Buford Van Stomm

"He's big, he's dumb, he's got the IQ of gum, he's got the brain about the size of a sourdough crumb! But he'll beat on your head, like a big-bass drum! His behavior is truly unruly; he's a BULLY!"

- Group of lyrics describing Buford in He's a Bully

Buford Von Stom is a bully that appears in the show. He wears a Punisher style shirt, and constantly picks on the kids in his neighborhood.

History
Buford was born in United_States America of a mother named Biff and an unnamed father. As a younger boy, he was weak and cowardly, and once got a pet goldfish named Biff. He became a bully after he was forced to beat-up someone who tried to steal Biff. ("Voyage to the Bottom of Buford")

He is usually seen as a bully in the episodes, although sometimes acts like a friend to some people (ex: The Ballad of Badbeard). He usually bullies Baljeet who always is in fear when Buford is around. Underneath, he is really kind and caring, but he hides that with bullying. A significant display of his underlying character occurs during Voyage to the Bottom of Buford when his fish Biff becomes lost in the ocean. Buford becomes extremely emotional, and when Phineas offers to help find Biff, Buford shows his appreciation by constantly wanting to give people hugs.

He has some great strength, gathered by his many years of bullying. He goes to a gym called "Wedgie's: The Gym for Bullies", where he practices his bullying for future needs. ("Raging Bully")

Clothing and Hairstyle
Buford wears a black shirt with a skull on the front, set up in a "Punisher" style. He wears large, red hiking boots, with green khaki shorts. His hair is brown and cut in a buzzcut style.

Background Information

 * Buford's last name, Von Stom, is derived from a Dutch word meaning "of the stupid", as told by Dan Povenmire on Dan Povenmire Correspondence.
 * Plays canasta. (One Good Scare Ought to Do It!)
 * Plays the Concertina. (The Ballad of Badbeard)
 * When asked to be a part of a haunted house and what frightens him most, Buford dressed as Suzy Johnson. (One Good Scare Ought to Do It!)

Appearances and References

 * Lawn Gnome Beach Party of Terror
 * Raging Bully
 * Get That Bigfoot Outta My Face!
 * Mom's Birthday
 * Jerk De Soleil
 * One Good Scare Ought to Do It!
 * The Ballad of Badbeard
 * The Flying Fishmonger
 * Greece Lightning
 * Voyage to the Bottom of Buford
 * Bowl-R-Ama Drama
 * Got Game?
 * Comet Kermillian