11 Facts About Papa Smurf

1.

Papa Smurf is one of the protagonists from the comic strip the Smurfs.

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2.

Easily distinguishable from all the other Smurfs, Papa Smurf has a bushy white mustache and beard and is typically dressed in red pants and a matching red Phrygian cap, making him the only Smurf who does not wear white.

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3.

Papa Smurf was introduced in Peyo's 1958 Johan and Peewit story "La Flute a Six Trous", the first appearance of the Smurfs.

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4.

Papa Smurf debuted in 1958 and is a gentle, humble, and knowledgeable village elder.

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5.

Papa Smurf is very altruistic and is always available to help anybody, whether Smurf or human.

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6.

Papa Smurf is often portrayed in these comics as cantankerous and irritable leader.

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7.

Papa Smurf's duty is to ensure that all the Smurfs of the village get along and respect each other.

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8.

For example, Papa switched bodies with the antagonist Gargamel in order to pretend to attack the village.

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9.

Papa Smurf often makes elixirs to help Smurfs who get into trouble.

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10.

The Belgian comic portrays Papa Smurf constantly preparing magical drinks from white hellebore.

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11.

Papa Smurf often tries to create potions to help the Smurfs but sometimes fails; such as the time he accidentally created a substance that turned any living thing into a huge monster.

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