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"Oh, yeah!"

―Duffman's catchphrase

For the job title, see Duffman (title).

Duffman Artwork of Duffman from The Simpsons: Tapped Out

Character Information Gender: Male ♂ Status: Alive Alias(es): Joe, Sid, Larry and his real name Barry Duffman (one of the Duffmen) Chip Davis (1992-1996, 2008) Hair: Blond Occupation: Advertiser for Duff Beer Relatives: Daughter: Amber Duffman Step-son: Kyle Ex-wife: Unnamed First appearance: "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson" Voiced by: Hank Azaria v • d • e • h

Duffman is the mascot and spokesman for the Duff Beer company. There are actually multiple people who play Duffman.

Character traits

Physical traits

Duffman without costume, as seen in "A Tree Grows in Springfield"

Other traits

Duffman is generally known for his overly enthusiastic speech in which he refers to himself in the third person, complete with dramatic pauses and ending with a suggestive "Oh, yeah!" and pelvic thrusts. Fittingly, his theme song which plays at every corporate-sponsored appearance is "Oh Yeah" by Swiss band Yello. Also, Lenny calls him "the guy who creates an awareness of Duff".

He is also a professional male stripper for private events including Edna Krabappel's bachelorette party.^[1]

Death

When Lenny mentioned that he had heard Duffman died of liver failure, Duffman scoffed "Duffman can never die! (Pause) Only the actors who play him!" This is a reference to real-life corporate mascots such as Ronald McDonald and the Marlboro Man who have been portrayed by multiple actors. The connection to Marlboro Man is expanded by the fact that two of the actors who played Marlboro Man died of lung cancer, a disease related to the product they promoted. Duffman was also shot by Frank Grimes Jr., and although the wound was not necessarily fatal, Duffman pledged his love to Doris before blacking out. Another Duffman died when Moe putt a sticker on his face. Another Duffman was possibly killed in a blimp crash during a baseball game; it was then revealed that there were three Duffmen working the game that night.^[2] The Duff corporation does not publicly acknowledge that Duffman is only a fictional character, so as not to disillusion Duffman's "fans".

Life outside business

Independence

Though he is a corporate puppet of Duff Beer, some actors have displayed independent thought and conscience at times. Homer discovers that Howard K. Duff VIII, who owns not only the beer company but also the Springfield Isotopes, was planning to move the team to Albuquerque. Commanded to help discredit Homer, this Duffman was torn between corporate loyalty and the truth. In the end, Duffman said to himself "New feelings brewing in Duffman! What would Jesus do?" and tossed Howard Duff into the stands of Isotope Stadium.

Friends

One of the Duffmen is friends with Rainier Wolfcastle, Cookie Kwan and Miss Springfield.^[3]

Religion

Homer and Marge attended an Oktoberfest celebration, where Duffman energetically proclaims "This Reich will last a thousand beers! Oh, Ja!" -a reference to the Nazi concept of a Thousand Year Reich. Under his breath, he mutters "I do this, and I'm Jewish".

Family

Duffman claims to have two children, Dufflad and Duffgirl, but Mr. Duff VII retorts that these were "one-shot characters in a Super Bowl commercial". He was played by "Barry Duffman" when he was subsequently found teaching basic mathematics at the Springfield Men's Mission.^[4] Also, Duffman said "Are You there, God? It's me, Duffman!". Duffman (or at least this particular Duffman) also mentioned his daughter after distributing several pieces of Duff memorabilia that he has to leave early to comfort his daughter who dropped out of College.^[5]

At some point, Duffman got married and got step-children, one of which was Kyle.^[6]

Duffman has at least one biological daughter, Amber. Amber's mother took Amber away when Amber was four, after Duffman became Duffman. Amber then stopped talking to Duffman at the end of high school. The two later reunited again and Amber opened up Amber's Cannabis & Cannabis Accessories, which Duffman became the mascot for, named Puffman. Duffman also mentioned that he may have other estranged daughters.^[7]

Sexuality

Duffman (or rather, whichever actor was playing him at the time) was revealed to be bisexual.^[8]

He was also revealed to be in a relationship with Grady Little.^[9]

When Duffman is shot by Frank Grimes Jr., he says "I love you Doris." This could possibly be his wife, but it may just be his sister.^[10]

Duffman also slept with Titania. He promised her that in exchange for sleeping with him, she wouldn't have to touch the drunks in a bartending contest, but he reneged on the promise at the last minute.^[11]

He was once seen on a date with Booberella, the date was accidentally caught on camera when Homer and Marge were recreating their anniversary dinner.^[8]

Education

Duffman is revealed to have dyslexia calling it "Duffmans' secret shame".^[12] He said at he has studied ballet for four years at Juilliard.^[13]

Non-canon

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Duffman appears in The Simpsons Game as the emcee of the Duff Ultimate Eating Challenge in the level "Around the World in 80 Bites".

