Ned Gerblansky is a recurring character in the animated series South Park. He has an arm missing and talks through a voice box with a voice performed by Trey Parker. He was almost always present as Jimbo Kern's apparently platonic companion.
Character
Ned Gerblansky (voiced by Trey Parker) and his best friend Jimbo Kern represent South Park's large population of stereotypical "hicks". They are obsessed with large trucks, beer, guns, explosions, and killing animals. They detest "liberals" and circumvent anti-hunting laws by yelling, "It's coming right for us!" before shooting any animal, thereby justifying the kill as self-defense and later, after a court ruling, shooting the animals so as to "thin out their numbers", despite the fact that they are shown shooting at endangered species when they shout this phrase.
Jimbo and Ned met while in the Vietnam War, where Jimbo was a helicopter pilot. During the war, Ned lost his right arm when a hand grenade exploded in his hand. In earlier episodes he can be seen with a skeletal, gray, prosthetic arm. Ned also lost his formerly mellifluous voice due to cancer, apparently caused by cigarette smoking, and is forced to speak with an electronic voicebox. Despite the fact that Ned lost one of his arms, he can still wield two-handed weapons, such as a flamethrower, and even an M249 SAW in South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.
Vietnam
Jimbo and Ned met during the Vietnam War. During the war, Ned lost his right arm when a hand grenade exploded while he was still holding it. It is unknown as to why he never got a mechanical replacement. Ned also lost his formerly mellifluous voice due to cancer, apparently caused by cigarette smoking, and is forced to speak with an electronic voicebox. Despite the fact that Ned lost one of his arms, he can still wield two-handed weapons, such as a Flamethrower and even an M249 SAW in South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.
Huntin' and Killin'
He is usually seen hunting with Jimbo and is a co-host on Huntin' and Killin. When Jimbo says "It's coming right for us", Ned usually repeats it in his electronic voice.
Another one of Ned's phrases are "M-m-m-m-m-m I'm scared!". His phrases are not heard any more after he seems to have disappeared from the series (see below).
Ned's Role in the Series
Ned was more prominent in the first four seasons, such as Pip and Chef.
Episodes in which Ned is prominent
Ned in a coma on Jesus and Pals (The Mexican Staring Frog of Southern Sri Lanka).
- Volcano- Takes the boys camping along with Jimbo.
- Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride- Assists Jimbo in making sure South Park wins the football game.
- Cartman's Mom is Still a Dirty Slut- A potential father of Cartman.
- The Mexican Staring Frog of Southern Sri Lanka- Is involved with Jimbo's fake Vietnam story. Later is put in a coma.
- Summer Sucks- Assists Jimbo in getting fireworks after they are banned in South Park.
- Cow Days- Tries to work out where the huge cow clock has gone.
- Tweek vs. Craig -Fights Tweek in boxing in order to train him.
- Jakovasaurs- Loses his voicebox. Tries to find a new one.
- The Red Badge of Gayness- Re enacts as a soldier in the war re enactment.
- Helen Keller! The Musical- Among the people hunting Gobbles, Timmy's turkey.
Ned has been seen in various cameos throughout the series usually with Jimbo.
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