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'''Stephen King''' is an American author most famous for his horror novels and short stories. Among his best-known works are ''[[The Shining]]'' and ''{{w|Carrie (novel)|Carrie}}''.
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'''Stephen King''' is an American author most famous for his horror novels and short stories. Among his best-known works are ''[[The Shining]]'' and ''{{W2|Carrie|novel}}''.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
The [[Just Crichton and King Bookstore]] only sells books by [[Michael Crichton]] and Stephen King.<ref>"[[The Joy of Sect]]"</ref>
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The [[Just Crichton and King Bookstore]] only sells books by {{W|Michael Crichton}} and Stephen King.<ref>"[[The Joy of Sect]]"</ref>
  
Stephen King appeared at a book convention in [[Springfield]]. [[Marge Simpson]] went up to his table, and, making conversation, asked King what "tale of horror and the macabre" he was working on. King replied that he didn't feel like writing horror at the moment, so he was working on a biography of {{w|Benjamin Franklin}}, where, after discovering electricity, Franklin used it to torture small animals and green mountain men. As King described his biography-in-progress, his voice grew more menacing until he finished by saying, "And that key he tied to a kite? It opened the gates of Hell!" After King was finished, Marge asked King to let her know when he got back to writing horror. His voice went back to normal, and King replied that he would and wrote himself a reminder note to do so.<ref>"[[Insane Clown Poppy]]"</ref>
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Stephen King appeared at a book convention in [[Springfield]]. [[Marge Simpson]] went up to his table, and, making conversation, asked King what "tale of horror and the macabre" he was working on. King replied that he didn't feel like writing horror at the moment, so he was working on a biography of [[Benjamin Franklin]], where, after discovering electricity, Franklin used it to torture small animals and green mountain men. As King described his biography-in-progress, his voice grew more menacing until he finished by saying, "And that key he tied to a kite? It opened the gates of Hell!" After King was finished, Marge asked King to let her know when he got back to writing horror. His voice went back to normal, and King replied that he would and wrote himself a reminder note to do so.<ref>"[[Insane Clown Poppy]]"</ref>
  
 
When the population of [[Springfield]] was angry at [[Bart]], [[Marge]] asked them what have they ever done. Lenny told her that he has written a best-selling series of mystery novels, ''[[The Murderer Did It]]'' which Stephen King called "Scary, good fun". Marge then asked if they had an answer besides that, which they didn't.<ref>"[[The Boys of Bummer]]"</ref>
 
When the population of [[Springfield]] was angry at [[Bart]], [[Marge]] asked them what have they ever done. Lenny told her that he has written a best-selling series of mystery novels, ''[[The Murderer Did It]]'' which Stephen King called "Scary, good fun". Marge then asked if they had an answer besides that, which they didn't.<ref>"[[The Boys of Bummer]]"</ref>
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As revenge [[Mr. Burns]] once thought about placing [[Springfield]] under a dome based on the Stephen King book ''[[Under the Dome]]''.<ref>"[[The Fool Monty]]"</ref>
 
As revenge [[Mr. Burns]] once thought about placing [[Springfield]] under a dome based on the Stephen King book ''[[Under the Dome]]''.<ref>"[[The Fool Monty]]"</ref>
  
When the dogs in [[Springfield]] were angry at [[Homer]] they chased him to his car where he told himself not to panic as this is just like that Stephen King movie, ''{{ap|Beethoven|Homer Simpson: Canine Decoder}}'', and as long he stays in the car he is safe.<ref>''[[Homer Simpson: Canine Decoder]]''</ref>
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When the dogs in [[Springfield]] were angry at [[Homer]] they chased him to his car where he told himself not to panic as this is just like that Stephen King movie, ''{{W2|Beethoven|film}}'', and as long he stays in the car he is safe.<ref>''[[Homer Simpson: Canine Decoder]]''</ref>
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He wrote the book ''[[No One Edits Me]]''.<ref>"[[Pork and Burns]]"</ref>
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Lenny asked Homer to read his ''[[Odder Stuff]]'' fanfiction, which he had thrown over the fence to Stephen King, but it hit him on the head. When Homer asked why Lenny tried to get Stephen King to read it, Lenny said that he had a low fence.<ref>"[[I'm Dancing as Fat as I Can]]"</ref>
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One of the items on [[Mr. Burns]]' desk is a pen set with an inscription that is a note from Stephen King: "Thanks for many years of inspiration."<ref>''[[C. Montgomery Burns' Handbook of World Domination]]''</ref>
  
 
== Non-canon ==
 
== Non-canon ==
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In a [[chalkboard gag]], [[Bart]] wrote "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy", then turned and saw that Stephen King was writing the same thing all over the classroom walls.<ref>"[[Treehouse of Horror XXIV]]"</ref>
 
In a [[chalkboard gag]], [[Bart]] wrote "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy", then turned and saw that Stephen King was writing the same thing all over the classroom walls.<ref>"[[Treehouse of Horror XXIV]]"</ref>
  
When [[Grampa]] talked about [[Oscar Wilde]] for [[Homer]] said Homer at he thought all authors were skinny nerdy dudes like Stephen King and {{ch|J. K. Rowling}}.<ref>''[[Wilde at Heart!]]''</ref>
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When [[Grampa]] talked about [[Oscar Wilde]] for [[Homer]] said Homer at he thought all authors were skinny nerdy dudes like Stephen King and {{Ch|J. K. Rowling}}.<ref>''[[Wilde at Heart!]]''</ref>
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An Itchy and Scratchy episode parodied the novel "Misery." With Scratchy playing the role of Stephen King and [[Itchy]] as the deranged Anne Wilkes.<ref>''[[Mousery]]''</ref>
  
=== "[[The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis]]" ===
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When every book character ever written about were brought to life in [[New New York]], [[Hermes Conrad]], {{IS|Dwight Conrad}} and {{IS|Cubert Farnsworth}} were chased by the complete work of Stephen King.<ref>''[[The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis]]''</ref>
When every book character ever written about were brought to life in [[New New York]], [[Hermes Conrad]], {{IS|Dwight Conrad}} and {{IS|Cubert Farnsworth}} were chased by the complete work of Stephen King.
 
