The Patron Saint of Doughnuts

Homer Simpson, perhaps the greatest evangelist of doughnuts in the known world, has much to teach us about his favourite pastry if only we stop to listen.  Deep-fried dough, dipped in glaze and then covered in frosting… Who can blame Homer for his love affair? Of course, the doughnut is more than just a meal to Homer — it’s a way of life and a method for teaching us about the world around us. Homer helps us to understand that the simple doughnut helps us to navigate the sometimes scary situations in our lives.  His many examples of the correlation between doughnuts and successful outcomes* leaves us with no other option than to proclaim him as our saint.