Mr. Greedy
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2 (UK and US)
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Mr. Greedy is the second book in the Mr. Men series by Roger Hargreaves.
About him[]
- Colour: Hot pink
- Shape: Oval, fattened (original books and some of the artworks); Number 8 (Adam Hargreaves).
- Gender: Male
- Personality: Hungry, ravenous, gluttonous, excessive, greedy
- Hair: None
- Family: Little Miss Greedy (cousin)
- Height: Normal Mr. Man height
- Weight: Very heavy
- Friends: Most of the Mr. Men and Little Misses (though he is such a nuisance for eating everything)
- Rivals: The Giant, Mr. Nonsense, Little Miss Fickle, Little Miss Dotty, Mr. Busy, Little Miss Trouble, Mr. Mischief, Little Miss Scary, Little Miss Bad, Little Miss Bossy, Little Miss Naughty, Mr. Rude, Mr. Mean and Mr. Cheeky
- Hometown: Fatland
- Occupation: Gourmet
- Likes: Eating food
- Dislikes: Eating normally
- Job: Eating lots of food
- Features: None
- Voice Actors: Arthur Lowe (1975-1978), John Alderton (1983), Gordon Peters (Mr. Men and Little Miss, UK), Len Carlson (Mr. Men and Little Miss, US dub), Simcha Barbiro (Mr. Men and Little Miss, Hebrew dub)
Story[]
The story begins with Mr. Greedy waking up in his bed after dreaming about food as usual. He then goes downstairs, and has the most enormous breakfast. After that, he goes on a walk, and finds his way into a cave where everything is larger than life. He begins to explore, but finds larger-than-normal food. Mr. Greedy is then picked up by a giant who teaches him a lesson and makes him eat all the giant food, making Mr. Greedy end up fatter and feeling like he would burst at any moment. The giant agrees to let him go as long as he promises that he will never be greedy again. Mr. Greedy promises, and then in the end of the story, he is still keeping the promise and now has lost some weight, and it now shows him as a more thinner oval.
Trivia[]
- Moral: Don't overeat.
- In the US version of Mr. Men and Little Miss, he had a pig-like voice. Len Carlson would later use a similar voice for Buzz in the first few seasons of Cyberchase.
- In the 1975 TV series, an extra 6 slices of toast are added to his breakfast.
- He had a nightmare about him with no food in one episode of Mr. Men and Little Miss titled "No food is no fun for Mr. Greedy".
- In one episode of Mr. Men and Little Miss, Little Miss Magic made him thin.
- Despite being redesigned to have a more shaped head, starting from his reappearance in Little Miss Hug's story, he appears in his original design. However, this is only in merchandise and corporate photos.
- His best friend is Mr. Skinny, who is not as fat as he is.
- The redesign of Mr. Nosy in The Mr. Men Show was inspired by Mr. Greedy's original shape.
- Mr. Greedy loves pancakes with heavy amounts of chocolate spread.
- He has the most appearances out of any character in Mr. Men Little Miss / ミスターメン リトルミス.
- According to the Mr. Men website, his belly weighs as much as the whole of Mr. Happy!
Counterparts[]
See Counterparts Wiki.
International publications & translations[]
This is a list of alternative titles for this book being published internationally.
- Monsieur Glouton (French)
- Il Sig. Goloso (Italian)
- Senhor Comilão (Portuguese, 1975)
- Sr. Guloso (Portuguese, 2003)
- くいしんぼうくん (Kuishinbō-kun; Japanese)
- Meneer Smikkel (Dutch, 1976)
- Meneertje Gulzig (Dutch, 1986)
- Meneertje Vreetzak (Dutch, 2013)
- מר בולמוס (Mar Bulmus; Hebrew, 1976)
- מר חמדן (Mar Khamdán; Hebrew, 2003)
- מר זללן (Mar Zalelán; Hebrew, 1982)
- Mr. Barus (Welsh)
- Gubben Gluf-Glufs (Swedish)
- Fætter Grådig (Danish, 1981)
- Hr. Madglad (Danish, 2012)
- Unser Herr Nimmersatt (German, 1982)
- Mister Vielfraß (German, 2018)
- Herr Grådig (Norwegian)
- Mr. Comilón (Chilean Spanish)
- Don Glotón (Castilian Spanish)
- Ο Κύριος Λαίμαργος (O Kyrios Laimargos) (Greek)
- 貪吃先生 (Tānchī Xiānshēng; Taiwan)
- Herra Hámur (Icelandic)
- Mali Požeruh (Slovenian)
- 먹보씨 (Meokbo-ssi; Korean)
- Mr. Mohó (Hungarian, 1998)
- Mr. Falánk (Hungarian, 2009)
- 貪心先生 (Taam¹ sam¹ Sin¹ saang¹; Cantonese)
- آقا کوچولوی شکمو (Âqâ Kučulu-ye Šekamo; Persian, Gohar Danesh)
- آقای شکمو (Âqâ-ye Šekamo; Persian, Avae Andisheh)
- آقا شکمو (Âqâ Šekamo; Persian, Ghadyani)
- Пан Обжоркин (Russian)
- أستاذ فجعان (ʾUstāḏ Fi-Gaʿān; Arabic)
- Господин Алавко (Gospоdin Alavko; Serbian)
- 贪吃先生 (Tānchī Xiānshēng; China)
- คุณตะกละ (Kun Dtà-glà; Thai)
- Pan Łakomczuch (Polish)
List of characters[]
This is a list of Mr. Men, Little Miss and other special characters that appear in this book.
