Smudge (Cascão[7] in the original) is one of the main characters of Monica's Gang. He was created in 1961, and since 1992, he has his own printed comics. He is voiced by Paulo Camargo in the Brazilian animated version of the comic book series.
He, along with most of the characters, appears in Monica Adventures.
Personality[]
Smudge is the third main character of Monica's Gang. He has aquaphobia, leading to his hatred of baths and causing him to panic whenever he sees water. Instead, he drinks artificial beverages or soup (only drinks water through a straw). Smudge is a kid who recycles old stuff in order to make new toys to play with. He is the gang's handycap, often fixing the other kids' broken toys.
Being Jimmy Five's best friend, he is always convinced or even blackmailed to participate in his "foolproof plans", even though in the end, due by several of episodes in the TV series or stories in the comic, he is always the one who gets beaten up after Monica spots Jimmy Five and Smudge tricking on her.
Physical Appearance[]
Smudge wears a yellow shirt and torn plaid red pants with a single suspender. Due to their squalid appearance, these pants are almost indiscernible from a skirt. He has black, bushy hair. His body is usually covered in a layer of, hence his Portuguese name, "Cascão". Although many people think he was born without toes, He actually wears socks, and it is the same color as his skin because of the dirt.[8]
After he is cleaned in the animated adaptation of Five Magic Threads, Smudge has a white shirt and no dirt.
Love Life[]
Smudge has an infatuation for Dustine, a girl who has the same aquaphobia as he did; but unlike Smudge, she even takes baths or showers.
Name[]
Smudge's Portuguese name, Cascão, comes from the Portuguese term for "dirt layer".
Trivia[]
- Mauricio de Sousa, his creator, says he based the character on a child he knew while growing up in Mogi das Cruzes.
- Smudge was born on November 25th. Therefore, he is the youngest protagonist.
- The character is of the Zodiac Sign Gemini
- In Monica Adventures, Smudge is known to take a bath occasions with friend and rubber ducky
- He's voiced by Roly Gutiérrez in Monica and Friends.
Theme Music:[]
Lyrics:[]
Chorus: O Cascão, aposto e ganho
(Smudge, I bet and win)
Chorus: Vai morrer sem nunca tomar banho (2x)
(He'll die without ever taking a bath)
Smudge: ''Se a água é fria eu tenho medo''
(''If the water is cold I'm afraid'')
Smudge: ''Se a água é quente eu nem quero saber''
(''If the water is hot I don't even want to know)
Smudge: ''Eu vou contar, não é segredo''
(''I'll tell you, that is not a secret'')
Smudge: ''Até a chuva eu vivo a me esconder''
(''Even from the rain I live to hide'')
Chorus: O Cascão
(Smudge)
Chorus: É sujinho
(Is stinky)
Chorus: E amigão
(And a great friend)
Poll[]
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Gallery[]
- Main article: Smudge/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ Cascão 2ª Série Nº 55 (Ed. Panini) – A Carteira de Identidade, Page 59, November 2019
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Cascão n° 86, Editora Abril, ano de 1986
- ↑ Cascão n° 428, Editora Globo, 2003
- ↑ Cascão 2a Serie n° 24, abril de 2017 (Editora Panini)
- ↑ Smudge's name in Portuguese, Cascão, means a dirt layer that may appear on the human skin when not washed frequently, Representing Smudge's nature
- ↑ Mônica 1ª Série Nº 77 (Ed. Panini) – O Resgate do Cebolinha, Page 9 (Comic 1-3), May 2013
| Monica's Gang | ||
|---|---|---|
| Main Characters | Monica • Milena • Jimmy Five • Smudge • Maggy • (...) | |
| Secondary Characters | Angel • Franklin • Nutty Ned • Marina • Hummer • Dustine • Luca • Isabel • Nick Nope • Doreen • Nimbus • Mary Angela • Sunny • Junior • Toddy • Bucky • Professor Spada • Denise • Crystal • Jeremiah • Couch Gag Louie • Manezinho • Mr. Bill • Bloggy • Tia Nena • (...) | |
| Animals | Blu • Vanilla • Fluff • Ditto • Chauvy • Radar • (...) | |
| Vilains | Captain Fray • Doctor Spam • (...) | |