10 TV Shows That Mock You For Paying Attention

9. The Homer Simpson X-Ray - Bones

Bones Homer Simpson
Fox

One of the all-time most brilliantly absurd Easter eggs in TV history appears in Bones' season five episode "The Dwarf in the Dirt."

In one of the opening scenes, an incredibly familiar, non-human X-ray is visible for a few seconds behind Vincent (Ryan Cartwright) - yes, it's none other than Homer Simpson himself.

This wasn't merely a cute case of Fox giving some free advertising to one of their most famous shows, but a nod to the fact that Homer's voice actor, Dan Castellaneta, makes a fleeting live-action appearance in the episode as Officer Novarro.

The X-ray is easily missed, but if you do notice it, you're sure to end up choking on your drink - and Fox clearly knew this.

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