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 ===Origin===
-Impidimp seems to be based on a variety of malevolent fairy-like creatures from European folklore, specifically {{wp|imp}}s, {{wp|goblin}}s, and {{wp|gremlin}}s. Its habit of sneaking into homes and causing mischief could also be a reference to the {{wp|boggart}}. In addition, it could be an allusion to the {{wp|Lincoln Imp}}, a grotesque statue in {{wp|Lincoln Cathedral}}.
+Impidimp seems to be based on a variety of malevolent fairy-like creatures from European folklore, specifically {{wp|imp}}s, {{wp|goblin}}s, and {{wp|gremlin}}s. Its habit of sneaking into homes and causing mischief could be a reference to the {{wp|boggart}}. In addition, it could be an allusion to the {{wp|Lincoln Imp}}, a grotesque statue in {{wp|Lincoln Cathedral}}. Impidimp's red skin, bat wing-like hair, pointed ears and predilection for torment may also suggest partial inspiration from the pop-culture depiction of a little "Devil" figure, or demon.
 ====Name origin====
-Impidimp may be a combination of ''imp'', ''impede'', ''impediment'', and ''impudent'' (rude and disrespectful). It may also involve ''dimpsey'', or British dialect referring to the time around dusk, thus alluding to its darker nature.
+Impidimp may be a combination of ''imp'', ''impede'', ''impediment'', and ''impudent'' (rude and disrespectful). It may also involve ''dimpsey'', British dialect referring to the time around dusk, thus alluding to its darker nature.
 Beroba may be a combination of ベロ ''bero'' (tongue) and ベロベロバァ ''beroberobā'' (peekaboo).