Dale Gribble

Dale A. Gribble (voiced by Johnny Hardwick) is a character in the animated series King of the Hill. He is an exterminator, chain-smoker, and paranoid believer of almost all conspiracy theories. Due to his beliefs, he uses the alias Rusty Shackleford whenever he doesn't want his real name known, including when ordering pizza. The neighborhood block charter is the only document Dale has ever signed with his real name; he refuses to sign any document authorized by a government official. His paranoia about the government stems from the belief that his father, 'Bug' Gribble, works as an operative for them. He is also estranged from his father because he saw him kissing his wife, Nancy, on the lips during their wedding day. In truth, Bug, who is actually gay, was kissing his caterer and future partner, Juan Pedro, wanted to keep Dale from finding out the truth. Dale did not see or learn the truth about his father for twenty years, while Bug worked as a rider at a gay cowboy rodeo. Both father and son reconciled their differences.

Related Topics:
Johnny Hardwick - King of the Hill - Chain-smoker - Conspiracy theories

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Although he is highly suspicious of the government and other people, he is not aware (although everyone else is) that his wife Nancy had an affair with John Redcorn and that Redcorn is the biological father of his son, Joseph. He runs his own business, Dale's Dead Bug, and drives a Dodge Caravan (nicknamed the "Bugabago") with a large, fake, dead queen ant perched on the roof. Dale's favorite TV show is Sanford and Son. He enjoys drinking Alamo Beer with his long-time friends and neighbors, Hank Hill, Bill Dauterive, and Boomhauer.

Related Topics:
Nancy - John Redcorn - Joseph - Dodge Caravan - Sanford and Son - Alamo Beer - Hank Hill - Bill Dauterive - Boomhauer

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Purportedly, he shares a birthday with Van Cliburn (July 12).

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Dale has taken Russian correspondence courses and can speak the language.

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