List of Camp Lazlo characters

The following is a list of characters which appear in the Cartoon Network animated television series Camp Lazlo.

Main Bean Scouts

Lazlo

Main article: Lazlo (character)

Lazlo is a cheerful Brazilian spider monkey. Often annoying Edward, he is a very happy-go lucky monkey. A hippie, Lazlo loves peace.

Raj

Raj is a cautious Indian elephant who speaks with a distinct Indian accent. Born in India, Raj is one of Lazlo's bunkmates and best friends in the Jelly Bean Cabin at Camp Kidney and is seen spending most of his time with Lazlo and Clam; the three are collectively known as the "Jelly Trio." Jeff Bennett voiced Raj.

Development of Raj

The Raj character design appeared in many of Joe Murray's sketchbooks; the Raj design appeared as a character in "Family Pop," a web series written by Murray.

When Murray created Camp Lazlo, he wanted one of the main characters to be an Indian and decided that Raj would make a good choice. Murray thought about an Indian elephant and its personality, and "that’s how we got Raj." When the network asked Murray to choose only one character for an accent, Murray chose Raj over Lazlo and gave him an Indian accent. Originally Murray created Raj with a massive overbite, creating a "spitty" noise; he decided to remove the trait as he felt it made the voice difficult to understand.

Character of Raj

Cartoon Network's press kit described Raj as "reluctant, neurotic," and "often finds himself pulled into situation that he would rather avoid but goes along with Lazlo and Clam for fear of being left alone." Raj's parents sent him to Camp Kidney because they believed that Raj needed "toughening up." The press kit says that he has several disorders, including a "cleaning compulsion," skin ruptures, and phobias of snakes and "bugs" and found "a philosophical home at Camp Kidney." The kit states that Raj uses many "sayings" that "usually strike a point with his co-conspirators." Raj also owns an "extensive and dusty hi-fi" gramophone record collection.

The Hollywood Reporter reviewer Ray Richmond described Raj as "wise and neurotic."

Clam

Clam is a small albino pygmy rhinoceros who is part of the "Jelly Trio." Although being one of the main characters of the show, he rarely speaks. He has a low voice and usually speaks in short bursts of few words, often repeating the last words that others say. Carlos Alazraqui voiced Clam.

Development of Clam

Murray said that he had "no idea where he came from." He said that he started drawing a character with rhinoceros horns and the form is "what he became."

Originally Murray created Clam as a mute, but he decided that he preferred Clam to have a voice.

Character of Clam

Cartoon Network's press kit describes Clam as an "eccentric musical and academic genius," "misunderstood," and "protective." The Hollywood Reporter reviewer Ray Richmond described Clam as "highly intelligent." Clam once painted a portrait that looked identical to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. From an empty soda bottle , he coaxed a symphonic version of Beethoven's Ninth, complete with supporting chorus.. Clam understands the operation of technology and machinery that other characters find "confusing." Clam eats cereal in order to obtain prizes from the cereal carton; most of the possessions he brings to camp consist of prizes from cereal boxes.

Edward T. Platypus

Edward T. Platypus is a sadistic platypus who sleeps in Pinto Cabin with Chip and Skip. He enjoys watching the suffering of others and is constantly coming up with schemes to spoil any fun that Lazlo and his pals might have. He has a severe hatred for Lazlo and Camp Kidney, though that has lessened over time. Murray described Edward as having "a serious negative attitude and no social skills." The official Cartoon Network press kit described Edward as "a stickler for rules" who hates "any scout who doesn't follow them." Murray described Edward as one of his and his crew's favorite characters to write for. Edward often plots to ruin the Jelly Trio and its "freethinking ways," and the plans often fail. Even though his attitude and temperament suggest a tough guy, he carries a doll based on Barbie, but has a platypus head.

Of the campers, Edward is the only one to have his brothers appear. Murray said that the situation involving the brothers provided insight into Edward's neurosis.

Edward is voiced by Doug Lawrence.

Samson J. Clogmeyer

Samson J. Clogmeyer is a guinea pig.

Originally Samson served as a background, secondary character. Murray liked the story concepts stemming from Samson's phobias and "whiney, Truman Capote 'esque" character traits. Murray liked Bennett's voice acting and the stories involving Samson created by writer Kaz. The Cartoon Network press kit describes Samson as a "magnet for catastrophe" because he uses his scientific knowledge to advance his "paranoid sense of impending doom." Samson's camp duty involves running the camp's post office.

Samson is voiced by Jeff Bennett.

