
Anger As Homer And Marge To ‘Legally Separate’ The cartoon couple’s impending split sparks a largely negative response on social media, with one fan pleading: “Just stop.” Fans of The Simpsons have reacted with anger and despair after it emerged Homer and Marge are to “legally separate” in the new series. Executive producer Al Jean revealed the storyline would feature in the show’s 27th season, which is due to premiere in September. He also told Variety magazine that Homer was to be led astray by a character voiced by Girls star, Lena Dunham. “In the premiere, it’s discovered after all the years, Homer has narcolepsy and it’s an incredible strain on the marriage,” he said. “Homer and Marge legally separate, and Homer falls in love with his pharmacist, who’s voiced by Lena Dunham.” Jean unveiled a number of other planned plots for the forthcoming series, which will see the comedy chalk up its 625th episode. Storylines will feature Lisa befriending a homeless woman “who turns out to be an incredible singer”, cameos from other Girls actresses – and the return of Spider Pig. And it comes after it emerged Sideshow Bob was to finally get his hands on Bart during the course […]

anger | düh, harag, méreg |
impending | függőben lévő |
to spark | szikrázik, elindít |
response | válasz, reakció |
to plead | érvel, esedezik vmiért |
despair | kétségbeesés |
to emerge | nő, emelkedik |
to lead astray | tévútra vinni, félrevezetni |
pharmacist | gyógyszerész |
to unveil | felfedni |
forthcoming | következő |
cameo | mellékszereplő |
marital crisis | krízis a házasságban |
to prompt | ösztönöz, buzdít |
to call a halt to | befejezni valamit |
attentive | figyelmes |
to fleet | gyorsan elröppen |