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Examples of Recurring Themes

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Herbie Popnecker Examples:
Recurring Gags:
Tapping (to Get Attention)

Created: 2011-12-26     Updated: 2013-01-06  
Stories: 11     Examples: 16     Links: 12  

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Herbie has to be stealthy to get so close that he can tap them to get their attention. Because he is about three feet tall, he only taps on the shoulder when flying. Herbie has other forms of non-verbal communication, including those eyes of his.

Index terms: tapping, knocking, interrupting, pardon, excuse me, ahem, Richard E. Hughes, Ogden Whitney

Herbie's hand comes in from the right, ready for a fight.
Source: Herbie #1b p.5 (1964-04)
Updated: 2012-05-01
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Herbie's hand comes in from the right, ready for a fight.
Knocking in space.
Source: Herbie #3b p.8 (1964-08)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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Knocking in space .
Interrupting Cary Grant and Doris Day in a movie. That's breaking the fourth wall in the movie he watching.
Source: Herbie #3b p.9 (1964-08)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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Interrupting Cary Grant and Doris Day in a movie.
Dad's terrified. HELP! Herbie tries to get his attention.
Source: Herbie #7b p.8 (1965-02)
Updated: 2013-01-06
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Dad's terrified.
Trying to get Mr. Horrible's attention.
Source: Herbie #8a p.11 (1965-03)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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Trying to get Mr.
Prime Example: Fat Fury wants the attention of Mr. Horrible.
Source: Herbie #8a p.13 (1965-03)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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Prime Example : Fat Fury wants the attention of Mr.
TAP-TAP, then POW!
Source: Herbie #8a p.14 (1965-03)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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TAP-TAP, then POW!
Duplicate Herbies interrupting Herbie's eating.
Source: Herbie #9a p.6 (1965-04)
Updated: 2012-04-05
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Duplicate Herbies interrupting Herbie's eating .
Tapping out of boredom, not to get anyone's attention.
Source: Herbie #12b p.8 (1965-09)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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Tapping out of boredom, not to get anyone's attention.
As Santa Clausky, Herbie gives a weapon.
Source: Herbie #14b p.11 (1965-12)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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As Santa Clausky, Herbie gives a weapon.
Fat Fury needs help from Mao with his menu.
Source: Herbie #16a p.5 (1966-03)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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Fat Fury needs help from Mao with his menu.
Herbie interrupts as woman takes care of Dad the masher.
Source: Herbie #19a p.10 (1966-08)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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Herbie interrupts as woman takes care of Dad the masher .
Herbie asking for directions in space.
Source: Herbie #20b p.1 (1966-09)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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Herbie asking for directions in space .
Herbie asking for directions in space.
Source: Herbie #20b p.5 (1966-09)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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Herbie asking for directions in space .
Herbie wishing a word with a bird.
Source: Herbie #20b p.9 (1966-09)
Updated: 2011-12-26
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Herbie wishing a word with a bird.
Herbie, silently tapping Dad as he pleads for his beloved lollipops.
Source: Herbie #21a p.14 (1966-10)
Updated: 2011-12-28
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Herbie, silently tapping Dad as he pleads for his beloved lollipops .