Homer SimpsonfromThe Simpsonshas been reimagined in a 3D simulation featuring various amounts of hair, showing what he might look like if he hadn’t famously ripped it all out. As the clumsy yet well-meaning patriarch, Homer’s most defining features are his round beard, belly, and bald head, which sports just two strands of hair on top. Created by Matt Groening and primarily voiced by Dan Castellaneta, the character has been a television icon since the show’s debut in 1989, with his design remaining largely unchanged throughout the 36-season run.
On Instagram,@blik3dshared a video ofHomer with various simulated hair ranging from one single strand to a whole head of curly locks. The video playfully depicts alternate versions of the beloved character, from a shaggy wolf-cut to a crimped hairstyle that completely changes theSimpsoncharacter’s iconic look. Watch the video below:
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Thereasons behind Homer’s hair, or rather his lack of it, have been a long-running gag throughoutThe Simpsons.Although baldness seems to run in his family—his father, Abe, is also bald—the show has seenHomer tearing out his own hair in stressful situations. Every time Marge became pregnant, he was so overwhelmed that he yanked out chunks of his hair in shock. At one point, when Bart and Lisa leave for summer camp, Homer briefly regrows a few strands.
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The series has had fun playing with the idea ofHomer regrowing his hair, most notably in season 2’s episode “Simpson and Delilah.” In this episode, Homer discovers a miracle hair-growth formula called “Dimoxinil” and wakes up with a full head of hair. In another installment from 1998, “Treehouse of Horror IX,” Homer gets a hair transplant and is possessed by the spirit of the executed criminal Snake. Imagining a world where he never lost it adds to the fun, but ultimately,his iconic baldness is an essential part of his character.
Our Take On Homer’s Makeover
Bald, Bumbling, And Impossible to Improve
It’s fun to see Homer in a variety of hairstyles, but his classic “M” comb-over remains the most iconic. Seeing him with a full head of hair is honestly kind of jarring, which goes to show how enduring his character design truly is. His baldness is so ingrained in his identity that adding luscious locks almost makes him feel like a completely different character. Nonetheless, fan creations like this prove that after more than 30 years ofThe Simpsonson air, people are still finding new ways to engage with Springfield’s favorite family.
