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| − | When [[Homer]] goes to college, he cannot stand nerds. To calm him down, [[Lisa]] explains that some nerds have done memorable things and mentions popcorn magnate [[Orville Redenbacher]], rock star David Byrne and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court {{ | + | When [[Homer]] goes to college, he cannot stand nerds. To calm him down, [[Lisa]] explains that some nerds have done memorable things and mentions popcorn magnate [[Orville Redenbacher]], rock star David Byrne and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court {{W|David Souter}}.<ref>"[[Homer Goes to College]]"</ref> |
He performed a version of "[[Everybody Hates Ned Flanders]]" that contained an extended Salsa mix.<ref>"[[Dude, Where's My Ranch?]]"</ref> | He performed a version of "[[Everybody Hates Ned Flanders]]" that contained an extended Salsa mix.<ref>"[[Dude, Where's My Ranch?]]"</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:57, October 15, 2021
- This article is about the character. For the guest star, see David Byrne.
David Byrne
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Character Information
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David Byrne is, as Moe points out, a "singer, artist, composer, director [and] talking head."
History
When Homer goes to college, he cannot stand nerds. To calm him down, Lisa explains that some nerds have done memorable things and mentions popcorn magnate Orville Redenbacher, rock star David Byrne and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court David Souter.[1]
He performed a version of "Everybody Hates Ned Flanders" that contained an extended Salsa mix.[2]
He is also one of the many people on "Ned's List of Laudable Lefties".[3]
Appearances
Episode – "Homer Goes to College" (mentioned)- Episode – "Dude, Where's My Ranch?"
Book – Flanders' Book of Faith (mentioned)
References
Ned's List of Laudable Lefties
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