Muffley

Proper noun

Meaning

Muffley (plural Muffleys)

A surname from German.

Examples

At the Pentagon, General Buck Turgidson ( George C. Scott ) briefs President Merkin Muffley (also Peter Sellers) and other officers and aides about the attack in the " War Room ". Source: Internet

Muffley orders the Army chief to storm the base and arrest General Ripper. Source: Internet

In the scene, after Muffley takes a pie in the face, General Turgidson exclaims: "Gentlemen! Source: Internet

In keeping with Kubrick's satirical character names, a " merkin " is a pubic hair wig. The president is bald, and his last name is "Muffley"; both are additional homages to a merkin. Source: Internet

Kubrick ultimately found this comic portrayal inappropriate, feeling that Muffley should be a serious character. Source: Internet

Muffley warns the Premier of the impending attack and offers to reveal the planes' positions and targets so the Russians can protect themselves. Source: Internet

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