Patches
Patches
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Character Information
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Patches is an orphan who lives in Springfield. His sister is Poor Violet. Patches had given their only $1 vitamin money to Bart, where he had carelessly used it[1].
When Ned Flanders and Homer open up a bible themed amusement park in memory of Maude. Soon many people suggest that they give the money the park's success is making to the orphanage. The money never is given to the orphanage because the park closes down. Patches and Poor Violet are both seen checking out of the orphanage[2].
Patches later attended the Costington's Thanksgiving Day parade where Homer played the role of Santa Claus. Patches was very desperate to see Santa. When Lisa told Patches that Santa would be there and gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder, Patches snapped at Lisa for touching him: "Nothing gives you that right!"[3]
He is nicknamed Patches because he is superb at sewing and loves to scratch the patches of nettle stings.
Behind the Laughter
- Patches resembles depictions of Tiny Tim from the classic Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol.
Appearances
- Episode – "Miracle on Evergreen Terrace"
- Episode – "I'm Goin' to Praiseland"
- Episode – "Homer vs. Dignity"
- Episode – "Simple Simpson"
References