Both images from Conservation International.
“Why here’s the fellow. Wiry, fast, firm proud buttocks, reminds me of me.” – C.M. Burns
Deep in the jungle primeval in Colombia, a couple of new species were discovered, a frog and two toads, to be precise. One of them, pictured above of the genus Rhinella, was dubbed, in an excellent publicity ploy, the “Mr. Burns” toad. Unlike that “Homer Simpson gene” from a few months ago, these scientists have a Simpsons alum to back up their gimmick. Here’s Dr. Robin Moore:
"As for the new beaked toad, it is easily one of the strangest amphibians I have ever seen. Its long pointy snout-liked nose reminds me of the nefarious villain, Mr. Burns, from The Simpsons television series."
After seeing pictures of the new species, Simpsons series long time writer/producer and amphibian enthusiast, George Meyer said of the resemblance, "The toad’s imperious profile and squinty eyes indeed look like Monty Burns." Meyer is an active member of Conservation International’s Chairman’s Council.
Here’s the toad looking imperial and godlike:
That’s some nice glowering, Mr. Toad.
or: “He’s good, but he’s no Special K!”
Look at it, wallowing in its own crapulence!
And the toad has the requisite Monty Burns spots all over its body.
Ha.