why does krusty look like homer

Krusty the Clown was originally designed to resemble Homer Simpson, which is why they look so similar on screen. The idea was that Krusty’s clown persona stood in contrast to Homer’s plain, everyman looks, while also reflecting a deeper connection between the two characters. Over time, creators and fans have noted the intentional visual parallel, and in some early concepts Krusty was even conceived as Homer in disguise, linking their identities more directly. This design choice has become a long-running joke and a subtle throughline in The Simpsons lore.