Lenny mentioned in "The Burns Cage" that he was visiting her funeral. He once stated that his father died in a war, but he doesn't know in which. Karl has written the entire speech for Homer. Carl Carlson is a character in the Plant Workers collection who comes with the Springfield Buddhist Temple. Lenny, Carl and Homer have apparently been friends for most of their lives. He also mentions in this game his support for Obama. In the early seasons, Carl was rarely seen with Lenny and did not have a consistent voice, but on some occasions, he can be heard with Lenny's voice and vice versa. [brief pause of remorse] I mean...aw, nuts." He likes to call himself "an urban Lenny". Sex Carl works in sector 7G along with Homer and Lenny. Homer quickly goes into apology act, as he would any other time. Relatives Karl then kisses Homer to prove he is not a fool, and off Homer goes to face the music. (see, Carl has diabetes, which he discovered when eating Grandma Plopwell's Pudding in ". Please improve the article, or discuss the issue on the talk page. The Simpsons finds replacement to voice Carl after decision to stop white actors playing non-black characters. [9] In addition, he and Lenny were clearly aroused by the female stars of Lemony Lick-It's A Series of Horny Events when they accidentally stumbled upon the filming of the film, and were also shown to be extremely willing to take up Homer's bribe of giving them roles to buy their silence to Marge, their opting to do the sex scenes with the girls and be the foul-mouth boy, respectively. Carl is a Buddhist, although not a very dedicated one like Lisa (Richard Gere described Lenny and Carl's mediation practices as "way off"). By Dave Bath Jan 02, 2021 The iconic animated sitcom The Simpsons often revolve around the adventures of the Simpson family. Status Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The Simpsons Recasts Carl Voice Actor It's not yet clear whether the new actor is a new cast member or temporary fill-in. He has white hair (behind Horatio McCallister)[2], Karl is always seen dressed very well in suits of assorted colors and the occasional turtle neck and scarf. Although it is never directly said, It has been suggested that Karl is homosexual. We see a lonely Karl in his large apartment. First appearance He is Lenny 's best friend; and Lenny is also unlocked with the … Frightened, Homer asks how he knew at which point Karl lists his obvious flaws but embarks on a campaign to improve him. On one occasion, he makes everyone in Moe's Tavern cry and then turns to the camera, explaining: "See, this is why I don't talk much."[1]. Carl is an African-American Buddhist who apparently grew up in Iceland (he once nostalgically referred to his "Icelandic boyhood"). Homer is surprised but Marge believes it is a romantic gesture from him. Karl appears in the 'Do the Bartman' music video dancing with Jacques. He explains he came back to say bye to ‘the girls at the typing pool’. It's where your interests connect you with your people. Unfortunately, Homer’s speech fails, not because of the speech itself (which was brilliantly written), but Homer’s lack of hair instantly alienated the crowd. [11], At times, Carl gets annoyed at Lenny. Lenny once said he can't tell apart the remains of his sculpture with Carl's remarking "I don't know where Carl ends and I begin! Carlton Carlson Jr. Carl is a self-restrained organized (although not maniac about it, like Frank Grimes) employee and likes to call himself "an urban Lenny". The feeling is mutual. Carlton "Carl" Carlson, Jr. is a recurring character in The Simpsons and a supporting character in The Simpsons Movie. ", An irritated Carl interjects "it's stuff like this that makes everyone think we're gay. Safety operations supervisor at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant 25 September 2020 . Share this article via … When Carl learns that he is paired with Lenny in a team-building exercise on a power plant retreat, his irritated response is, "Aw, nuts. The Simpsons are a family who live in a fictional "Middle American" town of Springfield. This episode would have had Karl living and in a relationship with another man, though Fierstein declined to reappear. In the Italian dub of the show, he speaks with a Venetian accent. Karl is one of the very few citizens of Springfieldwho emits such a powerful ‘purity’. [5] Although not seen by the audience, Carl claims to have a girlfriend who is having an affair with one of the VP's at the power plant to feed Carl inside information. He finds a note, Karl strikes again. Carl's adoptive father's first name with a "son" at the end of it, which is a tradition in Iceland (patrilineality is quite rare in Iceland). There is a constant allusion to homo-eroticism