And while the cause of most of these sleep remnants is fairly obvious, the reason behind those sometimes-sticky, sometimes-crusty gobs of crud that can dot the lashes or cling to the corners of the eye is less clear.
Santa's Little Helper's initial appearance on The Simpsons was in the first episode of the series, Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire, which aired on Dec. 17, 1989. Since then, he has become a recurring character.
Best Answer: Santa's Little Helper. He was a racer in a dog derby during Simpsons Roasting in an Open Fire, the Christmas episode from Season one. Homer blew his bonus and had to work as Santa in the local mall to pay for Christmas that year. Bart was sitting on Homer's lap when Homer was dressed as Santa, pulled his beard off, and got him fired. Homer used his last paycheck to gamble on Santa's Little Helper, proclaiming it to be a sign from God that he would win. Santa's Little Helper lost and no owner claimed him. Homer and Bart took him home and the rest is history.