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Sidekicks In Literature
Sidekick primarily refers to: *Sidekick, a close companion who is generally regarded as internship/subordinate to the one he accompanies * Side kick, a martial arts kicking technique Sidekick may also refer to: Media related * ''Sidekick'' (film), a 2005 independent movie directed by Blake Van de Graaf * ''Sidekick'' (TV series), a 2010 cartoon on YTV, Cartoon Network, Disney XD and CBBC * ''Sidekicks'' (1974 film), a 1974 TV movie starring Larry Hagman and Louis Gossett, Jr * ''Sidekicks'' (1992 film), a 1992 movie starring Chuck Norris and Jonathan Brandis *''Quick Step and Side Kick'', a 1983 album by Thompson Twins which was released in the USA and Canada under the title ''Side Kicks'' * ''Sidekicks'' (album), a 1992 album by Tom Fogerty and Randy Oda * ''Sidekicks'' (''The Naked Brothers Band''), a 2008 musical comedy film * ''Sidekicks'' (TV series), a 1986 TV series * "Sidekick", a song by Man Overboard from '' Real Talk'' Other * Borland Sidekick, a computer program * T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidekick
A sidekick is a slang expression for a close companion or colleague (not necessarily in fiction) who is, or is generally regarded as, subordinate to the one they accompany. Some well-known fictional sidekicks are Don Quixote's Sancho Panza, Sherlock Holmes' Doctor Watson, The Lone Ranger's Tonto, The Green Hornet's Kato, Shrek's Donkey and Puss in Boots, Mickey Mouse's Donald Duck and Goofy, Mario's Luigi and Yoshi, Sonic's Tails and Knuckles, Donkey Kong's Diddy Kong, Daffy Duck's Porky Pig, Captain America's Bucky and Batman's Robin. Origins The first recorded use of the term dates from 1896. It is believed to have originated in pickpocket slang of the late 19th century. The "kick" was the front pocket of a pair of trousers, believed to be the pocket safest from theft. Thus, by analogy, a "side-kick" was a person's closest companion.Morris, EvanWord Detective(December 20, 1999). One of the earliest recorded sidekicks may be Enkidu, who adopted a sidekick ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Oda
Randy Oda (born 1953) is a composer and musician who performed with Tom Fogerty and the band Ruby, recording the albums ''Ruby'', '' Rock & Roll Madness'' and '' Sidekicks''. He composed the 1982 hit song, " Think I'm in Love", which Arnold Schwarzenegger also used on an exercise video. His "BART" instrumental was used by BBC School Music during intervals. His latest band is 'OPO. Early life and education Randall Keith Oda was born in 1953 in Alameda County, California. He attended Kennedy High School in Richmond, California. Oda married Jean Nugent in 1985, and their son Daniel Thomas Oda was born in 1990. In 2017 he married Theresa Michele Barranco. Career Beginning in late 1971, Randy Oda, his brother Kevin Oda, Art Pantoja, and Kyle Schneider formed the band "Oda", producing two albums on the Loud Phonograph Albums label. A local Bay Area band, they played gigs in Berkeley. They also played a reunion benefit at Concord in 2015. In the early 1970s, Oda joined Tom Fogert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
