Gooflumps
Encyclopedia
Gooflumps is the name given to a two-part parody
series written in 1995 by Robert Hughes under the pseudonym of R. U. Slime.
series, by R. L. Stine
. Both books were released simultaneously in 1995 by Random House, Inc. Both books are now out of print
, but can be found on Amazon.com
. Although originally released exclusively in the United States and Canada
, thanks to the internet
, the books are being sold in other countries for the first time.
Despite the similarity in writing and the title spoofs, the books were not actual parodies of any particular Goosebumps
books, instead parodying the writing-style of R. L. Stine
.
, a self proclaimed "toilet
king" who begins to experience strange things going on with his toilet, such as the lid slamming down on his head while he is vomiting, the toilet refusing to flush, and a trail of missing people leading directly to his bathroom
. He soon discovers that the toilet is actually a teleportation
device for sinister alien
s visiting the Earth.
, New York
to the rural town of Bledsoe, New York after inheriting a farm
from his grandfather. The town thrives on the production of dairy product
s, which clearly irritates Billy, as he is the only lactose-intolerant boy in the city. However, this boring town houses a secret, beneath his home is a creature made entirely of Cottage cheese
created by his grandfather, who was actually insane. His sister's one-armed boyfriend
Armand the farmhand and his talking dairy cow Martha try to help them find a way to stop the monster while he and his friend Fannie arrive at the local carnival
where it has been released.
Parody
A parody , in current usage, is an imitative work created to mock, comment on, or trivialise an original work, its subject, author, style, or some other target, by means of humorous, satiric or ironic imitation...
series written in 1995 by Robert Hughes under the pseudonym of R. U. Slime.
Overview
The series consisted of two books that were parodies of the famous GoosebumpsGoosebumps
Goosebumps is a series of children's horror fiction novels written by American author R. L. Stine and first published by Scholastic Publishing. It is a collection of stories that feature semi-homogenous plot structures, with fictional children being involved in scary situations...
series, by R. L. Stine
R. L. Stine
Robert Lawrence Stine , known as R. L. Stine, and Jovial Bob Stine, is an American writer. Stine, who is called the "Stephen King of children's literature," is the author of hundreds of horror fiction novels, including the books in the Fear Street, Goosebumps, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, and The...
. Both books were released simultaneously in 1995 by Random House, Inc. Both books are now out of print
Out of print
Out of print refers to an item, typically a book , but can include any print or visual media or sound recording, that is in the state of no longer being published....
, but can be found on Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
. Although originally released exclusively in the United States and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, thanks to the internet
Internet
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, the books are being sold in other countries for the first time.
The books
Both books are not linked in their storylines, but both books featured three taglines on their covers:- Buy 2 - that's it!
- This spoof is just a goof!
- Warning! Not a Goosebumps book
Despite the similarity in writing and the title spoofs, the books were not actual parodies of any particular Goosebumps
Goosebumps
Goosebumps is a series of children's horror fiction novels written by American author R. L. Stine and first published by Scholastic Publishing. It is a collection of stories that feature semi-homogenous plot structures, with fictional children being involved in scary situations...
books, instead parodying the writing-style of R. L. Stine
R. L. Stine
Robert Lawrence Stine , known as R. L. Stine, and Jovial Bob Stine, is an American writer. Stine, who is called the "Stephen King of children's literature," is the author of hundreds of horror fiction novels, including the books in the Fear Street, Goosebumps, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, and The...
.
Stay Out of the Bathroom (Gooflumps Book 2 ½)
This book's title is a parody of Stay Out of the Basement, although the book itself is more similar to Let's Get Invisible!. Stay out of the Bathroom centers on a young boy named Joe KohlerKohler
Kohler is a family name of German origin. The name was first found in Saxony. It means, "Charcoal burner" so the first "Kohlers" were most likely of that occupation.-People:*Alan Kohler, Australian journalist*Herbert Kohler, Jr., businessman...
, a self proclaimed "toilet
Toilet
A toilet is a sanitation fixture used primarily for the disposal of human excrement, often found in a small room referred to as a toilet/bathroom/lavatory...
king" who begins to experience strange things going on with his toilet, such as the lid slamming down on his head while he is vomiting, the toilet refusing to flush, and a trail of missing people leading directly to his bathroom
Bathroom
A bathroom is a room for bathing in containing a bathtub and/or a shower and optionally a toilet, a sink/hand basin/wash basin and possibly also a bidet....
. He soon discovers that the toilet is actually a teleportation
Teleportation
Teleportation is the fictional or imagined process by which matter is instantaneously transferred from one place to another.Teleportation may also refer to:*Quantum teleportation, a method of transmitting quantum data...
device for sinister alien
Extraterrestrial life
Extraterrestrial life is defined as life that does not originate from Earth...
s visiting the Earth.
Eat Cheese and Barf! (Gooflumps Book 4 ½)
This book has a title which is a parody of Say Cheese and Die!, although the plot is more similar to Monster Blood. Eat Cheese and Barf! involves a young lactose-intolerant boy named Billy Fudder whose family has moved from SyracuseSyracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
to the rural town of Bledsoe, New York after inheriting a farm
Farm
A farm is an area of land, or, for aquaculture, lake, river or sea, including various structures, devoted primarily to the practice of producing and managing food , fibres and, increasingly, fuel. It is the basic production facility in food production. Farms may be owned and operated by a single...
from his grandfather. The town thrives on the production of dairy product
Dairy product
Dairy products are generally defined as foods produced from cow's or domestic buffalo's milk. They are usually high-energy-yielding food products. A production plant for such processing is called a dairy or a dairy factory. Raw milk for processing comes mainly from cows, and, to a lesser extent,...
s, which clearly irritates Billy, as he is the only lactose-intolerant boy in the city. However, this boring town houses a secret, beneath his home is a creature made entirely of Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is a cheese curd product with a mild flavor. It is drained, but not pressed, so some whey remains and the individual curds remain loose. The curd is usually washed to remove acidity, giving sweet curd cheese. It is not aged or colored. Different styles of cottage cheese are made from...
created by his grandfather, who was actually insane. His sister's one-armed boyfriend
Boyfriend
A boyfriend is a person's regular male companion in a romantic or sexual relationship, although normally not in long-term committed relationships, where other titles A boyfriend is a person's regular male companion in a romantic or sexual relationship, although normally not in long-term committed...
Armand the farmhand and his talking dairy cow Martha try to help them find a way to stop the monster while he and his friend Fannie arrive at the local carnival
Carnival
Carnaval is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February. Carnaval typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party...
where it has been released.