Robbie Rotten

Robbie Rotten (Icelandic: Glanni Glæpur, lit. 'reckless crime') is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the Icelandic children's program LazyTown.[1] He is the nemesis of the series' main protagonists, Sportacus and Stephanie, who promote exercise, healthy eating and an active and healthy lifestyle. As for Robbie, his favorite pastimes include eating junk food and watching TV.[2]

Robbie Rotten
LazyTown character
First appearanceGlanni Glæpur í Latabæ (1999)
Last appearanceMystery of the Pyramid (2014)
Created byMagnus Scheving
Portrayed byStefán Karl Stefánsson
In-universe information
Full nameRobbie Rotten
Alias
  • Glanni Glæpur (Icelandic debut name)
  • Rikki Ríki (stage play)
  • Rob U. Blind
  • Lazycus
  • Sherlock Foams
  • Sportacus
  • The Birthday Fairy
  • Scottie the Scoutmaster
  • Dr. Rottenstein
  • Rottenbeard
  • Sir Rottenham
  • The Rotten Kid
  • Miss Roberta
  • Mayor Fordmill Meansbad
  • Santa Claus
  • Zobby the Alien
  • Johnny B. Badd
  • Mayor Milford Meanswell
  • Roberto the Ringmaster
  • H. R. Rottenein
  • Rob R. Robley
  • The Purple Legend
  • Chef Robert (pronounced [ʁɔ.bɛʁ])
  • Bob Wired
  • Sully Swingahip
  • The Purple Knight
  • Pablo Fantastico
  • Sergio Rottaldo
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • James McGrup
  • Biff Rottenstern
  • Bobby Bird
GenderMale

Being extremely lazy, Robbie naturally opposes their attempts to spread a healthy influence to the people of LazyTown and employs various schemes to discredit healthy living and run "Sportaflop" (his somewhat pejorative name for Sportacus) out of Lazytown every episode, although his plans are always foiled in the end. He was based on his incarnation from the original musical, being played by Stefán Karl Stefánsson, as on the Nickelodeon TV show.

History

In the second Icelandic stage play, the character was called Glanni Glæpur and, when he arrived at the town, he wore a completely black outfit; but, when he was disguised as Rikki Ríki (a very wealthy man), he wore a purple coat, purple pants and shoes that are similar to those that Robbie wears in the television series—although at that point he did not yet have his hair covered in gel.[3] In the television series, Robbie Rotten wears a navy-blue suit, a purple and red vest, and white shoes with black soles.

Robbie Rotten rose to internet fame through the song "We Are Number One".[4]

On August 21, 2018, his actor Stefán Karl Stefánsson died of cancer at the age of 43.[5]

References
  1. "Robbie Rotten". Lazy Town. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  2. Jessie Yeung (2018-08-22). "Stefan Karl Stefansson, 'LazyTown's' Robbie Rotten, dies at 43". CNN. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  3. "Glanni Glæpur Í Latabæ -- English subtitles | Latibaer - LazyTown (1999)". YouTube. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  4. Patricia Hernandez (2018-08-30). "After LazyTown actor's death, fans subscribe en masse to YouTube channel as a final thank you". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  5. "Tributes paid as 'LazyTown' actor Stefan Karl Stefansson dies, aged 43". NME. 2018-08-22. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
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