However, when it becomes apparent the "apocalypse" was just a hoax, Burns still remains oblivious to Smithers' feelings, while Smithers covered up his actions by claiming it was a sign of respect. In the episode " Lisa the Skeptic", when the people of Springfield believe that an apocalypse is upon them, Smithers takes the opportunity to show Mr. Smithers collects Malibu Stacy dolls, was implied to be a frequent attendee of the Stac圜on at San Diego, writes a newsletter about the doll, and was the author of a Malibu Stacy stage musical that played in New Mexico he played Stacy's boyfriend. Burns (who had earlier left to take a bath after sweating) had been gone for over an hour, and his asking for bottles of estrogen from Marge during a drug sale claiming it was for "a friend trapped in the body of another friend" (which is implied to be his way of avoiding directly stating that he wanted them for himself), and also his asking Kim Basinger for a copy of the red pumps that she used in LA Confidential, which was implied to be so he could use them to dress up as her. Aside from his heavily implied homosexuality, Smithers was also implied to have at least some gender confusion and transvestite tendencies, as, when smoking weed to allow Homer to not violate his vow of never smoking it again, Smithers ended up cross-dressing as Judy Garland and suggesting that Homer pose as Mickey Rooney of 60 Minutes fame until Homer's reference to where Mickey Rooney came from had him realize that Mr.
Burns interfered with their relationship. After coming out he later dated Julio, although Smithers' continuing feelings for Mr.
At one point it was implied that Smithers was linked romantically to John, the owner of Cockamamie's thrift shop. Smithers was once married to a woman, but it fell apart when she wanted to have sex with him, and also referred to Mr. Eventually, he became Burns' personal assistant.Īs a (not very well) closeted gay man, Smithers has had a crush on Burns for as long as he has worked for him, but Burns is almost always oblivious. In high school, he was a target for bullies (including Homer Simpson) and was the announcer for the high school gymnastics competition, giving particular emphasis on the male gymnasts over the female gymnasts. Burns was telling them the truth), with Burns instead claiming Smithers Sr. Burns ended up telling the truth to the Simpsons family years later (due to Homer reliving mental trauma during his childhood from accidentally discovering Waylon Smithers Sr.'s half-decayed remains while diving into a watering hole and Smithers walking in just as Mr. Smithers never learned the true cause of his father's heroic death until Mr. When Smithers was a baby, his father, Waylon Smithers, Sr., was Burns' assistant until he died of radiation poisoning after saving Springfield from a potential nuclear meltdown. Burns? (Part One)" where Burns says he'll block out the sun, or in " Flaming Moe" where Burns says Smithers means nothing to him.
However, sometimes he's been hit hard and gave up like in " Who Shot Mr. However, he's in love with Burns and will do anything for Burns to like him. He definitely doesn't agree with Burns' actions. He has Springfield's largest collection of Malibu Stacy dolls. He is allergic to bee stings and has hypothyroidism, both of which can kill him. Smithers is generally portrayed as a nerd, someone awkward, uptight, and fragile.
Smithers is the highest-profile gay character on the series he officially came out in " The Burns Cage", although most people in Springfield (and fans of the show) were well aware before this. Early on in the series, it was established that Smithers has a powerful crush on Burns. Burns, however, rarely views Smithers as worth any sort of genuine warmth or care, and much of the humorous dynamic between the two characters comes from this tension. Burns' deeply devoted personal assistant, executive, and self-proclaimed best friend. He is also a minor character in The Simpsons Movie. Smithers" or simply " Smithers") (born December 25, 1954) is a recurring character on The Simpsons. You open your heart and they mock your very decency.” ―Waylon Smithers He's not just my boss, he's my best friend, too.” ―Waylon Smithers talking to Marge about Mr. Burns “ Actually, I value every second we're together: from the moment I squeeze his orange juice in the morning, till I. Hiroshi Iuchi ( The Simpsons Arcade Game) “ Yes, sir?” ―Smithers' catchphrase “ That's Homer Simpson, sir - one of your s from Sector 7G.” ―Smithers identifying Homer for Mr.