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|status = Deceased
 
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|owner = [[Simpson family]]
 
|owner = [[Simpson family]]
|relatives = '''Kittens:''' Molly, Bianca, Ada, [[Snowball II]]<br/>'''Aunts:''' [[Maureen]] and [[Doreen]]
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'''Snowball''' was the first white female cat owned by [[Lisa]]. She was followed by [[Snowball II]], [[Snowball III]], [[Snowball IV]] and [[Snowball V]]. She has only briefly appeared in a flashback, but has been mentioned numerous times. Her death was never seen. She was the family's first pet, followed by Snowball II and [[Santa's Little Helper]].
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'''Snowball''' (a.k.a. '''Snowball I''') was the first cat owned by [[Lisa]]. He was followed by [[Snowball II]], [[Snowball III]], [[Snowball IV]] and [[Snowball V]]. He was the family's first pet, followed by Snowball II and [[Santa's Little Helper]].
  
 
== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
[[File:Snowball frozen.jpg|thumb|left]]
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[[File:Frozen Snowball I - Lisa's Sax.png|thumb|left]]
Snowball I was first mentioned in a Christmas letter Marge was writing where she explains that Snowball I had died that year.<ref>"[[Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire]]"</ref>
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Snowball I was first mentioned in a Christmas letter Marge was writing whilst she explained that Snowball I had died that year.<ref>"[[Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire]]"</ref>
  
[[File:Snowball fanning the ice.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Snowball fanning the ice block.]]
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During a heatwave one summer, Snowball I fanned a block of ice with his tail when the [[Simpson family]] couldn't afford an air conditioner. he did not like this, and eventually, the family got an air conditioner, but [[Homer]] put the temperature too cold and the cat shook as he walked across the living room.<ref>"[[Lisa's Sax]]"</ref>
During a heatwave one summer, Snowball I fanned a block of ice with her tail when the [[Simpson family]] couldn't afford an air conditioner. She did not like this, and eventually, the family got an air conditioner, but [[Homer]] put the temperature too cold and the cat shook as she walked across the living room.<ref>"[[Lisa's Sax]]"</ref>
 
  
Snowball was, according to Lisa in a poem, run over by a Chrysler. At a later point it emerged that Snowball was run over by [[Clovis Quimby]], drunkard brother of [[Joe Quimby|Mayor Quimby]] (in a parody of what could be any of the Kennedy brothers, Roger Clinton, Jr., or even Billy Carter). Snowball is buried on the Pet Cemetery, which is next to the [[Springfield Cemetery]]. However, at one time, her grave was seen in the Simpsons' backyard, next to Snowball II's grave.<ref>"[[I, (Annoyed Grunt)-bot]]"</ref>
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Snowball was, according to Lisa in a poem, run over by a Chrysler.<ref>"[[Stark Raving Dad]]"</ref> Snowball is buried in the Pet Cemetery, which is next to the [[Springfield Cemetery]].<ref name="Sideshow Bob Roberts">"[[Sideshow Bob Roberts]]"</ref> However, at one time, his grave was seen in the Simpsons' backyard, next to Snowball II's grave.<ref>"[[I, (Annoyed Grunt)-bot]]"</ref>
  
== Dis-coloring ==
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=== Life after death ===
Snowball has been shown as black in some pictures, however, she is generally seen as white. Snowball was so-named due to her white-colored fur, though in a few occasions, Snowball I is pictured similar to Snowball II. Snowball II's name is an obvious use of irony.
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Although the Sunday school teacher, [[Mrs. Albright]], told Lisa that Snowball cannot go to Heaven,<ref>"[[The Telltale Head]]"</ref> this proves to be wrong as Snowball has been seen in Heaven by people who have undergone near-death experiences, including Bart.<ref>"[[Bart Gets Hit by a Car]]"</ref> He was listed as voting for [[Sideshow Bob]] in mayoral elections.<ref name="Sideshow Bob Roberts"/> Snowball I was also the focus of Lisa's song, "[[My Kitty Died]]".<ref>"[[A Star Is Torn]]"</ref>
==Trivia==
 
*She is the only recurring non-black snowball
 
*She is the only Snowball not to appear in [[I (Annoyed Grunt)-Bot]]
 
== Life after death ==
 
Although the Sunday school teacher, [[Mrs. Albright]], told Lisa that Snowball cannot go to Heaven,<ref>"[[The Telltale Head]]"</ref> this proves to be wrong as Snowball has been seen in Heaven by characters who have undergone near-death experiences, including Bart, and sometimes in flashback sequences. She was listed as voting for [[Sideshow Bob]] in mayoral elections.
 
