The Times reported in late 2005 that "he is the most instantly recognizable Scot in the world: better known than Billy Connolly or Ewan McGregor, even Sean Connery." She could be rife with them bugs too. Note: Bold letters are for Willie-centered episodes or new relevant details about the character in an episode. [20], Three Groundskeeper Willie action figures were created by Playmates Toys for the World of Springfield series: Willie depicted in his usual appearance, released in 2001 in wave 4;[21] "Ripped Willie", released in 2002 as part of wave 8;[22] and "Kilted Willie", released in 2003 in wave 14. He is a Scotsman with an aggressive temper. Willie's job is to supervise the children of the School during recess, and clean the halls. The line was "most likely" written by Ken Keeler. It is generally regarded that the character's name is spelled "Willie", but his. Due to the deliberately inaccurate continuity of the series, he has claimed to be from various parts of Scotland during the series, most recently Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands in the 2012 episode 'The Daughter Also Rises'. Groundskeeper Willie: (Speaking into a microphone) If elected mayor, my first act will be to kill the lot of ya, and burn yer town to cinders! Mr. Van Houten has the floor.Kirk Van Houten: I, for one, would like to see the cafeteria menus in advance so parents can adjust their dinner menus accordingly. Ah...I'm bad at this. Groundskeeper Willie tearing off his shirt. Burns: I was a little worried when he swallowed me, but, well, you know the rest. [Martin spots a blackboard with verbs written all over it]Martin: Aha! He framed Bart twice. Willie is never shown being found out as the culprit, but it can be assumed that he is eventually found out after Bart is enrolled in Catholic school and earns his way back into Springfield Elementary. Appearance in the special Edit. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Regular parenthesis indicate nonspeaking appearances or pictures. Even after Lisa gave him a better life as a waiter and with a presumably higher pay rise, Willie still missed his old job as a groundskeeper.[30]. That's Willie's time. Attie and Will’s authentic passion for good coffee is contagious. Whenever Willie insults someone he goes into a long-drafted retort that is gruffly spoken such as "you cheese-eating, surrender monkeys" to a class of French students. The first time was when he disrupted the Medieval Festival, which Principal Skinner mistakenly blames Bart and expels him, but he was welcomed as an apology and he and Groundskeeper Willie are then suspended for blaming him. The head of the Simpson family, Homer, is not a typical family man. Groundskeeper Willie: Aye. Groundskeeper Willie Episodes. He worked in the same amount of years as Principal Skinner. 2 , hutz , King of Infinite Space , Knightboat , ManiacalRoboKiller , … Groundskeeper Willie: Hold on, kids! and a mule, with the intention of eating the latter after holding him down. Groundskeeper Willie: Hoisting a bag. Willie's either originally from the Scottish town of Kirkwall[1][2] or a place called North Kilttown, which is likely a reference to the hamlet of Domaduir, near Kyle of Lochalsh. Groundskeeper Willie: I'm telling ye, I could nay have shot Burns. Willie's job is to supervise the children of the school during recess, and clean the halls. Despite being a well known character, Willie dosen't have a role in the story mode of, He is right-handed, unlike the majority of. A nuclear-plant employee, he does his best to lead his family but often finds that they are leading him. Whenever Willie insults someone he goes into a long-drafted retort that is gruffly spoken such as "you cheese-eating, surrender monkeys" to a class of French students[28] and "you nose-combing, hair-wipers" to Skinner and Chalmers. [writhing on the floor]. [3] Matt Groening later revealed that the character was based partially on Angus Crock, a kilt-wearing chef from the sketch comedy show Second City Television, who was portrayed by Dave Thomas[4] and Jimmy Finlayson, the moustachioed Scottish actor who appeared in 33 Laurel and Hardy films. Sex "[22] Willie was once given the job of teaching Bart Simpson. In his first appearance, he discussed Philosophy with Scruffy and accidentally locked Fry in Springfield Elementary.Later, in Simpsorama, when the Planet Express Crew and Simpson family were trying to dig up the Time Capsule Groundskeeper Willie tried to stop them as he had already carved his name there. He is also killed in Treehouse of Horror VI by accidentally being burned to death (and later attempting to get revenge on the PTA's children in their nightmares as Freddy Kruger, although he somehow ends up being revived shortly after Maggie kills him in their dreams), in Treehouse of Horror XI by a dolphin, in Treehouse of Horror XVI he is strafed and killed by Burns, in Treehouse of Horror XVIII by getting his head cut off by the tractor, and in Treehouse of Horror XIX by being eaten by the Grand Pumpkin although this doesn't really kill him as the Grand Pumpkin is hollow inside. "Skeleton power"?Groundskeeper Willie: I'll strike where you cannot protect them...in their dreams. [29] He claims to "get so drunk I can barely see, but it helps me get through another day". Willie is almost feral in nature and is immensely proud of his Scottish origin. [sighs] And now for my triumphant return to Springfield. I found a shortcut through your hedge maze.Groundskeeper Willie: Why you little...Groundskeeper Willie: [thinking] No, go easy on the wee one. Unfortunately, after Skinner was trapped in the worm-filled pool for three days, he had the pool destroyed, and made Willie a groundskeeper. Aberdeen rules! But of course, any Simpsons fan will tell you that Groundskeeper Willie actually hails from North Kiltown! Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. "[7] Also Willie once told Skinner that he had seen his own father hanged for stealing a pig[8] although both of his parents can be seen alive in Scotland later. Originally thought by the directors to be a one-shot appearance, Willie has since become a common recurring character. He then tried a "big dumb Swede", which was also rejected. But don't be reading my mind between four and five. Willie regularly fights animals such as an Alaskan timber wolf[31] and a mule, with the intention of eating the latter after holding him down. Scottish by ancestry, Willie's job is to supervise the children of the School during recess, and clean the halls. He is recognizable with his red hair and thick Scottish accent. Then she got her eyesight back. Groundskeeper Willie works at Springfield Elementary School. Willie attempts to mop puke, but the puke gets away.[32]. Here comes the My Kia!Groundskeeper Willie: What's a "My Kia"? An image of Groundskeeper Willie stood in front of the Capitol Building is going viral on Twitter, with people joking that The Simpsons made yet another historic prediction just … In these instances he drives his tractor, swerving drunkenly and ploughing everything in his way, once crashing into the pool by accident. [9] It is possible that Willie has a murderous past as we are told he is the spitting image of the Aberdeen Strangler, an affirmation which he doesn't deny, innocently whistling by. His father's going to go crazy and chop them all into haggis.Bart Simpson: What's haggis?Groundskeeper Willie: [gasps] Boy, you read my thoughts. [9] The newspaper New York Post used the phrase "Surrender Monkeys" as the headline for its December 7, 2006 front page, referring to the Iraq Study Group and its recommendation that U.S. soldiers be withdrawn from Iraq by early-2008. Actor Troy McClure is in desperate need of some good publicity following his implication in a sordid sea-life scandal, so he arranges a … Willie is homeless and lives in his utility shack on the school grounds which is heavily dilapidated (on one occasion he dreamt that he was in his shack when he was actually passed out drunk in a snowy field). In the ending cutscene of the level, he also ends up re-enacting the famous final words of Planet of the Apes when seeing the destroyed Statue of Liberty, causing Comic Book Guy while walking by to criticize him. Lunchlady Doris: Yes. Groundskeeper Willie Makes an Enemy for Life 8 months ago Principal Skinner got word that Super Intendent Chalmers is making a surprise visit to inspect the school. 1 Background 1.1 Dimension Crisis 1.1.1 Meltdown at Sector 7-G 1.1.2 The Mysterious Voyage of Homer 2 World 3 Quests 4 Trivia Dr. William "Willie" MacDougal III, also known as G.K. Willington Esquire, andWilliam MacMoranis the groundskeeper and janitor ofSpringfield Elementary … [25], Willie's years of heavy work have given him amazing strength and a very muscular physique, which has been observed many times as he often tears his clothes off, before accomplishing hard tasks or because of outbursts of rage. [while digging a mine shaft to rescue Bart from a well]Apu: [gasps] The canary.Groundskeeper Willie: Gas! In Treehouse of Horror VIhe plotted revenge on the student… Should I get the nurse?Groundskeeper Willie: Nay, just keep studyin'. His writing sentences are also heavily accented to match how he speaks, implying he is also illiterate. You cheese-eating surrender monkeys!'" Willie once discovered an oil well by accident because he was attempting to bury the school hamster. The balloons rise up, causing Willie's kilt to rise up and expose his crotch, much to the shock of the audience]. Do you have to wax this floor now?Groundskeeper Willie: [turns off waxer] No, no. For his third try, he used the voice of an angry Scotsman, which was deemed appropriate enough and was used in the episode. In the Italian dub of the show, Willie is known for speaking with a strong Sardinian accent, as well as occasionally referencing to allegedly hailing from Sardinia instead of Scotland. Groundskeeper Willie: Well done, boy!Bart Simpson: [after blowing up a tree stump] Wait! Bart is put on trial for the incident, only to be acquitted when Willie is caught and turned in by Lisa and Mr. Burns (as Fruit Batman). Groundskeeper Willie is one of the non-playable characters in LEGO Dimensions from The Simpsons franchise. A recurring joke, which was first shown in "Radio Bart", is that Willie