The Bash Street Kids pets, from elephants to mice. His mouse is often part of the kids' plans. During the academy makeover, his chimney-brush hair is shaved off and he is apparently hypnotised. Smiffy's full name is Aristotle John Smiffy. When Teacher calls the roll, instead of saying "Present, sir" he says "Gift, miss". Although he is sometimes very kind and intuitive (similar to a savant), most of the time he cannot remember what colour the sky is. In his brief involvement in "The Wizard", he is given the name John Smith. Smiffy has appeared in two spin-off strips: the 1971–72 "Says Smiffy" and
Plug (comics) Plug (comics) Plug was a British comics magazine that ran for 75 issues from 24 September 1977 until 24 February 1979, when it merged with "The Beezer". It was edited by Ian Gray. A spin-off from "The Bash Street Kids" comic strip in "The Beano", the comic was based on the character "Plug" who was a distinctively ugly member of the Bash Street Kids. His dog ("Pug") from Pup Parade, and a new character called "Chunkee the Monkey" (Plug's pet monkey) accompanied him. Vic Neill mainly drew the title character's strip. The comic also had its own fan club, the