Names
"Kon-ya ga" comes from Thomas Papillon resembling Kon-ya ga Yamada (今夜が山田 or 今夜がやまだ～ - literally "Tonight Is Yamada!"), a character played by multilingual Iranian actor David Hossein from the Japanese variety show Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!! (ダウンタウンのガキの使いやあらへんで!! Dauntaun no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!? lit. "Downtown's This Is No Task for Kids!"), often abbreviated Gaki no Tsukai (ガキの使い?) or just Gaki Tsuka (ガキ使?). "Ukaji" comes, more simply, from Thomas Papillon resembling Japanese actor Takashi Ukaji. Thomas Papillon's nickname is literally "Tonight Is Ukaji!"
In Japanese, Thomas Papillon's name is transcribed as Toumasu Papiyon (トーマス・パピヨン).
History
In addition to starring in Junkyard Boyz, Thomas Papillon appeared in a few straight pornographic films such as Strip Bowling and Red Dragon under the name Christopher or Christopher Lafleur.
Role in Gachimuchi Pants Wrestling
Thomas Papillon is used in MAD because of the humorous quality that comes with his confused stare into the camera in his first appearance and even his philosophical scene; both from the film, Junkyard Boyz.
Thomas Papillon does have a musical theme and a philosophical scene. The BGM track name is "Kickin' Up Dust" by Justin Myers and Hywel Maggs.
Quotes
Strip Bowling
- "C'mon, guys!"
Authentic Gachimuchi Information
- Thomas Papillon has a rose tattooed to his right deltoid.
Gallery
External links
- Nico Nico Pedia article (Japanese)
References
- ↑ sm7626245
