Talk:Rufus (Kim Possible)

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Review: April 23, 2020. (Reviewed version).

This article was nominated for deletion on 1 January 2008. The result of the discussion was Merge into List of Kim Possible Characters.

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We need a better picture for Rufus ... he looks like a little pink blob on Kim's shoulder -- ProveIt 18:18, 19 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It might be interesting to start a trivia section once someone's gathered a few interesting factoids - here's one to start the list: Rufus was once confused with Experiment 607 from the Lilo and Stitch TV series.

Yeah, I saw that episode, it might be worth mentioning! =D Jumping cheese 23:59, 5 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Notability issues[edit]

This article does not establish real-world notability per WP:FICT, WP:WAF, WP:NOT#PLOT, and WP:N. It also features trivia sections and potential WP:OR. The article need to be merged to a general cast of characters article (formerly known as "character lists"); such articles have a better chance of establishing the substantial real-world info required to show encyclopedic notability. Even the list might not be able to establish such notability, so a "transwiki" to a Kim Possible Wikia or Wikia Annex might be better. Deletion can be used as a last resort. — Deckill er 18:00, 25 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

GA Review[edit]

This review is transcluded from Talk:Rufus (Kim Possible)/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.

Reviewer: MWright96 (talk · contribs) 14:06, 21 April 2020 (UTC) Will be taking on his review as part of the GAN Backlog Drive of April to May 2020. MWright96 (talk) 14:06, 21 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

It is reasonably well written.
a (prose): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):
It is factually accurate and verifiable.
a (reference section): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):
It is broad in its coverage.
a (major aspects): b (focused):
It follows the neutral point of view policy.
Fair representation without bias:
It is stable.
No edit wars, etc.:
It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
a (images are tagged and non-free content have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
Overall:
Pass/Fail:

Lead[edit]

"Kim Possible (2002-2007)" - the hyphen should be replaced with an en dash (–) per MOS:DASH

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

"who insisted that the animated series required an animal sidekick," - require

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

"The character has been called a fan favorite and one of the series' most popular characters." - please state whom exactly called Rufus a fan favorite and one of the show's most popular characters

Fixed; "by reviewers."--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Role[edit]

"during which he sometimes jeopardizes their missions," - please briefly elborate that it is through his actions that jeopardizes the missions

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

"typically emerging from Ron's pocket to either offer assistance or eat." - eat food?

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

"Ron obtains Rufus because his father is allergic to all animal furs, forcing him to settle for a hairless pet.[9] Ron discovers Rufus on the Internet.[9]" - maybe merge these two sentences into each other?

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 05:51, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Creation and voice[edit]

"who insisted that children's animated series" - that all its children's

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 06:02, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

"apart from occasional brief episodes focusing on the character that are more gag-oriented." - gag-orientated episodes focusing on Rufus.

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 06:02, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Reception and impact[edit]

"USA Today's Alex Kane cited Rufus among the show's "charming cast" of memorable characters,[32] while the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Rob Owen identified Rufus as the show's breakout character." - repetition of Rufus

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 06:07, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

"Rufus is considered one of the show's most popular characters and components," - considered by reviewers

Fixed.

Also, twice the mention of the word "show" could be avoided

Fixed.--Changedforbetter (talk) 06:07, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

"Cartwright's performance earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program at the 31st Daytime Emmy Awards." - add the year the 31st Daytime Emmy Awards was held

Fixed; added.

Am going to place the review on hold to allow the nominator to address/respond to the queries raised above. MWright96 (talk) 18:56, 21 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I've addressed all concerns; awaiting final review/verdict.--Changedforbetter (talk) 06:07, 23 April 2020 (UTC) MWright96[reply]

@Changedforbetter: Now promoting to GA class. MWright96 (talk) 07:14, 23 April 2020 (UTC)[reply]