Title character other appearances[]
Books[]
- Mr. Rush
- Mr. Tall
- Mr. Worry
- Mr. Skinny
- Mr. Mischief
- Mr. Clever
- Mr. Perfect
- Mr. Cheeky
- Mr. Marvelous (mentioned only)
- Little Miss Naughty (Replacing Mr. Clever on TV)
- Mr. Greedy Goes Shopping
- Little Miss Tiny
- Little Miss Magic (TV only)
- Little Miss Shy
- Little Miss Chatterbox
- Little Miss Late
- Little Miss Busy
- Little Miss Greedy
- Little Miss Contrary
- Little Miss Bad
- Little Miss Yes
- Little Miss Busy-Body
- Little Miss Show-Off
- Little Miss Hug
- Little Miss Sparkle
- Little Miss Ginger
- Mr. Octopus
- Mr. Men on Holiday (1976)
- The Mr. Men Christmas (1977)
- Little Miss Sunshine Cheers Everyone Up (cameo)
- Mr. Greedy comes around for lunch
- Mr. Tall and the Big Surprise
- Mr. Clever Flies a Kite
- Little Miss Magic to the Rescue
- Little Miss Stubborn and the Unexpected Holiday
- Little Miss Wise's Winning Walk
- Mr. Messy's Guide to Student Life
- Mr. Greedy's Guide to Food
- Mr. Mean's Guide to Management
- Little Miss Trouble's Guide to Men
- Little Miss Naughty's Guide to Love
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Happy Eid
- Mr. Men - Ready, Steady, Bake!
- Mr. Men Little Miss: Talent Show
- Mr. Men - Adventure with Superheroes
- Mr. Men and Little Miss - The Hearty Party
- Mr. Tickle and the Dragon
- Mr. Greedy and the Gingerbread Man
- Mr. Men on Holiday (2018)
- Mr. Men - The Rugby Match
- Little Miss Trouble and the Mermaid
- Mr. Men and Little Miss - Happy Diwali
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Vets
- Mr. Men - Adventure in Magicland
- Mr. Small - A Big Day Out
- Mr. Men - The Night Before Christmas
- Mr. Men - The New Pet
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Winter Wonderland
- Mr. Men - Adventure with Monsters
- Mr. Men - Adventure Under the Sea
- Mr. Men go to the Zoo
- Mr. Men - The Christmas Party
- Mr. Men in Paris
- Mr. Men in Canada
- Mr. Men in Ireland
- Mr. Men in Scotland
- Mr. Men Fire Station
- Mr. Men - Adventure in the Ice Age
- Mr. Men Halloween Party
- Me and my Tummy
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Bedtime
- Mr. Men - A Trip to the Moon
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Worries
- Mr. Men go to School
- Mr. Men - Adventure in Space
- Mr. Men - the Great British Tour
- Mr. Men - Adventure with Monsters
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Adventure in Japan
- Mr. Men - A Very Thankful Thanksgiving
- Mr. Men Little Miss - On the Farm
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Go To The Festival
- The Mr. Men Road Trip
- Mr. Men Little Miss - The Easter Bunny
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Pancake Day
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Find Calm
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Police Station
- Mr. Men and Little Miss at the Airport
- Mr. Men Chinese New Year
- Mr. Men and Little Miss - Hospital
- Mr. Men and Little Miss in Australia
- Mr. Men - The Night Before Christmas
- Mr. Men Adventure With Dinosaurs
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Sharing
