Xerxes Ridley spent much of his childhood watching the Simpsons with his mother, so when he became famous enough to be parodied by the show, he jumped on the opportunity. In the newest season, Ridley appeared as a satire of diva athletes in the NSFL. Demanding that his agent bring him coffee at exactly 92.4 degrees Fahrenheit and that his hair stylist inspect every single hair for length and color, Ridley played to the stereotype of an out-of-touch, disrespectful athlete. Later in the episode, he returns by having his limousine run over Homer in front of his house. However, instead of showing any concern for the injured man, Ridley immediately requests money for the repairs from Homer on Vemno (the Simpsons' play on Venmo). The limousine then runs over Homer one more time as it drives away. Ridley decided to do this role not only to fulfill a childhood wish, but also to get more attention for his brand. As a rookie in a developmental league, Ridley knew that he was a far cry from a household name, so this was his first step to gaining the recognition he thinks he deserves. With a show as well-known and rabidly followed as the Simpsons, Ridley had hoped that he would attract many new fans.
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