  
== Treehouse of Horror ==
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== Non-canon ==
 
{{Noncanon}}
 
{{Noncanon}}
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[[File:Love Is in the N2-O2-Ar-CO2-Ne-He-CH4 Snowball I skeleton.png|thumb|right|Snowball's skeleton inside couch cushion]]
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One time, Bart and Lisa try to bring back Snowball I using a zombie spell in the pet cemetery, but inadvertently awaken the human corpses in the nearby Springfield Cemetery.<ref>"[[Treehouse of Horror III]]"</ref>
  
One time, Bart and Lisa try to bring back Snowball I using a zombie spell in the pet cemetery, but inadvartently awaken the human corpses in the nearby Springfield Cemetery.<ref>"[[Treehouse of Horror III]]"</ref>
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His skeleton ended up in one of the couch cushions.<ref>"[[Love Is in the N2-O2-Ar-CO2-Ne-He-CH4]]" (couch gag)</ref>
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== Behind the Laughter ==
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
Many ''The Simpsons'' books are jokingly dedicated to her. For example, in ''[[The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family]]'' (in which she is mistakenly colored black), the dedication reads, "We hope that they change your catbox in kitty heaven more often than we did down here." In ''The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror: Fun-Filled Frightfest'', published by HarperCollins in 2003, the more morbid dedication reads "We're sorry you're gone. You would have made a tasty Hors d’œuvre." Also, ''The Simpsons Holiday Humdinger'', published by the same company in 2004, says, "As this snow sculpture thaws on the first warm day, so will our hearts melt whenever we think of you." A passage in ''Cartooning with the Simpsons'', published by {{w|Scholastic}}, reads, "Dedicated to the memory of Snowball I: You may be gone, but we still remember how to draw you." Many other Simpsons books are dedicated to her, but the dedications ceased in publications from 2005.
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Many ''The Simpsons'' books are jokingly dedicated to him. For example, in ''[[The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family]]'' (in which he is mistakenly colored black), the dedication reads, "We hope that they change your catbox in kitty heaven more often than we did down here." In ''The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror: Fun-Filled Frightfest'', published by HarperCollins in 2003, the more morbid dedication reads "We're sorry you're gone. You would have made a tasty Hors d'œuvre." Also, ''The Simpsons Holiday Humdinger'', published by the same company in 2004, says, "As this snow sculpture thaws on the first warm day, so will our hearts melt whenever we think of you." A passage in ''Cartooning with the Simpsons'', published by {{W|Scholastic}}, reads, "Dedicated to the memory of Snowball I: You may be gone, but we still remember how to draw you." Many other Simpsons books are dedicated to his, but the dedications ceased in publications from 2005.
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
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Latest revision as of 11:41, June 1, 2024

Snowball
Snowball I.png
Artwork of Snowball I from The Simpsons: Tapped Out
Animal Information
Species: Cat
Color: White
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Deceased
Owner: Simpson family
First Appearance: "Bart Gets Hit by a Car"
First Mentioned: "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire"


Snowball (a.k.a. Snowball I) was the first cat owned by Lisa. He was followed by Snowball II, Snowball III, Snowball IV and Snowball V. He was the family's first pet, followed by Snowball II and Santa's Little Helper.

Biography[edit]

Frozen Snowball I - Lisa's Sax.png

Snowball I was first mentioned in a Christmas letter Marge was writing whilst she explained that Snowball I had died that year.[1]

During a heatwave one summer, Snowball I fanned a block of ice with his tail when the Simpson family couldn't afford an air conditioner. he did not like this, and eventually, the family got an air conditioner, but Homer put the temperature too cold and the cat shook as he walked across the living room.[2]

Snowball was, according to Lisa in a poem, run over by a Chrysler.[3] Snowball is buried in the Pet Cemetery, which is next to the Springfield Cemetery.[4] However, at one time, his grave was seen in the Simpsons' backyard, next to Snowball II's grave.[5]

Life after death[edit]

Although the Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Albright, told Lisa that Snowball cannot go to Heaven,[6] this proves to be wrong as Snowball has been seen in Heaven by people who have undergone near-death experiences, including Bart.[7] He was listed as voting for Sideshow Bob in mayoral elections.[4] Snowball I was also the focus of Lisa's song, "My Kitty Died".[8]

Non-canon[edit]

Donut Homer.png The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed.
Snowball's skeleton inside couch cushion

One time, Bart and Lisa try to bring back Snowball I using a zombie spell in the pet cemetery, but inadvertently awaken the human corpses in the nearby Springfield Cemetery.[9]

His skeleton ended up in one of the couch cushions.[10]

The Simpsons: Tapped Out[edit]

This section is transcluded from The Simpsons: Tapped Out characters/More Animals and Pets. To edit it, please edit the transcluded page.
Snowball I
Image Cost Unlock method Unlock message
Snowball I.png FREE Simpsons Babies
The Sleuthenizer Pt. 3
Wen it was alive, it was just "Snowball". But they got another one.
Mystery Box Token1 Dog Days
Animal Kingdom Mystery Box
Technical Information ID Groups Internal Name
222010 Pet, Animal SnowballI
Action Lies down and naps when tapped.
Taps Final Update
Wave Cost Release
4 Donut40 October 15, 2024

Behind the Laughter[edit]

Many The Simpsons books are jokingly dedicated to him. For example, in The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family (in which he is mistakenly colored black), the dedication reads, "We hope that they change your catbox in kitty heaven more often than we did down here." In The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror: Fun-Filled Frightfest, published by HarperCollins in 2003, the more morbid dedication reads "We're sorry you're gone. You would have made a tasty Hors d'œuvre." Also, The Simpsons Holiday Humdinger, published by the same company in 2004, says, "As this snow sculpture thaws on the first warm day, so will our hearts melt whenever we think of you." A passage in Cartooning with the Simpsons, published by Scholastic, reads, "Dedicated to the memory of Snowball I: You may be gone, but we still remember how to draw you." Many other Simpsons books are dedicated to his, but the dedications ceased in publications from 2005.

Appearances[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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