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== History ==
 
== History ==
When the word got out that the Simpsons hadn't yet decided who to vote for, a horde of candidates and media representatives descended on [[742 Evergreen Terrace|the Simpson home]], among them Fred Thompson. [[Homer]] threw them all out, but Thompson lingered, hiding behind a large house plant. Homer then addressed him specifically: "You too, Fred Thompson!" Thompson protested that he had been in ''{{w|Die Hard}}'', but Homer scoffed and scornfully said, "''{{w|Die Hard 2|Die Hard '''2'''}}''!" Thompson then meekly left.<ref>"[[E Pluribus Wiggum]]"</ref>
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When the word got out that the Simpsons hadn't yet decided who to vote for, a horde of candidates and media representatives descended on [[742 Evergreen Terrace|the Simpson home]], among them Fred Thompson. [[Homer]] threw them all out, but Thompson lingered, hiding behind a large house plant. Homer then addressed him specifically: "You too, Fred Thompson!" Thompson protested that he had been in ''{{W|Die Hard}}'', but Homer scoffed and scornfully said, "''{{W|Die Hard 2|Die Hard '''2'''}}''!" Thompson then meekly left.<ref>"[[E Pluribus Wiggum]]"</ref>
  
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
 
== Behind the Laughter ==
 
*Fred Thompson (1942-2015) was an actor and politician in real life and enjoyed distinguished careers in both fields. He died on November 1, 2015, of cancer.
 
*Fred Thompson (1942-2015) was an actor and politician in real life and enjoyed distinguished careers in both fields. He died on November 1, 2015, of cancer.
*''{{w|Die Hard}}'' is one of Homer's favorite movies,<ref>"[[My Mother the Carjacker]]"</ref> which explains his scornful reaction to Thompson's claiming to have been in the original movie when he was actually in a sequel.
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*''{{W|Die Hard}}'' is one of Homer's favorite movies,<ref>"[[My Mother the Carjacker]]"</ref> which explains his scornful reaction to Thompson's claiming to have been in the original movie when he was actually in a sequel.
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
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Latest revision as of 18:36, October 15, 2021

Fred Thompson
Fred Thompson.png
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Hair: Gray
Occupation: Politician
Actor
First appearance: "E Pluribus Wiggum"
Voiced by: Harry Shearer


Fred Thompson is an American actor and politician.

History[edit]

When the word got out that the Simpsons hadn't yet decided who to vote for, a horde of candidates and media representatives descended on the Simpson home, among them Fred Thompson. Homer threw them all out, but Thompson lingered, hiding behind a large house plant. Homer then addressed him specifically: "You too, Fred Thompson!" Thompson protested that he had been in Die Hard, but Homer scoffed and scornfully said, "Die Hard 2!" Thompson then meekly left.[1]

Behind the Laughter[edit]

  • Fred Thompson (1942-2015) was an actor and politician in real life and enjoyed distinguished careers in both fields. He died on November 1, 2015, of cancer.
  • Die Hard is one of Homer's favorite movies,[2] which explains his scornful reaction to Thompson's claiming to have been in the original movie when he was actually in a sequel.

Appearances[edit]

References[edit]


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