Does Hank suffers from a fictional genetic disorder called Diminished Gluteal Syndrome?”
Henry Rutherford Hill is the main character and usual protagonist of the animated series King of the Hill. Hank, along with his family (wife Peggy, son Bobby, and niece Luanne), has a central role in most story lines. Hank’s voice is provided by series co-creator Mike Judge. The Economist briefly mentioned him as one of the wisest people on television. Hank Rutherford Hill, born 1963, stands 6’2″(1.88 meters) in height and weighs 220 pounds. Among King of the Hill characters, Hank bears one of the more noticeable resemblances to Tom Anderson, a character on Mike Judge’s previous animated series, Beavis and Butt-head. The similarities in both voice and (to a slightly lesser extent) physical appearance between Hill and Anderson are especially noticeable when comparing early King of the Hill episodes to Beavis & Butthead’s final episodes or movie. Hank also inherited much of Tom’s serious, conservative personality; the differences, however, reflect the differences in tone between the two
His essentially non-existent buttocks cause stress on his spine and force him to wear an “orthogluteal” prosthesis while sitting down. Hank drives a red pickup truck, likely a Ford Super Duty, which replaced his original truck, a red Ford Ranger after it was destroyed by a train. He gives great love and affection to his lawn and his dog Ladybird. In several episodes it is implied that Hank spends more time with his dog and lawn than Peggy and Bobby. When Hank mourns over the fact that his lawn is sub-par compared to his neighbor’s, he remarks, “I put so much work into this, my sweat, blood, tears, all the tender feelings I should have given my family.” In another episode, Peggy is bitter at Hank for forgetting her birthday but throwing a special one for Ladybird. Hank’s idol is Outlaw Country singer Willie Nelson, and he also plays the Acoustic guitar. Hank and Peggy both smoked cigarettes early in their relationship, but both gave up the habit when Peggy became pregnant with Bobby. Tw
