Summary
Homer Simpson fromThe Simpsonsbecomes Homelander inThe Boysin crossover art, where he still chokes Bart and faces off against another super-powered character.The Simpsonsis no stranger to referencing shows and movies in pop culture, having done so for plenty of superheros in Marvel and DC before. However, despiteThe Boysseason 4 endingin recent weeks, references to the series have been seemingly nonexistent. Even though plenty of different media crossovers have happened before, the animated comedy has yet to directly connect with the superhero show.
Now,Nathan Made Ithas posted fan art ofHomer fromThe Simpsonsturning into Homelander fromThe Boys, donning his costume while acting like the character.
The images show that, even while in his new persona, he’s still choking Bart, who is dressed like Homelander’s son Ryan in the art. Another image also shows him facing down Ned Flanders, who is dressed as Omni-Man fromInvincible.
Why A Simpsons Parody Of The Boys Would Be Hilarious
The Simpsonshas referenced Marvelplenty of times throughout its 35-season run, alongside making plenty of jokes about DC superheroes as well. However,The Boysremains untapped potential for the series, which could easily use its characters to make parodic versions of those from the series. This could include what Nathan has dubbed “Homer-lander,” using the protagonist as a vessel for the villain in a comedic fashion. Other characters could then become their own parodies of the superhero show’s cast, creating a hilarious story in the process.
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However, the Prime Video series is known for its incredibly mature jokes, which have included extreme gore and sexual references most of the time. IfThe Simpsonsreally did decide to make a parody of the show, it would need to tone down these elements to stay in line with its own rating. This means it would need to rely more on character personalities and events from the series when poking fun at it. However, it could still reference the more mature elements of the show, perhaps pointing them out without ever showing anything graphic.
SinceThe Boys’castisn’t as vast asThe Simpsonsone is,the series would need to carefully select who would be a stand-in for which character during the spoof.While Homelander and Bart’s roles seem pretty set in stone, there would still be openings for characters like Butcher, Maeve, and Black Noir. Since the animated comedy is so experienced with parodying a plethora of other media, making “Homer-lander” canon doesn’t feel outside the realm of possibility.
The Simpsonsseason 36 premieres on Fox later this year.The Boysseason 5 arrives on Prime Video in 2026.
The Simpsons
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The Simpsons is an animated series set in the fictional town of Springfield, following the daily lives of the Simpson family—Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. Premiering in 1989, the show is renowned for its satirical commentary on politics, media, and American culture, featuring numerous celebrity guest appearances.
