# Minor Simpson's characters you love **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 22, 2002, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527 "2002-03-22T14:15:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![iamthewalrus\_3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/258eb7/32.png) [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2002, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/61 "2002-03-24T02:06:08Z")
Disco Stu. (singing, in the ski lodge) “Walk away, not today, disco lady.” ---
**Author:** ![upperdeckfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/65b543/32.png) [@upperdeckfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/upperdeckfan)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2002, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/62 "2002-03-24T04:34:11Z")
my pick is Rainier Wolfcastle (McBain): “Lahffing time iz ohfah” ---
**Author:** ![Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2002, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/63 "2002-03-24T05:17:33Z")
> [@](#): > > “Without that marijuana, he might even be… blinder.” No, Lou says “Hold on, chief, it might be medicinal.” And the blind guy says “Yeah, without it I could go even blinder!” ---
**Author:** ![gex\_gex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/94ad74/32.png) [@gex\_gex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gex_gex)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2002, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/64 "2002-03-24T12:13:28Z")
**surly** , one of the seven duffs. surly: hey, surly looks out for one man, and that’s surly. selma: sorry surly. ---
**Author:** ![hawthorne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@hawthorne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hawthorne)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2002, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/65 "2002-03-24T13:31:59Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by upperdeckfan \* > my pick is Rainier Wolfcastle (McBain) And as himself: (sun sets) “On further reflection, these are loafers.” ---
**Author:** ![Xan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ac8455/32.png) [@Xan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xan)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2002, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/66 "2002-03-24T14:45:33Z")
“Duff man can never die only the actors who play him.” hehe Duff man rules! I also love Dr.Nick ---
**Author:** ![111ArcherAvenue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/b9e5f3/32.png) [@111ArcherAvenue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/111ArcherAvenue)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2002, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/67 "2002-03-24T17:55:00Z")
Okay, so maybe he doesn’t count as a minor character, and that’s why no one has picked him, but c’mon guys, what about Milhouse? Milhouse cracks me up. “It’s like _Speed 2_, only on a bus instead of a boat!” And Gil? I’m sorry, but Gil is a sad Lionel Hutz rip-off. Worst character ever. Also gotta love, Lenny and Carl, Moe, Comic Book Guy and any character voiced by Phil Hartman, RIP. ---
**Author:** ![ricecake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@ricecake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ricecake)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2002, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/68 "2002-03-24T22:05:35Z")
“But you said if I slept with you I wouldn’t have touch the drunk” “Duffman says a lot of things, Oh yeah!” lmao ---
**Author:** ![capacitor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e47774/32.png) [@capacitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/capacitor)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2002, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/69 "2002-03-25T00:24:00Z")
I like: The Spanish Bee. Krusty the Dyslexic Clown Sideshow Bob!!! One of the guys in Nelson’s gang who turned out to be a single father. Grandpa Simpson The Happy Doctor and te Quack Dr. Rivera. Professor Fink Damn one indication of a great TV series is that there are so many memorable characters, major and minor. ---
**Author:** ![Alphagene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Alphagene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alphagene)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2002, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/70 "2002-03-25T03:41:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ResIpsaLoquitor \* > \*\*I’m fond of the sarcastic guy…he doesn’t have his name, he just makes sarcastic comments: \*\* Is this the same guy who assures Bart he’s “quite lowbrow” in the Gabbo episode? And the guy who owns Bloodbath and Beyond? **Homer** : If I had my gun I’d kill you! **Owner** : Yeah, well, ya dont… I love him. ---
**Author:** ![galrion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/aca169/32.png) [@galrion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galrion)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2002, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/71 "2002-03-25T18:16:06Z")
My favorite has to be Scorpio, that episode is hands down my favorite. But in a close second is the comic shop guy. Probably because he says the things I say and he has a master’s in Folklore and Mythology. It was a master’s wasn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![elf6c](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c57346/32.png) [@elf6c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elf6c)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2002, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/72 "2002-03-25T19:45:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by galrion \* > \*\*My favorite has to be Scorpio, that episode is hands down my favorite. But in a close second is the comic shop guy. Probably because he says the things I say and he has a master’s in Folklore and Mythology. It was a master’s wasn’t it? \*\* And the originator of one of the most daring Simpson’s jokes [sitting behind the counter eating those Easter marshmellow “Peep” treats] “If only real chicks went down this easy” :eek: And one of the most shocking moments when he got caught in the motel bed with Skinner’s mother. :eek: :eek: _-me_ ---
**Author:** ![Running\_with\_Scissors](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Running\_with\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Running_with_Scissors)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2002, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/73 "2002-03-25T20:24:32Z")
IMO it’s a tossup between Frink and CBG for pure comedic value (worst episode ever, indeed!) But I can’t believe nobody’s mentioned what I consider Capt. McAllister’s best quote: ``` Arr, I've got customers. Call me back, Ishmael. ``` (from the episode where Krusty disappears) ---
**Author:** ![Running\_with\_Scissors](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Running\_with\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Running_with_Scissors)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2002, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/74 "2002-03-25T20:39:18Z")
IMO it’s a tossup between Frink and CBG for pure comedic value (worst episode ever, indeed!) But I can’t believe nobody’s mentioned what I consider Capt. McAllister’s best quote: ``` Arr, I've got customers. Call me back, Ishmael. ``` (from the episode where Krusty disappears) ---
**Author:** ![Eternal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecb155/32.png) [@Eternal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eternal)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2002, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/75 "2002-03-26T02:51:00Z")
“Yarr, I’m… not attractive.” ---
**Author:** ![lel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8797f3/32.png) [@lel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lel)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2002, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/76 "2002-03-26T03:45:13Z")
Ooh, I forgot to mention Bort, from the episode where Lisa and Bart are in the gift shop (at Duffland, I believe) and Bart is looking for a toy license plate souvenir with his name on it but only finds the name Bort. ---
**Author:** ![magdalene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df788c/32.png) [@magdalene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magdalene)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/77 "2002-03-29T20:54:20Z")
I too love Snake. (After committing armed robbery) “Dude, now I can pay my Stafford Loans.” ---
**Author:** ![tourbot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e95f7d/32.png) [@tourbot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tourbot)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/78 "2002-03-29T23:10:24Z")
I think he was going to pay back his _student_ loans. I doubt Snake would take out a loan to buy a Jim Stafford album. ---
**Author:** ![ummm.yeahh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ummm.yeahh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ummm.yeahh)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/79 "2002-03-29T23:47:11Z")
[QUOTE] \*Originally posted by Knowed Out \* \*\*I love to hate the comic book guy. Mainly because he’s so realistic. I’ve been in a couple of shops with pudgy doughboy know-it-alls like him running the place, thinking they’re hot shit. I concur!! Now if you don’t mind, we’re playing for title of Master of the Universe. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2002, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527/80 "2002-03-29T23:47:31Z")
“No, there could be cubes the size of bears in there!” After his remote control baby plane crashses “Oh dear. My wife is going to kill me.” “I am now triangulating the signal vector which I will express as a motion of my finger. They’re over there!” ``` "I'm trying to develop it into a weapon of unbelievable destructive power." "Hey babe, howsabout we go back to the cyclotron for a little wingding." Bart "I wish I had that flying motorcycle now." Frink flys up "You had your chance." ``` I love both the character and the idea that you don’t need to understand math, chemistry, or physics. Hard work and a truly bizzare view of the world are all that’s needed to be a great inventor. ``` Donnning hamburger-earmuffs and talking to himself "Relax Frinky. You'll have these babies in the stores while he's still working on the lettuce-matrix." ``` [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/minor-simpsons-characters-you-love/99527.md?page=5)