Never let it be said that Homer J. Simpson doesn't have a social conscience. Also, never let it be said that he passed up an opportunity to stick it to Ned Flanders.

Responding to the viral sensation with impressive speed -- this isn't South Park, you know; animation typically takes time -- Fox has released a video of Homer embracing the spirit, if not the actual title, of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. All right, maybe a glass of water isn't in keeping with the spirit.

However, in grand Simpsons tradition, even that doesn't turn out well for him ...