Tigger

Tigger is an energetic stuffed tiger character who first appear in A.A. Milne's book the House at Pooh Corner. He is one of the main characters in the Winnie the Pooh franchise. He first appeared in Disney's 1977 dull length feature film, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. The segment he appears in is Winnie The Pooh and The Blustery Day. He has starred in his own film, The Tigger Movie in 2000, along with his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood.

Background

When Pooh met Tigger in the book, he had trouble finding food that Tigger would eat - however the problem was soon solved when Tigger tasted extract of malt, which Kanga gave to Roo as medicine.

Personality

"The name's Tigger! T-I-double-guh-ER! That spells Tigger!"

— Tigger introducing himself.

Tigger is easily recognized by his orange fur with black stripes, large beady eyes, long chin, springy tail and his bouncy personality. As he says himself, "Bouncing is what Tiggers do best." He is very confident and has quite an ego, he often thinks of himself as being handsome and some of his other comments suggest that he has a high opinion of himself. Also, he often undertakes tasks with gusto and pride, only to later realize that they weren't as easy as he had originally imagined and he usually takes what he hears literally- such as thinking manners are literally magical words (as they're called "the magic words") to thinking a family tree is an actual tree. While Tigger has a tendency to recklessly bounce people as a way of introduction and being a little inconsiderate, he doesn't seem to act this way with Kanga. Instead he is very respectful to her, formally referring to her (at least in the first few films) as Mrs. Kanga Ma'am.

Tigger is also known to hate honey unlike his best friend Winnie The Pooh (hyphenated). An interesting quirk about Tigger is that, according to his theme song, the most wonderful thing about Tiggers is he's the only one. This song leads to his search for his family in The Tigger Movie. Tigger is also known for his tendency to mispronounce various words.

Appearance

Tigger is easily recognized by his orange and black stripes, beady eyes, long chin, springy tail and bouncy personality.

Film Appearances

The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh

Tigger is first seen on the segment Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day. Late at night, Tigger introduces himself to Pooh, after having bounced into Pooh's house and onto Pooh. Tigger later attempts to eat Pooh's honey, but dislikes it. Tigger then tells Pooh about Heffalumps and Woozles, who steal honey. Tigger leaves as fast as he came. Tigger is seen the next day, coming to Christopher Robin's house with Kanga and Roo to find safety from the flood.

In the segment, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too!, Rabbit is seen becoming frustrated with Tigger's constant bouncing. Rabbit makes a plan to lead Tigger into the deepest part of the woods and lose him there. This plan is foiled when Rabbit, along with Pooh and Piglet become lost in the mist themselves. Pooh and Piglet eventually find their own way home, and run into Tigger. Tigger reveals that "Tiggers never get lost" and then rescues Rabbit, who is still lost in the mist.

During wintertime, Tigger comes to take Roo out to play. Tigger inadvertently reveals that he is afraid of heights when he and Roo bounce up a tree, and Tigger becomes to scared to come down. Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Pooh, Piglet, and Kanga all come to Tigger's rescue. While Roo is able to jump down to safety, Tigger remains stuck. Going so far as to promise not to bounce again, the Narrator finally helps Tigger to come down. Rabbit initially intends to hold Tigger to his word, but relents when he sees how sad Tigger and everyone else is. Tigger is then shown teaching everyone how to bounce.

Pooh's Grand Adventure

After Christopher Robin is supposedly kidnapped, Tigger and his friends journey to a dark cave in the shape of a skull to rescue their friend. Tigger dreams of becoming the greatest bouncer in the woods and thinks he lost his spark. During the adventure he uses his incredible bounce to reach the place Christopher is and the gang goes home learning he was only in school.

This was Paul Winchell's final film performance as Tigger. His real final performance as Tigger is in Winnie The Pooh and a Valentine Time to You too. Winchell was supposed to reprise his role as Tigger in The Tigger Movie, but his voice was too scratchy for Tigger. So his Winnie the Pooh co star friend, Jim Cummings (The Successor for The late Sterling Holloway, who sounds like him as Winnie The Pooh) successes Winchell til this very day as Tigger starting with The Tigger Movie.

