Homer Simpson is the father at the centre of The Simpsons, the long-running American animated sitcom that first aired in 1989 and became known for its lazy, doughnut-loving patriarch. His snore has become one of his most recognisable traits, alongside his catchphrases and couch naps, and short clips of it are widely shared as a reaction sound on video platforms and in meme edits. It remains popular because it instantly signals boredom, sleepiness or total indifference without needing any dialogue, making it an easy shorthand for creators across generations who grew up with the show.