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Hgar the Horrible is the title and main character of an American comic strip created by cartoonist Dik Browne

(19171989), and syndicated by King Features Syndicate. It first appeared in February 1973, and was an immediate
success. Since Browne's retirement in 1988 (and subsequent death), his son Chris Browne has continued the strip. As of
2010, Hgar is distributed to 1,900 newspapers in 58 countries and translated into 13 languages. The strip is a caricature
and loose interpretation of Viking and medieval Scandinavian life.

Hgar ("the Horrible"): the slovenly, overfed Viking protagonist. Hgar is both a fierce warrior and a
family manwith the same problems as your average modern suburbanite. One running gag involves
his exceptionally poor personal hygiene; for example, his annual bath is a time of national rejoicing and
celebrations. Another source of comedy is Hgar's simplistic, childlike cluelessness, often finding
himself at odds with his more sensible family members.
Helga: Hgar's large-framed, bossy housewife, dressed in operatic, Brnnhilde-like
blonde braids and helmet. She is the quintessential maternal "over-mothering" figure.
Lucky Eddie: Hgar's first mate, best friend and lieutenant in Viking raids. Contrary to popular depictions of
Vikings as brawny macho warriors, Eddie is a short, skinny, chinless, awkward and nave weakling. The
ironically-named "Lucky" Eddie is, in fact, so unlucky he can be crushed by a stray rainbow.
Hamlet: Hgar and Helga's intelligent, clean, obedient and studious young sonalmost
always seen reading a book. He shows no interest in becoming a Viking (he wants to be a
dentist), which makes him the shame of the family to Hgar.
Honi: Hgar and Helga's beloved, beautiful, sweet, cheerful 16-year old daughterdressed
as a young Valkyrie with a winged helmet, metallic breastplate and a long skirt made of
chainmail.
Adapted from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A4gar_the_Horrible

- After read and discuss the text in class, answer the following questions:
1 What is the main subject on the text?
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2 - Answer T (True) or F (False) on the following statements:
( ) Hgar the Horrible is the title and second character of an American comic strip created by
cartoonist Dik Browne.
( ) It first appeared in February 1970.
( ) Browne's retirement was in 1988.
( ) Hgar is both a fierce warrior and a family man.
( ) Lucky Eddie in the plot is unlucky.
( ) Lucky Eddie is a tall and skinny.
( ) Hamlet wants to be a Vicking.
( ) Honi has 16-years-old.
( ) Hamlet and Honi are Hagars children.

3 Who is Hagar, the Horrible?


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4 What makes the funny of the comic strip (image)?


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5 Who are the characters is the comic strip?
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