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"Little sauceboat" (By Nanny)|species = Goose|gender = Male|relatives = Dr Von Gosling (great-uncle) | "Little sauceboat" (By Nanny)|species = Goose|gender = Male|relatives = Dr Von Gosling (great-uncle) | ||
Vanna Von Goosewing (niece)}} | Vanna Von Goosewing (niece)}} | ||
'''Dr Von Goosewing''' is a mad scientist, Inventor, and vampire hunter | '''Dr Von Goosewing''' is a mad scientist, Inventor, and vampire hunter -- a spoof of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Van_Helsing Abraham Van Helsing] from Bram Stoker's ''Dracula''. He relentlessly pursues [[Count Duckula]], unable to comprehend that he is harmless. | ||
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He is rather easy-going when not furious with Duckula or caught up in some scheme, chuckling and generally talking to himself, often about how great he is. Von Goosewing has an ego that he doesn't try at all to hide, praising himself for his "brilliant ideas" and "sheer unadulterated geniusness". He does not often take the blame for his failures, rather, passing it on to Heinrich or simply blaming Duckula. | He is rather easy-going when not furious with Duckula or caught up in some scheme, chuckling and generally talking to himself, often about how great he is. Von Goosewing has an ego that he doesn't try at all to hide, praising himself for his "brilliant ideas" and "sheer unadulterated geniusness". He does not often take the blame for his failures, rather, passing it on to Heinrich or simply blaming Duckula. | ||
Goosewing is fearful of [[Igor]], regarding him as "the most cunningest, and most cleverest being known to mankind". [[Nanny]], while he does fear her strength, he recognizes as unintelligent, mocking and otherwise being sassy with her. At other times, their interactions have consisted of Nanny thinking Goosewing is Duckula's friend, or that he's flirting with her, both of which he is always confused about. | Von Goosewing is fearful of [[Igor]], regarding him as "the most cunningest, and most cleverest being known to mankind". [[Nanny]], while he does fear her strength, he recognizes as unintelligent, mocking and otherwise being sassy with her. At other times, their interactions have consisted of Nanny thinking Von Goosewing is Duckula's friend, or that he's flirting with her, both of which he is always confused about. | ||
==Trivia:== | ==Trivia:== | ||
*Von Goosewing has a tendency to name his creations after himself, and to give them very long names -- "Maybe mein Dr Von Goosewing Patent Carpet Shampooing Cleaner and Spot Remover will neutralize the foul fiend!" | *Von Goosewing has a tendency to name his creations after himself, and to give them very long names -- "Maybe mein Dr Von Goosewing Patent Carpet Shampooing Cleaner and Spot Remover will neutralize the foul fiend!" | ||
*Von Goosewing thinks [[Castle Duckula]] has cute windows, and even that Duckula himself is just a "little guy" (with a big yellow beak!) | *Von Goosewing thinks [[Castle Duckula]] has cute windows, and even that Duckula himself is just a "little guy" (with a big yellow beak!) | ||
*The Marvel comic books add a supporting character: Von Goosewing’s niece Vanna, on whom Duckula has a crush. This affection is reciprocated and the two have a romance during the comic's run, much to Von Goosewing's chagrin. Goosewing pursues Duckula with greater fervour as he seeks to protect his niece from him. | *The Marvel comic books add a supporting character: Von Goosewing’s niece, Vanna, on whom Duckula has a crush. This affection is reciprocated and the two have a romance during the comic's run, much to Von Goosewing's chagrin. Goosewing pursues Duckula with greater fervour as he seeks to protect his niece from him. | ||
*In the Marvel comic books, his first name is revealed to be "Otto" -- a common and very stereotypical German boy's name. | *In the Marvel comic books, his first name is revealed to be "Otto" -- a common and very stereotypical German boy's name. | ||