Contest Lets Fan Design Simpsons Character

Monday, October 19, 2009
By: Thomas J. Mclean

The Simpsons is giving one lucky fan the chance to create a character for an upcoming episode of the show.

The contest is now open and will run through 11:59 p.m. EDT (8:59 p.m. PDT) on Oct. 24 at thesimpsons.com.

Executive producer Al Jean and series creator Matt Groening will choose the winning entry. Submissions should describe a character’s traits, name or nickname, age, appearance, occupation and catchphrases. Jean also says it should be human.

The winner — to be announced in mid-November — will get a trip to Los Angeles to work with producers and the show’s animation director.

The character will appear in an episode that features Chris Martin of Coldplay and is currently planned to air Jan. 31, 2010, and also could appear in later episodes.

Reader Comments

• Anonymous :

  Monday, October 19, 2009

  this is a good show i watch when i have time

• Gershon Flaisher : Graphic Designer : Gershon Flaisher Design

  Tuesday, October 20, 2009

  I surely hope it\'s getting yellow for me this time

• chris faulkner : sales rep : nike

  Wednesday, October 21, 2009

  Hope the force will be with my character.

• CMB : Animator :

  Thursday, October 22, 2009

  Ill win. Hands down.

• Dogbob2 :

  Friday, November 06, 2009

  i love this show from the start!!!
  it the best!!