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| − | '''''Mr. Slow''''' is the thirty-ninth book in the ''[[Mr. Men characters|Mr. Men]]'' series by [[Roger Hargreaves]]. |
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| + | |Box title = Mr. Slow |
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| + | |Row 1 title = Book No. |
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| + | |Row 1 info = 39 (UK and US) |
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| + | <br>34 (France) |
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| + | |Row 2 title = Release Date |
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| + | |Row 2 info = 18 March 1978 (as he first appeared in Mr. Busy's book)<br>1 October 1978 (as a book release) |
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| + | |Row 3 title = Preceded by |
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| + | |Row 3 info = [[Mr. Busy]] (UK and US) |
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| + | <br>[[Mr. Bump]] (France) |
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| + | |Row 4 title = Followed by |
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| + | |Row 4 info = [[Mr. Brave]] (UK and US) |
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| + | <br>[[Mr. Snow]] (France) |
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| + | |Row 5 title=First appearance|Row 5 info=[[Little Miss Scatterbrain (Cartoon)]]}}'''''Mr. Slow''''' is the thirty-ninth book in the ''[[Mr. Men characters|Mr. Men]]'' series by [[Roger Hargreaves]]. He was the last regular Mr. Men created and published by Roger Hargreaves, 10 years before his death. |
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==Story== |
==Story== |
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| ⚫ | Mr. Slow takes so long to do everything. It took him until New Year to open his Christmas presents, and until Easter to write his thank- |
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[[File:MrSlow.jpg|thumb|Mr. Slow in the books]] |
[[File:MrSlow.jpg|thumb|Mr. Slow in the books]] |
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| ⚫ | Mr. Slow takes so long to do everything. It took him until New Year to open his Christmas presents, and until Easter to write his thank-you letters. He tries to get a job. When he tried to be a news reporter, it took him until midnight to read the news. When he tried to be a taxi driver, he delayed Mr. Snooty in getting to the train station. The last job he gets is driving a steamroller. |
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==International publications & translations== |
==International publications & translations== |
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| + | Mr. Slow appears under the titles |
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| − | Mr. Slow appears under the titles Monsieur Lent (French), Don Tranquilo (Spanish), 느려씨 (Korean), 慢吞吞先生 (Taiwan), Ο Κύριος Αργοκίνητος (Greek), Unser Herr Langsam (German). |
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| + | *Monsieur Lent (French) |
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| + | *מר לאט (Mar Le'at; Hebrew) |
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| + | *Fætter Langsom (Danish) |
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| + | *Mr. Tata (Chilean Spanish) |
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| + | *Meneertje Langzaam (Dutch) |
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| + | *Don Lentitudes (Mexican Spanish) |
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| + | *Don Tardón (Castilian Spanish) |
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| + | *Unser Herr Langsam (German) |
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| + | *慢吞吞先生 (Màntūntūn Xiānshēng; Taiwan/China) |
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| + | *Ο Κύριος Αργοκίνητος (Greek) |
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| + | *느려씨 (Neuryeo-ssi; Korean) |
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| + | *緩慢先生 (Wun⁶ maan⁶ Sin¹ saang¹; Cantonese) |
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| + | *آقای فس فسو (Âqâ-ye Fes Fesu; Persian, Avae Andisheh) |
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| + | *آقا کوچولوی آهسته (Âqâ Kučulu-ye Âheste; Persian, Gohar Danesh) |
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| + | *آقا فس فس (Âqâ Fes Fes; Persian, Ghadiyani) |
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| + | *Herr Treg (Norwegian) |
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| + | *ゆっくりくん (Yukkuri-Kun; Japanese) |
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| + | *Pan Niezguła (Polish) |
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| + | *Bay Yavaş (Turkish) |
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==Voice Actors== |
==Voice Actors== |
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*Gordon Peters (1995-1997) |
*Gordon Peters (1995-1997) |
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*Len Carlson (1997-1999) |
*Len Carlson (1997-1999) |
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| + | *[[Itzik Sydoff]] (''[[Mr. Men and Little Miss]]'', Hebrew dub) |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*He is one of the few characters to have a moustache. |
*He is one of the few characters to have a moustache. |
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| + | *He might be the oldest Mr. Man because he has a white moustache. |
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+ | *He is good friends with [[Little Miss Late]]. |
| + | *This was the last Mr. Men book with 17 pages and pictures until [[Mr. Cool]]. |
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| + | *He was the last regular Mr. Men made by [[Roger Hargreaves]] |
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| − | ==Counterparts== |
+ | ===Counterparts=== |