appears to have a pot belly, but whenever he takes off his shirt, he is quite muscular. Willie is the janitor at Springfield Elementary School and lives in a shack on the school premises. disputed Glasgow's claim to the character, citing the episodes "Scuse Me While I Miss The Sky" and "The Dad Who Knew Too Little". The Simpsons is known for its sometimes edgy storylines.The show does not shy away from themes like murder, especially with its Treehouse of Horror Halloween episodes. You want to get sued? [5], A recurring joke, which was first shown in "Radio Bart", is that Groundskeeper Willie appears to have a beer belly, but whenever he takes off his shirt, he is very muscular. While trying to fix a broken toaster, Homer accidentally turns it into a time machine. [13] Superintendent Chalmers once said that he never yelled at Willie like he does at Skinner because he liked him. I'm coming to rescue the lot of you. [after Willie explodes into flame and screams, he becomes a skeleton]Groundskeeper Willie: You'll pay for this, with your children's blood!Chief Wiggum: Oh, right. There have been some moments in the show where he has been known to imitate Montgomery Scott of Star Trek fame. The family dog is eyeing Bart's intestine! Outside of his groundskeeping tendencies, Willie seems to work for Mayor Quimby and the town in general. Groundskeeper Willie: You call this a soccer riot? The New York Post used the phrase "Surrender Monkeys" as the headline for its December 7, 2006 front page, referring to the Iraq Study Group and its recommendation that U.S. soldiers be withdrawn from Iraq by early 2008. I can come back later. However, his parents were later introduced in "Monty Can't Buy Me Love", and lived near Loch Ness; which is near Inverness. Category page. His heavy accent makes most of his sentences sound nonsensical and complete gibberish. [10] However, it is likely he only kills unintentionally: he accidentally killed the boy who became the playground ghost of Springfield Elementary, all because of his sassy mouth. he is approached by a scottish woman and leaves with her, whereupon Bart sees the unattended tractor and takes it for a spin. Principal Skinner: Willie, go get those kids and bring them back!Groundskeeper Willie: I'll bring 'em back dead or alive!Principal Skinner: NOT dead.Groundskeeper Willie: Aww, ya never let Willie be Willie! [6] One of Groundskeeper Willie's trademarks is a gruffly-spoken insulting retort, which take the writers a long time to come up with, although they do not consider them that funny.[7]. This edit will also create new pages on Comic Vine for: Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Apparently, he has had sexual attractions to Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York (more commonly known as "Fergie"), as he had mentioned while hallucinating as an after effect of Seth and Munchie's Peyote-laced juice (which was thanks to Homer) that he waited a long time for the moment where he could embrace Fergie passionately.[27]. Stream full episodes online & watch live Sundays at 8/7c! Lisa Simpson: [walking down the hall at school] Ugh. [holds up his fingers, which are misshapen] Look at them! Chorus line of people, dancing till they make us stop!Groundskeeper Willie: [jumps on stage inside out] Too! Burns: Come on, boys, overpower it. [turns around to leave and slips on the waxed floor, landing with a loud crunch. [everyone runs back in yelling, except Dr. Hibbert]. and "you nose-combing, hair-wipers" to Skinner and Chalmers. Groundskeeper Willie seems especially suspect — he's a bit rough around the edges whenever he appears as part of The Simpsons.With his shady background, a case could be made that Willie is a serial killer. "Morit": he, she or it dies! Groundskeeper Willie: Lunchlady Doris, have you got any grease? Groundskeeper Willie: It's impossible for me to fire a pistol. Come on, boys. You cheese-eating surrender monkeys!'" Groundskeeper Willie, although seen as a benevolent character in the regular episodes, serves as a minor antagonist in The Simpsons' Halloween special series: Treehouse of Horror.. Dr. William "Willie" MacDougal III, also known as G.K. Willington Esquire, and William MacMoran is the groundskeeper and janitor of Springfield Elementary School. Let's take 'em to school! Groundskeeper Willie: [after performing his one man band talent] Thank you, you ungrateful bast...! He also took part in the Medieval Festival, but he disrupted it and Principal Skinner expelled Bart who had mistaken him as the one who disrupted it; Willie later explained to Skinner that he was the one who was disrupted the festival. Despite its shabbiness, Willie is emotionally attached to his shack as he missed it greatly when he quit his job and became a waiter. [17] However, he fired a rifle at a weather balloon vandalized by Bart[18]; it's as if handling a pistol and handling a rifle are two separate things to him. He is the head groundskeeper at Springfield Elementary School. Groundskeeper Willie last edited by jazz1987 on 10/30/18 08:14AM View full history Willie is from Northkilttown, Scotland . 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