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== History == | == History == | ||
− | In | + | In the August 11, 1991 issue, ''Forbes'' ran a cover story where it called [[The Homer]] "the blunder of the century". The cover picture showed [[Homer]] in the background, sitting blissfully in the car that he had designed, and [[Herb]] cringing in the foreground. |
− | This negative publicity undoubtedly contributed to [[Powell Motors]]' going out of business. | + | This negative publicity undoubtedly contributed to [[Powell Motors]]' going out of business.<ref>"[[Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?]]"</ref> |
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+ | A special issue of ''Forbes'' had a list of the 100 Most Evil People Over 100 in. The issue had [[Mr. Burns]] on the front cover.<ref>"[[Burger Kings]]"</ref> | ||
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+ | After [[Mr. Burns]] and [[Persephone Odair]] got married, they appeared on the cover of ''Forbes''.<ref>"[[Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story]]"</ref> | ||
== Behind the Laughter == | == Behind the Laughter == | ||
− | + | ''{{W|Forbes}}'' is a real magazine. | |
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
*{{ep|Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?}} | *{{ep|Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?}} | ||
+ | *{{ep|Burger Kings}} | ||
+ | *{{ep|Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story}} | ||
+ | *{{bon|A Brand New Smithers}} | ||
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+ | == References == | ||
+ | {{Reflist}} | ||
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+ | == External links == | ||
+ | *{{Wikipedialink}} |
Latest revision as of 10:38, October 31, 2023
Forbes
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Forbes is a business magazine. In August 1991, the cover price was four dollars.
History[edit]
In the August 11, 1991 issue, Forbes ran a cover story where it called The Homer "the blunder of the century". The cover picture showed Homer in the background, sitting blissfully in the car that he had designed, and Herb cringing in the foreground.
This negative publicity undoubtedly contributed to Powell Motors' going out of business.[1]
A special issue of Forbes had a list of the 100 Most Evil People Over 100 in. The issue had Mr. Burns on the front cover.[2]
After Mr. Burns and Persephone Odair got married, they appeared on the cover of Forbes.[3]
Behind the Laughter[edit]
Forbes is a real magazine.
Appearances[edit]
- Episode – "Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?"
- Episode – "Burger Kings"
- Episode – "Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story"
- Comic story – A Brand New Smithers
References[edit]