| + | See [http://mrmencounterparts.wikia.com/wiki/Mr._Slow Counterparts Wiki] |
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| − | * Mung Daal (Chowder, both have white moustaches), |
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| − | * Lunk (Mixels, both move slow), |
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| − | * George The Steamroller (Thomas The Tank Engine, Both are Green & Slow Moving), |
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| − | * Trevor The Traction Engine (Thomas The Tank Engine, both are Green & Slow Moving (Not As Slow As George The Steamroller)), |
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| − | * Boring Voice Priest (Father Ted, both have similar voices), |
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| − | * Zebedee (The Magic Roundabout, both are old and have moustaches), |
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| − | * Slowpoke Rodriguez (Looney Tunes, both are slow), |
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| − | * Kid Speedy (Homestar Runner, both are slow), |
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| − | * Lionel (Budgie the Little Helicopter, both are old and have moustaches), |
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| − | * Snails (My Little Pony, both are slow), |
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| − | * Pop-Pea (Poddington Peas, both are green, elderley and have white moustaches) |
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| − | * Toby Tortoise (Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies, both are green and slow), |
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| − | * Major General Sir Brian Teagler (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, both are old and have a white moustache), |
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| − | * Lampie (Pete's Dragon, both are old and have white hair), |
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| − | * Gepetto (Pinocchio, both have a white moustache), |
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| − | * The King (Cinderella, both have white moustaches), |
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| − | * Profesor Archemides Porter (Tarzan, both are old and have white moustaches), |
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| − | * Roz (Monsters inc., both are yellow and slow) |
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| − | * Late Slug (Monsters University, both are slow and yellow) |
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| − | * The Sultan (Aladdin, both have white moustaches (the Sultan also has a beard)), |
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| − | * King Triton (The Little Mermaid, both are old and have white hair), |
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| − | * Rafiki (The Lion King, both are old and have white hair), |
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| − | * Madame Adelaide Bonfamille and Georges Hautecourt (The Aristocats, all three are elderly and have white hair), |
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| − | * Dr. David Q. Dawson and Hiram Flaversham (The Great Mouse Detective, all three have moustaches), |
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| − | * Max (Tweenies, both have white hair and old sounding voices), |
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| − | * The Big Friendly Giant (Roald Dahl, both have white hair and wear green), |
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| − | * The Head of the Army (Roald Dahl's The BFG, both wear dark green and have a white moustache), |
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| − | * Grandpa Joe (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, both are old and have white hair), |
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| − | * Sid Slipper (The Shoe People, both are old, dark green and have moustaches), |
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| − | * Mr. Bobbin (Broomstick Cottage, both are old and have white moustaches), |
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| − | * Mr. Baskerville (Pigeon Street, both have white moustaches), |
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| − | * Arnold (Busy Buses, both are old and have white moustaches), |
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| − | * Barney the Tractor and William the Chain Ferry (The Transporters, all three travel slowly), |
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| − | * Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh, both are slow talkers) |
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| − | * Old Bear (Old Bear Stories, both are elderly), |
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| − | * PC Copper (Bod, both are old and have moustaches), |
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| − | * Mayor Muggins (Christopher Crocodile, both have white moustaches), |
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| − | * Grandpa Dave (Arthur, both are old and have moustaches), |
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| − | * Uncle Chuck (Sonic SatAM, both have moustaches and are old), |
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| − | * Mayor (Powerpuff Girls, both have white moustaches), |
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| − | * Pops (Regular Show, both have white handlebar moustaches). |
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| − | * Whitey (Flushed Away, both are slow) |
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| − | * Heihachi Mishima (Tekken, they move slow and have moustaches) |
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| − | * Shirley (Shaun the Sheep, both are slow) |
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| − | * Slugsy (Fifi and the Flowertots, both move slowly) |
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| − | * Admirable Karia (Joshua Jones, both are elderly and have white moustaches) |
