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Innuendoes from the Series

• [7G07] "The Telltale Head"
  When Burns is overcome with emotion, he tells Smithers that he loves him. Smithers replies, "The feeling is more than mutual, sir."
• [8F04] Homer Defined
  During the nuclear meltdown scare:
  Smithers: Sir, there may never be another time to say... I love you sir.
  Burns: Oh hot dog! Thank you for making my last few moments on earth socially awkward.
  When SNPP is about to suffer catastrophic meltdown. Burns remarks "I guess there's nothing left but to kiss my sorry butt good-bye." Smithers asks, "May I, sir?"
• [8F09] Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk
  Burns informs Smithers that he named his queen bee after him. In the Sherlock Holmes story "His Last Bow," Holmes retires and becomes a beekeeper in much the same way Burns does in 8F09. Both were later coaxed out of retirement. Both stories dealt with Germans. The fact that Burns names the queen bee after Smithers is an expression of a long time friendship and service is similar to how Holmes views his relationship with Watson, a loveable but dim-witted sidekick. However, the fact that Smithers stands for a long time braving the bee stings seems to indicate that his motives are far from pure.
• [8F17] Dog of Death
  Burns asks Smithers what he thought if he started sniffing his crotch and slobbering all over him.
  Burns: "Dogs are idiots! Think about it Smithers! If I came into your house and started sniffing at your crotch and slobbering all over your face, what would you say?"
  Smithers: "Uh, if you did it, sir?"
• [9F04] Treehouse of Horror III
  When Burns asks Smithers what he thought about hiring Marge, Smithers says, "I think women and sea-men don't mix." Burns replies, "We know what you think!"
• [9F05] Marge Gets a Job
  When Burns fantasies about Marge, he asks Smithers about that dream where you're in bed and they fly in through the window. Smithers groans with pleasure, imagining Burns himself flying through his bedroom window. Smithers says, "You've been reading my wishbook, sir."
• [1F01] Rosebud
  Smithers imagines a naked Burns jumping out of a cake and singing "Happy Birthday, Mr. Smithers." Later, in trying to cheer-up Burns, Smithers dresses up in a bear suit and asks Burns to hug him, squeeze him and tug at his fur. When Burns collides into him while hanging between the Simpson and Flanders homes, Smithers groans.
• [1F03] Marge on the Lam
  When Burns and Smithers attend the ballet, Burns says, "Bah! Far too much dancing, not nearly enough prancing!" To which, Smithers replies, "A little mincing would be nice."
• [1F05] Bart's Inner Child
  At the "Do What You Feel" Festival, Burns fails to hear Smithers confession of love for him. Afterwards, Smithers quitely says, "Oh, who am I kidding? The boathouse was the time!" A boathouse is the place in many "stories" of homosexual encounters. Smithers' comment that "the boathouse was the time" may have been a reference to E.M. Forster's "Maurice." In the book (and the Merchant Ivory film), Maurice fulfilled his yearning for a virileyoung groundskeeper in the boathouse of a college friend.
• [1F12] Lisa vs. Malibu Stacey
  When Lisa seeks Smithers for help in contacting the inventor of Malibu Stacey, Smithers gets the information from his home computer. When heturns the computer on, the computer screen shows a nude Burns that utters in broken English: "Hello, Smithers. You're quite good at turning me on."
• [1F20] Secrets of a Successful Marriage
  In a flashback, Smithers explains why he "couldn't keep his marriage together." Smithers' flashback is a reference to Tennessee Williams' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," about a husband (Brick) who is having difficulties with his wife (Maggie) because he is gay."
• [1F21] Lady Bouvier's Lover
  In this episode, Smithers basically shows a lot of resentment towards Burns courting Marge's mother. When Burns asks for help in composing a love letter, Smithers recites "`Darling one, read my words and hear my heart speak of a love soft and undying: a love that will be with you always. Sincerely, yatta, yatta, yatta." Burns asks how he thought it up so fast. Smithers cries, "I sent it to you on your birthday! [sob] Excuse me, I have something in my eye!"
• [2F02] Sideshow Bob Roberts
  Smithers makes a comment that Sideshow Bob's ultra-conservative views conflicts with his "choice of lifestyle."
• [2F08] Fear of Flying
  When a record thrown by Moe hits Smithers in the head, Smithers appears to get excited when he sees the record's title "It's raining Men."
• [2F20] Who Shot Mr. Burns? - Part Two
  During his confession, Smithers mentions he once tried to march in the St. Patrick's Day parade. Some cities in the US have managed to ban homosexual groups from marching in the parade.
• [3F06] Mother Simpson
  When Burns and the police arrive at the Simpsons house, Burns discovers Smithers had recorded over his tape of "Ride of the Valkyries" with a recording of ABBA's "Waterloo". There's a stereotype that gay people really like ABBA.
