MUMBAI: The characters of the popular television show The Simpsons have announced their New Year resolutions. In India the show airs on Star World. In the US Fox will air new episodes from 7 January 2007.

Homer's resolve is to lose 10 pounds, and then gain it back by Valentines Day.

Marge's resolve is to finally learn how to make pancakes that dont stick to the pan. Bart helped me come up with that one.

Krusty says that in 2007, she promises not to keep using the same old jokes she has been telling since 1961.

Barney resolves to quit drinking coffee. It leaves less room for beer.