Hypnotoad
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| Hypnotoad | |
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| Species | Toad |
| Planet | Earth |
| Occupation | Television actor |
| First Appearance | "The Day the Earth Stood Stupid" |
| Voiced By | Turbine engine played backwards |
Hypnotoad is a large toad-like creature that has large oscillating multicolored eyes and emits a droning hum. The toad apparently uses these as a power of hypnotism on surrounding people and animals.[1] Hypnotoad hypnotizes sheep into a pen at a pet contest and then hypnotizes the judges and the audience into awarding it first prize. (see clip below).
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[edit] Origins
The origins of Hypnotoad are unknown, but it is speculated that it is an alien, mutant or a product of genetic engineering. It would also appear that it is the only one of its kind on Earth. However, it is possible that a creature similar in design to the Hypnotoad found on Kif's homeworld is part of its ancestry.[2]
Hypnotoad also has its own television show called "Everybody Loves Hypnotoad". It consists of a stationary camera filming the Hypnotoad and its noise continuously. Despite the odd premise behind the show, it ran successfully for over three seasons.
[edit] Trivia
- The sound he makes is a recording of a turbine engine played backwards. [3]
- Hypnotoad is one of Matt Groening's favorite characters.[4]
- The line "ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD!" used by the judge of the animal show has became an internet sensation and is used on many Hypnotoad video clips and images.
[edit] Videos
| Video | Description |
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| An example of Everybody Loves Hypnotoad | |
| An example of Hypnotoad's hypnotic powers |
