His head has the same design of Heffer Wolfe's head. would introduce the days shows as "today's camp activities" and would give little jokes between commercial breaks (mainly with Lumpus and Slinkman reclining on pool chairs). Slinkman is a bananaslug. He knows the Bean Scout handbook cover-to-cover (although he seems to always read it upside down). Scoutmaster Lumpus (usually), Squirrel Scouts (formerly), Ms. Mucus (formerly) As Camp Lazlo episodes entered production, Slinkman, Lumpus's right-hand man, takes increasing control of the camp as Lumpus increasingly becomes mentally incapacitated. Slinkman and Lazlo appear to be kindred spirits; when the new Bean Scout Handbook edition is about to be delivered, both of them are extremely excited, going to the post office to eagerly await it's delivery. His last name is always mispronounced by almost everyone except for Raj and sometimes Slinkman, the over protective one, who only mispronounces it in Lumpus' absence. Slinkman sometimes respects the book more than he cares about the kids. But when egos get in the way, the Jelly Beans split up to pursue unsuccessful solo careers. Peace Frog: Lumpus, having a mid-life crisis, buys a new SUV which causes problems when the campers try to train their frogs for the Leap Frog competition. He has a not-so-secret desire to be a race-car driver and reads racing magazines. Scoutmaster Lumpus (Full name: Algonquin Casper Lumpus) is a stingy, grumpy, stubborn, bad-tempered moose with a big ego. Slinkman Slinkman sometimes respects the book more than he cares about the kids. Family It follows Lazlo, an anthropomorphic spider monkey who attends Camp Kidney, a Boy Scout-like summer camp in Pimpleback Mountains. Slinkman: Or sleep all day on a lawn chair? 2005-09-06T00:00:00Z — 22 mins; 332. Slinkman is the henchman of Scoutmaster Lumpus.. Life Edit. There have been a handful of situations where Slinkman stood up to Lumpus, such as when he wanted to go to "Slugfest" but Lumpus wouldn't permit it, until Slinkman went berserk and wrecked all of Lumpus' possessions, belched into the camp PA system and licked Lumpus' hands, getting slug slime all over them. He knows the Bean Scout handbook cover-to-cover (although he seems to always read it upside down). He's a master at shadow puppets, complete with an imitation of Scoutmaster Lumpus and a good prankster. He was voiced by Tom Kenny who also voiced SpongeBob SquarePants, Heffer Wolfe from Rocko's Modern Life, Carl Chryniszzswics from Johnny Bravo, The Mayor of Townsville from The Powerpuff Girls, Eduardo from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Ice King from Adventure Time and Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh (2011). Fictional Characters Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 1.1k. Following Scoutmaster Lumpus' orders He knows the Bean Scout manual cover-to-cover, although he seems to always read it upside down; he is loyal, kind, obedient and generally keeps the camp running despite Scoutmaster Lumpus' frequent hissyfits and constant laziness. Slinkman is the henchman of Scoutmaster Lumpus. It was discovered in Slugfest that Scoutmaster Lumpus actually enjoys hanging out with Slinkman since he has worked for five years under Scoutmaster Lumpus. Slinkman is the assistant scoutmaster to Scoutmaster Lumpus and a supporting protagonist of Camp Lazlo.. : Slinkman is SpongeBob SquarePants. The 1x20 Beans and Weenies. This is a quote from Jimmy Buffett's song "Volcano". His head has the same design of Heffer Wolfe's head. Do-Gooder Other characters include the selfish, ill-tempered moose Scoutmaster Lumpus and his mild-mannered assistant Slinkman the banan… Slinkman is the assistant scoutmaster to Scoutmaster Lumpus and a supporting protagonist of Camp Lazlo. Lumpus and Slinkman's Cabin Fever was a programming block that ran during the summer of 2005. is an American animated television series created by Joe Murray for Cartoon Network. He knows the Bean Scout manual cover-to-cover, although he seems to always read it upside down; he is loyal, kind, obedient and generally keeps the camp running despite Scoutmaster Lumpus' frequent hissyfits and constant laziness. 