D'Oh! is the Nation's Favourite Children's Television Catchphrase
Homer Simpson's classic curse, written as 'annoying grunt' in the show's script, was first used in a short episode on the Tracey Ullman show in 1989.
It soon became his trademark and is occasionally by other characters Bart, Lisa and Grampa.
'Doh!' was even added into The New Oxford Dictionary of English in 1998 with the definition 'used to comment on an action perceived as foolish or stupid' - and was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2001.
The poll of 7,431 TV fans, conducted by www.TheBabyWebsite.com, placed Fred Flintstone's 'Yabba Dabba Doo!' in second.
Third place went to the Dalek's famous catchphrase 'Exterminate!' from legendary BBC sci-fi show Doctor Who.
Nigel Crawford, spokesman for TheBabyWebsite said: "It's surprising how many of the catchphrases have really stood the test of time.
"Some of the more popular sayings when I was at school are still in the list today.
"I'm sure Homer's 'D'oh' will be in the list for many many years to come too."
Fred's Flintstone's catchphrase, which was originally derived from the Brylcreem advertising jingle motto "A Little Dab'll Do Ya!", was heard regularly during the six years The Flintstones series was aired in the sixties.
The Dalek's aggressive electronic screech is recognised by children and adults alike.
Captain Kirk's "Beam me up, Scotty!" in Star Trek was fourth. The command is spoken by Captain Kirk when he needs his transporter chief Scotty to transport him back to the ship.
The Chuckle Brothers - Paul and Barry - for saying 'To me, to you' - was fifth. The slapstick comedy ChuckleVision usually involves the brothers undertaking a task or adventure, which then goes wrong.
The brothers have a number of other catchphrases including 'Course it is, silly me" -"Silly you" and "Oh dear" followed by "Oh dear, oh dear".
He-Man's "By the power of Grayskull!" takes sixth place in the poll.
The A Team has two catchphrases in the top 10 - Hannibal's "I love it when a plan comes together" comes seventh whilst Mr T's "I pity the fool!" comes ninth.
Fandabidozi" by the Krankies, and "What's up Doc?" by Bugs Bunny completes the top 10.
TOP 20 KIDS TV CATCHPHRASES
It soon became his trademark and is occasionally by other characters Bart, Lisa and Grampa.
'Doh!' was even added into The New Oxford Dictionary of English in 1998 with the definition 'used to comment on an action perceived as foolish or stupid' - and was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2001.
The poll of 7,431 TV fans, conducted by www.TheBabyWebsite.com, placed Fred Flintstone's 'Yabba Dabba Doo!' in second.
Third place went to the Dalek's famous catchphrase 'Exterminate!' from legendary BBC sci-fi show Doctor Who.
Nigel Crawford, spokesman for TheBabyWebsite said: "It's surprising how many of the catchphrases have really stood the test of time.
"Some of the more popular sayings when I was at school are still in the list today.
"I'm sure Homer's 'D'oh' will be in the list for many many years to come too."
Fred's Flintstone's catchphrase, which was originally derived from the Brylcreem advertising jingle motto "A Little Dab'll Do Ya!", was heard regularly during the six years The Flintstones series was aired in the sixties.
The Dalek's aggressive electronic screech is recognised by children and adults alike.
Captain Kirk's "Beam me up, Scotty!" in Star Trek was fourth. The command is spoken by Captain Kirk when he needs his transporter chief Scotty to transport him back to the ship.
The Chuckle Brothers - Paul and Barry - for saying 'To me, to you' - was fifth. The slapstick comedy ChuckleVision usually involves the brothers undertaking a task or adventure, which then goes wrong.
The brothers have a number of other catchphrases including 'Course it is, silly me" -"Silly you" and "Oh dear" followed by "Oh dear, oh dear".
He-Man's "By the power of Grayskull!" takes sixth place in the poll.
The A Team has two catchphrases in the top 10 - Hannibal's "I love it when a plan comes together" comes seventh whilst Mr T's "I pity the fool!" comes ninth.
Fandabidozi" by the Krankies, and "What's up Doc?" by Bugs Bunny completes the top 10.
TOP 20 KIDS TV CATCHPHRASES
- D'Oh! - The Simpsons
- Yabba Dabba Doo! - The Flintstones
- Exterminate - Doctor Who
- Beam me up Scotty - Star Trek
- To me, to you - Chuckle Vision
- By the power of Grayskull! - He-Man
- I love it when a plan comes together - The A Team
- Fandabidozi - The Krankies
- I pity the fool! - The A Team
- What's up Doc? - Bugs Bunny
- I taught I taw a puddy tat - Tweety Pie on Looney Tunes
- Oh my God, they killed Kenny! - South Park
- What 'chu talkin' about Willis? - Different Strokes
- If it wasn't for you meddling kids - Scooby Doo
- Can we fix it, yes we can! - Bob the Builder
- Is it a bird, is it a plane… no its Superman! - Superman
- Ooh I could crush a grape - Crackerjack
- Eat my shorts - The Simpsons
- That's another fine mess you got me into - Laurel and Hardy
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