Yes, his strangling of Bart should be considered abuse, even if it was intended by the writers to be pure cartoon slapstick. But the show itself has referred to it as "that horrible act of child abuse". read more
Remember Homer's dad was sorta abusive if not physical then verbally. Abe Simpson's temper passed onto Homer. He stated something like this in The Simpsons Movie. read more
Homer Simpson might very well be the biggest criminal in television history. In his 20-plus years on the TV show The Simpsons, the well-meaning but dim-witted father of three has committed a wide range of crimes and infractions, from ticket-worthy offenses to felonies. read more
Simpsons and Child Abuse If this is your first visit to the No Homers Club, be sure to check out the FAQ page. You must register as a member before you can post at the NHC; registration for new accounts is free. read more