50%. In fact, one episode almost entirely consists of Raj and Samson arguing with each other. Intelligence Hobby Lumpus: Oh, okay! S01E20 Beans and Weenies September 5, 2005; Cartoon Network "Beans & Weenies": Lazlo, Raj and Clam become famous throughout camp for making outstanding hot dogs. His last name is always mispronounced by almost everyone except for Raj and sometimes Slinkman, the over protective one, who only mispronounces it in Lumpus' absence. Toad as Clam (Toad and Clam are both have four letters in one name and have the letter 'A' in the middle) During it's run, Scoutmaster Lumpus and Scoutmaster Slinkman from Camp Lazlo! Tough Act to Follow : Some feel that a lot of internet criticism towards the show simply comes from how many viewers were expecting a Cartoon Network version of Rocko's Modern Life instead of a more SpongeBob SquarePants -esque … He generally assumes a submissive role, doing nearly everything for Lumpus and obeying his every command. Scoutmaster Lumpus (Full name: Algonquin Casper Lumpus) is a stingy, grumpy, stubborn, stick-in-the-mud moose with a big ego. 443. Scoutmaster Algonquin Casper Lumpus is a villain from series Cartoon Network Camp Lazlo. Camp Lazlo is an Emmy-winning Cartoon Network show, running from 2005 to 2008. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He's a master at shadow puppets, complete with an imitation of Scoutmaster Lumpus and a good prankster. Photo of Lumpus Kisses Slinkman for fans of camp lazlo. We actually see a flashback from Slinkman's point of view, where Lumpus is pouring salt on Slinkman, as punishment for not confiscating campers candy; this may go a way towards explaining Slinkmans periodic eruptions. Slinkman is the henchman of Scoutmaster Lumpus.. Life. His head has the same design of Heffer Wolfe's head from the TV series Rocko's Modern Life. In the first few seasons, Slinkman always carried around a clipboard, saying, "Yes Sir", almost every time Slinkman was told by Lumpus to do something while carrying a clipboard. Goals Lumpus's Last Stand: Lumpus and Lazlo discover that by using wet paint instead of clothing, they are finally free from the bondage of laundry. Slinkman is a banana slug, and like a real slug, Slinkman is an invertebrate organism. 2005-09-06T00:00:00Z 1x20 Beans and Weenies. Why if it weren't for the laundry, we'd have time to solve world hunger and invent time travel. With Carlos Alazraqui, Tom Kenny, Jeff Bennett, Mr. Lawrence. https://characters.fandom.com/wiki/Slinkman?oldid=128309. His last name is always mispronounced by almost everyone except for Raj and Slinkman. Full Name Tom Kenny voices both Lumpus and Slinkman. Powers/Skills Lumpus and Slinkman's Cabin Fever is a former Summer Cartoon Network block that aired from May 30, 2005 to August 2005. Slinkman is a banana slug, and like a real slug, Slinkman is an invertebrate organism. Joe Murray commented that Jeff should have won an award for that. Murray originally created Slinkman as Lumpus's " beaten-down " assistant with a voice intended to sound " like Dustin Hoffman's Rain man . " In a way to show difference between characters: Lumpus loves clowns and Lazlo hates clowns. Patsy and Jane Doe are Ariel. He was voiced by Tom Kenny who also voiced SpongeBob SquarePants, Heffer Wolfe from Rocko's Modern Life, Carl Chryniszzswics from Johnny Bravo, The Mayor of Townsville from The Powerpuff Girls, Eduardo from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Ice King from Adventure Time and … Camp Lazlo (stylized as CAMP LAZLO!) Lumpus: Oh, okay! Lastly, the show often uses the same background music as SpongeBob, and Tom Kenny—SpongeBob's voice actor—does the voices for Scoutmaster Lumpus and Slinkman. Beans and Pranks: Slinkman goes undercover to find out who has been playing tricks on Lumpus. Hide and No Seek: Scoutmaster Lumpus wants