Chairface Chippendale
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Chairface Chippendale is a character from The Tick
comics and TV series. He was voiced by Tony Jay
.
is a tuxedo-clad, suave supervillain from the Tick Universe who has a small wooden chair for a head. His name, using the "-face" suffix, along with several of his henchmen are a reference to similarly-nicknamed mobster-type villains in Dick Tracy
and other comics of that era. In one episode of the animated series, Chairface attempts to write his name onto the surface of the moon with a powerful laser. He only manages to write the letters "CHA" from "CHAIR", and even then only part of the "A", before he is thwarted by the Tick. Later, the "C" is destroyed by the Tick as part of a partially successful mission to return the moon to the way it used to be. As a running gag, the "HA" remains inscribed on the moon throughout the rest of the episodes of the series. Chairface's logo appears to be a parody of the Rescue Rangers logo from "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers". His last name, Chippendale, references 17th century furniture maker Thomas Chippendale
, perhaps the most famous furniture maker in history.
Chairface originally had Angus McGuire as his own personal arch nemesis, but Angus was eventually supplanted by The Tick. He has had many run-ins with The Mighty Blue Arachnid of Justice
in the Cartoon and the Comic. On his last appearance in the comic, he had become the king of Chippendalia, a small suburban principality in New Jersey
. Chairface maintained a large assortment of henchmen, the most notable of which was Professor Chromedome
, and the similarly-deformed but incredibly strong Dean, who had a large wing nut as a head.
Chairface has a son named Stoolface Chippendale who attends Flobie High School in The City.
episode "We are a Humble Factory" voiced by Seth Green
. He schemes to get Kim Kardashian
to sit on his chair head.
The Tick
The Tick is a fictional character created by cartoonist Ben Edlund in 1986 as a newsletter mascot for the New England Comics chain of Boston area comic stores. He is an absurdist spoof of comic book superheroes. After its creation, the character spun off into an independent comic book series in...
comics and TV series. He was voiced by Tony Jay
Tony Jay
Tony Jay was an English actor, voice actor and singer. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he was known for his voice work in animation, film and computer games. Jay's distinctive baritone voice often landed him villainous roles...
.
Biography
Chairface ChippendaleChippendale
Chippendale may refer to:*Thomas Chippendale, or his furniture*Thomas Chippendale, the younger, son of Thomas Chippendale*Chairface Chippendale, a supervillain*Chippendales, a chain of clubs and troupe of performers*Chippendale, New South Wales...
is a tuxedo-clad, suave supervillain from the Tick Universe who has a small wooden chair for a head. His name, using the "-face" suffix, along with several of his henchmen are a reference to similarly-nicknamed mobster-type villains in Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy is a comic strip featuring Dick Tracy, a hard-hitting, fast-shooting and intelligent police detective. Created by Chester Gould, the strip made its debut on October 4, 1931, in the Detroit Mirror. It was distributed by the Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate...
and other comics of that era. In one episode of the animated series, Chairface attempts to write his name onto the surface of the moon with a powerful laser. He only manages to write the letters "CHA" from "CHAIR", and even then only part of the "A", before he is thwarted by the Tick. Later, the "C" is destroyed by the Tick as part of a partially successful mission to return the moon to the way it used to be. As a running gag, the "HA" remains inscribed on the moon throughout the rest of the episodes of the series. Chairface's logo appears to be a parody of the Rescue Rangers logo from "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers". His last name, Chippendale, references 17th century furniture maker Thomas Chippendale
Thomas Chippendale
Thomas Chippendale was a London cabinet-maker and furniture designer in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director...
, perhaps the most famous furniture maker in history.
Chairface originally had Angus McGuire as his own personal arch nemesis, but Angus was eventually supplanted by The Tick. He has had many run-ins with The Mighty Blue Arachnid of Justice
The Tick
The Tick is a fictional character created by cartoonist Ben Edlund in 1986 as a newsletter mascot for the New England Comics chain of Boston area comic stores. He is an absurdist spoof of comic book superheroes. After its creation, the character spun off into an independent comic book series in...
in the Cartoon and the Comic. On his last appearance in the comic, he had become the king of Chippendalia, a small suburban principality in New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. Chairface maintained a large assortment of henchmen, the most notable of which was Professor Chromedome
Professor Chromedome
Professor Chromedome is a fictional character from the Tick comic book series and animated series. He is a green-skinned mad scientist with a strong German accent and, as his name implies, a metal dome atop his head...
, and the similarly-deformed but incredibly strong Dean, who had a large wing nut as a head.
Chairface has a son named Stoolface Chippendale who attends Flobie High School in The City.
Other media
Chairface Chippendale appeared in the Robot ChickenRobot Chicken
Robot Chicken is an American stop motion animated television series created and executive produced by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich along with co-head writers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root. Green provides many voices for the show...
episode "We are a Humble Factory" voiced by Seth Green
Seth Green
Seth Benjamin Green is an American actor, comedian, voice actor, and television producer. He is well known for his role as Daniel "Oz" Osbourne in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as Dr. Evil's son Scott in the Austin Powers series of comedy films, Mitch Miller in That '70s Show, and the voice of Chris...
. He schemes to get Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian
Kimberly Noel "Kim" Kardashian is an American socialite, television personality, model, actress and businesswoman. She is known for the E! reality series that she shares with her family—Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and its spin-offs including Kourtney and Kim Take New York...
to sit on his chair head.