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| − | Bart's interests include [[Krusty the Clown]], skateboarding, reading comic books (especially ''[[Radioactive Man]]''), watching [[The Itchy & Scratchy Show]], terrorizing [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]], playing video games / computer games, helping Lisa solve various problems (e.g. reuniting Krusty with his [[Hyman Krustofski|estranged father]]), and pulling off various pranks (such as mooning unsuspecting people and prank calling [[Moe Szyslak]] at his [[Moe's Tavern|tavern]]). In "[[Bart the General]]", Bart has hinted that his favorite movies are ''Jaws'' and the ''Star Wars'' trilogy. Bart is allergic to butterscotch, imitation butterscotch, glow-in-the-dark monster makeup, cauliflower, and shrimp (this was most likely inherited from his mother, as [[Marge]] is | + | Bart's interests include [[Krusty the Clown]], skateboarding, reading comic books (especially ''[[Radioactive Man]]''), watching [[The Itchy & Scratchy Show]], terrorizing [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]], playing video games / computer games, helping Lisa solve various problems (e.g. reuniting Krusty with his [[Hyman Krustofski|estranged father]]), and pulling off various pranks (such as mooning unsuspecting people and prank calling [[Moe Szyslak]] at his [[Moe's Tavern|tavern]]). In "[[Bart the General]]", Bart has hinted that his favorite movies are ''Jaws'' and the ''Star Wars'' trilogy. Bart is allergic to butterscotch, imitation butterscotch, glow-in-the-dark monster makeup, cauliflower, and shrimp (this was most likely inherited from his mother, as [[Marge]] is allergic to all seafoods). His best friend is [[Milhouse Van Houten|Milhouse]]. Though he has not demonstrated the ability since the [[The Crepes of Wrath|episode in which he learned]], he speaks near-perfect French. He also learned Spanish in matter of hours in preparation for the family's trip to Brazil. Upon learning that Brazilians speak Portuguese not Spanish, Homer orders his son to forget what he learned, prompting Bart to strike himself over the head until he forgot the language. Bart also speaks Japanese (which he also learned in a couple of hours in prison, along with Homer), Cantonese, pig Latin, and Latin. His advanced linguistic skills may be inherited from Homer, who also speak advanced languages, including penguin. In "[[Homer's Barbershop Quartet]]", Bart says that he has a serious problem in which he can't remember anything over 15 seconds ago. Although he repeatedly insists that it was serious, the rest of his family laughs. He soon forgot why they were laughing and laughs along. |
In his book ''Planet Simpson'', Chris Turner describes Bart as a nihilist. Bart's character traits of rebellioness and disrespect for authority has been likened to that of America's founding fathers, rendering him an updated version of American icons Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, rolled into one." | In his book ''Planet Simpson'', Chris Turner describes Bart as a nihilist. Bart's character traits of rebellioness and disrespect for authority has been likened to that of America's founding fathers, rendering him an updated version of American icons Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, rolled into one." | ||
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Bartholomew Jojo Simpson
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Character Information
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Bartholomew "Bart" Jojo Simpson voiced by Nancy Cartwright, is the oldest child and only son of Homer and Marge Simpson, and is the brother of Lisa and Maggie. According to The Bart Book he was born on April 1, 1980. He, along with many of Springfield's citizens, is ambidextrous, but is most commonly seen writing left-handed.
Personality
He is a self-proclaimed underachiever who begins each show in detention writing lines on the blackboard. He is easily distracted, even, strangely enough by algebraic equations. His penchant for shocking people (including Springfield's rich citizen Charles Montgomery Burns) began before he was born: Bart "mooned" Dr. Hibbert while he performed a sonogram on Marge, and moments after being born he set fire to Homer's tie.
He is considerably motivated in disrupting the routine at Springfield Elementary, and his pranks are often elaborately complex, while his actions and speech frequently show considerable mental agility, street-smarts, and understanding, so he cannot be called "stupid". Bart also shows amazing intelligence outside of his pranks. Outsmarting Sideshow Bob, figuring out how to save the snakes on Whacking Day, getting the Lemon tree back in a Trojan Horse method, giving advanced knowledge about George Washington in the French and Indian war, and learning other languages are just a few examples. In "Separate Vocations" when Bart becomes hall monitor, his grades go up showing that he only struggles because he doesn't pay attention, not because he's dumb. This is reinforced in the episode "Brother's Little Helper", in which it is revealed that Bart suffers from Attention Deficit Disorder. Despite this, however, he seems to have trouble understanding even the simplest things, such as the word "irony", what the equator is and that the logo on his globe ("Rand McNally") isn't actually a country. However, this may be because he remembers more advanced knowledge like the date George Washington surrendered a fort to the French. The fact that he is the son of Homer and shares many of the same mannerisms and behaviors may account for his antics. Homer even described Bart as "a younger, more in-your-face version" of himself. It is often joked that Bart is a pawn of the devil due to his mischievous behavior, such as when Lisa calls him "the Devil's cabana boy", a role which Bart seems to relish in.
