The actor who inspired Homer Simpson's 'D'oh!'
Posted By: Ketchuplover, 3/13/2025 8:11:50 AM
James Finlayson failed to make it as a leading man in Hollywood but became one of the most memorable comic foils ever to grace the silver screen. The Scottish actor performed in more than 100 films but was best known for being the "third man" to Laurel and Hardy. With his distinctive fake moustache, he starred with the iconic duo in 33 of their films and later became the inspiration for Homer Simpson's "D'oh!" catchphrase. Now Finlayson has been memorialised with a new portrait in the Scottish theatre where he first trod the boards more than a century ago.
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James Finlayson failed to make it as a leading man in Hollywood but became one of the most memorable comic foils ever to grace the silver screen.
The Scottish actor performed in more than 100 films but was best known for being the "third man" to Laurel and Hardy.
With his distinctive fake moustache, he starred with the iconic duo in 33 of their films and later became the inspiration for Homer Simpson's "D'oh!" catchphrase.
Now Finlayson has been memorialised with a new portrait in the Scottish theatre where he first trod the boards more than a century ago.
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MSHSL says that the eligibility of transgender student-athletes is "determined by state law, through the Minnesota Human Rights Act and the Minnesota Constitution."
The organization will continue to abide by the anti-discrimination laws in the state (snip)
Because of these state laws, students in Minnesota can participate in sports consistent with their gender identity, despite Trump's new Executive Order.
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They were only 10 words but wow, did they spark a reaction.
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Within a few hours, a staggering 7.5 million people had viewed my post and many thousands of those had liked, reposted or commented on it.
As I thought, the vast majority shared my honestly held opinion that President Biden is no longer fit for the highest office in America.
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on X — And Murder?— to Their Terror Tactics 13 replies
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With Dylan Mulvaney 'Not Authentic.' You
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He's fantastic in L & H's "Way Out West"