 All of the references of having a middle name of "J" such as Homer  J. Simpson, or Bartholomew J. Simpson, are a acknowledgment to Matt  Groenings love of "Rocky and Bullwinkle." Bullwhinkles full name  was Bullwinkle J. Moose. This naming scheme continues through Matt  Groenings "Futurama," in which the main characters are named  Phillip J. Fry, and Professor J. Farnsworth.