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| − | * Man-at-Arms (Masters of the Universe, both are wise and have moustaches) |
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| − | * Major Forbes (Postman Pat, both are old and have moustaches) |
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| − | * Reverend Timms (Postman Pat, both have white hair) |
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| − | * Big Ears (Noddy's Toyland Adventures, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Emily's Grandmother (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Snail (Franklin the Turtle, both are slow) |
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| − | * Tortoise (Tinga Tinga Tales, both are slow) |
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| − | * Coach (The Amazing World of Gumball, both are slow) |
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| − | * Trevor Evans (Fireman Sam, both have white hair) |
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| − | * Bayleaf the Gardener (The Herbs, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Aloysius 'Nosy' Parker (Thunderbirds, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Old King Alpha (Alphabet Castle, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Mr. O the Old Man (Letterland, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Judge Klaus (Wisdom of the Gnomes, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Colonel K. (Dangermouse, both have white moustaches) |
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| − | * Mr. Hoofnagel (The Get-Along Gang, both are old and have white hair |
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| − | * Great Uncle Bulgaria (The Wombles, both are elderly) |
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| − | * Chief Stromboli (Gadget Boy, both have white moustaches) |
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| − | * Granny (Looney Tunes, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Mr. Carraway the Fishmonger (Camberwick Green, both have white moustaches) |
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| − | * Mr. Clamp the Green Grocer (Trumpton, both have white hair) |
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| − | * Uncle Grizzly (Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids, both are elderly) |
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| − | * Uncle Quigley (Sabrina: The Animated Series, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Winston (Oliver and Company, both have white hair) |
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| − | * Papi (Kronk's father) (Kronk's New Groove, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Coach (The New Adventures of the Shoe People, both have white moustaches) |
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| − | * Sir Robert Norramby (Thomas and Friends, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Duke (Thomas the Tank Engine, both are old) |
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| − | * Old Rusty (TUGS, both are old and have white moustaches) |
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| − | * Clyde Flynn (Phineas and Ferb, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Grandpa Lou (Rugrats, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Mermaid Man (SpongeBob, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Wise Old Elf (Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Grandpa Pig (Peppa Pig, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Pa Rugg (The Hillbilly Bears, both are slow talkers) |
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| − | * Carl Fredrickson and Charles F. Muntz (Up, all three are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Carter Pewterschmidt (Family Guy, both are old and have moustaches) |
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| − | * Kent Brockman (The Simpsons, both have white hair) |
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| − | * Abraham Simpson and Jasper (The Simpsons, all three are old) |
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| − | * Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful and Sneezy (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, all seven have white hair) |
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| − | * Dallben (The Black Cauldron, both are elderly and have white hair) |
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| − | * Mr. Smee (Peter Pan, both have white hair) |
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| − | * Mirage (The Incredibles, both have white hair) |
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| − | * Madame (Babar the Elephant, both are old and have white hair) |
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| − | * Doctor Snuggles (Namesake series, both are old and have white hair) |
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==List of characters== |
==List of characters== |
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This is a list of ''Mr. Men'', ''Little Miss'' and other special characters that appear in this book. |
This is a list of ''Mr. Men'', ''Little Miss'' and other special characters that appear in this book. |
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| − | * [[Mr. |
+ | * [[Mr. Snooty]] |
* [[Mr. Silly]] |
* [[Mr. Silly]] |
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* [[Mr. Funny]] |
* [[Mr. Funny]] |
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* [[Mr. Tickle]] |
* [[Mr. Tickle]] |
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| + | * [[Mr. Happy]] (mentioned but not seen) |
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* [[Mr. Busy]] (mentioned but not seen) |
* [[Mr. Busy]] (mentioned but not seen) |
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==Title character other appearances== |
==Title character other appearances== |