Chip and Skip

Chip and Skip are two unintelligent dung beetle brothers. The official Cartoon Network press release described the two as confused by "their role in nature." Edward often asks them to assist him in his schemes.

The two are constantly being followed by a smelly dirt cloud and a large group of fruit flies that they obtained from Lazlo. On his website Murray commented, "I am sure that the overseas animators got tired of constantly including their ever-present flies into every shot." The features prevent the brothers from stealthily moving.

Both are voiced by Steve Little. Murray encountered Little when Little performed at The Groundlings in Los Angeles. Murray asked Little if he was interested in being a voice actor and decided that Little matched the Dung Beetles.

Dave and Ping Pong

Dave and Ping Pong are two identical twin common loons except that Ping Pong is taller. The two eat many "bugs" and indicate scenarios that can ruin any plan. The two also run the camp newspaper "The Weekly Bean."

Doug Lawrence voices both characters.

The Lemmings

The Lemmings are a group of teal-colored and black eyed lemmings. A Cartoon Network press kit gives the brothers the names Larry, Louie, Leonard, and Liniment.

All four of their voices are done by Steve Little.

Camp Kidney Staff

Scoutmaster Lumpus

Algonquin C. Lumpus is an angry, selfish, stingy moose with a large ego. Tom Kenny voiced Lumpus. The Cartoon Network press release refers to him as Leonard Lumpus.

Murray originally created Lumpus as a horse; Murray changed the design to a moose when the design seemed more "mountain" [sic] to the Camp Lazlo creator. Murray experimented with voices, imagining and later disliking a "Don Knotts"-like voice. Murray described Kenny's voice as a "crazy mix of Richard Nixon and W. C. Fields." Murray stated that he enjoyed writing situations involving Lumpus as the character had "no morals and zero conscience." As Camp Lazlo episodes entered production, Slinkman, Lumpus's right-hand man, takes increasing control of the camp as Lumpus increasingly becomes mentally incapacitated. Kenny, during a recording, thought of a scenario involving Lumpus locking up the real scoutmaster, described by Murray as bearing resemblance to Heffer Wolfe of Rocko's Modern Life, into a closet. Murray decided to use the concept as a twist ending in the last episode, adding that the twist "tied up his character well."

The official Cartoon Network press kit describes Lumpus as a "frustrated" and "egomaniacal" individual who "needs to have his world in complete order." The Hollywood Reporter reviewer Ray Richmond described Lumpus as "thin-skinned." Common Sense Media reviewer Joly Herman, whose review is posted on Go.com, describes Lumpus as "primary malignant, greedy character who yells at the campers and ends up getting his just desserts in the end" [sic] and characterizes his yelling as "frightening, even if Lazlo does not take him seriously."

Lumpus throws temper tantrums, complete with screaming, stomping, and/or crying if his demands are not met. He wishes to become the Head Scoutmaster and feels disappointment with his current role.

Lumpus has a crush on Squirrel Scout leader Ms. Jane Doe, who is oblivious to his constant attempts to take her on a date. Lumpus enjoys Doe's "Minnesota accent." Towards the end of Camp Lazlo, Lumpus marries Doe.

Slinkman

Slinkman is a quiet nervous banana slug. Like a real slug, Slinkman is an invertebrate organism. Tom Kenny voiced Slinkman.

Murray discovered banana slugs in the Santa Cruz Mountains when he attended summer camps as a child. Murray originally created Slinkman as Lumpus's "beaten-down" assistant with a voice intended to sound "like Dustin Hoffman's Rain man." [sic] As episodes entered production, Slinkman gained increasing control over Camp Kidney as Lumpus became more mentally incapacitated. As a consequence, Slinkman's voice drifted away from the Rain Man voice towards a Christian Slater voice. Murray stated that Kaz placed an eye stalk gag involving Slinkman in all of the episodes that he wrote.

Slinkman knows the Bean Scout manual cover-to-cover and can follow Lumpus's schedule at a better quality than Lumpus's following of his own schedule. Slinkman, loyal and obedient, keeps the camp in operation when Lumpus experiences a meltdown. He is far more competent than Lumpus. He generally assumes a submissive role, lacking "enough spine to stand up for himself."

Commander Hoo-Ha

Commander Hoo-Ha is a bison who is the commandant of the scouts of Prickley Pines. He is in charge of both Camp Kidney and Acorn Flats. His daughter is Patsy Smiles, a member of the Squirrel Scouts. Hoo-Ha's mannerism are comparable to a stereotypical marine, particularly R. Lee Ermey's acting in the film Full Metal Jacket. His name is based on a variation of a common affirmation/cheer in the United States Marine Corps. Hoo-Ha is also charged, aside from being commandant to the Bean Scouts, with selecting scouts to move up to the next camp: the Tomato Scouts, which are portrayed (in slides in their only appearance) as brutal, militaristic, sadistic. He is voiced by Jeff Bennett.

