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| − | '''The Yes Guy''' possibly named '''Frank Nelson Type''', but normally referred to as '''That Annoying Guy Who Always Says Ye-e-e-es''' or '''That Jerk That Goes Ye-e-e-es''', and sometimes referred to as the obnoxious yes guy | + | '''The Yes Guy''' possibly named '''Frank Nelson Type''', but normally referred to as '''That Annoying Guy Who Always Says Ye-e-e-es''' or '''That Jerk That Goes Ye-e-e-es''', and sometimes referred to as "the obnoxious yes guy" by [[Homer]], is a resident of [[Springfield]]. He is known for bellowing “Ye-e-e-es?!” in a rising inflection, and appears to be highly eccentric in both his speech and appearance. |
| − | When Homer asked him why he talks like that, Yes | + | When Homer asked him why he talks like that, Yes Guy responded with, “I had a stro-o-oke!” <ref>[[Mayored to the Mob]]</ref>. He is often seen working at [[Costington's]] department store, and is apparently on good terms with [[Mr. Costington]]. When [[Lisa]] is put on trial for teaching fellow students about Darwin, Yes Guy is juror number twelve <ref>[[The Monkey Suit]]</ref>. He also once as an ice cream truck driver and gave [[Bart]] some free ice cream<ref>[[The Lastest Gun in the West]]</ref>. [[Apu]] considers the Yes Guy to be very, very funny. |
== Behind the Laughter == | == Behind the Laughter == | ||
| − | The Yes Guy is a tribute to character actor [[Wikipedia:Frank Nelson (actor)|Frank Nelson]], and his familiar persona on ''The Jack Benny Program'' ( | + | The Yes Guy is a tribute to character actor [[Wikipedia:Frank Nelson (actor)|Frank Nelson]], and his familiar persona on ''The Jack Benny Program'' (modified for appearances on ''I Love Lucy'', ''The Flintstones'', ''Sanford and Son'', and others). Nelson's trademark greeting was a loud, drawn-out “Yeeeeesss?!” This was often augmented with a sarcastic "OoOOOoooh!" Originally, this character could be found in a variety of occupations, usually as a salesman or waiter, at establishments which Jack Benny or others might be patronizing, and his Simpsonian counterpart is equally omnipresent. |
=== Variations === | === Variations === | ||
| − | A Brazilian version of the Yes Guy can be seen in the episode "[[Blame It on Lisa]]," uttering Portuguese variation of the catchphrase: "Si-i-i-i"?! | + | A Brazilian version of the Yes Guy can be seen in the episode "[[Blame It on Lisa]]," uttering a Portuguese variation of the catchphrase: "Si-i-i-i"?! |
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The Yes Guy possibly named Frank Nelson Type, but normally referred to as That Annoying Guy Who Always Says Ye-e-e-es or That Jerk That Goes Ye-e-e-es, and sometimes referred to as "the obnoxious yes guy" by Homer, is a resident of Springfield. He is known for bellowing “Ye-e-e-es?!” in a rising inflection, and appears to be highly eccentric in both his speech and appearance.
When Homer asked him why he talks like that, Yes Guy responded with, “I had a stro-o-oke!” [1]. He is often seen working at Costington's department store, and is apparently on good terms with Mr. Costington. When Lisa is put on trial for teaching fellow students about Darwin, Yes Guy is juror number twelve [2]. He also once as an ice cream truck driver and gave Bart some free ice cream[3]. Apu considers the Yes Guy to be very, very funny.
Behind the Laughter
The Yes Guy is a tribute to character actor Frank Nelson, and his familiar persona on The Jack Benny Program (modified for appearances on I Love Lucy, The Flintstones, Sanford and Son, and others). Nelson's trademark greeting was a loud, drawn-out “Yeeeeesss?!” This was often augmented with a sarcastic "OoOOOoooh!" Originally, this character could be found in a variety of occupations, usually as a salesman or waiter, at establishments which Jack Benny or others might be patronizing, and his Simpsonian counterpart is equally omnipresent.
Variations
A Brazilian version of the Yes Guy can be seen in the episode "Blame It on Lisa," uttering a Portuguese variation of the catchphrase: "Si-i-i-i"?!
Apperances
References
