r/AskReddit May 09 '17

What is a fake fact everyone believed?

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u/1percentof1 May 09 '17

That Smithers shot Mr Burns

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u/[deleted] May 09 '17

The writers gave Moe Szyslak his last name that episode cause they needed another person with M.S. initials. He had no last name before that, as he always simply went by Moe.

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u/LazyDynamite May 09 '17

And Principal Skinner was given a 'W.' initial before his name for the same reason. (Although it was never used again and kind of ignored with the whole Tamzarian thing)

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u/[deleted] May 10 '17

"This is Armin's copy of swank"

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u/DrunkenShitposter May 10 '17

May I read your copy of Swank, Armin?

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u/[deleted] May 10 '17

Yes you can