Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter, Jr.
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Character Information
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James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. is a former President of the United States and supporter of Habitat for Humanity.
History
Lisa and Homer volunteered at a house-building project for Habitat for Humanity when Lisa won a bet with Homer and got to choose their next daddy-daughter outing. Also helping in the project were Carter and fellow former Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton. In a scene resembling The Three Stooges, Carter accidentally hit Bush with a board and Bush retaliated by digging the claws of his hammer into Carter's nostrils. Later, all three former Presidents became tangled up in some water pipes as they attempted to install plumbing in the house.[1]
When the Simpsons fled their home (due to a Southern colonel's accepting Homer's challenge to a duel), they saw Carter building a Habitat house for the Spuckler family. They stopped and Lisa asked Carter if he could build them a house, as they couldn't go back to their own. Carter apologetically declined, saying that the Habitat houses were for the truly needy. Homer became angry and said, "C'mon, Carter, build us a house, you lazy bum." At this, Carter replied that Homer had offended him, picked up a glove and began to challenge Homer to a duel, but Homer screamed and quickly drove away.[2]
Behind the Laughter
- Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981.
- Since his term as President, Carter is best known for his work with Habitat for Humanity, an international non-profit organization whose mission is to provide affordable housing for everyone.
External Links
Appearances
Episode – "Large Marge" - Episode – "E-I-E-I-D'oh"
- Episode – "Behind the Laughter"
Comic story – Simpsons Comics 130 (Marge the Sellout)
References
- ↑ "Large Marge"
- ↑ "E-I-E-I-D'oh"
