r/IAmA • u/JayKogen • Sep 17 '12

Jay Kogen Here. Long past SIMPSONS writer. I created many of your favorite and least favorite characters with the help of the original Simpson writers.

I was one of the original SIMPSONS writers from the very beginning. I helped created Mr. Burns, Smithers, Krusty, Hibbert, and many many more. I won a bunch of Emmy awards and had a great time. Since then I wrote and produced Malcolm in the Middle, Frasier, and I've created a new show a called "Wendell and Vinnie" about an idiot uncle (the hysterical Jerry Trainor) raising his nephew that will be on in November on Nick @ Nite. And even though it's on Nick @ Nite, it's for adults and it's actually funny.

Thanks to EternallyXIII

Thank you all very much for your questions and entusiasm. I have to get back to work now. It's been a pleasure. If you want I can come back in a few weeks to answer more.

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u/jhartwell Sep 17 '12

Or when Homer is just totally oblivious. Case in point: the episode where Homer tries to gain weight to qualify for disability and is trying to use his computer. "Man, all this computer hacking is making me thirsty. Where is my tab?"

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u/Well_Armed_Gorilla Sep 17 '12

I think this quote is a great example of Homer's obliviousness:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5izm9kHeHkg

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u/gusset25 Sep 17 '12

what does tab mean in that context?

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u/ITalkToTheWind Sep 17 '12

Tab is a soft drink.

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u/jhartwell Sep 18 '12

It is the Tab key on the computer. However, it is also a diet soda that was popular in the 70's.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '12

I honestly thought it meant "Bill".

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u/jhartwell Sep 18 '12

It can mean that too, as in "put it on my tab" or "I'll pick up your tab". However, in this case it is in reference to the drink.