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'''Ruth Powers''' is [[Simpson family|the Simpsons’]] next-door neighbor, introduced when she moves to their neighborhood in the episode "[[New Kid on the Block]]".
 
'''Ruth Powers''' is [[Simpson family|the Simpsons’]] next-door neighbor, introduced when she moves to their neighborhood in the episode "[[New Kid on the Block]]".
   
==Family==
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== Family ==
 
She is divorced and has a daughter, [[Laura Powers]], who no longer lives with her. She has said her husband acts similar to [[Homer]], as revealed in [[Marge on the Lam]], and he was continually stiffing Ruth in child support, which caused the divorce, and for revenge, she stole his car.
 
She is divorced and has a daughter, [[Laura Powers]], who no longer lives with her. She has said her husband acts similar to [[Homer]], as revealed in [[Marge on the Lam]], and he was continually stiffing Ruth in child support, which caused the divorce, and for revenge, she stole his car.
   
==Role in The Simpsons==
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== Role in The Simpsons ==
===Minor Appearances===
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=== Minor Appearances ===
 
She is usually seen as a background character, sometimes in events that occurred even before she moved next door (such as the baby shower for Maggie in "And Maggie Makes Three"). She even continues to be a background character despite her later imprisonment.
 
She is usually seen as a background character, sometimes in events that occurred even before she moved next door (such as the baby shower for Maggie in "And Maggie Makes Three"). She even continues to be a background character despite her later imprisonment.
   
===Major Appearances===
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=== Major Appearances ===
 
The episode "[[Marge on the Lam]]" features Ruth and [[Marge Simpson|Marge]] going on the run from the law in a stolen convertible, a parody of ''Thelma & Louise''. Ruth makes a special appearance in the episode "[[Strong Arms of the Ma]]", advising Marge (who is taking up weightlifting) to use steroids.
 
The episode "[[Marge on the Lam]]" features Ruth and [[Marge Simpson|Marge]] going on the run from the law in a stolen convertible, a parody of ''Thelma & Louise''. Ruth makes a special appearance in the episode "[[Strong Arms of the Ma]]", advising Marge (who is taking up weightlifting) to use steroids.
   
=== Episode appearances===
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=== Episode appearances ===
 
* [[New Kid on the Block]]
 
* [[New Kid on the Block]]
 
* [[Marge vs. the Monorail]]
 
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* [[Much Apu About Nothing]]
 
* [[Much Apu About Nothing]]
   
==Negative Qualities==
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== Negative Qualities ==
===Jail Time===
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=== Jail Time ===
 
As a result of what happened in [[Marge on the Lam]], she was sent to prison. Even though she has been in prison, she still makes minor background appearances. She also has claimed to be "Miss Mexican Mafia" in her time in prison.
 
As a result of what happened in [[Marge on the Lam]], she was sent to prison. Even though she has been in prison, she still makes minor background appearances. She also has claimed to be "Miss Mexican Mafia" in her time in prison.
   
===Alcholism===
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=== Alcholism ===
 
She is often seen as one of the only female patrons at [[Moe's Tavern]] and is seen at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout the series.
 
She is often seen as one of the only female patrons at [[Moe's Tavern]] and is seen at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout the series.
   
===Drugs===
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=== Drugs ===
 
In [[Strong Arms of the Ma]], she explains that during her time in prison, she took up steroids and became very muscular, and even told Marge to take up steroids. In [[Marge on the Lam]] she is seen smoking in almost every scene.
 
In [[Strong Arms of the Ma]], she explains that during her time in prison, she took up steroids and became very muscular, and even told Marge to take up steroids. In [[Marge on the Lam]] she is seen smoking in almost every scene.
   
   
 
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Revision as of 03:46, 15 June 2009

Ruth Powers is the Simpsons’ next-door neighbor, introduced when she moves to their neighborhood in the episode "New Kid on the Block".

Family

She is divorced and has a daughter, Laura Powers, who no longer lives with her. She has said her husband acts similar to Homer, as revealed in Marge on the Lam, and he was continually stiffing Ruth in child support, which caused the divorce, and for revenge, she stole his car.

Role in The Simpsons

Minor Appearances

She is usually seen as a background character, sometimes in events that occurred even before she moved next door (such as the baby shower for Maggie in "And Maggie Makes Three"). She even continues to be a background character despite her later imprisonment.

Major Appearances

The episode "Marge on the Lam" features Ruth and Marge going on the run from the law in a stolen convertible, a parody of Thelma & Louise. Ruth makes a special appearance in the episode "Strong Arms of the Ma", advising Marge (who is taking up weightlifting) to use steroids.

Episode appearances

Negative Qualities

Jail Time

As a result of what happened in Marge on the Lam, she was sent to prison. Even though she has been in prison, she still makes minor background appearances. She also has claimed to be "Miss Mexican Mafia" in her time in prison.

Alcholism

She is often seen as one of the only female patrons at Moe's Tavern and is seen at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout the series.

Drugs

In Strong Arms of the Ma, she explains that during her time in prison, she took up steroids and became very muscular, and even told Marge to take up steroids. In Marge on the Lam she is seen smoking in almost every scene.