to spend the day fishing, and tries to convince the scouts that "You can … Lazlo resides in the "Jelly Bean" cabin with his fellow Bean Scouts Raj, an Indian elephant, and Clam, a pygmy rhinoceros. Scoutmaster Lumpus' asisstant He later abandons it and says, "Yes sir", less and less as the series progresses, eventually getting to the point of rarely saying it or not saying it at all. His last name is always mispronounced by almost everyone except for Raj and sometimes Slinkman, who only mispronounces it in Lumpus' absence. Murray said in an interview that when he brainstormed to determine the song for a luau scene, he … 1 "Beans & Weenies": Lazlo, Raj and Clam become famous throughout camp for making outstanding hot dogs. The series is set in a universe inhabited solely by anthropomorphic animals of many species and focuses on a trio of campers attending a poorly-run summer camp known as Camp Kidney. Lumpus can't stand the fact that Slinkman is under doctor's orders to take a vacation, so Lumpus decorates Camp Kidney Hawaiian-style, hoping to fool Slinkman. (Slinkman glares at Lumpus) Lumpus: Don't be a sucker, Slinky. Movie Night: Edward tries to prove that he's mature enough to see the camp film. Slinkman is a banana slug, and like a real slug, Slinkman is an invertebrate organism. Like a real slug, Slinkman is an invertebrate organism. No information Jeff Bennett voices Raj and Samson. Type of Hero Found these off of Wikipedia, they sound interesting, but I'm not sure if they're offical, but nonetheless... Ed's Benedict: Edward enjoys parenthood after he lays an egg. He is vocied by Tom Kenny, who also voice Slinkman. Origin Slinkman is the assistant scoutmaster to Lumpus, supporting protagonist and the property of Camp Kidney. When Lazlo remarks, "I don't know where I'm gonna go when the volcano blows!" Slinkman is a banana slug. Laundry is the biggest waste of time there is. Slinkman can run as fast as all the other characters and possibly faster, while ironically being a slug. In the first few seasons, Slinkman always carried around a clipboard, saying, "Yes Sir", almost every time Slinkman was told by Lumpus to do something while carrying a clipboard. It was discovered in Slugfest that Scoutmaster Lumpus actually enjoys hanging out with Slinkman since he has worked for five years under Scoutmaster Lumpus. He is voiced by Tom Kenny. Laundry is the biggest waste of time there is. Like a real slug, Slinkman is an invertebrate organism. Friends/Allies Carlos Alazraqui voices Lazlo, Clam, and Chef McMuesli. The block was hosted by Lumpus and Slinkman from Camp Lazlo. Minion of a Villain Slinkman is a bananaslug. Scoutmaster Lumpus (best friend and boss), Lazlo, Raj, Clam, Edward Platypus (sometimes), Chip and Skip (sometimes), Squirrel Scouts, Ms. Mucus, other friends His head has the same design of Heffer Wolfe's head. Slinkman is the assistant scoutmaster to Lumpus and the one of antagonist of Camp Lazlo.. Alias Occupation His last name is always mispronounced by almost everyone except for … Lazlo, Lumpus, and Edward are Rocko, Heffer, and Filburt respectively. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. However, these instances are the exception and are usually only when Slinkman's compliant, non-confrontational nature is pushed to the limit. To maintain order in Camp Kidney Slinkman is a bananaslug. Scoutmaster Lumpus (Full name: Algonquin C. Lumpus) is a stingy, grumpy, stubborn, stick-in-the-mud moose with a big ego. Like a real slug, Slinkman is an invertebrate organism. Created by Joe Murray, previously known for Rocko's Modern Life.It is about the adventures of Lazlo, a spider-monkey; Raj, an elephant, and Clam, a pygmy rhino, along with other campers on the summer camp of Camp Kidney for scout-like campers The Bean Scouts under the direction of Scoutsmaster Lumpus and his … Thomas James Kenny (born July 31, 1962) is the current voice actor for Rabbit in Winnie-the-Pooh and subsequent works, taking over for Ken Sansom, who passed away the