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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Impidimp | Impidimp seems to be based on a variety of malevolent fairy-like creatures from European folklore, specifically {{wp|imps}}, {{wp|goblins}}, and {{wp|gremlin|gremlins}}. Its habit of sneaking into homes and causing mischief brings to mind {{wp|boggarts}}. It could also be an allusion to the {{wp|Lincoln Imp}}, a grotesque statue in the city of {{wp|Lincoln, England}}'s landmark Gothic cathedral. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Impidimp may be a combination of ''imp'', ''impede'', and '' | Impidimp may be a combination of ''imp'', ''impede'', ''impediment'', and ''impudent'' (rude and disrespectful). | ||
Berobā may be a combination of ベロ ''bero'' (tongue) and ベロベロバァ ''beroberobā'' (peekaboo). | Berobā may be a combination of ベロ ''bero'' (tongue) and ベロベロバァ ''beroberobā'' (peekaboo). | ||