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|caption = Artwork of Ruth Powers from ''[[The Simpsons: Tapped Out]]''
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address=744 Evergreen Terrace|
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relatives='''Daugther''': [[Laura Powers]]<br /> '''Husband''': Unamed|
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appearance=[[New Kid on the Block]]|
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|relatives = '''Daughter:''' [[Laura Powers]]<br>'''Ex-husband:''' unnamed
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'''Ruth Powers''' is [[Simpson family|the Simpsons']] next-door neighbor.
  
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'''Ruth Powers''' is [[Simpson family|the Simpsons’]] next-door neighbor, introduced when she moves to their neighborhood in the episode "[[New Kid on the Block]]".
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== Biography ==
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Ruth is divorced and has a daughter, [[Laura Powers]], both of whom moved in next door to the Simpsons at the same time.<ref name="New Kid on the Block">"[[New Kid on the Block]]"</ref> Circumstances behind Ruth's divorce aren't explained, but she has said her ex-husband acts similar to [[Homer]], and he was continually stiffing Ruth on child support. For revenge, she stole his car.<ref name="Marge on the Lam">"[[Marge on the Lam]]"</ref>
  
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== Family ==
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Ruth and [[Marge]] became fast friends after Ruth moved in next door. One evening, they went to a ballet after Homer, who was originally supposed to go with Marge, literally got stuck at work (with his arms in two vending machines). Later they had a girls' night out where they went line dancing at a country bar called [[Shotkickers]], did some target shooting (using a [[Can Owner|farmer]]'s antique cans as targets), and went up to the Springfield sign overlooking the city. They ended up going on the run from the law, however, after [[Chief Wiggum]] tried to pull them over because of a broken taillight, and Ruth decided to flee because they were driving the convertible which she had stolen from her ex-husband.<ref name="Marge on the Lam"/>
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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.
 
  
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== Role in The Simpsons ==
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The auto theft charges against Ruth were dismissed, but she was later imprisoned for a short time for another offense (not specified). While she was in prison, Ruth became a bodybuilder, earned the title "Miss Mexican Mafia", and took steroids to expand her muscles. She and Marge met up again when Marge also became a bodybuilder and Ruth gave Marge [[Ragin' 'Roids]] to take.<ref>"[[The Strong Arms of the Ma]]"</ref>
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=== Minor Appearances ===
 
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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.  
 
  
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=== Major Appearances ===
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Ruth's house was seen being sold after the Financial Crisis hit [[Springfield]], and it was bought by a disguised [[Sideshow Bob]]. After Bob was arrested and sent back to jail, the house was bought by [[Ted Flanders]], a distant relative of [[Ned Flanders]].<ref>"[[The Bob Next Door]]"</ref> The Powers later moved in again, as in a neighborhood meeting at the Simpson house, Ruth told Marge she hasn't "stopped by to say hello in 25 years, and I live next door".<ref>"[[The Wayz We Were]]"</ref>
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The episode "[[Marge on the Lam]]" features Ruth and [[Marge Simpson|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.
 
  
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=== Episode appearances ===
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Ruth is one of the few female patrons at [[Moe's Tavern]],<ref name="New Kid on the Block"/> and is often seen at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.<ref>''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''</ref>
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* [[New Kid on the Block]]
 
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* [[Marge vs. the Monorail]]
 
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* [[Duffless]]
 
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* [[Marge on the Lam]]
 
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* [[Homer the Vigilante]]
 
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* [[Much Apu About Nothing]]
 
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* [http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Homer_And_Lisa_Exchange_Cross_Words Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross words]
 
  
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== Negative Qualities ==
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She was one of five women who bought [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]] at a bachelor auction.<ref>"[[The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons]]"</ref> When [[Kirk Van Houten]] was falsely arrested for Bart's kidnap, Ruth was among the women who had conjugal visits with him.<ref>"[[Pranksta Rap]]"</ref> Ruth was seen on a date with the [[Nascar Dad]].<ref>"[[Married to the Blob]]"</ref> Ruth has been seen with [[Sideshow Mel]].<ref>"[[The Dad-Feelings Limited]]"</ref>
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=== Jail Time ===
 
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As a result of what happened in [[Marge on the Lam]], she was sent to prison (Though this was apparantly contradicted in the ending of the same episode, which implies that Ruth Powers was acquitted from the theft charges, and that her husband has been ordered by the judge to "pay all back child support"). Even though she has been in prison, she still makes minor background appearances. She also has claimed to be "Miss Mexican Mafia" in her time in prison.
 
