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'''''The Simpsons''''' was a [[cartoon]] [[television]] programme from the [[20th century]].


[[Image:Simpsonstombaker.jpg | thumb | right|[[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]], as he appeared on ''The Simpsons''.]]
At his [[enviro-podule]], [[Martin (The Tomorrow Windows)|Martin]] and [[Trix MacMillan]] drank [[tea]] from ''Simpsons'' mugs. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Tomorrow Windows (novel)}})


'''The Simpsons''' is one of the first animation based prime time US TV shows to parody and reference ''Doctor Who''. ''Doctor Who'' has often been mentioned by the [[Wikipedia:Comic Book Guy|Comic Book Guy]] in several episodes.
Several specimens of the construct known as [[Cuddlesome]]s could be heard to use catchphrases like "[[¡Ay, caramba!]]" and "[[Eat my shorts]]". ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Cuddlesome (audio story)}})
[[File:Bart_simpson.jpg|thumb|"[[Bart Simpson]]" ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Party Animals (comic story)}})]]
Whilst outside the [[Railway Station]] giving away tickets for the museum, [[Pied Piper|Odd Bob]] received an insult from one kid saying "Take a hike, [[Krusty the Clown|Krusty]]!" ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Day of the Clown (TV story)}})


There have been several explicit references to ''Doctor Who'' within episodes of ''The Simpsons'' in the episodes;
According to [[Julia Franklin]], ''The Simpsons'' had an [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon|Indian character]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The King of Terror (novel)}})
*In [[1995]]'s [[w:C:simpsons:Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming|Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming]] a caricature of the Fourth Doctor appears representing television.
*[[w:C:simpsons:Bart the Fink|"Bart the Fink"]] which unambiguously refers to a "''Doctor Who'' (episode watching) marathon".
*In [[w:c:simpsons:Springfield Up|"Springfield Up"]] in which Homer refers to a character voiced by Eric Idle as "Doctor Who".


Additionally the show's creator; Matt Groening is reportedly a huge fan of Doctor Who, with the Fourth Doctor being his favourite incarnation of the Doctor. {{fact}} Consulting producer Don Payne is also apparently a fan.{{fact}}  In the "Treehouse of Horror" episode, he was credited as Don "He will knock 4 times" Payne — a reference to the prophecy begun in ''[[Planet of the Dead (TV story)|Planet of the Dead]]''.
Several ''Simpsons'' [[VHS]]'s were available at a [[Cardiff]] [[Video store (Random Shoes)|video store]] in the [[2000s]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Random Shoes (TV story)}})


For one week in [[1996]] ''Doctor Who'' and ''The Simpsons'' shared [[Fox Broadcasting Company|the same network of origin]], when the [[Doctor Who (1996)|co-produced TV movie]] aired.
Two [[Mars|Martian]] colonies established in the [[23rd century]], perhaps by coincidence, were named [[Springfield]] and neighboured [[Shelbyville]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|GodEngine (novel)}})


==In-universe references==
At [[Ood Operations]] in [[4126]], there were various settings for the way [[Ood]] could speak, including "[[D'oh!]]" ([[TV]]: {{cs|Planet of the Ood (TV story)}})
:''Note, whilst references to '''The Simpsons''' have been made it has never been positively identified as such.''
[[File:Space Invaders Bart Simpson.jpg|left|thumb|"[[Bart Simpson]]" is eaten by the [[Rigellan Hyper-Kraken]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Space Invaders! (comic story)}})]]


At [[Ood Operations]], there were various settings for the way [[Ood]] could speak. One of them included the catchphrase "D'oh!", a known saying of Homer Simpson, the main character of the show. ([[DW]]: ''[[Planet of the Ood]]'')
[[Sam Jones]] said "D'oh!" as well, in her case when confronted by a vampire. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Vampire Science (novel)}})


Whilst outside the Railway Station giving away tickets for the museum, Odd Bob recieves an insult from one kid saying "Take a hike, Krusty!", most probably referencing the famous Krusty the Clown from The Simpsons ''([[SJA]]: [[Day of the Clown]])''
Someone resembling [[Bart Simpson]] attended [[Bonjaxx]]'s [[birthday]] party on [[Maruthea]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Party Animals (comic story)}})


Several specimens of the construct known as [[Cuddlesome]]s could be heard to use catchphrases like "Ay Caramba!" and "Eat my shorts", which are closely associated to that used by Bart Simpson. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Cuddlesome (audio story)|Cuddlesome]]'')
Another Bart Simpson look-alike was eaten by the [[Rigellan Hyper-Kraken]] on [[Enormous Storage Co.]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Space Invaders! (comic story)}})


Bart Simpson (or someone resembling him) attended [[Bonjaxx]]'s birthday party on [[Maruthea]]. ([[DWM]]: ''[[Party Animals]]'')
When asked by her teacher, Mr [[Selby (Vampire Science)|Selby]], who her role model was, [[Sam Jones]] replied, "[[Lisa Simpson]]". ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Vampire Science (novel)}})
 
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*[[w:c:simpsons:Doctor Who|Doctor Who]] at [[w:c:simpsons:The_Simpsons|Wikisimpsons]]


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Latest revision as of 23:49, 26 September 2024

The Simpsons

You may be looking for the real world franchise that crossed over with the DWU.

The Simpsons was a cartoon television programme from the 20th century.

At his enviro-podule, Martin and Trix MacMillan drank tea from Simpsons mugs. (PROSE: The Tomorrow Windows [+]Loading...["The Tomorrow Windows (novel)"])

Several specimens of the construct known as Cuddlesomes could be heard to use catchphrases like "¡Ay, caramba!" and "Eat my shorts". (AUDIO: Cuddlesome [+]Loading...["Cuddlesome (audio story)"])

"Bart Simpson" (COMIC: Party Animals [+]Loading...["Party Animals (comic story)"])

Whilst outside the Railway Station giving away tickets for the museum, Odd Bob received an insult from one kid saying "Take a hike, Krusty!" (TV: The Day of the Clown [+]Loading...["The Day of the Clown (TV story)"])

According to Julia Franklin, The Simpsons had an Indian character. (PROSE: The King of Terror [+]Loading...["The King of Terror (novel)"])

Several Simpsons VHS's were available at a Cardiff video store in the 2000s. (TV: Random Shoes [+]Loading...["Random Shoes (TV story)"])

Two Martian colonies established in the 23rd century, perhaps by coincidence, were named Springfield and neighboured Shelbyville. (PROSE: GodEngine [+]Loading...["GodEngine (novel)"])

At Ood Operations in 4126, there were various settings for the way Ood could speak, including "D'oh!" (TV: Planet of the Ood [+]Loading...["Planet of the Ood (TV story)"])

"Bart Simpson" is eaten by the Rigellan Hyper-Kraken. (COMIC: Space Invaders! [+]Loading...["Space Invaders! (comic story)"])

Sam Jones said "D'oh!" as well, in her case when confronted by a vampire. (PROSE: Vampire Science [+]Loading...["Vampire Science (novel)"])

Someone resembling Bart Simpson attended Bonjaxx's birthday party on Maruthea. (COMIC: Party Animals [+]Loading...["Party Animals (comic story)"])

Another Bart Simpson look-alike was eaten by the Rigellan Hyper-Kraken on Enormous Storage Co.. (COMIC: Space Invaders! [+]Loading...["Space Invaders! (comic story)"])

When asked by her teacher, Mr Selby, who her role model was, Sam Jones replied, "Lisa Simpson". (PROSE: Vampire Science [+]Loading...["Vampire Science (novel)"])

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