Appearance: "Homer's Enemy," Season 8. A study in "what if Homer Simpson was a real person," Frank Grimes was the ultimate everyman: he had to work hard and save every day, and barely scraped by- living in an apartment above a bowling alley and below another bowling alley- whereas Homer Simpson never worked hard, had everything handed to him, and lived (comparatively) like a king. Grimes' appearance was meant to show that- in real life- Homer's way of living is dangerous to everyone around him and himself, and- unfortunately- sometime the just human being simply cannot win. Outside of special guests, no other one-time character has had the time and story devoted to them as Frank Grimes. From his backstory- he delivered toys to other children while a child himself, was nearly killed in a silo explosion, and had to relearn how to walk and feel pain- to his obsession with showing Homer's faults to others at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, Grimes was the main subject of "Homer's Enemy," and- though he was only seen in one episode- his tombstone is shown anytime the Simpsons go back to the graveyard. And his illegitimate son, Frank Grimes, Jr., once tried to kill him. Funniest Moment: Grimey's (as he liked to be called, according to Homer) final moments, just after completely losing it. Grimes: "Oh, I, I can't stand it any longer. This whole plant is insane. Insane, I tell you! Daahh! Aaah! I can be lazy too! Look at me, I am a worthless employee, just like Homer Simpson! Give me a promotion! Ooh, I eat like a slob, but nobody minds! I'm peeing on the seat. Give me a raise! Now I'm returning to work without washing my hands. But it doesn't matter, because I'm Homer Simpson! I don't need to do my work, 'cause someone else will do it for me. D'oh! D'oh! D'oh!" Homer: "Hey, you okay, Grimey?" Grimes: "I'm better than okay. I'm Homer Simpson!"Homer:"You wish." Grimes: "Oh, hi, Mr. Burns. I'm the worst worker in the world. Time to go home to my mansion and eat my lobster. What's this? 'Extremely High Voltage.' Well, I don't need safety gloves, because I'm Homer Simp!" There are several I missed. Goose Gladwell, the Willy-Wonka-like novelty vendor. Grandpa van Houten, who just won a chili cook-off in Beaumont, TX. Burly of Burly Paper Towels. Any of your favorites you feel belong on the list?
The 'House is a father of two and husband of one in Minnesota. He is an improv comedian, and in his spare time follows WWE, MLB, The Simpsons, and Bob's Burgers. Growing up he was a huge fan of He-Man, and refuses to believe that it was in fact terrible.