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| − | This is a list of other books that the title character has appeared in. |
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| + | ==== '''Books''' ==== |
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* [[Mr. Busy]] (Mr. Slow appears in this book before his own) |
* [[Mr. Busy]] (Mr. Slow appears in this book before his own) |
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* [[Mr. Brave]] |
* [[Mr. Brave]] |
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| + | * [[Mr. Christmas]] |
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| − | * Mr. |
+ | * [[Mr. Men - 12 Days of Christmas]] |
| + | *[[Mr. Men and Little Miss - The Hearty Party]] |
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| + | *[[Mr. Men and Little Miss - Sports and Exercise Day]] |
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| + | *[[Mr. Men and Little Miss Go Dancing]] |
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| + | * [[Mr. Men - Sports Day]] |
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| − | * Mr. |
+ | * [[Mr. Men - Adventure in Magicland]] |
| + | * [[Mr. Men Little Miss - Animal World]] |
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| + | *[[Mr. Men Little Miss - Find Calm]] {{Cameo}} |
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| + | *[[Mr. Men Little Miss - Secret Santa]] |
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| + | *[[Mr. Men Little Miss - Sharing]] |
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| + | *[[Mr. Men Little Miss - I am Angry]] |
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| + | * [[Little Miss Scatterbrain (Cartoon)|Little Miss Scatterbrain]] (TV) |
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| + | * [[One day in the life of Mr. Perfect]] (TV) {{Cameo}} |
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| + | * [[A Special Friend For Little Miss Lucky]] {{Cameo}} |
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| + | * [[Little Miss Sunshine Brings A Smile|Little Miss Sunshine Brings a Smile]] (TV) {{Cameo}} |
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| + | * [[Mr. Clumsy in the Brains and the Brawn]] {{Cameo}} (with no hat) |
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| + | * [[What a Question, Little Miss Curious!]] (TV) {{Cameo}} |
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| + | * [[Mr. Tickle Saves the Day]] (TV) |
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| + | * [[Another Victory for Little Miss Splendid]] {{Cameo}} |
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| + | *[[Mr. Forgetful, the World's Best Actor!]] (TV) {{Cameo}} |
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| + | *[[Little Miss Star Goes to Jollywood]] (TV) {{Cameo}} |
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| + | *[[Mr. Clever's Invention]] (cameo on the australian dvd cover) |
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| + | *[[Little Miss Chatterbox Goes to Sea—Town|Little Miss Chatterbox Goes To Sea-Town]] (TV) |
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| + | *[[Little Miss Naughty Goes Skiing]] (TV) {{cameo}} |
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| + | * [[Mr. Mean hasn't a Penny Left]] (TV) |
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| + | *[[Little Miss Wise's Day Out at the Fun Fair]] (TV) {{Cameo}} |
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| + | * [[Mr. Slow Takes the Lead]] (TV) |
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| + | * [[Mr. Chatterbox and the Parrot]] (TV) {{Cameo}} |
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| + | *[[Little Miss Helpful Goes to the Fair]] (TV) {{Cameo}} |
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| + | *[[Little Miss Trouble and the magic paint]] (TV) {{Not named}} |
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| + | *[[The Christmas Letter]] (TV Special) {{Cameo}} |
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| + | *[[The Mr. Men Show]] {{Cameo}} |
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| + | ==== Mr. Men Little Miss / ミスターメン リトルミス ==== |
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| + | * [[Mr. Slow (Kawaii Remake)|Mr. Slow]] |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | [[File:Mr Slow 5a.PNG|250px|link=Mr. Slow/Gallery]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Roger Hargreaves]] |
*[[Roger Hargreaves]] |
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*[[Adam Hargreaves]] |
*[[Adam Hargreaves]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.mrmen.com/ Official Mr. Men website] |
*[http://www.mrmen.com/ Official Mr. Men website] |
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Mr. Slow
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Book No.
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39 (UK and US)
34 (France) |
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Release Date
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18 March 1978 (as he first appeared in Mr. Busy's book)
1 October 1978 (as a book release) |
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Preceded by
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Followed by
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First appearance
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Mr. Slow is the thirty-ninth book in the Mr. Men series by Roger Hargreaves. He was the last regular Mr. Men created and published by Roger Hargreaves, 10 years before his death.
Story
Mr. Slow in the books
Mr. Slow takes so long to do everything. It took him until New Year to open his Christmas presents, and until Easter to write his thank-you letters. He tries to get a job. When he tried to be a news reporter, it took him until midnight to read the news. When he tried to be a taxi driver, he delayed Mr. Snooty in getting to the train station. The last job he gets is driving a steamroller.
