Fester Bestertester
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Fester Bestertester is a fictional character. Created by Don Martin, Fester appeared in cartoons published by MAD magazine.
Fester first appeared in Don Martin Steps Out! (1962), a paperback published by Signet Books under the MAD trademark. Fester, accompanied by his lumpish sidekick Karbunkle, appeared in several other Signet paperbacks over the next decade.
Fester is probably best remembered today as the "founder" of National Gorilla Suit Day, celebrated each year on January 31. The "holiday" was first introduced in Don Martin Bounces Back! (1964, Signet). In the story, Fester learns of the holiday and complains that it is just another way for gorilla suit manufacturers to make money. He soon changes his mind after a series of gorilla suit enthusiasts beat him to a pulp.[1]
Fester has appeared on one of the MAD stamps that were included with special issues of the magazine. The stamp featured Fester's face, along with the announcement "Fester Bestertester is Alive and Well and Living in Peru."
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- ^ http://www.povonline.com/National%20Gorilla%20Suit%20Day.htm Origin of National Gorilla Suit Day at Mark Evanier's POVonline
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