Have you ever thought you had a really great idea for a Simpsons character? Well, this is your chance to shine. And potentially brag to your friends...

FOX have announced a new contest called "Best. Character. Ever" in which the winner will have a character created by them appear on the series. Fans 18 years of age and older will have an opportunity to produce the newest Springfield resident and create the character's traits, including name/nickname, age, appearance, occupation and catchphrases, at TheSimpsons.com . The deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM ET on October 24, 2009.It's been a busy couple of weeks for animated series announcing big contests - South Park just began their own contest in which the winner will be animated into the show Wondering why you don't see anything about The Simpsons contest at the official website yet? We were too. We contacted FOX who apologized and promised the contest details will be up later today.