Clark Cobb is a minor character in Beavis and Butt-Head. He is an evangelical Christian who is the head of the Christian Businessmen's Association and the owner of Cobb's Family Hardware. Beavis and Butt-Head have run into him a few times in the series, but more frequently in the comics. He is voiced by Mike Judge, who modeled his voice after politician H. Ross Perot.
He is often shown talking through a sock puppet named “Socko”, of which he carries around frequently during his public business endeavors. In Ensucklopedia, it is mentioned that he has a different-looking sock puppet called "Socko 2". Known fans of Socko include Stewart Stevenson and Dean Zunker.
In "Wall of Youth", he is seen announcing the event at Highland High School, encouraging the students to let their creativity drive them in the project, provided of course they are of "God's will". During the unveiling, Beavis and Butt-Head's crude collage of numerous rock/metal band names scribbled over the artwork of other participants win the judge over, but when Beavis absentmindedly claims that it is dedicated to the casualties of the Vietnam War, the audience forms into an angry mob, including Cobb, who states that his brother served in the conflict before chasing the duo out of the mall.
In "Whorehouse", he campaigns against the abortion clinic by yelling "Whores! Fornicators!", and the phrases lead the duo to think of the clinic as an opportunity to get laid.
Physical appearance[]
Clark Cobb is a middle-aged man with brown comb-over hair, glasses, a white shirt with a black tie, blue pants, and brown shoes.
Personality[]
Cobb presents himself as a well-mannered Christian gentleman, but often reveals himself to be opportunistic and money-driven. He is not hesitant to put his need of business over his Christian values, and likely merely follows his religion more as a means to enable his schemes "in the name of the Lord".
Appearances[]
- Foreign Exchange (non-speaking)
- Wall of Youth
- Jump! (non-speaking)
- Walkathon
- Bungholio: The Lord of the Harvest
- Inventors
- Whorehouse
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Cobb is somewhat similar to Mr. Herbert Garrison from South Park. Both have shades of conservative stance, and they both have hand puppets that disappeared later in their respective shows' run. Considering Trey Parker and Matt Stone are friends with Judge, this may or may not be coincidental.
- Although Cobb doesn't appear in Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe, a character with a similar design to him can be seen at the duo's 1998 trial.
- Cobb has yet to appear in the 2022 revival, though it is entirely possible that he either retired, died, or moved out of Highland sometime during the 24-year time skip established by Do the Universe.
- It is implied in the Ensucklopedia that he became interested in hardware because Jesus Christ was a carpenter.
Protagonists: Beavis / Cornholio / Old · Butt-Head / Old
Recurring Characters: Tom Anderson · Stewart Stevenson · Todd · Burger World Manager (2022) · Mrs. Stevenson · Mr. Stevenson · Lolita and Tanqueray · Maxi-Mart Clerk
Highland High School: David Van Driessen · Daria Morgendorffer · Principal McVicker · Coach Buzzcut · Spanish Teacher · Ms. Tress · School Nurse · Mr. Spelling · Kimberly · Cassandra · Earl · Martin (thin) · Mrs. Dickey · Biology Teacher · Gina · Dreama · Dean Zunker · Punk Girl · Wilbur Sanchez · Martin (gifted student) · Una · JD · Ben · Glennis · Cody · Audrey · Paige · Mrs. Ortiz · Security Guard · Gym Teacher · Tommy · "Spare Me" Girls · Amy Asskowitz · Audrey's Friend · Dick Gaylord · School Psychologist · Ms. Jenkins · Jim the Substitute · Woodshop Teacher · Ryan · Librarian · Unnamed Female Teacher (Citizen Butt-Head) · Lunch Lady
Minor Characters: Marcie Anderson · Clark Cobb · Dave · Harry Sachz · Homeless Man · Madame Blavatsky · Redneck Lady · Bloodmobile Nurse · Crazy Farmer · Billy Bob · Slade · Psycho · Principal Brown · President Bill Clinton · Concert Girls · Sterculius, the Roman God of Feces · St. Peter · Mr. Manners · Frog · Harry Buddisker · Hiro · Mistress Cora Anthrax · Biker Lady · Fork Injury Guy · Peter Small · Killer · Second Killer · Ross and Harlan · Keith · Rabid Ron · Katya · Hairdresser · McVicker's Family · Gus Baker · Leroy · Ticket Scalper · Bill (Steamroller) · Linda · Joan · Mall Girls · Michael · Christine · Elevator Chick · Joe Adler · Suspicious Chick · Old Woman (Couch-Fishing) · Cop (Couch-Fishing) · Cop (Pipe of Doom) · Cop (Screamers) · Mechanic · Slob · Jasmine · Captain Dick Jackman · Charlie the Angel · Misty Lou · Dennis · Female Judge · Screaming Guy · Corvair Owner · Snake Woman · Urologist · Dr. Fisk · Dr. Leibowitz · Vet Receptionist · Wrong Mr. Anderson · Debra Shea · Trish Burbee · Tiffany the Rubber Band Lady · Max Graham · Veterinarian · Ric Aaron Joseph · Bud the Pilot · "Vidiots" Woman · Receptionist (Pumping Iron) · Ken Alder · Dr. Rod Johnson · Nurse (Sperm Bank) · Doctor (Butt Flambe) · Hamid · Crystal · Sapphire · Gary · Unnamed Police Officers · Jim Baxley · Black Female Cop · Maya Kanigher · Megan · Victoria's Dad · Fire · Lucas · Case Worker · Ellen · Lydia · Jesus Christ · Ganesha · Buddha · Zeus · Bill Gates · Priest · Rabbi · Shawna · Beavis' Imaginary Children · Butt-Head's Imaginary Children · Ava and Eloise
Movie Characters: Muddy Grimes · Dallas Grimes · ATF Agent Bork · ATF Agent Flemming · FBI Agent Hurly · Old Woman · Motley Crue Roadies · Judge · Serena Ryan · Jim Hartson · Mattison · Empress Beavis · Emperor Butt-Head
Smart Characters: Smart Beavis · Smart Butt-Head · Smart Daria · Smart McVicker · Smart Buzzcut · Smart Van Driessen · Smart Todd · Smart Judge · Smart Mrs. Stevenson
Mentioned Characters: Shirley Beavis · Tom Anderson's Son · Tom Anderson's Father