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TIL Upon first seeing The Simpsons character Hans Moleman, show creator Matt Groening claimed he was so shriveled and unrealistic that he resembled a “mole man”. According to Groening, many viewers were offended by Moleman’s look. He was made a recurring character in order to annoy these people.

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