- Mr. Men and Little Miss at the Café
- Mr. Men Little Miss: The New King
- Mr. Men Little Miss - I am Angry
- Here Comes Mr. Greedy
- My First Mr. Men Colours
- My First Mr. Men Nursery Rhymes
Television[]
- Mr. Greedy (TV)
- Mr. Bounce (TV) (Cameo)
- Mr. Worry (TV)
- Little Miss Tiny (TV)
- Little Miss Shy (TV)
- Little Miss Magic (TV)
- Little Miss Naughty (TV)
- Little Miss Plump (TV)
- Little Miss Late (TV)
- The Christmas Rescue (TV Special) (Intro only)
- The Great Alphabet Hunt (TV)
- Little Miss Stubborn Goes Right to the Bitter End (TV)
- Little Miss Magic to the Rescue (TV)
- No Food is No Fun For Mr. Greedy (TV)
- Mr. Greedy Goes to a Dinner Party (TV)
- A Very Happy Day For Mr. Happy (TV) (cameo)
- Little Miss Naughty Goes Skiing (TV) (not named)
- Little Miss Wise's Crazy Day! (TV)
- Mr. Nosey Goes Fishing (cameo on the Australian 1996 VHS cover)
- Little Miss Late Finally Catches Up (TV) (cameo)
- Mr. Clever's Invention (cameo on the Australian DVD cover)
- Mr. Skinny's Incredible Bet (TV)
- What a Question, Little Miss Curious (TV)
- What a Choice for Little Miss Fickle (TV)
- Little Miss Sunshine Brings a Smile (TV) (cameo)
- Mr. Grumble Boils Over (cameo on the French 1998 VHS cover)
- Little Miss Busy takes a Break (TV) (mentioned, but not seen)
- Hello, Pizza Express? (TV)
- Mr. Bounce Finds Paradise (TV) (cameo)
- A Rival for Little Miss Somersault (TV)
- Mr. Chatterbox and the Parrot (TV) (not named)
- Mr. Muddle Goes Skating (TV) (cameo)
- Little Miss Helpful Goes to the Fair (TV)
- Mr. Strong: King of the Circus (TV)
- Mr. Nonsense Rows to the Moon (TV) (mentioned, but not seen)
- Little Miss Greedy...Belle of the Ball (TV)
- Mr. Nosey Solves a Mystery (TV)
- Mr. Funny Puts on a Show (TV) (cameo)
- Little Miss Bossy Has a Busy Day (TV) (not named)
- Mr. Clever Flies His Kite (TV)
- Little Miss Splendid's Gift (TV Pilot)
- Mr. Forgetful...Hey, Waiter! (TV)
- That's Gratitude, Mr. Uppity (TV)
- A Surprise for Mr. Tall (TV)
- Little Miss Scatterbrain Puts Everything in Turmoil (TV)
- Isn't Little Miss Trouble Kind... (TV)
- Mr. Brave vs. Koko the Gorilla (TV)
- Happy Birthday Little Miss Scatterbrain (TV)
- A Big Surprise for Mr. Mean (TV Series Finale)
- The Christmas Letter (TV)
Mini Cinema[]
- Mr. Greedy is the greediest person in the world
- The Happyland Baking Competition
- Mr. Greedy's slice of cake
- Potato Diet
- Mr. Tall's Sneeze
- Mr. Silly's Deal
- Mr. Bump From his Lesson
- Mr. Fussy Keeps Fit
- Mr. Greedy's Magic Act
- Mr. Greedy's Sports Day Practice
- Golf Practice
- Chinese Dinner
- An Impossible Question
Mr. Men Little Miss / ミスターメン リトルミス[]
- Little Miss Whoops (Pictured)
- Mr. Worry
- Mr. Skinny
- Mr. Perfect
- Little Miss Contrary
- Little Miss Hug
- Little Miss Curious (cameo) (silhouette only)
- Mr. Clever
- Little Miss Magic
- Little Miss Tiny
- Little Miss Greedy
- Little Miss Shy
- Little Miss Late
- Mr. Greedy
- Little Miss Chatterbox
- Little Miss Bad
- Mr. Mischief
- Mr. Tall
Gallery[]
External links[]
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