The Tigger Movie

In this film, Tigger convinces the narrator to make Tigger the main character instead of Pooh. Tigger is tire of being the only Tigger on the Hundred Acre Wood, and goes out to search for his 'real' family.

After hearing about family trees from Owl, Tigger, who took the advice literally, tries to find a striped tree. When he finds none, he attempts to write a letter to his family. When no response comes, Tigger becomes lonely. Roo and the others try various methods to cheer him up, but they all fail. To make amends, they decide to write the response letter themselves.

Tigger, seemingly deceived by the letter, suggests it's from the family he thinks about, but when Winnie The Pooh and the others dress up as costume Tiggers, he discovers the truth. Nevertheless, Tigger refuses to give up hope for himself and sets off in a deadly blizzard to find his 'true family'. Pooh, Roo, Rabbit, Piglet and Eeyore set out to find Tigger. They do but are nearly killed by an avalanche caused by Tigger's loud, frustrated shouting. Tigger saves everyone by bouncing them into a branch among the tallest tree in the Hundred Acre Woods.

Tigger is still saddened about his family. At the end of the film, however, Christopher Robin explains to Tigger that Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore, Owl, Roo and Kanga are his family. Tigger finally agrees to this and rewards everyone with Gifts. He then takes a family picture to place in an amulet now belonging to Roo, Tigger's little brother.

Piglet's Big Movie

Tigger takes part in Pooh and Rabbit's plan to extract honey from the beehive. Tigger's job is to help Pooh act as a tree and hold a decoy hive to trap the bees. The plan goes downhill but their friend Piglet imprison the bees saving everyone. Like everyone Tigger fails to notice. When Tigger and pals can't find him, Tigger joins in the big search.

In order to find him the friends use Piglet's scrapbook filled with memories of the past. When Tigger and Rabbit get into an argument the end up ripping the book. They repair enough to continue searching for Piglet. Tigger assists Rabbit, Roo and Eeyore as they try to rescue Pooh from a deep drop down from a waterfall. They do but only with the help of Piglet. Tigger finally has a chance to thank his friend for all he's done and attends the party in celebration of Piglet. He then sees that Pooh changed the Pooh Corner sign to Pooh & Piglet corner as a way of saying thanks to Piglet for helping them. Even though he was small, he can be brave in front of his friends.

Winnie The Pooh Springtime with Roo

In the film, Tigger attempts to help Rabbit get into the spirit of Easter, also acted as The Ghost of Christmas Past from The Christmas Carol.

Pooh's Heffalump Movie

Tigger is fast asleep in his tree house but is soon awaken by a loud noise. Tigger rushes to Rabbit and learns a Heffalump is in the woods. Tigger prepares himself to catch the beast and joins his friends on an expedition into the home of the Heffalumps, Heffalump Hallow. Tigger and Rabbit are separated by Pooh and Piglet and become trapped in one of their traps. After freeing themselves they hear the noise yet again. Tigger and his friends rush back home only to learn a Heffalump was in their home.

Oblivious to Tigger and his friends is that a baby Heffalump has become friends with Roo and they are looking for Pooh and his friends to properly meet. After spotting Roo and the Heffalump, Tigger is angered believing the Heffalump is trying to kill Roo. Things are set straight and all become friends especially after Tigger learned Heffalumps love to bounce.

Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie

Tigger appears in the sequel to Pooh's Heffalump Movie where Tigger tells the friends about the Spookable, a creature that comes out every Halloween.

Winnie The Pooh

Tigger is first seen when Pooh has a very important thing to do. Tigger spotted a balloon with Pooh and pounced it, thinking it was attacking Pooh. Later on, Pooh finds a mysterious letter indicating (or at least according to Owl) that Christopher Robin has been captured by a ferocious beast known as The Backson. Like the others, Tigger fears the creature and joins the adventure to defeat the monster and rescue Christopher.

