Mr. Sparkle AKA (as known as) ミスタースパーコル (literally translated as Misutasupakoru) AKA Misutā Supākoru is a Japanese dishwashing detergent mascot who bears a strong resemblance to Homer.He Is Based On Homer.
History
Homer thought that the company was using his likeness without his permission until a video from Mr. Sparkle's parent company explains it came from combining a cartoon fish and lightbulb. To sum up the explanation provided by the video, Bart says to Homer, "There's your answer, fishbulb."[1]
Non Canon Appearances
Mr. Sparkle appeared in The Simpsons Game, when the Simpsons enter the videogame world and Homer and Lisa enter a game featuring Mr. Sparkle, where they have to help him clean up a Japan-style world by clearing several levels. He commits suicide towards the end of the game for dishonoring his ancestors (he kills him self with a sword).
Behind the Laughter
Mr. Sparkle was voiced by Sab Shimono in the episode "In Marge We Trust".
Appearances
- Episode – "In Marge We Trust"
- Episode – "Funeral for a Fiend" Commercial seen
Video game – The Simpsons Game