‘The Simpsons’ Season 26 Premiere: 10 Characters That Should Have Died In ‘Clown In The Dumps’

"The Simpsons" season 26 premiere aired with lots of criticism after the death of the "major" character. It has been almost a year since the shows producers announced it would be killing off a "major" character. After all the teasing we learned that the major character was only Krusty the Clown's father, Rabbi Hyman Krustofski. Many fans took to social media to announce their disappointment with the reveal.

The episode also featured a fleeting image of comedian Joan Rivers, who died suddenly earlier this month following surgery complications. Rivers had guest-starred as Krusty’s agent and former flame, Annie Dubinksy. While lackluster the death was definitely a surprise but check out these top 10 characters that should have died instead.

1. Patty or Selma - It would have been an interesting to see one of Marge's twin sisters kick the bucket. Yes, it would have been devastating for Marge but again this is an animated series and the producers could easily bring Patty or Selma back to life.
2. Santa's Little Helper - "The Simpsons" should have pulled a "Family Guy" and killed off the family dog. They even could have killed off Snowball V and the Crazy Cat Lady could give Lisa another Cat, Snowball VI.
3. Grandpa Simpson - It's about that time. Grandpa Simpson is getting up there and has been around FOREVER.
4. Mr. Burns - Same as Grandpa Simpsons he's an aging man who is very fragile. However, Mr. Burns has money. Lots of money so he'll probably pay to become a cyborg or cryogenically freeze himself before he dies.
5. Waylon Smithers - This would have been a surprise death! Though he doesn't appear in every episode everyone knows Smithers as Mr. Burns trusted advisor.
6. Otto Mann - The school bus driver would have been a major death on "The Simpsons" than Rabbi Hyman Krustofski.
7. Lenny or Carl - Two of Homer's closest friends Lenny and Carl would have been a major death of the 26th season of "The Simpsons."
8. Hans Moleman - Hans Moleman is probably one of the oldest characters in "The Simpsons." Not longest running or anything but actually the oldest. He has to be in his 100's by now.
9. Agnes Skinner - Principal Skinner's mom will probably outlive us all but she definitely would have been a surprise death.
10. Groundskeeper Willie - The semi-cooky and creepy groundskeeper for Springfield Elementary would have