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|job= Various | |job= Various | ||
|goals=Scamming and tricking people <small>(especially [[Cow]] and [[Chicken]])</small> | |goals= Scamming and tricking people <small>(especially [[Cow]] and [[Chicken]])</small> | ||
|relatives= | |relatives= | ||
|married= Single | |married= Single | ||
|first= [[ | |first= [[What a Cartoon!|WAC]]: "[[No Smoking]]" ([[1995]]) | ||
|actor= [[Charlie Adler]] | |actor= [[Charlie Adler]] (1995-[[1999|99]])<br />[[Dana Snyder]] ([[2024]]) | ||
|image2= [[File:JS Red Guy.png|300px]] | |||
|caption2= ''[[Jellystone!]]'' | |||
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The '''Red Guy''', formerly known as ''' | The '''Red Guy''', also known as '''I.B. Red Guy''', and formerly known as the '''[[Devil]]''', is the main antagonist of the ''[[Cow and Chicken]]'' animated televison series, and its spin-off ''[[I Am Weasel]]''. He is a mischevious, yet sassy character who uses all sorts of personalities to trick people, namely his targets, [[Cow]] and [[Chicken]]; usually by scamming or just for the fun of it. He is also known for his wild behavior, with one of his most notable traits being butt naked in public. His voice was originated by [[Charlie Adler]]. | ||
==Character description== | ==Character description== | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===TV series=== | ===TV series=== | ||
* ''[[What a Cartoon!]]'' | |||
** 1.18 "[[No Smoking]]" | |||
* ''[[Cow and Chicken]]'' | * ''[[Cow and Chicken]]'' | ||
* ''[[I Am Weasel]]'' | |||
* ''[[Jellystone!]]'' | |||
** 2.10 "[[Vote Raspberry]]" | |||
===Comics=== | ===Comics=== | ||
* ''[[Cartoon Network Presents]]'' | * ''[[Cartoon Network Presents]]'' | ||
* ''[[Cartoon Network Starring]]'' | |||
* ''[[Cartoon Cartoons]]'' | |||
* ''[[Cartoon Network Block Party]]'' | |||
* ''[[Powerpuff Girls: Super Smash Up!]]'' | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Don't deal with the <strike>Devil</strike> Red Guy!=== | ===Don't deal with the <strike>Devil</strike> Red Guy!=== | ||
The Red Guy was originally introduced as "The Devil" in the pilot episode for ''Cow and Chicken'' | The Red Guy was originally introduced as "The Devil" in "No Smoking," the pilot episode for ''Cow and Chicken''. He took residence in [[Hell]] with the sole purpose of spreading evil and "bad stuff" all over the world. Looking for an innocent child to kidnap with, the Devil lured Chicken by offering a pack of cigarettes and snatched him from his little sister, Cow. Chicken was brought onto the underworld and was shortly tortured by him in a number of actions, one of which being using Chicken as a cigarette. The Devil's abuse would remain short-lived when Cow, under her alter ego of Super Cow, fought him in a battle and foiled his malicious plan, leading to Cow rescuing her big brother. | ||
In subsequent appearances of the series, the Red Guy had no traces of his original persona; save for his vaguely devil-like appearance, and his three-headed pet dog [[Cerberus]]. He instead adopted numerous roles to trick Cow and Chicken in his evil schemes. | In subsequent appearances of the series, the Red Guy had no traces of his original persona; save for his vaguely devil-like appearance, and his three-headed pet dog [[Cerberus]]. He instead adopted numerous roles to trick Cow and Chicken in his evil schemes. | ||
===I Am Weasel=== | ===I Am Weasel=== | ||
The Red Guy made his debut appearance in the first episode of Season 2, "I.R Mommy." He plays a similar role as he does in ''Cow and Chicken'', disguising himself under various aliases to trick I.M Weasel and I.R Baboon. He also plays the role as a supporting character in some episodes. His antics are mostly harmless, doing nothing more than merely annoying I.M Weasel and I.R Baboon. | |||
===Under Jellystone!=== | |||
The Red Guy makes a brief cameo appearance in the episode, "Vote Raspberry." He is portrayed close to his original depiction of "The Devil", carrying a pitchfork and residing in Hell. He proudly claims that a paper hadn't hit his eye in a thousand years, only for it to happen anyway. | |||
