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Ruth Powers

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Revision as of 19:52, January 22, 2008 by Dr. Ralph Wiggum (talk)
Ruth Powers
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Character Information
Gender: Female
Status:
Unknown
Age: 34
Hair: Dark Brown
Occupation: Housewife
Relatives: Daugther: Laura Powers
Husband: Unamed
First appearance: New Kid On The Block
Voiced by: Pamela Reed and Pamela Hayden


Ruth Powers is the Simpsons’ next-door neighbor, introduced when she moves to their neighborhood in the episode "New Kid on the Block".

Family

She is divorced and has a daughter, Laura Powers, who no longer lives with her. She has said her husband acts similar to Homer as revealed in Marge on the Lam and he was continually stiffing Ruth in child support which caused the divorce and for revenge she stole his car.

Role in The Simpsons=

Minor Appearances

She is usually seen as a background character, sometimes in events that occurred even before she moved next door (such as the baby shower for Maggie in "And Maggie Makes Three"). She even continues to be a background character despite her later imprisonment.

Major Appearances

The episode "Marge on the Lam" features Ruth and Marge going on the run from the law in a stolen convertible, a parody of Thelma & Louise. Ruth makes a special appearance in the episode "Strong Arms of the Ma", advising Marge (who is taking up weightlifting) to use steroids.

Negative Qualities

Jail Time

As a result of what happend in Marge on the Lam, she was sent to prison. Even tough she has been in prison since she still makes minor background appearances. She also has claimed to be "Miss Mexican Mafia" in her time in prison.

Alcholism

She is often seen as one of the only female patrons at Moe's Tavern and is seen at Alcolics Anonmyus meetings throughout the series.

Drugs

In Strong Arms of the Ma she has explained during her time in prison she took up steroids and became very muscular when she came out and even told Marge to take up steroids. In Marge on the Lam she is seen smoking in almost every scene.