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The names, Vladimir and Estragon, are based on the two main characters from a play called ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waiting_for_Godot Waiting for Godot]'' by Samuel Beckett. In the play, Vladimir is an intelligent and optimistic character while Estragon is a simplistic character who has a negative outlook on life and humans. Estragon, however, is attached to Vladimir and needs his protection which is why he is seen as more of a child to Vladimir's adult and parent-like character. Since one of Mr. Ratburn's goldfishes is smaller, it can be assumed that he is Estragon, while the larger one is Vladimir. | The names, Vladimir and Estragon, are based on the two main characters from a play called ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waiting_for_Godot Waiting for Godot]'' by Samuel Beckett. In the play, Vladimir is an intelligent and optimistic character while Estragon is a simplistic character who has a negative outlook on life and humans. Estragon, however, is attached to Vladimir and needs his protection which is why he is seen as more of a child to Vladimir's adult and parent-like character. Since one of Mr. Ratburn's goldfishes is smaller, it can be assumed that he is Estragon, while the larger one is Vladimir. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Name "Vladimir" is simliar to {{W|Vladimir Putin}} | |||
*The fish's tank has no water filter; this could have been seen as an unnecessary detail, or it was forgotten. | *The fish's tank has no water filter; this could have been seen as an unnecessary detail, or it was forgotten. | ||
[[Category:Pets]] | [[Category:Pets]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:51, 22 April 2024
| “ | Good morning Vladimir and Estragon, here's your breakfast! Now for mine.. | ” |
| Vladimir and Estragon | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Animal | Goldfish (pet)
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| Family | Nigel Ratburn (owner)
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| Cartoon debut | "Cents-less"
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Vladimir and Estragon are Mr. Ratburn's pet goldfishes. Their first appearance was in Cents-less, where their names were also revealed. They were being fed "breakfast" (fish food) by Mr. Ratburn. Vladimir and Estragon live in Mr. Ratburn's house, in a small fish tank that contains a mini-castle sculpture. They appear again in "Get Smart" and "Lend Me Your Ear".
Name Origin[edit]
The names, Vladimir and Estragon, are based on the two main characters from a play called Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett. In the play, Vladimir is an intelligent and optimistic character while Estragon is a simplistic character who has a negative outlook on life and humans. Estragon, however, is attached to Vladimir and needs his protection which is why he is seen as more of a child to Vladimir's adult and parent-like character. Since one of Mr. Ratburn's goldfishes is smaller, it can be assumed that he is Estragon, while the larger one is Vladimir.
Trivia[edit]
- The Name "Vladimir" is simliar to Vladimir Putin
- The fish's tank has no water filter; this could have been seen as an unnecessary detail, or it was forgotten.