While the gang sets traps and bait, Tigger separated himself, believing only Tiggers can catch Backsons. Tigger attacks Eeyore, mistaking him for a Backson. Eeyore was left behind by the others because he couldn't keep up. Feeling bad for his friend, Tigger offers Eeyore a spot in his expedition making Eeyore "Tigger Two". Tigger dresses as the Backson to train Eeyore for battle. Eeyore escapes the scene however, not wanting to join Tigger. Meanwhile, Pooh and the others accidentally trap themselves in a pit trap meant for the Backson, and sends Piglet to Christopher Robin's house to find rope.

Piglet begins his search in the forest and runs into Tigger, still in his Backson costume. Piglet rushes away in fear, falling into the pit with Tigger falling behind. Fortunately, Pooh creates a latter using the textbook letters that fell into the pit whilst Piglet was running away from Tigger in his Backson costume. The friends are freed and reunites with Christopher Robin who was merely off on a day at school. In the end, Pooh finds Eeyore's lost tail and receives a large honey pot reward for its recovery.

Christopher Robin

Tigger returns in the live-action film, taking place during Christopher Robin's adulthood. Though much older and worn, Tigger is every bit as energetic and enthusiastic. When Pooh fears that an adult Christopher Robin has lost his way, Tigger joins him, Piglet and Eeyore in traveling to London to save their friend. Tigger easily becomes best friends with Madeline Robin, Christopher Robin's daughter, as he teaches her how to bounce. In the film, his design stays faithful to Milt Kahl's distinct interpretation (the most notable differences being his eyes, which are now green instead of black, his stripes, which are now orange instead of black, and his eyebrows, which are now white instead of black, which does share similar colors to that of the real Tigger doll owned by Christopher Robin Milne).

TV Show Appearances

The New Adventures of Winnie The Pooh

Tigger features as a main character in the animated series, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. In this series, Tigger is shown to live in his own home, a tree house. He has many episodes that revolve around him. Several episodes show that he has two alter egos: The Masked Offender(a mispronunciation of Masked Avenger), and Tigger, Private Ear, who was based on a detective story Tigger had heard.

In the episode, "King of the Beasties", Christopher Robin is showing everyone their different relations (i.e. the animals they are based on). When Christopher Robin reveals that he is uncertain what Tigger is related to, Tigger assumes that he is related to a lion, and thus is the King of Beasts. "All's Well That Ends Wishing Well" reveals that Tigger has never had a birthday party. The friends decide to give him one, but Tigger becomes disappointed when his birthday wishes don't come true. Tigger and friends are later transported to a world where Tigger's birthday wishes can all come true.

A different side of Tigger is shown in "Stripes". Tigger becomes unsure of his identity when his stripes are washed off after a bath, as Tiggers are recognized by them. During the episode, Tigger tries being a rabbit, a bear, and a Christmas tree, but in the end, Eeyore tells Tigger that he is always the same person on the inside.

The Book of Pooh

Tigger was one of the main characters of the live-action series as an articulated puppet.

Following the adventures of Pooh and friends within the Hundred Acre Woods, Tigger served as the focus for several episodes, including "I Could Have Laughed All Night", where Tigger believe Kessie finds his laugh ridiculous, thus resulting in him vowing to never laugh again; "Could it Be Magic", where Tigger decides to take up magic; and "The Autobiography of Tigger", and many others.

Notably, in "Tigger's Replacement", Tigger goes on a journey to get in contact with his wild self, leaving Piglet behind as a temporary replacement. However, after overhearing Rabbit commenting on Piglet being an improvement on the old Tigger, the latter decides to leave permanently.

In "Night of Waking Tigger", Tigger believes he's spending too much time asleep and decides to spend his nights wide-awake from that point forward, which causes his friends to try to get him back to sleep.