following year. Why if it weren't for the laundry, we'd have time to solve world hunger and invent time travel. He's shown to be loyal, kind and obedient. The only problem is that Scoutmaster Lumpus does not want to let Slinkman have a vacation. The 6-hour block aired Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and featured several Cartoon Network original series, as well as several movie presentations. In Italy and Sweden, Lazlo is Ash Ketchum. He knows the Bean Scout manual cover-to-cover, although he seems to always read it upside down; he is loyal, kind, obedient and generally keeps the camp running despite Scoutmaster Lumpus' frequent hissyfits and constant laziness. Slinkman: Attention, campers, Attention, campers. He was a replacement for Jane Doe while she was away and ends up having the same personality (like Lumpus) after him being treated unfairly by the Squirrel Scouts but when they were in real danger, Slinkman realized he was behaving like Lumpus and after reverting to his normal self, saved the Squirrel Scouts. https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Slinkman?oldid=2082217. O____o (Slinkman glares at Lumpus) Lumpus: Don't be a sucker, Slinky. He also voices Commander Hoo-Ha. His head has the same design of Heffer Wolfe's head. Slinkman has to do a lot of things but he does love kids, particularly those of Jelly Bean Cabin and sometimes acts like one of them. He knows the Bean Scout manual cover-to-cover, although he seems to always read it upside down; he is loyal, kind, obedient and generally keeps the camp running despite Scoutmaster Lumpus' frequent hissyfits and constant laziness. Even though Slinkman is the one who basically runs Camp Kidney, he still has to answer to Scoutmaster Lumpus. Hey, It's That Voice! Personality. He has a not-so-secret desire to be a race-car driver and reads racing magazines. When boating around the Squirrels Scouts' camp, Slinkman and Lumpus were often a prey to the watermelons thrown by Ms. Mucus. There have been a handful of situations where Slinkman stood up to Lumpus, such as when he wanted to go to "Slugfest" but Lumpus wouldn't permit it, until Slinkman went berserk and wrecked all of Lumpus' possessions, belched into the camp PA system and licked Lumpus' hands, getting slug slime all over them. Lumpus and Slinkman. But when egos get in the way, the Jelly Beans split up to pursue … However, these instances are the exception and are usually only when Slinkman's compliant, non-confrontational nature is pushed to the limit. The only problem is that Scoutmaster Lumpus does not want to let Slinkman have a vacation. He later abandons it and says, "Yes sir", less and less as the series progresses, eventually getting to the point of rarely saying it or not saying it at all. Also, he generally assumes a submissive role, doing nearly everything for Lumpus and almost always obeying his every command. The trio consists of Lazlo, the eccentric, optimistic spider monkey; Raj, the timid Indian elephant; and Clam, the quiet albino pygmy rhinoceros, and their multiple surreal misadventures. Finally after about 5 minutes of kissing Slinkman cleared his throut and "got down" and wispered that that was probably about enough slobbering on his feet. Camp Lazlo Scoutmaster Lumpus (Full name: Algonquin C. Lumpus) is a stingy, grumpy, stubborn, stick-in-the-mud moose with a big ego. Lumpus got down on his hands and knees and began kissing his comanders feet babbling about how sorry he was, and trying to make up an excuse. Enemies Slinkman: Or sleep all day on a lawn chair? Slinkman has to do a lot of things but he does love kids, particularly those of Jelly Bean Cabin and sometimes acts like one of them. Slinkman later learns to counter them by smashing with a baseball bat. Raj and Sampson are voice-actor Jeff Bennett. Alonquin C. Lumpus (simply called Scoutmaster Lumpus, as his first name is rarely mentioned) is an angry, stick-in-the-mud moose with a big ego. 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