The Simpsons: 10 Worst Characters Ever

Not only is Lemon Of Troy a fantastic Simpsons episode, the DVD commentary reveals a fascinating insight from the Simpsons creator. In it, Matt Groening confesses that the nasally voiced Database is his least favourite character in the show, and with good reason.

There just isn’t too much point to him. Milhouse and Martin both fulfill the role of ‘nerd’, with Martin also being ‘the smart one’. There’s just no reason for Database to be around, and added to that he’s just not very funny.

While Milhouse and Martin have great lines whatever episode they’re in, Database pretty much relies on his Waluigi style voice to get a laugh. He’s not an absolutely awful character, but you struggle to think of a reason for him to be there.

Wendell, Lewis, Richard and Janey are arguably worse, but they were designed to just float around the background. Those guys haven’t been included because they weren’t really supposed to be funny, instead there to fill out the classes with familiar faces. Database though is meant to be in the Ralph mold of yuck worthy one-liners, and unfortunately it’s a swing and a miss.