The Simpsons first became a show in December of 1989. I was seven years old. I remember the first episode; my brothers and I will still quote Homer saying, “Pardon my galoshes!”
During my first year at Western, I lived in Harvey Hall. If you look at the picture below, I would be the second door on the left. I was still accustomed to eating dinner at 6 o’clock as a lot of other students were. I’m not sure how it happened but I was part of the group who all sat in the back corner of the cafeteria next to the TV. We all sat there to watch The Simpsons. We weren’t friends; I’m not even sure I knew the other people I sat with but we all were just there to watch The Simpsons.
I couldn’t remember the name of the other hall that shared a building with us. I asked Google. Then, I came across this video that showed what the rooms look like! My roommate and my bed were placed differently but we had a purple rug very similar to the one that’s in there! It was kind of crazy for me to see the room because I haven’t seen it in almost 20 years.
I began thinking about The Simpsons because my Mom and I were talking, (about what, I am not sure) but it came up that I would think my “go-to” junk food would be donuts. The honey glazed, chocolate dipped donuts from Tim Horton to be exact! Now, I don’t really get them very often but I did immediately after my injury and before my surgery because it hurt so badly! It still hurts pretty badly! In our conversation, I said, “Mmmmm donuts!” just like Homer Simpson. I began to laugh and she did not know what I was talking about. My brothers and I were watching the TV, but she wasn’t; so she would know the quote!
I showed my Mom the above video and laughed and laughed. We already have used this quote in conversations that we have had since. She was the one who said, “Mmmmmm donuts!” We both laughed! I haven’t gotten donuts since I told my Mom about Homer Simpson but we still can laugh and laugh about it!