Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on May 23, 1974)

Happy Birthday, Homer Simpson! Another year older and wiser—well, at least older. From your legendary donut-eating marathons to your heroic (and accidental) adventures in Springfield, you've shown us that life is best lived with humor and plenty of Duff beer. Who else could turn a nuclear meltdown into comedic gold or make couch-sitting an Olympic-worthy event?

Here's to the man who taught us valuable lessons: donuts solve problems, naps are essential for survival, and "D'oh!" is always an acceptable response when things go wrong. May this birthday bring you endless donuts, minimal responsibilities at the power plant—and absolutely no spider pigs causing chaos!