• [3F14] Homer the Smithers
  Smithers goes on vacation to a resort where "taking pictures" is forbidden. Smithers calls Burns from a bar where men are visibly dancing with other men. Smithers heads a conga line composed of only men. Smithers drives a speedboat, pulling a pyramid of men in Speedos.
• [3F17] Bart on the Road
  Smithers mentions that he is partial to "Jolly Ranchers." "Jolly," is a synonym for the traditional meaning of "gay."
• [3F19] The Curse of the Flying Hellfish
  Smithers tells Burns that he is "familiar with Grampa's physical state."
• [3F23] You Only Move Twice
  Smithers is offered a job featuring insurance coverage for him and his "life partner."
• [4F05] Burns, Baby Burns
  Burns: Smithers, take off my belt.
  Smithers: With pleasure, sir.
• [4F06] Bart After Dark
  Smithers is "caught on film" leaving a burlesque house. Burns demands an explanation; Smithers replies, "My parents insisted I give it a try."
• [3F24] El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Homer
  While at the chili cook-off, Smithers asks Marge to dance. When this episode aired, this incident caused many to question his homosexuality. However, his flamboyant outfit "neutralizes any straight tendencies he might show for several episodes to come."
• [3G01] The Springfield Files
  Smithers is a little unsetted when Burns asks him if he was doing something gay.
  Burns: So another Friday is upon us. What will you be doing this weekend, Smithers? Something gay, no doubt.
  Smithers: Wha - what?
  Burns: You know, lighthearted, fancy-free, mothers lock up your daughters, Smithers is on the town.
  Smithers: Exactly, sir (darting eyes).
• [4F11] Homer's Phobia
  In a restaurant Smithers discovers John, who is homosexual, eating dinner with the Simpson family, and becomes upset.
  Smithers: So this is your "sick mother"?
  John: Don't do this to me, Waylon.
• [4F13] My Sister, My Sitter
  Smithers wouldn't let Lisa go ahead of him at the emergency room because he wanted something taken care of right away, and although Smithers didn't seem to be physically ill, he preferred to stand rather than sit down to wait (if you know what I mean).
• [4F15] Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment
  At Moe's speakeasy, Smithers is briefly shown sitting next to Mr. Burns, drinking a flamboyant cocktail of some kind (brightly colored, slice of lemon, parasol...)
• [4F17] The Old Man and the Lisa
  When Mr. Burns is shocked at "Hit Man" Hart's "old man smell" remark, Smithers tells him he has an enchanting musk.
• [4F20] The Simpsons Spin-off Showcase
  Smithers is head of the "Waylon Smithers Dancers" on "The Simpson Family Smile-Time Variety Hour." Plus, he performs a slightly-altered version of Devo's "Whip It" while wearing a pair of very revealing chaps.
• [5F03] Bart Star
  In Homer's gymnastics flashback, we see a young Smithers at a microphone saying, "Well, that's the end of the girls' floor exercises, now let's bring on the men!"
• [5F05] Lisa the Skeptic
  When it appears that the world is coming to an end, Smithers says "Oh, what the hell," and kisses Mr. Burns full on the lips. Afterwards, he makes some lame excuses about it being "a sign of deepest respect."
• [5F23] The Joy of Sect
  Mr. Burns asks if Smithers sees him as a god, and if he would kneel before him, which Smithers readily assents. (If you don't catch the significance of "kneeling," just think of Smithers as "Monica" and Mr. Burns as "Bill.")
• [5F13] This Little Wiggy
  When Lisa's message-rocket breaks into Mr. Burns's office and lands in his suit, the old man tells Smithers he has "a rocket in my pocket." Waylon's knowing reply: "You don't have to tell me, sir."
• [3G04] Simpson Tide
  During the "In the Navy" musical number, Smithers is seen dancing next to the Village People. (And for those of you ignorant of the Village People's oeuvre, "In the Navy" is full to the brim with gay undertones, just like their best-known song, "YMCA.")
• [5F14] The Trouble with Trillions
  At his apartment, Smithers is seen in a pink bathrobe, ironing, and singing "Everything's Coming Up Roses." (It is a popular stereotype that gay men worship Broadway divas like Ethel Merman, Lena Horne, and Liza Minnelli).
• [5F22] Bart the Mother
  Smithers is at the Bird-Watcher's meeting with Mr. Burns, wearing a flamboyantly pink shirt. (Of course, just because he's wearing a pink shirt doesn't mean he's some kind of...pink donut eater.)
• [5F19] When You Dish Upon a Star
  Smithers asks Kim Basinger about her shoes from L.A. Confidential mentioning that he wants a pair for his, uh, mother. Then again, transvestism is not synonymous with homosexuality.
• [AABF02] D'oh-in in the Wind
  When Mr. Burns goes through his lunch, he comes across... "A jar of garlic pickles. No one will want to kiss me after these, eh Smithers?" "It's their loss, sir."
• [AABF02] D'oh-in in the Wind
  Smithers attends "Guys and Dolls" with Mr. Burns. (As stated above, it is a stereotype that gay men are devotees of musical theatre).

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