We think this one might not be a coincidence. We suspect it's a case of Matt Groening drawing on inspiration from something he'd seen on television, and applying it to his brand-new animated series when he first drew 'The Simpsons.' If you're old enough to remember 'The Wonder Years,' (and if you are, welcome to the club), you'll remember Josh Saviano as the nerdy sidekick of Kevin Arnold. He's clever, but he has a thousand allergies, and he's basically the archetypal geek. Remind you of anyone?
Bart's best friend in 'The Simpsons' is Milhouse van Houten, and their relationship is virtually identical. Bart is the cool one, and Milhouse is the nerdy one. It doesn't just stop there though - Milhouse and Saviano more or less dress the same, have the same unfashionable glasses, and the same haircut. Milhouse may not quite have the smarts of Saviano's character, but other than that he's identical in every way. Well, every way apart from the fact he's yellow, anyway.
Whether celebrities are looking to be in the spotlight or escape the paparazzi, there are some popular vacation destinations that always seem to be frequented by the stars. Celeb spotting is a favorite pastime of many travelers, and you might be able to snag a photo or even an autograph when you visit these top celebrity vacation spots around the world. Although the price tags may be a bit higher in these destinations than your average budget getaway, these are some of the best celebrity vacation spots that you can start saving up to visit and enjoy the trip of a lifetime.
One of the classiest celebrity vacation spots in Europe is Mallorca, Spain. It’s known as a spot to be posh more than a spot to party. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones have a house here, and it’s been a favorite getaway for Gwenyth Paltrow. Some of the local favorites that boast the most celebrity sightings include the Wellies Restaurant and Bar, Puerto Portals, and Es Trenc Beach.
Saint Tropez is known for its amazing beaches and blissful landscapes. Celebrity couples like Beyoncé and Jay Z and David and Victoria Beckham have been spotted vacationing along these famous beaches. The Cote d’Azur seaport is a big draw for celebs here, as well as top beach clubs like Club 55.
Perhaps the most well-known celebrity that loves Lake Como is George Clooney. He has a villa with over a dozen rooms here so he can bring all his friends along to relax, get away, and party. Villa d’Este is another popular place celebrities choose to stay because of its attention to privacy. Just ask Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bette Midler, or Sylvester Stallone!
Sure, there are plenty of celebrities that call Sydney home year-around, but there are lots of others who like to visit for a surfing and sailing getaway. Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been a top vacation pick for Leonardo DiCaprio and Hugh Jackman, and some A-list accommodations are the InterContinental Hotel and the Park Hyatt in the Rocks.