Difference between revisions of "Carl Carlson"
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:''Carl redirects here. For Homer's one-time secretary, see: [[Karl]].'' | :''Carl redirects here. For Homer's one-time secretary, see: [[Karl]].'' | ||
| − | '''Carlton "Carl" Carlson''', '''MPhys''' is a character who works in the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]]. Along with [[Lenny]], Carl is not just [[Homer]]'s co-worker (sometimes identified as Homer's supervisor) at the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]] but one of his best friends since childhood, and he likes to call himself "an urban Lenny". He also attended | + | '''Carlton "Carl" Carlson''', '''MPhys''' is a character who works in the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]]. Along with [[Lenny]], Carl is not just [[Homer]]'s co-worker (sometimes identified as Homer's supervisor) at the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]] but one of his best friends since childhood, and he likes to call himself "an urban Lenny". He also attended Springfield A&M University. |
| − | Carl is an Icelandic-African-American, and a Buddhist with a master's degree in nuclear physics, fond of bowling and drinking at [[Moe's Tavern]]. Carl | + | Carl is an Icelandic-African-American, and a Buddhist with a master's degree in nuclear physics, fond of bowling and drinking at [[Moe's Tavern]]. Carl demonstrated his talent for science <ref>[[Fat Man and Little Boy]]</ref> and is frequently said to be among the most attractive men in Springfield <ref>[[Principal Charming]]</ref>. It is suggested that he might be diabetic <ref>[[They Saved Lisa's Brain]]</ref>. |
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== Personality == | == Personality == | ||
| − | Carl often serves as a taciturn straight man to Homer and company, probably because of his harsh opinions of others, | + | Carl often serves as a taciturn straight man to Homer and company, probably because of his harsh opinions of others. On one occasion, he makes everyone in Moe's Tavern cry and then turns to the camera, explaining: "See, this is why I don't talk much. <ref>[[Pygmoelian]]</ref>" |
[[File:Carl_waving.gif|thumb|Carl waving hello.]] | [[File:Carl_waving.gif|thumb|Carl waving hello.]] | ||
== Relationship with [[Lenny Leonard]] == | == Relationship with [[Lenny Leonard]] == | ||
| − | There is a constant allusion to | + | There is a constant allusion to homo-eroticism in Lenny's and Carl's relationship, although no one seems to care much about it. Lenny dreamily recalls carving "[[Mount Carlmore]]", a huge bust of Carl in the side of a hill, during "one wonderful summer". When Homer asks Lenny what Carl thought of it, Lenny replies "You know, we've never discussed it <ref>[[Half-Decent Proposal]]</ref>." |
| − | + | When various characters looked at the stars to "see into their souls" during a blackout in Springfield, , Lenny sees an image of Carl, and Carl sees an image of himself <ref>[['Scuse Me While I Miss the Sky]]</ref>. On another occasion, Lenny and Carl are at the Springfield Baseball Stadium, watching the Kiss Cam, and Lenny says: "Hey Carl, remember when we used to kiss like that...[pause] with our respective girlfriends?" Lenny once said he can't tell apart the remains of his sculpture with Carl's remarking "I don't know where Carl ends and I begin!", Carl then says "it's stuff like this that makes everyone think we're gay. <ref>[[Ice Cream of Margie (With the Light Blue Hair)]]</ref>" | |
| + | At times, Carl gets annoyed at Lenny. When Carl learns that he is paired with Lenny in a team-building exercise on a power plant retreat, his irritated response is, "Aw, nuts. I mean... aw, nuts. <ref>[[Mountain of Madness]]</ref>" Carl, along with [[Lenny]] share a similar sounding surname: Carlson and Leonard. | ||
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| + | ==Non Canon Appearance== | ||
| + | ===Video Games=== | ||
| + | In the Simpsons Game, Carl and Lenny are shown arguing while bird-watching, and having forgotten Lisa and Bart's names when they save Lenny and Carl from logging machinery, even though Lenny and Carl have known them all their lives. During a conversation in the Springfield Hub, Carl and Bernice Hibbert are hinted to have had a past relationship, that Carl wants to rekindle. | ||
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| + | ==Behind the Scenes== | ||
| + | === Character origins === | ||
| + | In the early seasons, Carl was rarely seen with Lenny and did not have a consistent voice - on some occasions, he can be heard with Lenny's voice and vice versa. In an early 1991 episode, | ||
| + | ''[[Principal Charming]]'', Carl's name is spelled "Karl". | ||
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
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- Carl redirects here. For Homer's one-time secretary, see: Karl.
Carlton "Carl" Carlson, MPhys is a character who works in the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. Along with Lenny, Carl is not just Homer's co-worker (sometimes identified as Homer's supervisor) at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant but one of his best friends since childhood, and he likes to call himself "an urban Lenny". He also attended Springfield A&M University.
Carl is an Icelandic-African-American, and a Buddhist with a master's degree in nuclear physics, fond of bowling and drinking at Moe's Tavern. Carl demonstrated his talent for science [1] and is frequently said to be among the most attractive men in Springfield [2]. It is suggested that he might be diabetic [3].
Contents
Personality
Carl often serves as a taciturn straight man to Homer and company, probably because of his harsh opinions of others. On one occasion, he makes everyone in Moe's Tavern cry and then turns to the camera, explaining: "See, this is why I don't talk much. [4]"
Relationship with Lenny Leonard
There is a constant allusion to homo-eroticism in Lenny's and Carl's relationship, although no one seems to care much about it. Lenny dreamily recalls carving "Mount Carlmore", a huge bust of Carl in the side of a hill, during "one wonderful summer". When Homer asks Lenny what Carl thought of it, Lenny replies "You know, we've never discussed it [5]." When various characters looked at the stars to "see into their souls" during a blackout in Springfield, , Lenny sees an image of Carl, and Carl sees an image of himself [6]. On another occasion, Lenny and Carl are at the Springfield Baseball Stadium, watching the Kiss Cam, and Lenny says: "Hey Carl, remember when we used to kiss like that...[pause] with our respective girlfriends?" Lenny once said he can't tell apart the remains of his sculpture with Carl's remarking "I don't know where Carl ends and I begin!", Carl then says "it's stuff like this that makes everyone think we're gay. [7]" At times, Carl gets annoyed at Lenny. When Carl learns that he is paired with Lenny in a team-building exercise on a power plant retreat, his irritated response is, "Aw, nuts. I mean... aw, nuts. [8]" Carl, along with Lenny share a similar sounding surname: Carlson and Leonard.
Non Canon Appearance
Video Games
In the Simpsons Game, Carl and Lenny are shown arguing while bird-watching, and having forgotten Lisa and Bart's names when they save Lenny and Carl from logging machinery, even though Lenny and Carl have known them all their lives. During a conversation in the Springfield Hub, Carl and Bernice Hibbert are hinted to have had a past relationship, that Carl wants to rekindle.
Behind the Scenes
Character origins
In the early seasons, Carl was rarely seen with Lenny and did not have a consistent voice - on some occasions, he can be heard with Lenny's voice and vice versa. In an early 1991 episode, Principal Charming, Carl's name is spelled "Karl".
Appearances
See also
Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
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