Goon may refer to:

Slang

* Humans: ** People noted for brutality, or otherwise as targets of contempt: *** A guard in a prisoner of war camp (British World War II usage) *** An enforcer (ice hockey) *** A hired thug, in a goon squad ** Alternative name for the character in " Kilroy was here"-style graffiti ** Goons, members of the

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user forums * Box wine, as Australian slang

Specific persons

* The Goons, performers in ''The Goon Show'' *

Bill Irwin (wrestler) Barney William Irwin (born September 17, 1954) is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Wild" Bill Irwin. Irwin is also known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation as The Goon in 1996 to 199 ...

, briefly known by the ring name "The Goon"

Books and comics

* ''

The Goon ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...

'', comic book series created by Eric Powell * One of a fictional race of creatures living on Goon Island in the ''Popeye'' cartoon series (see

Alice the Goon Alice the Goon is a fictional character in E. C. Segar's comic strip ''Thimble Theatre'' and in the ''Popeye'' animated cartoon, cartoon series derived from it. History Alice made her debut in the Sunday, December 10, 1933, ''Thimble Theatre'' ...

) * Mr Goon, oafish local policeman in Enid Blyton's ''

Five Find-Outers ''The Five Find-Outers and Dog'', also known as ''The Five Find-Outers'', is a series of children's mystery books written by Enid Blyton. The first was published in 1943 and the last in 1961. Set in the fictitious village of Peterswood based ...

'' series of children's books

Radio, film and TV

* ''

The Goon Show ''The Goon Show'' is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 19 ...

'', a British radio comedy programme * ''Goon'' (film), a 2011 comedy film starring Seann William Scott ** '' Goon: Last of the Enforcers'', a 2017 sequel, also starring Seann William Scott * Goon, a character in the 2021 Canadian-American movie '' Mister Sister'' * Goon, a Terrakor from the cartoon ''

Robotix ''Robotix'' is a 1985 American animated series based on the original Milton Bradley toyline of the same name featured on the '' Super Sunday'' programming block. The toyline is of the construction type that includes motors, wheels and pincers a ...

Music

* "The Goon Drag," instrumental tune recorded 1941 by

Sammy Price Samuel Blythe Price (October 6, 1908 – April 14, 1992) was an American jazz, boogie-woogie and jump blues pianist and bandleader. Price's playing is dark, mellow, and relaxed rather than percussive, and he was a specialist at creating the ...

and His Texas Bluesicians * ''Goon'' (Tobias Jesso Jr. album), 2015 * ''Goon'' (Global Goon album), a 1996 release by Global Goon * "Goon", a song by Seaway from ''

Colour Blind Color blindness or color vision deficiency (CVD) is the decreased ability to see color or differences in color. It can impair tasks such as selecting ripe fruit, choosing clothing, and reading traffic lights. Color blindness may make some aca ...

Acronyms

* GOONs, Guardians of the Oglala Nation, private paramilitary group active on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation during the early 1970s * GOONS, an acronym for the