Jimbo, Dolph and Kearney: Springfield's bullies
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Three silhouettes are enough to recognize the bullies of Springfield Elementary: Jimbo's purple beanie, Dolph's fringe over one eye, Kearney's shaved head. Jimbo leads the gang, often associated with Nelson Muntz, and their targets vary little: Martin Prince, Milhouse, Ralph, sometimes Lisa. The house running gag concerns Kearney, held back for so long that he would be the only schoolboy old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, and already the father of a Kearney Jr. On the French dubbing side, Régine Teyssot carries the whole trio on her own.
Three little thugs who rule the schoolyard: Jimbo, Dolph and Kearney are the bully trio of Springfield Elementary.
Nelson's sidekicks and the terror of the nerds, each of them hides his own quirks — including a well-kept secret about age. Here is their profile.
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Who are Springfield's bullies?
Jimbo, Dolph and Kearney form the bully trio of Springfield Elementary, often associated with Nelson Muntz, the dominant bully — with Jimbo cast as the group's leader. Their favorite targets? "Nerdy" students like Martin Prince, the younger and weaker kids (Milhouse, Ralph), and sometimes Lisa, with a more ambivalent relationship toward Bart.
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Three distinct profiles
Each has his own silhouette: Jimbo wears a purple wool beanie and a skull t-shirt; Dolph is recognizable by the asymmetrical fringe covering one eye; and Kearney, the stockiest and toughest, sports a shaved head. A trio of complementary little thugs, built for the law of the strongest. Jimbo even had his moment of romantic glory, dating the neighbor Bart was in love with.
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The gag about Kearney's age
The tastiest running gag concerns Kearney: he is far older than the other students, held back so many years that he would be the only pupil still in school old enough to remember the United States Bicentennial (1976). A detail that drives the point home: he is already the father of a young son who is his spitting image, Kearney Jr.
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The bullies' voice actors
In the original version, Jimbo was long voiced by Pamela Hayden, Dolph by Tress MacNeille and Kearney by Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart). In the French version, Régine Teyssot handled all three voices, lending her talent to many of the show's children.
Summary table
| Profile | Details |
|---|---|
| The trio | Jimbo, Dolph and Kearney |
| Their ringleader | Often associated with Nelson Muntz |
| Targets | Martin Prince, Milhouse, Ralph, Lisa... |
| The gag | Kearney, far older, already a father |
| French voice | Régine Teyssot (for all three) |
FAQ
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Who are Springfield's bullies?Jimbo, Dolph and Kearney, the school's trio of little thugs, often associated with Nelson Muntz.
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How do you tell them apart?Jimbo in the purple beanie, Dolph with the fringe over one eye, Kearney with the shaved head (the stockiest).
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Why does Kearney look so old?It is a gag: he has been held back for years, to the point of already being the father of a son, Kearney Jr.
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Who voices the bullies in French?Régine Teyssot handled all three voices.
Conclusion
Menacing, dim and irresistibly cartoonish, Jimbo, Dolph and Kearney are the tyrants every schoolyard dreads. A supporting trio that gives Springfield Elementary all its bite.
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