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Andrew "Andy" Pipkin is a man who is so lazy that he pretends to be disabled and is assisted by his friend, Lou Todd. Andy is impatient, selfish, has no respect for other sentient beings, appears to be unintelligent, has no interest in the world outside his local area, and is incredibly lazy. He frequently dresses in scruffy clothes such as well-worn jogging bottoms and a dirty vest. He also speaks with a nasal and slurred voice, with a hint of a scouse accent.

Most of the humor comes from Andy’s constant demands for certain things, saying “I want that one” despite Lou trying to talk him out of it. Andy remains insistent on his demand; but as soon as Lou honors the request, Andy immediately rejects it. Such examples include:

  • Wanting to go to the expensive Royal Opera House for his birthday, only to yell “I don’t like it!” as soon as the performance begins.
  • Wanting a pet snake at the pet shop, only to declare he wants a rabbit instead as soon as Lou buys the snake.
  • Wanting his bedroom to be completely painted red, only to say “I don’t like red!” as soon as Lou finishes painting the room.

Some humor of his character comes from his contradictory statements about what he likes and dislikes. For example Andy wants a pet snake, but Lou reminds him that he once told him himself that Andy is scared of snakes and that all snakes have an "aura of evil". Everytime Andy wants something vague or bizarre, Lou repeats Andy's precious opinion on the situation, which is usually said in a smart, intellectual and philosophical manner, implying that Andy may have once been a very intellectual man.

A running gag is the fact that Andy is not actually handicapped and feigns the need for a wheelchair. He often performs tasks when Lou’s back is turned or is away from Andy for a brief moment. Such examples include:

  • Getting up to beat up a gang of teens who were insulting him and Lou.
  • Placing his wheelchair on the floor and then lying down on the floor to make it appear that Lou’s Polish girlfriend pushed him over.
  • Getting into the shark tank at an aquarium and swimming with the sharks while Lou’s back is turned.

Catchphrases[]

  • "Yeah I know."
  • "I don't like it."
  • "I want that one."
  • "I look a pillock."
  • "I need to use the toilet."
  • "That one"

Likes[]

  • Lou Todd
  • Television
  • Junk Food
  • Porn
  • Balamory
  • Charlie Chaplin
  • Des & Mel
  • GMTV
  • The Chuckle Brothers
  • Monster Trucks
  • Cars
  • Planes
  • Kiddie Rides
  • McDonald's
  • Burger King
  • Chocolate
  • Star Wars
  • The Flintstones
  • Dukes Of Hazzard
  • Mobility Scooters
  • Ice Cream
  • Sesame Street

Dislikes[]

  • Opera
  • Going to church
  • Bullies
  • Mrs Mead
  • Rice
  • Disabled People (Even though he uses a wheelchair, despite him clearly being able to walk)
  • Snakes
  • Religion

See Also[]

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