Mindy Simmons
Mindy Simmons
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Character Information
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Mindy Simmons is former employee of Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, whom Homer had an attraction for in "The Last Temptation of Homer".
Role in The Simpsons
Simmons was an engineer at the plant, whom Homer developed a crush on. When the two were sent to a National Energy convention in Capital City, the two nearly had an affair, but despite his attraction to Simmons, Homer remained faithful to Marge.
Firing
After Homer decided not to pursue a relationship, Simmons was fired because of alcohol abuse. Even after this was revealed in Another Simpsons Clip Show, she has still been used as a background character at the plant in subsequent episodes, suggesting she may have been rehired.
Other Appearances
She was part of the "Home Wreckers" bowling team seen in Team Homer.
Similarities to Homer
According to The Homer Book, she is the female equivalent of Homer, and likes Cheeseburgers, a quick nap before lunch, foot-long chili dogs, whipped cream straight from the can, raspberry swirl doughnuts with a double glaze,and broasted anything. Her idea of heaven is sitting in front of the TV while drinking beer.
Family
Earlier in the series there was a character in Old Money named Beatrice Simmons. Even tough never mentioned in the series Beatrice could possibly be her mother.
