Talk:Oofty Goofty

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I’ve heard the rumors that he was a deserter from the German army, but this seems unlikely since he was cast in several theatrical plays (even as Romeo). This would probably not happen if he had a German accent. Also, Asbury never mentioned a German accent. I know this is not concrete proof, but something to think about. Ron g 14:32, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

Well, it does seem as though concrete proof of anything regarding Oofty is lacking. A lot of it does sound like BS though.

Staszu13 15:26, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

Grammar, Usage
"... left to lay on the hospital's roof"? Come on! Who wrote that?

I don't have an account, but I'm going to try to correct it to say "left to lie," and see if the correction takes.

140.147.160.78 14:48, 18 August 2006 (UTC)Stephen Kosciesza

Sorry, that one was mine.

Staszu13 14:59, 18 August 2006 (UTC)

Identity and reliable sources
There are no reliable sources to prove the existence of a Joshua Marcks or Marx in 19th century San Francisco nor his identity with Oofty Goofty. Contemporary articles prove that Gooftys real name was Leonard ("Leon") Borchardt. For more details, contemporary sources and pics see the German Wikipedia-article about Oofty Goofty.

An interview with Goofty was printed in The Houston Daily Post, August 10, 1900, titled Odd Characters in Houston (No. 4): Oofty-Goofty. --Tvwatch (talk) 12:42, 19 January 2011 (UTC)

Newspaper accounts

 * 1886 California digital Collection
 * Daily Alta California, Volume 42, Number 13849, 1 August 1887 Clipping of Oofty Goofty
 * Oofty Goofty Seattle-post Intelligencer June 20, 1892