How Does Homer Simpson's Middle Class Salary Stack up in Real Life?

A true reflection of today’s economy.

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The Simpsons’ head of the household Homer Jay Simpson is known for holding a fair share of jobs alongside his full-time position as Springfield Nuclear Power Plant’s trusted Safety Inspector. In a recent video, Homer Simpson’s employment history is broken down in detail revealing parallels to America’s economy. From holding positions of high priority to those at the bottom of the totem pole, Homer is no stranger to earning his keep, but how much does he actually make, and where does it lie in our modern day real life economy?

Check out the breakdown in the video above and let us know your thoughts.

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