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As it nears the summer, it gets closer and closer to that time of the year where the sky is ablaze with falling stars. Depending on your location, the peak typically hits around August, but they can start occurring much earlier than that. But it can be downright difficult to get a view of these stars for several basic reasons. One, many of us live in the city, and because of this, there is simply too much light pollution to get any kind of view of the night sky.

And two, even if you are in a place that’s remote enough to enjoy the stars, it can be a big (literal) pain in the neck. After all, craning our necks backwards for long periods of time can understandably be uncomfortable. That’s why you want something like hammock chairs for your back deck. Allowing you to easily and comfortably rest your head backwards, you’ll be able to view the night sky for hours without any lasting pain the following morning.

While hammocks used to be a rarity among backyards, now they are practically a staple in every suburban home. But hammocks are not limited to backyards or beaches. They have also made a lot of appearances in pop culture. In fact, in season eight of The Simpsons, the episode entitled “You Only Move Twice” sees Homer taking a promotion with the Globex Corporation. Surprisingly good at his new managerial position, one of Homer’s ideas is implementing work hammocks in the office.

He pitches the idea to his new boss Hank Scorpio, who just happens to be an evil genius plotting to take over control of the world. The character, expertly voiced by Albert Brooks, is a spoof on many of the super villains present in Bond films. It marked the fourth voice appearance for Brooks on the series, and the writers trusted his instincts enough to let him adlib many of his lines.