't have this problem with his older kids, but when it comes to Maggie he has to make extended efforts, including plastering his work station with photos of her.

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