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Fallout Boy

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Revision as of 00:26, September 11, 2008 by 209.91.56.21 (talk) (Popular Culture)

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Fallout Boy is the sidekick in the comic book series Radioactive Man. In the series, Fallout Boy first appeared in a 1950s Radioactive Man film serial shown at a comic book convention in the episode "Three Men and a Comic Book", and it was implied that the actor who played Fallout Boy might have been gay. However, unlike many Simpsons characters, he has only made a handful of appearances since.

Creation

While Radioactive Man is a broad parody of many superheroes, most obviously containing elements of Batman and Superman (and the comic incorporates an origin story similar to Marvel's The Hulk), among others, Fallout Boy is mainly a parody of Robin (with his costume, references as being the 'young ward' of Radioactive Man, and his younger age and sidekick status) with elements of Spider-Man (his fictional comic book origin, for example).

Catchphrase

His catchphrase: "Jiminy jillickers!"

Real Life

Additionally, Fallout Boy also appears in a real-life comic book titled Radioactive Man, published by Bongo Comics (a comic created in part by Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons). In these comic books, Fallout Boy's real name is Rod Runtledge, he has a brother named Dodd Runtledge, and they live in Zenith City. Rod is a high school nerd living with his aunt, Aunt June, an obvious reference to Spider-Man's alter ego, Peter Parker, who lives with his Aunt May.

Orgin

Fallout Boy was an average bookworm, until one day he met billionaire playboy Claude Kane (Radioactive Man) at a radioactivity convention. A tall piece of machinery fell towards them. Claude grabbed Rod and jumped over the rail, Claude holding onto the machine. The machine came to life, and as the ray passed through Claude, it hit Rod. Rod received a pint-sized version of RM's powers, and became Fallout Boy.

Film

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Milhouse as Fallout Boy

Milhouse was chosen to play Fallout Boy in the Radioactive Man movie.

Popular Culture

When a band from chicago was playing at a local concert, They asked the audience for a suggestion for a band name. Some body screamed Fallout Boy. ( refering to the Simpsons fallout boy.) The Band chose the name. In many interviews the band goes back to saying how Fallout boy was an idea from a fan and is a Simpsons Super Hero sidekick. Fall Out boy has become a very popular teen punk rock band.

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