Bart's ambitious prank prompted Moe to elucidate Homer's declining intellect in subsequent seasons. Homer's evolution over time can be attributed to "Flanderization," where an exaggerated trait gradually becomes a defining characteristic.

In the latest installment of The Simpsons, Season 35 sheds light on Homer's perpetual financial woes, rooted in his impulsive tendencies and insatiable thirst for admiration.