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Rude Dog is a fictional animated white dog originally created by artist Brad McMahon while under contract to Sun Sportswear in the 1980s as part of a line of surfing- and skateboarding-related clothing. As of 30 August 2015, Rude Dog was once again trademarked, this time in the name of original series/character creator Brad McMahon.[1][original research?] McMahon also created Rude Dog's gang of canine misfits known as "the Dweebs", as well as Seymour, Rude Dog's nemesis.[2]
| Rude Dog | |
|---|---|
 Art concept and design by Rick Tuthill | |
| First appearance | 1986 |
| Created by | Brad McMahon |
| Voiced by | Rob Paulsen |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Dog |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Nationality | American |
Sun Sportswear projects
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Rude Dog and the Dweebs
editAdult animated series revival
editOn April 28, 2022, it was announced Rude Dog will be revived as an adult animated series.[3]
Reception
editIn 2014, listing it among 12 1980s cartoons that did not deserve remembrance, io9 characterized the series as "an animated atrocity", noting that the series appeared to glorify the "rudeness" that was the main character's defining characteristic.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Trademark Status & Document Retrieval". tsdr.uspto.gov. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ "Home". Bradmcmahon.com. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "'Rude Dog & the Dweebs' Reimagined as Adult Animated Series". 28 April 2022.
- ^ Bricken, Rob (11 November 2014). "12 Cartoons From The 1980s No One Will Ever Have Nostalgia For". io9. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
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