Tropical Cyclone Has Same Name As ‘The Simpsons’ Character [VIDEO]

Tropical Cyclone Funso is currently churning in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the African mainland.  The name Funzo was used for a character on an episode of 'The Simpsons.'

Funzo, the Simpson's character, was featured in the 1999 episode called 'Grift of the Magi.'  The plot of the episode involved

a toy company led by Jim Hope takes over the school; in school, the children are only taught to provide marketing schemes and suggestions. Soon, a new toy called Funzo that mysteriously resembles the children's ideas is invented.

[Wikipedia]