Groundskeeper Willie of 'The Simpsons' Makes Plea for Scottish Independence

Listen up, people of Scotland: Groundskeeper Willie has some political advice for you

The beloved Simpsons character is taking a stand in a video recently released by Fox, saying he is pro-independence. Scotland will be voting on Sept. 18 to decide if the country will separate from the United Kingdom

See also: Young People in Scotland Want Independence

In the video, the kilt-wearing Springfield Elementary School janitor makes a case for independence, touting the country's oil reserves and whiskey-making capabilities

"Scotland is the home to two-thirds of Europe’s oil reserves," Willie says. "Notice how in no country rich in oil does a man wear pants. We also make a fine damn whiskey. And we spell whiskey right, too!” (Scots prefer spelling it "whisky.") Read more...

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