The shmoo (plural: shmoos, also shmoon) is a fictional cartoon creature created by Al Capp (1909–1979); the character first appeared in the comic strip Li'l Abner on August 31, 1948. The character created a fad that lasted into the 1950s, including merchandise, songs, fan clubs, and appearances on magazine covers.

According to Shmoo legend, the lovable creature laid eggs, gave milk and died of sheer esctasy when looked at with hunger. The Shmoo loved to be eaten and tasted like any food desired. Anything that delighted people delighted a Shmoo. Fry a Shmoo and it came out chicken. Broil it and it came out steak. Shmoo eyes made terrific suspender buttons.

Oct 14, 2014 · Created by Al Capp, the Shmoo was to the 1948 generation what modern "viral" media is to the 2000s. Almost overnight the Shmoo rose in popularity and set records for merchandising and media popularity for that time. Because of the popularity of the Shmoo and how quickly it rose to fame, the character has a fascinating history. What Is A Shmoo?

The shmoo (plural: shmoos, also shmoon) is a fictional cartoon creature created by Al Capp (1909–1979); the character first appeared in the comic strip Li'l Abner on August 31, 1948. The character created a fad that lasted into the 1950s, including merchandise, songs, fan clubs, and appearances on magazine covers.

Mighty Mystery Comics is a small comic book studio with a staff that includes their bizarre companion, the Shmoo, an ever loving creature who can change his shape into anything he wants. Together, the crew goes to various places to investigate reports of the paranormal for material for their publications.

Shmoo is the UK's leading thick milkshake concept. Enjoyed by people across the UK in take away cups, diner style glasses and as the base of freakshakes.

Schmoo is an enemy in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. A floating disembodied head with a grotesque appearance (apparently, a severed head covered with a cowl and soaked in blood) that flies erratically, careening around the room to attempt to hit the player.

C artoonist Al Capp was already world-famous and a millionaire in 1948 when he in troduced an armless pear-shaped character called the Shmoo into his daily "Li'l Abner" strip. The unusual creature loved humans.

In the early 20th century, American slang adopted the term "schmoo," which gained popularity through the comic strip "Li'l Abner" (1934-1977) by Al Capp. Usage: "The politician was a master schmoozer, charming voters with his witty remarks."

Jun 2, 2024 · The shmoo is a fictional cartoon creature created by Al Capp; the character first appeared in the comic strip Li'l Abner on August 31, 1948. It has had a considerable influence on pop culture, language, geopolitics, human history, and science.