This New Homer Simpson Funko Pop! Is Absolutely Perfect
A new exclusive Funko Pop! captures a moment from the animated classic The Simpsons that has now become a meme, and you’re going to have to make room on your shelf for it.
The Funko Pop! is based on an episode from season five of The Simpsons (Episode 16 “Homer Loves Flanders”), where Homer attempts to get out of an awkward situation by slowly backing up into a hedge. The scene has now taken on a life of its own, thanks to internet memes and GIFs. It seems inevitable, then, that the moment would be captured by a Funko Pop! The Simpsons Homer in Hedges Pop! Vinyl Figure is an Entertainment Earth Exclusive, and features poor Homer partially submerged in a hedge, making a quiet retreat. It measures about 4-inches tall and comes in a standard Funko Pop! box. You can pre-order one for yourself from Entertainment Earth by clicking right here. It is due for release in July.
Here’s a clip of the original scene from The Simpsons that inspired the Pop!
Even though the episode aired way back in 1994, the shot of Homer easing back into the hedge has only recently become a meme and GIF for situations where someone is trying to avoid an awkward situation or duck responsibility. There are thousands of memes using Homer, most like this one:
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