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| - | Renaldo wears a turban with an improperly aligned "Star & Crescent" insignia; the symbol in question is identified most strongly with the Ottoman Empire or represents the symbol of Islam, assuming Renaldo is wearing it sideways. However, on the DVD commentary for [[stunt double]], [[Matt Chapman|Matt]] and [[Mike Chapman|Mike]] confirm that the symbol is meant to reference the insignia for the {{w|New Orleans Police Department}}. The [[Puppet Character Variations|puppet version]] has a crescent combined with his actor Coach Z's personal Z symbol. | + | Renaldo wears a turban with an improperly aligned "Star & Crescent" insignia; the symbol in question is identified most strongly with the Ottoman Empire or represents the symbol of Islam, assuming Renaldo is wearing it sideways. However, on the DVD commentary for [[stunt double]], [[Matt Chapman|Matt]] and [[Mike Chapman|Mike]] confirm that the symbol is meant to reference the insignia for the {{w|New Orleans Police Department}}. The [[Puppet Character Variations|puppet version]] and [[Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate]] has a crescent combined with his actor Coach Z's personal Z symbol. |
Atop the turban Renaldo wears a Fez, perhaps indicating a superlative layer of cultural identification with Morocco. Of course, the name "Renaldo" is Hispanic (being the [[Spanish]] form of Reynold), giving us a further insight into the confused cultural identity of this complex character, who is, of course, played with Coach Z's usual flair for the [[Wikipedia:Upper Midwest|Upper Midwestern]] {{w|North-Central American English|accent}}. Both the star and crescent, oriented as Renaldo wears them, and the red Fez are also associated with the [[wikipedia:Shriners|Shriners]]. | Atop the turban Renaldo wears a Fez, perhaps indicating a superlative layer of cultural identification with Morocco. Of course, the name "Renaldo" is Hispanic (being the [[Spanish]] form of Reynold), giving us a further insight into the confused cultural identity of this complex character, who is, of course, played with Coach Z's usual flair for the [[Wikipedia:Upper Midwest|Upper Midwestern]] {{w|North-Central American English|accent}}. Both the star and crescent, oriented as Renaldo wears them, and the red Fez are also associated with the [[wikipedia:Shriners|Shriners]]. | ||
Revision as of 09:53, 17 August 2023
Renaldo is Dangeresque's regular partner, played by Coach Z in Strong Bad's Dangeresque films. Dangeresque works alone, except when he works with Renaldo, which is all the time.
Renaldo returns in Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective, once again aiding Dangeresque in his missions. In this movie, he is to retire in two weeks. Renaldo is later kidnapped by Craig and Uzi Bazooka and taken to their space station at the Sun. He reportedly dies at the end of the movie, when the space station is destroyed. However, there is a deleted scene in Extended Play where Dangeresque saves him, Dangeresque Too defeats Craig, and the three sing. Renaldo returns in Dangeresque 4÷2=6 and Dangeresque Roomisode 2: The Intersection of Doom & Boom.
Renaldo takes after his actor's strange and creepy tendencies, as well as his fondness for rapping and showers, and is generally portrayed as incompetent and cowardly. Despite often being the butt of jokes contrasting Dangeresque's coolness, Renaldo apparently ranks above him, as he is able to assign him missions and a new partner, and take away his badge. According to him, he's worked with Dangeresque since 1991 or earlier, and Dangeresque claims he was once in the Navy.
Costume and Insignia
Renaldo wears a turban with an improperly aligned "Star & Crescent" insignia; the symbol in question is identified most strongly with the Ottoman Empire or represents the symbol of Islam, assuming Renaldo is wearing it sideways. However, on the DVD commentary for stunt double, Matt and Mike confirm that the symbol is meant to reference the insignia for the New Orleans Police Department. The puppet version and Dangeresque: The Roomisode Triungulate has a crescent combined with his actor Coach Z's personal Z symbol.
Atop the turban Renaldo wears a Fez, perhaps indicating a superlative layer of cultural identification with Morocco. Of course, the name "Renaldo" is Hispanic (being the Spanish form of Reynold), giving us a further insight into the confused cultural identity of this complex character, who is, of course, played with Coach Z's usual flair for the Upper Midwestern accent. Both the star and crescent, oriented as Renaldo wears them, and the red Fez are also associated with the Shriners.
Complete Filmography
- Debut: Email stunt double
- Email dangeresque 3
- KaraokeFun (mentioned)
- Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective
- Dangeresque Roomisode 1: Behind the Dangerdesque
- Email sbemail 206 (Dangeresque 4÷2=6)
- Dangeresque Roomisode 2: The Intersection of Doom & Boom
| Coach Z variations |
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| Fort Wayne Locomotive | Z Sabre | Renaldo | Coach B or Zubs | Coach Zed | Damp Towel Man | Zoach C | Character 3 |