International publications & translations
Mr. Slow appears under the titles
- Monsieur Lent (French)
- מר לאט (Mar Le'at; Hebrew)
- Fætter Langsom (Danish)
- Mr. Tata (Chilean Spanish)
- Meneertje Langzaam (Dutch)
- Don Lentitudes (Mexican Spanish)
- Don Tardón (Castilian Spanish)
- Unser Herr Langsam (German)
- 慢吞吞先生 (Màntūntūn Xiānshēng; Taiwan/China)
- Ο Κύριος Αργοκίνητος (Greek)
- 느려씨 (Neuryeo-ssi; Korean)
- 緩慢先生 (Wun⁶ maan⁶ Sin¹ saang¹; Cantonese)
- آقای فس فسو (Âqâ-ye Fes Fesu; Persian, Avae Andisheh)
- آقا کوچولوی آهسته (Âqâ Kučulu-ye Âheste; Persian, Gohar Danesh)
- آقا فس فس (Âqâ Fes Fes; Persian, Ghadiyani)
- Herr Treg (Norwegian)
- ゆっくりくん (Yukkuri-Kun; Japanese)
- Pan Niezguła (Polish)
- Bay Yavaş (Turkish)
Voice Actors
- John Alderton (1983)
- Gordon Peters (1995-1997)
- Len Carlson (1997-1999)
- Itzik Sydoff (Mr. Men and Little Miss, Hebrew dub)
Trivia
- He is one of the few characters to have a moustache.
- He might be the oldest Mr. Man because he has a white moustache.
- He is good friends with Little Miss Late.
- This was the last Mr. Men book with 17 pages and pictures until Mr. Cool.
- He was the last regular Mr. Men made by Roger Hargreaves
Counterparts
List of characters
This is a list of Mr. Men, Little Miss and other special characters that appear in this book.
- Mr. Snooty
- Mr. Silly
- Mr. Funny
- Mr. Tickle
- Mr. Happy (mentioned but not seen)
- Mr. Busy (mentioned but not seen)
Title character other appearances
Books
- Mr. Busy (Mr. Slow appears in this book before his own)
- Mr. Brave
- Mr. Christmas
- Little Miss Shy and the Fairy Godmother
- Mr. Men - 12 Days of Christmas
- Mr. Men and Little Miss - The Hearty Party
- Mr. Men and Little Miss - Sports and Exercise Day
- Mr. Men and Little Miss Go Dancing
- Mr. Men - Sports Day
- Mr. Men - Adventure in Magicland
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Animal World
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Find Calm (cameo)
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Secret Santa
- Mr. Men Little Miss - Sharing
- Mr. Men Little Miss - I am Angry
TV
- Little Miss Scatterbrain (TV)
- One day in the life of Mr. Perfect (TV) (cameo)
- A Special Friend For Little Miss Lucky (cameo)
- Little Miss Sunshine Brings a Smile (TV) (cameo)
- Mr. Clumsy in the Brains and the Brawn (cameo) (with no hat)
- What a Question, Little Miss Curious! (TV) (cameo)
- Mr. Tickle Saves the Day (TV)
- Little Miss Wise's Crazy Day! (TV)
- Another Victory for Little Miss Splendid (cameo)
- A Very Happy Day for Mr. Happy (TV) (cameo)
- Mr. Forgetful, the World's Best Actor! (TV) (cameo)
- Mr. Impossible Lesson (TV) (cameo)
- Little Miss Star Goes to Jollywood (TV) (cameo)
- Mr. Clever's Invention (cameo on the australian dvd cover)
- Little Miss Chatterbox Goes To Sea-Town (TV)
- Little Miss Naughty Goes Skiing (TV) (cameo)
- Mr. Mean hasn't a Penny Left (TV)
- Little Miss Wise's Day Out at the Fun Fair (TV) (cameo)
- Mr. Slow Takes the Lead (TV)
- Mr. Silly's Silly Secret (TV) (cameo)
- Mr. Chatterbox and the Parrot (TV) (cameo)
- Little Miss Helpful Goes to the Fair (TV) (cameo)
- Little Miss Trouble and the magic paint (TV) (not named)
- Thank Goodness For Mr. Slow (TV) (does not speak)
- The Christmas Letter (TV Special) (cameo)
- The Mr. Men Show (cameo)
Mr. Men Little Miss / ミスターメン リトルミス
Gallery
See also
External links
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