Although he gets into endless trouble and is mean, shallow and selfish, Bart also exhibits many qualities of high integrity. He has, on a few occasions, helped the love life of his school Principal Seymour Skinner and his teacher Edna Krabappel despite the fact he often terrorizes them. Although he hates school, he has also aided in various efforts to keep it open during times where it is dangerously close to being closed or actually is. He often befriends outcasts like his best friend Milhouse Van Houten. One great example of his quasi sense of honor is in the episode This Little Wiggy where Bart stands up for Ralph Wiggum at the cost of peer popularity.
Due to Bart's mischievousness and Homer's often uncaring and incompetent behavior, the two have a turbulent relationship. Bart will often address Homer by his first name instead of "Dad". Homer in turn often refers to him as "the boy" while his mother calls him her "special little guy". Marge is much more caring, understanding and nurturing than Homer. However, she often refers to Bart as "hand full" and is often embarrassed by his antics. Whenever Homer finds out that Bart has said or done something stupid or bad, he yells out: "Why you little–!", and strangles him in anger. But despite that, Homer loves Bart, just like Marge.
Relationship with Lisa
Bart shares a sibling rivalry with his younger sister, Lisa, but has a buddy-like relationship with his youngest sister Maggie (due to her infant state). While Bart has often hurt her out of jealousy, and has even fought her physically, he loves Lisa as deeply as she loves him, and has always apologized for going too far. He also believes Lisa to be his superior when it comes to solving problems, and always comes to her for advice. Both siblings formed a dynamic crime-solving duo during many of their encounters with Sideshow Bob, Bart's nemesis.
Interests
Bart's interests include Krusty the Clown, skateboarding, reading comic books (especially Radioactive Man), watching The Itchy & Scratchy Show, terrorizing Lisa, playing video games / computer games, helping Lisa solve various problems (e.g. reuniting Krusty with his estranged father), and pulling off various pranks (such as mooning unsuspecting people and prank calling Moe Szyslak at his tavern). In "Bart the General", Bart has hinted that his favorite movies are Jaws and the Star Wars trilogy. Bart is allergic to butterscotch, imitation butterscotch, glow-in-the-dark monster makeup, cauliflower, and shrimp (this was most likely inherited from his mother, as Marge is allergic to all seafoods). His best friend is Milhouse. Though he has not demonstrated the ability since the episode in which he learned, he speaks near-perfect French. He also learned Spanish in matter of hours in preparation for the family's trip to Brazil. Upon learning that Brazilians speak Portuguese not Spanish, Homer orders his son to forget what he learned, prompting Bart to strike himself over the head until he forgot the language. Bart also speaks Japanese (which he also learned in a couple of hours in prison, along with Homer), Cantonese, pig Latin, and Latin. His advanced linguistic skills may be inherited from Homer, who also speak advanced languages, including penguin. In "Homer's Barbershop Quartet", Bart says that he has a serious problem in which he can't remember anything over 15 seconds ago. Although he repeatedly insists that it was serious, the rest of his family laughs. He soon forgot why they were laughing and laughs along.
In his book Planet Simpson, Chris Turner describes Bart as a nihilist. Bart's character traits of rebellioness and disrespect for authority has been likened to that of America's founding fathers, rendering him an updated version of American icons Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, rolled into one."
The Simpsons Hit & Run
Bart is playable in the second level as he misses school to obtain a copy of Bonestorm 2, though eventually helping Professor Frink to build a Truckasaurus. Though he succeeds, he is abducted by aliens. In the third level, after Lisa spends time searching for him, he appears in the final mission on the C-Spanker ship, talking gibberish. He stays in his bedroom in the fourth level as Marge tries to find out what’s happened to him. By the fifth level, he has stopped talking gibberish (thanks to Marge’s efforts) and appears outside the Legitimate Businessman’s Social Club, helping Apu get to the museum. In the sixth level, Bart is once again playable. When characters use the Honor Roller in level seven, Bart appears in the car.