===Red Guy in the Funny Books=== | ===Red Guy in the Funny Books=== | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
The Red Guy—originally based on the devil archetype—was | The Red Guy—originally based on the devil archetype—was added to the series because creator [[David Feiss]] saw him as the key to the show, and felt that it added "that extra element of chaos."<ref name="Cartoon Brew">Aguilar, Carlos ([[July 15]], [[2022]]). [https://www.cartoonbrew.com/classic/25-years-of-cow-chicken-a-conversation-with-creator-david-feiss-218785.html?cbtr=LATPOS "25 Years Of ‘Cow & Chicken’: A Conversation With Creator David Feiss"]. ''Cartoon Brew''. Retrieved [[October 29]], 2023.</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:20, 26 April 2024
Red Guy | |
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Hellooo, it's me! | |
Species | Demon |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Various |
Goals | Scamming and tricking people (especially Cow and Chicken) |
Marital status | Single |
First appearance | WAC: "No Smoking" (1995) |
Played by | Charlie Adler (1995-99) Dana Snyder (2024) |
File:JS Red Guy.png Jellystone! |
The Red Guy, also known as I.B. Red Guy, and formerly known as the Devil, is the main antagonist of the Cow and Chicken animated televison series, and its spin-off I Am Weasel. He is a mischevious, yet sassy character who uses all sorts of personalities to trick people, namely his targets, Cow and Chicken; usually by scamming or just for the fun of it. He is also known for his wild behavior, with one of his most notable traits being butt naked in public. His voice was originated by Charlie Adler.
Character description
Appearances
TV series
- What a Cartoon!
- 1.18 "No Smoking"
- Cow and Chicken
- I Am Weasel
- Jellystone!
- 2.10 "Vote Raspberry"
Comics
- Cartoon Network Presents
- Cartoon Network Starring
- Cartoon Cartoons
- Cartoon Network Block Party
- Powerpuff Girls: Super Smash Up!
Biography
Don't deal with the Devil Red Guy!
The Red Guy was originally introduced as "The Devil" in "No Smoking," the pilot episode for Cow and Chicken. He took residence in Hell with the sole purpose of spreading evil and "bad stuff" all over the world. Looking for an innocent child to kidnap with, the Devil lured Chicken by offering a pack of cigarettes and snatched him from his little sister, Cow. Chicken was brought onto the underworld and was shortly tortured by him in a number of actions, one of which being using Chicken as a cigarette. The Devil's abuse would remain short-lived when Cow, under her alter ego of Super Cow, fought him in a battle and foiled his malicious plan, leading to Cow rescuing her big brother.
In subsequent appearances of the series, the Red Guy had no traces of his original persona; save for his vaguely devil-like appearance, and his three-headed pet dog Cerberus. He instead adopted numerous roles to trick Cow and Chicken in his evil schemes.
I Am Weasel
The Red Guy made his debut appearance in the first episode of Season 2, "I.R Mommy." He plays a similar role as he does in Cow and Chicken, disguising himself under various aliases to trick I.M Weasel and I.R Baboon. He also plays the role as a supporting character in some episodes. His antics are mostly harmless, doing nothing more than merely annoying I.M Weasel and I.R Baboon.
Under Jellystone!
The Red Guy makes a brief cameo appearance in the episode, "Vote Raspberry." He is portrayed close to his original depiction of "The Devil", carrying a pitchfork and residing in Hell. He proudly claims that a paper hadn't hit his eye in a thousand years, only for it to happen anyway.
Red Guy in the Funny Books
Development
The Red Guy—originally based on the devil archetype—was added to the series because creator David Feiss saw him as the key to the show, and felt that it added "that extra element of chaos."[1]
Gallery
- Main article: Red Guy/Gallery
Behind the scenes
References
- ^ Aguilar, Carlos (July 15, 2022). "25 Years Of ‘Cow & Chicken’: A Conversation With Creator David Feiss". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved October 29, 2023.