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'''Lugash''', voiced by [[Dan Castellaneta]], is a gymnastics instructor, based on former U.S. gymnastics coach Béla Károlyi, who has his own gym. | '''Lugash''', voiced by [[Dan Castellaneta]], is a gymnastics instructor, based on former U.S. gymnastics coach Béla Károlyi, who has his own gym. | ||
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He has a thick [[Romania]]n accent and a large, brown curled moustache. | He has a thick [[Romania]]n accent and a large, brown curled moustache. | ||
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He has appeared in two episodes, premiering in "[[Children of a Lesser Clod]]". Later in "[[Little Girl in the Big Ten]]", he teaches Lisa gymnastics so that she won't fail gym. | He has appeared in two episodes, premiering in "[[Children of a Lesser Clod]]". Later in "[[Little Girl in the Big Ten]]", he teaches Lisa gymnastics so that she won't fail gym. | ||
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His origin is a bit mysterious as he says that he came into the United States in 1983 by cartwheeling over the Berlin Wall. However, another character in a later episode claims that he defected ''into'' East Germany. | His origin is a bit mysterious as he says that he came into the United States in 1983 by cartwheeling over the Berlin Wall. However, another character in a later episode claims that he defected ''into'' East Germany. | ||
| − | ==Training Techniques== | + | == Training Techniques == |
His harsh but effective training techniques helped [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] to achieve a high standard of gymnastic ability. He also has a habit of confiscating his students' cats and dogs, only giving them back when the student has accomplished a physical task. Once however, he refused to give back a girl's dog, but gave her someone else's cat instead. | His harsh but effective training techniques helped [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] to achieve a high standard of gymnastic ability. He also has a habit of confiscating his students' cats and dogs, only giving them back when the student has accomplished a physical task. Once however, he refused to give back a girl's dog, but gave her someone else's cat instead. | ||
| − | ==Anger Management== | + | == Anger Management == |
He goes to anger management classes. | He goes to anger management classes. | ||
| − | ==Idiocy== | + | == Idiocy == |
Apparently, he thinks [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] (who is only eight), is a "grandma". This is probably a joke poking fun at the stereotype of eastern European countries beginning to train potential future Olympic gymnasts at a very young age. | Apparently, he thinks [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] (who is only eight), is a "grandma". This is probably a joke poking fun at the stereotype of eastern European countries beginning to train potential future Olympic gymnasts at a very young age. | ||
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[[Category:Parodies]] | [[Category:Parodies]] | ||
[[Category:Characters voiced by Dan Castellaneta]] | [[Category:Characters voiced by Dan Castellaneta]] | ||
Revision as of 22:37, June 14, 2009
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Character Information
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Lugash, voiced by Dan Castellaneta, is a gymnastics instructor, based on former U.S. gymnastics coach Béla Károlyi, who has his own gym.
Appearance
He has a thick Romanian accent and a large, brown curled moustache.
Appearances
He has appeared in two episodes, premiering in "Children of a Lesser Clod". Later in "Little Girl in the Big Ten", he teaches Lisa gymnastics so that she won't fail gym.
Origin
His origin is a bit mysterious as he says that he came into the United States in 1983 by cartwheeling over the Berlin Wall. However, another character in a later episode claims that he defected into East Germany.
Training Techniques
His harsh but effective training techniques helped Lisa to achieve a high standard of gymnastic ability. He also has a habit of confiscating his students' cats and dogs, only giving them back when the student has accomplished a physical task. Once however, he refused to give back a girl's dog, but gave her someone else's cat instead.
Anger Management
He goes to anger management classes.
Idiocy
Apparently, he thinks Lisa (who is only eight), is a "grandma". This is probably a joke poking fun at the stereotype of eastern European countries beginning to train potential future Olympic gymnasts at a very young age.
