Homer Simpson only has eyes for his wife Marge, and they won’t be crying for poor Barney any time soon.Of all the unfortunate and unloved characters in the Simpsons universe, Barney Gumble is ...

Barney Gumble is the perfect example of how dark yet hilarious The Simpsons is. Alcoholism is a genuinely tragic thing, as a person's vices and addictions can have huge ramifications not just on ...

6. Barney s Sobriety The defining trait of Barney Gumble's character is that he's a drunk, he loves beer, and he is absolutely hilarious. The writers could've left Barney as a funny one-note ...