- For the book about Thomas Edison, see Thomas Edison (book).
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Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor, scientist, and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb.
History[edit]
After Lisa mentioned to Homer that Thomas Edison invented the film projector as well as many other inventions Homer used, Homer decided to learn more about Edison and eventually idolized him. At the Edison Museum in New Jersey, which preserves his laboratory, Bart and Homer aimed to smash the chair that was identical to Homer's invention. On the car trip to the museum, Edison's ghost appeared in front of Homer, trying to convince him not to destroy the chair. However, when they visited the museum, Homer discovered that Edison idolized Leonardo da Vinci and decided against destroying the chair.[1]
Abe once claimed to be the first Springfieldian to ever own a radio, which only played Edison continuously reciting the alphabet.[2]
When Mr. Burns was given a veggie burger, he said that he felt like Thomas Edison "on that incredible, magical night". Smithers asked if he meant the night he invented the light bulb, but Mr. Burns said that he meant the night he invented the electric chair.[3]
When Homer thought he invented stuffed crust pizza, he referred to himself as the Thomas Edison of stuffing things with cheese.[4]
Non-canon[edit]
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When Abe Simpson talked about Professor Funnywumpum's Old-Time Emporiums, he said that the Ferris wheel was invented by Thomas Edison.[5]
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Episode – "Sideshow Bob Roberts" (mentioned)
Special – The Simpsons Ride (mentioned)
Comic story – Bart Simpson's Report on Francis Scott Key (mentioned)
Merchandise – "The Simpsons Topps" (mentioned)
