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During a family visit to the [[White House]], [[Simpsons family]] toured the presidential bowling alley, where a plaque claimed that former president {{Ch|Richard Nixon}} had once bowled two consecutive perfect 300 games. [[Homer]] reacted with disbelief, openly doubting the story as the family continued the tour.<ref>"[[Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington]]"</ref> | During a family visit to the [[White House]], [[Simpsons family]] toured the presidential bowling alley, where a plaque claimed that former president {{Ch|Richard Nixon}} had once bowled two consecutive perfect 300 games. [[Homer]] reacted with disbelief, openly doubting the story as the family continued the tour.<ref>"[[Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington]]"</ref> | ||
| − | After becoming the leader of the [[Stonecutters]], Homer regularly participated in social activities organized by the group, including bowling nights. During one game at a local bowling alley, Homer used a customized bowling ball marked | + | After becoming the leader of the [[Stonecutters]], Homer regularly participated in social activities organized by the group, including bowling nights. During one game at a local bowling alley, Homer used a customized bowling ball marked "[[Chosen One]]." Although one pin remained standing after his throw, [[Chief Wiggum]] shot down the final pin with his service revolver, allowing Homer to receive another strike.<ref>"[[Homer the Great]]"</ref> |
After paying off his debts, [[Homer]] quit the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]] and took a job at [[Barney's Bowlarama]], where he happily worked as a bowling alley attendant. When he later asked for a raise, Homer attempted to increase business by standing outside the alley and firing a shotgun into the air to attract customers, though the plan failed. Despite eventually returning to the power plant after learning [[Marge]] was pregnant with [[Maggie]], Homer remembered his time in bowling as one of the happiest periods of his life.<ref>"[[And Maggie Makes Three]]"</ref> | After paying off his debts, [[Homer]] quit the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]] and took a job at [[Barney's Bowlarama]], where he happily worked as a bowling alley attendant. When he later asked for a raise, Homer attempted to increase business by standing outside the alley and firing a shotgun into the air to attract customers, though the plan failed. Despite eventually returning to the power plant after learning [[Marge]] was pregnant with [[Maggie]], Homer remembered his time in bowling as one of the happiest periods of his life.<ref>"[[And Maggie Makes Three]]"</ref> | ||
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| + | [[Homer Simpson]] formed the [[Pin Pals]] team with [[Moe Szyslak]], [[Apu Nahasapeemapetilon]], and [[Otto Mann]] to compete in the league at [[Barney's Bowl-A-Rama]]. The team faced several groups, including the [[Holy Rollers]], [[Channel 6 Wastelanders]], [[DMV Regulation Kings]], [[Springfield Police Framers]], [[The Home-Wreckers]], and other themed teams. After advancing through the tournament, the Pin Pals reached the championship match against the Holy Rollers. During the competition, [[Mr. Burn]]s joined the team after replacing Otto and provided the group with matching uniforms, although his poor bowling skills nearly cost them the victory. Despite his performance, the Pin Pals won the championship through an accidental play that secured the final points. Burns later claimed the trophy for himself, ending the celebration and showing that his competitive and selfish nature had returned.<ref>"[[Team Homer]]"</ref> | ||
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Bowling
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Sport Information
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Bowling is a popular sport played a lot by Homer. Homer has once got a perfect 300 game in bowling, making him a celebrity in Springfield.
History[edit]
After receiving a bowling ball engraved with Homer's own name as a birthday present from her husband, Marge Simpson began visiting Barney's Bowlarama out of frustration and learned the sport under the instruction of a bowler named Jacques. Although inexperienced at first, she gradually improved her game through regular lessons, learning about bowling techniques, scoring, strikes, spares, and difficult pin combinations.[1]
During a family visit to the White House, Simpsons family toured the presidential bowling alley, where a plaque claimed that former president Richard Nixon had once bowled two consecutive perfect 300 games. Homer reacted with disbelief, openly doubting the story as the family continued the tour.[2]
After becoming the leader of the Stonecutters, Homer regularly participated in social activities organized by the group, including bowling nights. During one game at a local bowling alley, Homer used a customized bowling ball marked "Chosen One." Although one pin remained standing after his throw, Chief Wiggum shot down the final pin with his service revolver, allowing Homer to receive another strike.[3]
After paying off his debts, Homer quit the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant and took a job at Barney's Bowlarama, where he happily worked as a bowling alley attendant. When he later asked for a raise, Homer attempted to increase business by standing outside the alley and firing a shotgun into the air to attract customers, though the plan failed. Despite eventually returning to the power plant after learning Marge was pregnant with Maggie, Homer remembered his time in bowling as one of the happiest periods of his life.[4]
Homer Simpson formed the Pin Pals team with Moe Szyslak, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, and Otto Mann to compete in the league at Barney's Bowl-A-Rama. The team faced several groups, including the Holy Rollers, Channel 6 Wastelanders, DMV Regulation Kings, Springfield Police Framers, The Home-Wreckers, and other themed teams. After advancing through the tournament, the Pin Pals reached the championship match against the Holy Rollers. During the competition, Mr. Burns joined the team after replacing Otto and provided the group with matching uniforms, although his poor bowling skills nearly cost them the victory. Despite his performance, the Pin Pals won the championship through an accidental play that secured the final points. Burns later claimed the trophy for himself, ending the celebration and showing that his competitive and selfish nature had returned.[5]
Teams[edit]
- Are They Reals
- Channel 6 Wastelanders
- DMV Regulation Kings
- Fund Bunch
- Holy Rollers
- Home Wreckers
- The Legitimate Businessmen
- Number Crunchers
- One and Dones
- Pin Pals
- Rollin' Oldies
- Selma's Exes
- The Sidekicks
- Springfield Police Framers
- The Stereotypes
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Appearances[edit]
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Episode – "Bart the Genius" (mentioned)- Episode – "The Telltale Head" (mentioned)
- Episode – "Life on the Fast Lane"
- Episode – "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"
- Episode – "Principal Charming" (plaque)
- Episode – "The War of the Simpsons" (mentioned)
- Episode – "Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington"
- Episode – "Lisa the Greek" (mentioned)
- Episode – "Homer Alone" (mentioned)
THOH – "Treehouse of Horror III" (mentioned)- Episode – "Bart the Lover"
- Episode – "Bart's Friend Falls in Love"
- Episode – "A Streetcar Named Marge" (mentioned)
- Episode – "Brother from the Same Planet"
- Episode – "Homer the Great"
- Episode – "And Maggie Makes Three" (flashback)
- Episode – "Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment"
- Episode – "Team Homer"
- Episode – "Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder"
- Episode – "A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love"
- Episode – "Pray Anything"
- Episode – "He Loves to Fly and He D'ohs"
- Episode – "The Great Wife Hope"
- Episode – "The Town" (candlepin bowling)
- Episode – "Singin' in the Lane"
Video game – The Simpsons Bowling - Video game – The Simpsons: Tapped Out
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