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'''Tonton Macoutes''' (aka |
'''Tonton Macoutes''' (aka "The [[Boogeymen]]") are "[[Duvalier]]'s private militia. Murderers. Rapists. Torturers. Monsters in human skins." |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===[[Graphic Novel:It Takes a Village, Part 1]]=== |
===[[Graphic Novel:It Takes a Village, Part 1]]=== |
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The Tonton Macoutes attack [[the Haitian]]'s [[Haitian town|village]] and kill two pigs, trying to find the town's leader, [[Guillame]]. Ignoring protests, Guillame shows himself to the militiamen and uses his special [[ability]], incapacitating them and causing them to throw up. However, when Guillame's son approaches, Guillame is [[mental manipulation|unable to use his power]]. A member of the Tonton Macoutes seizes the opportunity and shoots the village's leader. |
The Tonton Macoutes attack [[the Haitian]]'s [[Haitian town|village]] and kill two pigs, trying to find the town's leader, [[Guillame]]. Ignoring protests, Guillame shows himself to the militiamen and uses his special [[ability]], incapacitating them and causing them to throw up. However, when Guillame's son approaches, Guillame is [[mental manipulation|unable to use his power]]. A member of the Tonton Macoutes seizes the opportunity and shoots the village's leader. |
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==Notes== |
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* The real life Tonton Macoutes were officially known as Milice de Volontaires de la Sécurité (MVSN). |
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* The Tonton Macoutes often dressed in militant clothing, wore dark glasses, and carried machetes. They would torture victims as a warning to others. The Tonton Macoutes capitalized on [[Vodou]] superstitions, and many [[Haiti]]ans viewed them as demons and zombies. |
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==Trivia== |
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* "Tonton Macoute" literally translates "Uncle Gunnysack", or he who would take away naughty children at Christmas. He is the antithesis to Father Christmas, and is synonymous with "the boogeyman". |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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* For other uses of ''boogeyman'', see '''[[boogeyman (disambig)|boogeyman]]''' |
* For other uses of ''boogeyman'', see '''[[boogeyman (disambig)|boogeyman]]'''. |
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* [[Duvalier]] |
* [[Duvalier]] |
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Revision as of 23:23, 29 May 2007
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| Location: | Haiti |
| First appearance | It Takes a Village, Part 1 |
| Known leader: | Duvalier |
| Equipment used: | guns, knives |
Tonton Macoutes (aka "The Boogeymen") are "Duvalier's private militia. Murderers. Rapists. Torturers. Monsters in human skins."
History
Graphic Novel:It Takes a Village, Part 1
The Tonton Macoutes attack the Haitian's village and kill two pigs, trying to find the town's leader, Guillame. Ignoring protests, Guillame shows himself to the militiamen and uses his special ability, incapacitating them and causing them to throw up. However, when Guillame's son approaches, Guillame is unable to use his power. A member of the Tonton Macoutes seizes the opportunity and shoots the village's leader.
Notes
- The real life Tonton Macoutes were officially known as Milice de Volontaires de la Sécurité (MVSN).
- The Tonton Macoutes often dressed in militant clothing, wore dark glasses, and carried machetes. They would torture victims as a warning to others. The Tonton Macoutes capitalized on Vodou superstitions, and many Haitians viewed them as demons and zombies.
Trivia
- "Tonton Macoute" literally translates "Uncle Gunnysack", or he who would take away naughty children at Christmas. He is the antithesis to Father Christmas, and is synonymous with "the boogeyman".
See Also
External Links
- Tonton Macoute -- Wikipedia