  
== Behind the Laughter ==
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Stephen King, as a child going by "Stevie King", told [[Homer]] that he was going to write a book about it called ''IT''. Homer apparently didn't understand what he meant then started to strangle Stevie. Stevie told his dog, [[Cujo]] to attack.<ref>''[[It Happens!]]''</ref>
His works have also been referenced several times on ''The Simpsons'':
 
*''The Shining'': The novel and the {{w|The Shining|1980 film}} have been referenced in "[[Treehouse of Horror]]", "[[Brother from the Same Planet]]" and "[[Treehouse of Horror V]]".
 
*The episode "[[The Blunder Years]]" references the film ''{{w|Stand by Me (film)|Stand By Me}}'', which was based on the novella ''{{w|The Body (novella)|The Body}}'' by King.
 
*King's 2009 novel ''{{w|Under the Dome}}'' bore a clear plot similarity to ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'', although it was just a coincidence.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.stephenking.com/library/unpublished/cannibals_the.html |title= Cannibals, The| publisher=King's official website| accessdate=October 24, 2009}}</ref>
 
*King's chalkboard gag appearance in "Treehouse of Horror XXIV" is a reference both to ''The Shining'' and to the show's parody of it in "[[Treehouse of Horror V]]".
 
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
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*{{THOH|Treehouse of Horror XXIV|([[chalkboard gag]])}}
 
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*{{ep|I'm Dancing as Fat as I Can|(mentioned)}}
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*{{ep|Homer's Adventures Through the Windshield Glass|([[Homer's Adventures Through the Windshield Glass/Gags|opening sequence]])}}
 
*{{bon|Homer Simpson: Canine Decoder|(mentioned)}}
 
*{{bon|Homer Simpson: Canine Decoder|(mentioned)}}
 
*{{bon|Wilde at Heart!|(mentioned)}}
 
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*{{bon|Halloween Hoodoo!|(mentioned)}}
 
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*{{bk|C. Montgomery Burns' Handbook of World Domination|(mentioned)}}
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
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{{Simpsons characters}}
 
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Latest revision as of 14:23, May 24, 2023

This article is about the character. For the guest star, see Stephen King.
Stephen King
Stephen King.png
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Hair: Black
Occupation: Author
First mentioned: "The Joy of Sect"
First appearance: "Insane Clown Poppy"
Voiced by: Himself


Stephen King is an American author most famous for his horror novels and short stories. Among his best-known works are The Shining and Carrie.

History[edit]

The Just Crichton and King Bookstore only sells books by Michael Crichton and Stephen King.[1]

Stephen King appeared at a book convention in Springfield. Marge Simpson went up to his table, and, making conversation, asked King what "tale of horror and the macabre" he was working on. King replied that he didn't feel like writing horror at the moment, so he was working on a biography of Benjamin Franklin, where, after discovering electricity, Franklin used it to torture small animals and green mountain men. As King described his biography-in-progress, his voice grew more menacing until he finished by saying, "And that key he tied to a kite? It opened the gates of Hell!" After King was finished, Marge asked King to let her know when he got back to writing horror. His voice went back to normal, and King replied that he would and wrote himself a reminder note to do so.[2]

When the population of Springfield was angry at Bart, Marge asked them what have they ever done. Lenny told her that he has written a best-selling series of mystery novels, The Murderer Did It which Stephen King called "Scary, good fun". Marge then asked if they had an answer besides that, which they didn't.[3]

As revenge Mr. Burns once thought about placing Springfield under a dome based on the Stephen King book Under the Dome.[4]

When the dogs in Springfield were angry at Homer they chased him to his car where he told himself not to panic as this is just like that Stephen King movie, Beethoven, and as long he stays in the car he is safe.[5]

He wrote the book No One Edits Me.[6]

Lenny asked Homer to read his Odder Stuff fanfiction, which he had thrown over the fence to Stephen King, but it hit him on the head. When Homer asked why Lenny tried to get Stephen King to read it, Lenny said that he had a low fence.[7]

One of the items on Mr. Burns' desk is a pen set with an inscription that is a note from Stephen King: "Thanks for many years of inspiration."[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.

In a chalkboard gag, Bart wrote "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy", then turned and saw that Stephen King was writing the same thing all over the classroom walls.[9]

When Grampa talked about Oscar Wilde for Homer said Homer at he thought all authors were skinny nerdy dudes like Stephen King and J. K. Rowling.[10]

An Itchy and Scratchy episode parodied the novel "Misery." With Scratchy playing the role of Stephen King and Itchy as the deranged Anne Wilkes.[11]

When every book character ever written about were brought to life in New New York, Hermes Conrad, Dwight Conrad and Cubert Farnsworth were chased by the complete work of Stephen King.[12]

Stephen King, as a child going by "Stevie King", told Homer that he was going to write a book about it called IT. Homer apparently didn't understand what he meant then started to strangle Stevie. Stevie told his dog, Cujo to attack.[13]

Appearances[edit]

References[edit]