Chef Heimlich McMuesli

Chef Heimlich McMuesli is Camp Kidney's goat cook. Originally Murray created McMuesli as the camp deacon; Cartoon Network discouraged religious elements, so McMuesli became the cook. McMuesli's name is based on Muesli, a health food, and this in turn references his cooking choices. Most of his food sits on the eccentric end of the health food menu, almost always including tofu and other vegan ingredients. He seems somewhat oblivious to the fact that campers hate his cooking and considers serving them "normal" camp food to be a punishment. McMuesli is voiced by Carlos Alazraqui.

Nurse Leslie

Nurse Leslie is a male pink nurse shark and is Camp Kidney's nurse. Murray named the character "Leslie" which, in the English language, is gender ambiguous. Murray created Leslie when "Parasitic Pal," required the role of a nurse. O'Hare created the trait involving Leslie sitting in his stool at all times to the point where his leg muscles had atrophed. He is voiced by Doug Lawrence.

Main Squirrel Scouts

Patsy Smiles

Patsy Smiles is a mongoose with bright pink hair. Patsy has a strong crush on Lazlo, in an interview Murray said that Patsy's affection causes Lazlo to feel "little freaked out" and that "She scares him." He describes Patsy as "a little more aggressive with Lazlo than he would ever reciprocate". Patsy is the daughter of commander Hoo-Ha. Patsy is described as "chirpy" by the Cartoon Network press release. Jodi Benson voiced Patsy.

Nina Neckerly

Nina is a giraffe who is best friends with Patsy and Gretchen. The press release describes Nina as "gangly" and "bookish." Nina is voiced by Jill Talley.

Gretchen

Gretchen is an aggressive alligator, with blond hair and has a grudge on Bean Scouts. The official Cartoon Network press kit describes her as "ever-hungry" and desiring to eat "everyone, especially happy monkeys." but one thing that makes her happy is her little crush on Raj, but she will never tell anyone not even her best friend Patsy. Gretchen is voiced by Jill Talley.

Almondine

Almondine is a beige owl, with dark brown hair. Almondine is voiced by Jodi Benson.

Secondary Squirrel Scouts

Toodie

Toodie is a grayish squirrel, with tall purple hair. Toodie is voiced by Tara Strong.

Amber

Amber is a blue rabbit, with curly light pink hair. Amber is voiced by Tara Strong and Jill Talley.

Honey

Honey is a light brown bear with curly blonde hair. As it was shown in one episode, Honey is also very dim-witted. She is voiced by Jill Talley and Tara Strong.

Acorn Flats Staff

Ms. Jane Doe

Jane Doe is one of the leaders of the Squirrel Scouts. The official Cartoon Network press kit describes her as resembling "an insecure substitute teacher." Doe possesses a "Minnesota accent," a quality that Lumpus enjoys. Jane's name is based on the generic name police in the United States of America and some other countries give to an unidentified female (usually a body) until a name can be obtained. Towards the end of Camp Lazlo, Lumpus marries Doe.

Jodi Benson voiced Doe; Murray describes Benson as giving Doe a "slightly crazy side to her that let her ride that edge." Murray describes her performances of Doe "losing it" as "legendary."

Ms. Rubella Mucus

Ms. Rubella Mucus is a warthog who is Jane Doe's assistant. The Cartoon Network press kit describes her as bearing a "gruff, prison guard attitude. She has been a soldier for 15 years"

Ms. Mucus is voiced by Jill Talley.

Other Characters

• Edward's Four Brothers: Joe Murray, creator of Camp Lazlo, stated that the situations involving the brothers provide insight into Edward's neurosis. Their names are Cheesely, Alpine, Fancy Pants, and Phillip. Voiced variously by Doug Lawrence and Jeff Glen Bennett.
• Mayor Pothole McPucker: The mayor of Prickly Pines. He is a misshapen pig. Sometimes, people introduce him as, "Mayor- OH! For the love of...!" He woos Jane Doe in The Engagement, becoming engaged to her. The engagement ends when he professes love for Lumpus. (who he thought to be female.) J.G. Quintell, a writer for Camp Lazlo, wanted a situation involving the mayor of Prickly Pines judging the most beautiful parade float as ugly. Murray developed the idea and Steve Little added the belching and spitting voice.