Gousgounis is considered a legendary figure of 1970s and 1980s Greek pornography. He has been described as semi-divine. He is also considered a legend of surrealist sexual comedy. According to writer Petros Tatsopoulos, in an interview published in the Greek newspaper "To Vima", Gousgounis is more recognisable in Greece among youth, than even past prime ministers and academics such as Georgios Athanasiadis-Novas, and was one of the greatest stars of the 70s in Greece among the youth of the era who enjoyed the humour of his films.