stackyFACTSTranslating comedy is a structural nightmare, so the legendary voice actor for the Latin American dub of The Simpsons simply went rogue.
Translating comedy is a structural nightmare, so the legendary voice actor for the Latin American dub of The Simpsons simply went rogue. Rather than trying to explain obscure American pop culture references to a foreign audience, Velez ad-libbed local slang, invented new catchphrases, and mercilessly roasted regional Latin politicians. His localized improvisation made Homer arguably more beloved in Spanish-speaking countries than he is in his native tongue.
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