Lou

Diner owner in 1955

Diner owner in 1955, a character symbolizing the generation gap between 1955 and 1985.

Quotes

  • "Free?" (mistaking Pepsi Free)
  • "Receipt?" (mistaking Tab)

Trivia

  • A character symbolizing the generation gap between 1955 and 1985.
  • The life preserver (down vest) he wears is distinctive.
  • Misunderstands meanings of words like drink names.
  • Owner of the diner where Goldie Wilson worked.
  • Impressive scene suspiciously listening to the future phone alarm sound.

Alternate names

Lou Cultures

Tags

Back to the Future 1955 Diner Generation gap Movie character Historical background American movie SF comedy

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Diner owner in 1955. Wears a down vest (life preserver).
Distinguishing features
  • Wears a down vest
Iconic items
  • Phone booth
  • Down vest (life preserver)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Amiable
Detailed personality
Calm and amiable personality. Has a gap with 1985 due to differences in values and language of the 1955 era, misunderstanding future words and products.
Keywords
  • Amiable
  • Reserved
  • Understanding
  • Humorous
  • Adaptability to the era
Talents
  • Diner management
  • Customer service
Skills
  • Handling generational gaps
Motivation
To manage his own shop and build good relationships with customers.
Habits
Mistakes Tab for a receipt and Pepsi Free for free Pepsi.
Favorite foods
Tab (soda), Pepsi (Sugarfree)

History

Backstory
Diner owner operating in Hill Valley in 1955. Plays a role symbolizing generational differences with Marty from the future in his own shop. Suspiciously stares at Marty upon hearing the phone booth alarm sound and mistakes the names of ordered products as old-fashioned words.
Debut date
July 3, 1985
Work title
Back to the Future
Media type
Movie

Encounter with Marty

Significant event
Encounter with Marty
Description
Makes contact with Marty who time-traveled from the future, symbolizing the generational gap between 1955 and 1985.

Misunderstanding at the diner

Significant event
Misunderstanding at the diner
Description
Depicts linguistic generational difference by mistaking Marty's ordered 'Tab' for a receipt and 'Pepsi Free' for free.

Relationships

Media appearances

Back to the Future Part 1

Movie / Supporting

1985 film

Voice cast and creators

Masayuki Kato, Toshiya Ueda, Saburo Kamei, Yutaka Nakano, Katsutoshi Hōkame

Voice actor
Masayuki Kato, Toshiya Ueda, Saburo Kamei, Yutaka Nakano, Katsutoshi Hōkame
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Various Japanese dubbed versions

Bob Gale

Creator name
Bob Gale
Role
Original author

Bob Gale

Creator name
Bob Gale
Role
Writer

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