House of Mouse

Tigger regularly made cameo appearances in the animated series, House of Mouse, often sitting alongside Pooh and the other characters from the franchise. During the opening, he can be seen bouncing throughout the crowd. He's also present whenever the running gag of the audience fleeing the club is utilized.

In "The Mouse Who Came to Dinner", Tigger was mentioned by Mortimer Mouse when the latter referred to Shere Khan as "Tigger's Evil Twin". In "Ask Von Drake", Tigger was present during the headcount of all the Disney character guests. In "Turkey Day", he was seen sitting alongside Eeyore and Piglet as the two commentated on the numerous events occurring before them after finishing their evening meals. In "House of Genius", he is seen mid-bounce waiting for Daisy to wait for his table along with the other guests, much to his and the other guest's annoyance. In Goofy's Menu Magic, he was seen yelling at Goofy when he asked if anyone wanted more stew, along with Pooh.

Tigger also made appearances in Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse; most notably during Eeyore's stage speech and the finale song.

My Friends Tigger & Pooh

Tigger was one of the central characters for the animated series and was brought into the third dimension. Here, Tigger was part of a small mystery organization consisting of himself, Pooh Bear, a young girl named Darby, and her puppy Buster. Together, the team (known as the Super Sleuths), traveled throughout the Hundred Acre Woods to solve mysteries and problems revolving around both themselves and their friends.

Doc McStuffins

Tigger made a guest appearance in the episode "Into the Hundred Acre Wood!". While looking for Pooh with Piglet and Eeyore, he mistakes Stuffy for Pooh and bounces him.

Songs sung by Tigger

• The Wonderful Thing about Tiggers
• Heffalumps and Woozles (intro only)
• Hip Hip Hooray
• Someone Like Me
• The Whoop-De-Dooper Bounce
• Round My Family Tree
• The Backson
• It's Gonna Be Great
• Goodbye Farewell

Video Games

Tigger's Honey Pot

Kingdom of Hearts Birth by Sleep

Tigger makes his first chronological appearance in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep as a Command Board character, playing with Pooh, Terra, Aqua, and Ventus.

Kingdom of Hearts

10 years later in Kingdom Hearts, the mini-game with Tigger ("Block Tigger") takes place in Rabbit's House; Sora is required to block Tigger from jumping on Rabbit's crops. If Tigger does jump on Sora's head or shoulders, Sora earns points. There is a "Rush" function at the bottom of the command menu, which enables Sora to get to Tigger on time (i.e. before he jumps on Rabbit's crops and pushes them down).

He is also in the Giant Honey Pot Area. You have to follow Tigger's exact path across the area. If you fall or go to the wrong spot, you have to start over. Then he is in the minigame "Tigger's Giant Pot", where you have to whack the nuts back at the pot. When you successfully hit the pot, Tigger leaps up in the air. Tigger also is seen before the Pooh's Swing mini-game, when you talk to him he says his bouncing spot disappeared as well as Eeyore's tail.

Kingdom of Hearts Chains of Memories

Tigger provides Sora a new Sleight if he jumps around a stump.

Kingdom of Hearts II

The Kingdom Hearts II mini-game involves Tigger and Roo, and it also takes place in Kanga and Roo's house. This game also involves bouncing, but this time, Sora is required to bounce on rows and rows of balloons. Each balloon, if burst, gives Sora a number of points (in the form of yellow orbs). Also, he is one of the few allies who helps you get through the Spooky Cave mini-game.

Kingdom of Hearts 3

Piglet's Big Game

Winnie The Pooh's Rumbly Tumbly Adventure

Disneyland Kinect

Tigger appears in the game as an unlockable meet-and-greet character near the Splash Mountain exit in Critter Country. He also plays a major role in the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh mini-game. When Pooh gets trapped in one of Piglet's Woozle traps, Tigger feels that a Woozle is still out and about, and plans on scaring the Woozles away with the help of the player.

