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Every SS lover needs to read this

FreddyTheDragon

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I noticed something about some of the SS characters. They emulate literature.
For example, The count is supposed to be Dracula. Dr. Rainbrain is supposed to be Renfield. (Read the book and you'll even see the resemblences. Watch the movie and those two are so alike, It's scary.)
Betty Lou is supposed to be Pippi Longstocking. Fred is supposed to be a dragon from your average Fairy tale. Cookie Hood (Cookie Monster's alter ego of course) is based off Robin Hood. Marion Horse (Cookie Hood's partner in crime) is based off Maid Marian.
 

Rosewood

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another example or 2

"Dr. Piggins" (Dr. Henry Higgins from "My Fair Lady")
"Placido Flamingo" (Placido Domingo-opera singer)
 
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