Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s Impact on Popular Culture
It’s the Christmas season once again, so I thought I’d get everyone in the spirit by making a look-a-like list based off that cult classic TV Special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Sure, the moral of the tale is a little suspect and if you are reading this you probably have A) never seen the TV Special or B) Don’t remember watching it two decades ago. Still, I’m going to go ahead and do it anyway. So, without further ado, here are ten celebrities/things that have uncanny similarities to those timeless, stop-animated characters.
The Abominable Snowman and a Wampa
This one is an homage to my last look-a-like post, which featured characters from Star Wars. I suppose the Wampa was a bit more violent than the Abominable Snowman in Rudolph. He was also never reformed and taught to place the star atop the Christmas tree, but he did learn to hang Luke Skywalker from the roof of his Hoth ice palace. Though, I’d like to stay optimistic and think that the Wampa could become a productive member of society. Driving a Zamboni? Serving carvel ice cream? Football commentator?
Charlie in the Box and The Doll from Saw
Charlie in the Box is one of the many Misfit toys on Misfit Toy Island (his name should be Jack, get it?). Charlie works as the sentry for the island, keeping a watchful eye on comes and goes. The Doll from Saw is moderately spooky and watches as Jigsaw’s victims are tore limb from limb. They seems pretty different but……they look the same! Perfect match!
A Square-Wheeled Train and Bugs in a Glass Display Case
Now most Misfit toys are still useable. A squirt gun that shoots jelly? Still, you get the delicious spread. A bird that swims? Sounds interesting to me. But a Square-Wheeled Train….that just sucks. There is absolutely no purpose to a train that can’t move. It’s trash. You know what else is trash? Bugs in a glass display case. As if bugs in real life weren’t useless enough, we need to look at motionless, insect shells under glass? Really? Sounds a little useless to me.
The Spotted Elephant and Elton John
Kind of ostracized? Kind of fat? Kind of gay? The misfit spotted elephant toy is remarkably similarly to Elton John. Specifically, Elton John’s performance with Eminem when he wore that incredibly chic yellow suit with pink polka-dots. I guess the elephant wouldn’t be a very good knight, but, honestly, neither is Elton John.
King Moonracer and Moonracer
King Moonracer is a flying lion that rules over the Misfit Toy Island. He brings the unwanted toys of the world back to his realm to live in peace. Moonracer is a female transformer part of a team of Female Autobots on Cybertron, long believed to be extinct. Who would win in a fight? I’m not sure. King Moonracer kind of rocks, but Moonracer is a robot with a gun. But King Moonracer is a flying lion, which rocks, and Moonracer is also a girl robot, which doesn’t rock. Who would win in an actual race against the moon? Only time will tell.
Foreman Elf and Robert Downey Jr.
I don’t know, I thought there were some similarities here. Mostly in the facial hair area. I understand Robert Downey Jr is a pretty good looking guy now, but lets imagine his heroin and cocaine addictions had lasted a little longer. Maybe he started getting a little bald…a little more disgruntled….a little more pantless. I don’t think it’s farfetched to say the similarities would extend even further than the chin.
Hermey the Elf and Kenneth from 30 Rock
Pretty self-explanatory. Just a couple of guys who love what they to: dentistry and doing things for other people. Not to mention how much they look alike. Would I like to spend a Christmas Eve with either of them? Absolutely. We could just have some wholesome fun. Free dental work, guided tours and a barrel of laughs. These two are oozing with fun-loving spirit.
Yukon Cornelius and Richard Karn
Quick!! Who hosts Family Feud? Did you guess Yukon Cornelius? Wrong! Well, sort of wrong. The actual answer was Richard Karn (or as you more likely know him Al from Home Improvement), but really these two are interchangeable. Neither one will ever really take the spotlight for themselves, they’re both very content being the supporting actor of the scene. Also, they’ve both got more brawn than I can handle. Who would win in a cage match? Debate amongst yourselves.
Sam the Snowman and Bela Fleck
Is there a fatter, whiter, better banjo player than Sam the Snowman. I can’t think of one. Oh wait…
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Shrek
They may not look alike, but that is where the differences end. Both were insulted and exiled. Why? Because of there awful, perverse and horrifying appearances. Is that fair? I should think not. And boy was everyone embarrassed when they took the time to peel back the “layers” of Rudolph/Shrek’s personalities and see the true, good-natured people underneath those disgusting exteriors. It just goes to show us: it’s ok to make fun of ugly people as long as we utilize their one minor skill in a time of need.
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