The Simpsons: 30 Best Newspaper Gags

15. Human Blimp Sees Flying Saucer

At least he didn't have a Hindenburg moment. The Springfield Files sees the arrival of Mulder and Scully to Springfield, where they investigate claims of an alien out in the woods at night. However, the "alien" turns out to have a simple explanation: it's actually Mr. Burns, illuminated from years of working in a nuclear factory, and disoriented after medical treatments designed to keep him young - or at least alive. Wait, maybe that's not such a simple explanation after all. In any case, it's not the first time Homer has claimed to see a UFO. At least this time he wasn't soaked in booze.
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Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.