Quotes

• "T.T.F.N.! Ta-ta- for now!" (His official Catchphrase)
• "Bouncing is what Tiggers do best!"
• "Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-oo-oo-oo!" (His second Catchphrase)
• "The name's Tigger! T-I-double-guh-ER! That spells Tigger!"
• "She called me 'dear'."
• "I Gone a Nail him"
• "Consider yourself pounced!"
• "Everyone scares of Tigger"
• "Tigger's don't Like (noun of verb)
• "Well I very be Bouncing along"
• "Hello Buddy Bear"
• "Pooh old Buddy"
• "I know what you mean"
• Tiggers don't climb They bounce"
• So who are You?"
• "Where is old long ears?"
• "Yeah But Hunney helps with the itching and scratching"
• "Oh, sh-sh-sh-shucks!"
• "Hey kid for heavens sake S-T-O-P, your rocking the whole forest skyhigh"
• "T.T.F.E (Ta-ta Forever)

Knownable Relatives

• Unnamed Mother
• Imaginary relatives
• Winnie The Pooh (Surrogate Older Brother/Best Friend)
• Kanga (Foster Mother)
• Roo (Foster Little Brother)
• Piglet (Second Surrogate little brother/second best friend)
• Owl (Winnie the Pooh) (Surrogate Grandfather)
• Rabbit (Surrogate Uncle and rival)
• Eeyore (Surrogate Cousin)
• Gopher (Winnie the Pooh) (Friend)
• Christopher Robin (Surrogate Father)

Trivia

• Tigger has his own theme song, The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers, written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.
• When Tigger introduces himself he often says the proper way to spell his name is: "T-I-double-guh-err, that spells Tigger."
• Walt Disney originally intended for Tigger to be voiced by Wally Boag, though after Walt's death in 1966, the part ended up going to Paul Winchell.
• Tigger's departing comment of "T.T.F.N." or "Ta-ta for now" has become widely used internet shorthand for users departing chat rooms and other live discussions.
• Tigger's "Only one" statement comes from being the only "Tigger" ever made, if one takes into consideration the fact that Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and such are all stuffed animals, and homemade ones at that, Tigger is, in fact, the only Tigger.
• In the Disney presentations, Tigger was originally voiced by Paul Winchell. Winchell died on June 24, 2005; John Fiedler, the voice of Piglet in some of those films, died the next day.
• Tigger's "birthday" is believed to be in October 1928, the year that The House at Pooh Corner was first published. On Tigger-related merchandise, Disney often indicates Tigger's birthyear as 1968, a reference to the first year that Tigger appeared in a Disney production.
• Two "accidents" happened in the Disney parks involving Tigger. One of the "accidents" was about a boy complaining that Tigger slammed him in the face.
• Along with Donald Duck's nephews, Muppet Babies versions of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Gonzo and Pooh, Tigger also makes an appearance in the anti-drug movie Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue.
• Tigger and Winnie The Pooh are the only two characters from the franchise, *that have their own theme song. Winnie The Pooh only says his name in the theme song, while the song is sung by someone else throughout different years.
• Tigger was mentioned in the Pixar movie Monsters Inc.
• In animation, Tigger's nose is pink. In his walkaround costume, his nose is black, and in puppetry, it's red.
• The My Friends Tigger & Pooh episode "How the Tigger Lost His Stripe" reveals he named the stripes on his tail, "Springy" (second stripe), "Whirly" (sixth stripe), "Swirly" (fourth stripe), "Twirly" (top stripe), "Bouncy" (bottom stripe), "Flouncy" (fifth stripe), "Leapy" (seventh stripe), and "Oomphry" (third stripe).

Voice Actors

• Japanese : Tessho Genda (1977 – Present)
• English : the late Paul Winchell (1968 – 1999), Jim Cummings (1999 – Present)

note : Cummings sounds like Paul Winchell while voicing Tigger.

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