The Simpsons: Tapped Out

Duffman

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Duffman Image Cost Unlock method Unlocks with Unlock message Yearbook 190 Premium Duff Brewery 30 190 St. Patrick's 2017 and Homer vs the 18th Amendment Premium (with Lady Duff) 150 The Springfield Jobs Premium (with Mexican Duffman and Lady Duff) 50 Thanksgiving 2018, All American Auction, Blargsgiving, Northward Bound, The Atom Smasher and Cold Turkey Premium (Imports Mystery Box; Mexican Duffman Bundle) 1 Thanksgiving 2018, All American Auction, Blargsgiving, Northward Bound, The Atom Smasher and Cold Turkey Gold Mystery Box 50 Flanders Family Reunion Premium (Yard Sale Mystery Box) 1 Springfield Enlightened Banned by the Buddha Mystery Box Technical Information ID Groups Internal Name 27 Premium Characters, Premium Male, Celebrity, Dimwit, Adult Duffman Permanent Tasks Task Time Reward Requires Quest with the task Animated? Go Skating 10m 26, 7 Simpsons' Skating Rink Hold a Duff Brewery Tour 30m 60, 15 Duff Brewery No Swimming In The Vats Subtly Turn America's Youth on to Alcohol 60m 105, 26 Springfield Elementary Celebrity Worship Promote Duff at Stadium 2h 175, 40 Duff Stadium America's Former Pastime Pt. 3 Party Down at Church 4h 260, 70 First Church of Springfield Hey, Where's the Party? Pt. 2 Overpay for Sex on the Beach 4h 260, 70 Smooches on the Beach Stay at the Swelldorado 4h 260, 70 Swelldorado Try to Win at Blackjack 4h 260, 70 $ Casino Drink and Babysit 4h 260, 70 The Boiled Potato Attend Parenting Seminars 4h 260, 70 Universal Panacea Shoot Another Commercial for Duff 4h 260, 70 Stage 4 Look Into Getting a Cape 4h 260, 70 Just Half-Capes Get the Party Started 4h 260, 70 Mirrored Bowlarama Peruse the Cape Department 4h 260, 70 Mirrored Sportacus Shop for Cider 4h 260, 70 Mt. Swartzwelder Historic Cider Mill Dance Outside the Steel Mill 5h 300, 75 Ajax Steel Mill Dance Off Promote Duff 6h 350, 90 Can't Get Enuff Duff Obtain Anxiety Medication 6h 350, 90 Springfield Medical Center Drink Future-Proofed Liquor 7h 375, 90 Future-Proofed Home Party Down at Springfield Penitentiary 8h 420, 105 Springfield Penitentiary Hey, Where's the Party? Pt. 4 Dance the Señor Burns 8h 420, 105 Chez Guevara Eat a Buffet Meal 10h 525, 135 Up, Up and Buffet! Party Down at Moe's Tavern 12h 600, 150 Moe's Tavern HHey, Where's the Party? Pt. 3 Enjoy a Night at the Theater 12h 600, 150 Springfield Playhouse Complain About Electric Buzzing 12h 600, 150 The Buzzing Sign Diner Party Down at Duff Brewery 24h 1,000, 225 Duff Brewery Hey, Where's the Party? Pt. 1 Buy Groceries at a Kindling Store 24h 1,000, 225 Kevin's Kindling

Others

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  Lady Duff

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  Fancy Duffman

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  Duff Knight

Behind the Laughter

Character origins

Duffman is based on Budweiser's former mascot Bud Man. Duffman's catchphrase comes from the song "Oh Yeah" by Yello, which the producers say became extremely popular after Ferris Bueller's Day Off and many advertisers started using it. As a result, the writers felt that the song and phrase "Oh yeah!" would be suitable for Duffman. Duffman's thrusts were first acted out by Brad Bird. Duffman is the greatest womanizer - or so he says.^[14]

Foreign dubs

Language Voice dubber Čeština Tomáš Borůvka

Appearances

References

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