in Lenny's and Carl's relationship, although no one seems to care much about it, particularly Carl. Carl played bass in Homer's band Sadgasm, which later broke up. In "Holidays of Future Passed", he and Lenny switched brains because Lenny wanted to back together with his wife, who was sleeping with Carl at the time, but she switched with a monkey on a Japanese game show. “The Simpsons” fans might notice at least one long-running character sounds a little different in Sunday’s Season 32 premiere. Blond; later white[1] It should technically be spelled "Carlsson" (with two s's) to show Carl is "Carl's son". His last name is a patronymic surname. Carl and Lenny drunkenly suggest to a sober Barney that he will take them to the Playboy Mansion and the Girls College, respectively. Perhaps, in one of the most thoughtful and beautiful things to ever happen in Springfield, Karl tosses Homer his umbrella and continues in the rain soaked. The Icelandic band Sigur Rós scored original music for the episode, along with their own interpretation of the Simpsons opening theme. Hair Carl's job position over the course of the series has generally been that of a supervisor, as mentioned in "Blood Feud" and implied by Mr. Burns' high regard for him in comparison to Homer and Lenny. Karl soon proves his abilities by redefining Homer’s image. Karl truly is one of the most special people … [6] While at a football game, he mentioned planning to give his wife a ring for their anniversary. Karl is the mysterious guardian angel of Homer. Smithers attempts to fire Homer, but of course the angelic selflessness of Karl causes him to take the bullet. Also, the scrapping of the original design backs this theory. One woman's ‘resoomes’ seem in order, but her offer of a back rub makes Homer nervous and he quickly shoos her out. He has short[ish], blonde hair. However, before Karl can offer his help they are interrupted by a sleuthing Smithers – the night before he had discovered Homer’s health insurance fraud. Karl is one of the very few citizens of Springfield who emits such a powerful ‘purity’. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Karl quickly points out to Homer that he is clearly "a fraud" and doesn't "belong here". Very little is known of his prior life, yet establishes himself very early as a confident mentor who seemingly dedicates himself to the growth of Homer’s abilities and confidence. Black Carl also attended Springfield A&M University and possesses a master's degree in nuclear physics. There are many indications for this theory as he kisses Homer during his pep talk and explains, "My mother taught me never to kiss a fool" before slapping Homer's buttocks. 'The Simpsons' debuted the new voice actor for Carl Carlson in the Season 32 premiere. Karl mentioned his mother at one stage, but she is never mentioned or seen again. He is perhaps one of Springfield's strangest residents, due to his strange obsession with Homer. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on May 19, 2013 in conjunction with the season finale, "Dangers on a Train". The Black One Die Simpsons (Originaltitel: The Simpsons) ist eine von Matt Groening geschaffene, vielfach ausgezeichnete US-amerikanische Zeichentrickserie des Senders Fox, die seit 1989 produziert wird.Sie ist die am längsten laufende US-Zeichentrick- und Primetimeserie. Karl truly is one of the most special people of Springfield; Karl’s strange fixation and die hard dedication creates an oddity of a person. A syndicate comprising Homer, Moe, Carl and Lenny wins the lottery but Carl steals the money and the others track him down - to Iceland, from where his family originates. Yet Marge says she understands this year because Homer is now a busy executive. [7] Carl has been seen with a woman when he attends Homer's marriage class[8] and Homer has mentioned that Carl and Lenny have mistresses they spend time with. Relatives Lenny, Carl and Homer have apparently been friends for most of their lives. And of course, the first man to bring awareness to such great news is an excited Karl (and a glum Smithers). Wie häufig wird der Simpsons theme composer aller Voraussicht nach eingesetzt werden? This adds to a theory that Karl is homosexual, or in the very least illustrates Fierstein believes Karl is meant to be homosexual. Carl and Lenny both have the long-form of their first name as their surnames: Carlson and Leonard. He holds a master's degree in nuclear physics and is fond of bowling and drinking at Moe's Tavern. Karl was intended to return in the episode, "Three Gays of the Condo". Karl calls at that moment to check to see if the singer he hired has arrived. Are you looking for Homer's German assistant, Karl? 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