Krusty the Clown

Krusty the Clown, everyone's favorite animated clown, is a supporting character on The Simpsons. Krusty is a hard-drinking, cigarette-smoking, gambling junkie who seems to have little interest in the art of clowning. He was inspired by a number of real-life clowns.

Krusty is a character on The Simpsons who was born Herschel Schmoeckel Pinchas Yerucham Krustofsky and is infamous for his propensity to cheat on his taxes, owe money to the mob, and sell shady goods. When not performing, he is frequently depressed and sad and only seems happy when on camera.

Bart and Lisa still admire Krusty despite all of his shortcomings, especially Bart. No matter how many times he mistreats them, they will always have his back and think the best of him. Thankfully, the rumors that Krusty might die off in 2014 never came to pass.