In the
Simpsons episode 'Lisa the Simpson', it is established that
Homer and
Bart carry the Simpson
gene, which contributes to baldness and laziness. The Simpson gene is only carried by males so
Lisa and
Maggie don't need to worry.
Another reason for Homer's stupidity is that a crayon was lodged into his brain when he was six.
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