'The Simpsons' Retires Duffman Character After Three Decades

SummaryIn the Season 37 episode "Seperance," which aired on January 4, 2026, the man behind the Duffman mascot, Barry Duffman, announced that the Duff Corporation has retired the character foreverThe iconic spokesperson cited the decline of traditional advertising as the reason for the move, noting that corporate mascots, TV spots, and jingles have become passé and no longer resonate with younger audiencesFirst introduced in 1997 and voiced by Hank Azaria, Duffman officially traded his ...