Tim Swanson’s blog posts this conversation between Homer and Lisa Simpson:
Homer Simpson: Not a bear in sight. The Bear Patrol must be working like a charm.
Lisa Simpson: That’s specious reasoning, Dad.
Homer: Thank you, dear.
Lisa: By your logic I could claim that this rock keeps tigers away.
Homer: Oh, how does it work?
Lisa: It doesn’t work.
Homer: Uh-huh.
Lisa: It’s just a stupid rock.
Homer: Uh-huh.
Lisa: But I don’t see any tigers around, do you?
[Homer thinks of this, then pulls out some money]
Homer: Lisa, I want to buy your rock.
[Lisa refuses at first, then takes the exchange]
What is beautiful about this is the way Homer is talking is the way I sometimes argue with people I find annoying or not worth taking seriously. I just eff with them big time, play dumb, confuse them, ask bizarre questions, change the subject, etc. It’s fun. I am Homer Simpson!
