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The Gopher
Oct 27, 2013
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The 2020 Fictitious Contributor Inductees
This has to be the only nomination we have that involves a puppet. There are a myriad of memorable scenes from Caddyshack, and amazingly some of them involved an unnamed gopher who caused issues foe Bushwood groundskeeper, Carl Spackler. At no point were viewers ever convinced that it was a real gopher, but never did it matter. Besides, would a flesh and bone gopher look as funny dancing to Kenny Loggins’ “I’m Alright”?
The Bullet Points:
Movie(s) Appeared:
Caddyshack (1980)
Caddyshack II (1988)
Actor:
We presume a hand up a puppet’s ass.
Role Portrayed:
Troublemaker
Why you should vote for him:
Is the iconic Caddyshack the same without it?
Why you should not vote for him:
It isn’t even a real gopher!
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Terrence Mann
Oct 27, 2013
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The Contributors
As the intellect of Field of Dreams, James Earl Jones played Terrence Mann, the radical writer of the 60’s whose work inspired a generation, and would become a recluse afterward. Through the magic of Baseball, his pain was eased, as we see a miserable and acerbic character revert to child-like happiness. Mann gives the film a historical and generational context outside of Baseball’s realm, and how a sport can link people of diverse backgrounds.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Field of Dreams (1989)
Actor:
James Earl Jones
Role Portrayed:
Writer
Why you should vote for him:
Come on its, Darth Vader.
Why you should not vote for him:
He was not the main character and a reluctant participant for most of it.
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Tasha Mack
Oct 27, 2013
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The Contributors
It is very strange for us to see the lead character of a sports themed show to be a female who is not an athletic performer, but “The Game” is not your typical sports show. The show is more about what happens off the field than off, and as such the lead of the show is Tasha Mack, the mother and former agent of the Quarterback of the San Diego Sabres. Most of the plot points revolve around her, and we were even “treated” to a romance between her and Rick Fox, but as much as this is her show, there are many who watch the show who only tolerates her. Can such a polarizing figure on a cable show make it to the Hall?
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
The Game (2006-)
Actor:
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Role Portrayed:
Sports Agent
Why you should vote for her:
She is the lead of a show that is huge on BET.
Why you should not vote for her:
She is a polarizing figure, and many fans of the show watch it in spite of her.
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Taco MacArthur
Oct 27, 2013
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The Contributors
For many, this Taco MacArthur is the breakout character of “The League”, and how can this perpetually stoned and unemployed man not be? He is marginally a Football fan (as shown by his attempt to draft a player from the Canadian Football League), yet has won the League at least once. He may be a bit of an emotional basketcase, but damned it is entertaining when he shows up. Besides, we are invoking the Mookie Wilson rule here, where you can’t help but like a guy with a goofy first name.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
The League (2009-)
Actor:
Jon Lajoie
Role Portrayed:
Fantasy Football Team Owner
Why you should vote for him:
His name is “Taco”. Again, the Mookie Wilson rule is in effect.
Why you should not vote for him:
The same for all “League” characters; this is a hit on a relatively small channel, and has not been seen by many.
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