  
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=== Alcholism ===
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== Non-canon ==
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She is often seen as one of the only female patrons at [[Moe's Tavern]] and is seen at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout the series.
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=== The Simpsons: Tapped Out ===
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{{TranscludeSection|The Simpsons: Tapped Out characters/Plant Workers|Ruth}}
  
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=== Drugs ===
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== Appearances ==
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In [[Strong Arms of the Ma]], she explains that during her time in prison, she took up steroids and became very muscular, and even told Marge to take up steroids. In [[Marge on the Lam]] she is seen smoking in almost every scene.
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Ruth Powers
Ruth Powers.png
Artwork of Ruth Powers from The Simpsons: Tapped Out
Character Information
Gender:
Female ♀
Status:
Alive
Hair: Dark brown
Relatives: Daughter: Laura Powers
Ex-husband: unnamed
First appearance: "New Kid on the Block"
Voiced by: Pamela Reed (3 episodes)
Pamela Hayden (all other appearances)
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Ruth Powers is the Simpsons' next-door neighbor.

Biography

Ruth is divorced and has a daughter, Laura Powers, both of whom moved in next door to the Simpsons at the same time.[1] Circumstances behind Ruth's divorce aren't explained, but she has said her ex-husband acts similar to Homer, and he was continually stiffing Ruth on child support. For revenge, she stole his car.[2]

Ruth and Marge became fast friends after Ruth moved in next door. One evening, they went to a ballet after Homer, who was originally supposed to go with Marge, literally got stuck at work (with his arms in two vending machines). Later they had a girls' night out where they went line dancing at a country bar called Shotkickers, did some target shooting (using a farmer's antique cans as targets), and went up to the Springfield sign overlooking the city. They ended up going on the run from the law, however, after Chief Wiggum tried to pull them over because of a broken taillight, and Ruth decided to flee because they were driving the convertible which she had stolen from her ex-husband.[2]

The auto theft charges against Ruth were dismissed, but she was later imprisoned for a short time for another offense (not specified). While she was in prison, Ruth became a bodybuilder, earned the title "Miss Mexican Mafia", and took steroids to expand her muscles. She and Marge met up again when Marge also became a bodybuilder and Ruth gave Marge Ragin' 'Roids to take.[3]

Ruth's house was seen being sold after the Financial Crisis hit Springfield, and it was bought by a disguised Sideshow Bob. After Bob was arrested and sent back to jail, the house was bought by Ted Flanders, a distant relative of Ned Flanders.[4] The Powers later moved in again, as in a neighborhood meeting at the Simpson house, Ruth told Marge she hasn't "stopped by to say hello in 25 years, and I live next door".[5]

Ruth is one of the few female patrons at Moe's Tavern,[1] and is often seen at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.[6]

She was one of five women who bought Apu Nahasapeemapetilon at a bachelor auction.[7] When Kirk Van Houten was falsely arrested for Bart's kidnap, Ruth was among the women who had conjugal visits with him.[8] Ruth was seen on a date with the Nascar Dad.[9] Ruth has been seen with Sideshow Mel.[10]

Non-canon

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The Simpsons: Tapped Out

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Ruth Powers
Image Cost Unlock method Unlocks with Unlock message
Ruth Powers.png Cash.png265,000 Level 54
A Woman's Work Pt. 1 		Shotkickers The only thing weaker about our sex is the stench.
Technical Information ID Groups Internal Name
115000 Regular Characters, Regular Female, Adult, Parents, Plant Workers, Normal Springfielders RuthPowers

Appearances

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References

The Saga of Carl - title screen.png Wikisimpsons has a collection of images related to Ruth Powers.
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "New Kid on the Block"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Marge on the Lam"
  3. ↑ "The Strong Arms of the Ma"
  4. ↑ "The Bob Next Door"
  5. ↑ "The Wayz We Were"
  6. ↑ The Simpsons Movie
  7. ↑ "The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons"
  8. ↑ "Pranksta Rap"
  9. ↑ "Married to the Blob"
  10. ↑ "The Dad-Feelings Limited"


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