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[[Image:Heff_T.PNG|frame|right|The always-hungry '''Heff T'''.]]
{{character infobox
{{Quote|Oh, I get it! Food gets stolen and you blame the chubby guy! NOT NICE!!!|Heff T.|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}}
|image=[[File:Heff T.png]]<br>Sprite from ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''
|species=[[Toad (species)|Toad]]
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[List of games by date#2004|2004]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])
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{{quote|Oh, I get it! [[Galley Pot|Food]] gets stolen and [[Mario|you]] blame the chubby guy! NOT NICE!!!|Heff T.|''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''}}


'''Heff T.''' is a gluttonous, overweight [[Toad (species)|Toad]] that practically lives on the [[Excess Express]]. Heff T.'s name is a pun on the word "hefty". During the events of ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'', [[Mario]] and his allies board the Excess Express and solve the many mysteries of the train. In one such mystery, someone steals [[Chef Shimi]]'s [[Galley Pot|pot of stew]]. Mario follows a trail of stains to Heff T.'s cabin. The obese Toad denies that he stole the pot of stew. In fact, Heff T. resents the fact that just because he is bigger than a normal Toad, he is assumed to be the one stealing food. However, as it turns out, he did steal the stew and even licked the pot clean. Ultimately, Shimi is not angry with Heff T. In fact, the chef is delighted that someone liked his cooking so much he would actually steal it to have it, and Chef Shimi and Heff T. apparently became friends after the event was over.
'''Heff T.''' is a large, gluttonous [[Toad (species)|Toad]] who practically lives in Cabin 003 of the [[Excess Express]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. Heff T.'s name is a pun on the word "hefty".


Later, Heff T. is captured (with the rest of the travelers on the Excess Express) by the [[Smorg|Smorg monster]]. Eventually, Mario and company defeat the Smorg and rescue the passengers.
==History==
Heff T. is one of the passengers on the Excess Express while [[Mario]] and his partners are traveling to [[Poshley Heights]]. He decided to take the train after reading about [[Chef Shimi]]'s famous cooking. The drawer of the bedside table in his cabin is filled several gourmet-food magazines, including one devoted to the food on the train. Shimi is on the cover of the magazine with a smile that's "just blinding".  


Heff T., along with [[Ghost T.]], remains on the Excess Express for the remainder of the game (as he is apparently unable to fit through the door of his cabin), enjoying the luxurious food of Chef Shimi, which is apparently brought to him via room service. Although he enjoys his inability to escape the train's apparently delicious food, he does show signs of wishing to get out.
During the trip, several mysteries arise, including someone stealing Shimi's [[Galley Pot|pot of stew]]. Mario follows a trail of stains to Heff T.'s cabin (003), though the foodie denies that he stole the stew. Heff T. resents the accusation, saying it was unfair to blame him for missing food simply because of his large size (although he no longer explicitly states this in the remake<ref>Nearly all dialogue referring to body weight in the original was rewritten in the remake. This includes Heff T.'s dialogue about being confronted about stealing the stew. His original response, "Oh, I get it! Food gets stolen and you blame the chubby guy! NOT NICE!!!", was changed to "Oh, I get it! Food gets stolen and you blame ME right away with no evidence! NOT NICE!".</ref>). However, a search of his cabin reveals that he did, in fact, steal the stew and even licked the pot clean. He then confesses his crime to Mario and [[Pennington]], explaining that he could not resist Shimi's excellent cooking. When Shimi learns his motive, the chef is delighted that someone liked his cooking so much he would actually steal it to eat it all himself. On the second day, Heff T. expresses regret for stealing the stew, saying he had a "bad, chowdery nightmare", but he and Shimi became friends due to their mutual love of food.
 
When Heff T. hears that a ghost, later revealed to be [[Ghost T.]], is on the train, he begins cowering. He is glad when the train stops at [[Riverside Station]] the following day so that he can get some fresh air and build up an appetite for dinner. Once travel resumes, he expresses disappointment about this being his final night to enjoy Shimi's cooking. This later leads to him deciding to stay on the train.
 
At the start of the third day, Heff T., along with the other passengers and staff, goes missing, being absorbed into a hoard of [[Smorg]]s that attacks the train. Mario eventually defeats the Smorgs, causing them to blow away in the wind. After the incident, Heff T. and Ghost T. are the only passengers who remain on the Excess Express for the remainder of the game, with Heff T. immediately purchasing a return ticket to enjoy the train's food once again.
 
Despite previously disembarking at Riverside Station, he has grown too large to fit through the door of his cabin to exit due to eating so much of Chef Shimi's food. He continues enjoying the luxurious food, which is apparently brought to him via room service. Although he enjoys the train's delicious food, he does show some desire to resume life outside the cabin.
 
In the original game's end credits [[Parade|parade]], Heff T.'s silhouette can be seen with the Poshley Heights characters. In the remake, he, [[Chef Shimi]], the [[Excess Express waitress]], [[Toodles]], [[Zip Toad]], and the [[Businessman|businessman]] follow behind [[Pennington]] as he investigates the stage. This is until [[Ghost T.]] appears and spooks at them, resulting in them all fleeing in horror as Ghost T. ascends into a bright light.


==Tattle==
==Tattle==
*''"That's Heff T., the gourmet Toad. You think he goes more for quality or quantity? Yeah, he's definitely here for the food, not for the ride. It takes all sorts!"''
*"''That's Heff T., the gourmet Toad. You think he goes more for quality or quantity? Yeah, he's definitely here for the food, not for the ride. It takes all sorts!''" (GCN)
*"''That's Heff T., the gourmet Toad. There isn't an entree out there he can't lick...literally! He's here for the train ride AND the excellent food. He's got travel all figured out... I'm taking notes.''" (Switch)
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
PMTTYDNS concept art characters 9.png|Concept art of the [[Excess Express]] passengers and staff, including Heff T.
PMTTYD Smorg screenshot.png
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=パック<ref>[http://themushroomkingdom.net/pmttyd_j2e.shtml "Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door From Japanese to English"]. ''The Mushroom Kingdom.'' Retrieved June 30, 2015.</ref>
|Jap=パック<ref>{{cite|url=themushroomkingdom.net/pmttyd_j2e.shtml|title=Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door From Japanese to English|publisher=The Mushroom Kingdom|accessdate=June 30, 2015}}</ref>
|JapR=Pakku
|JapR=Pakku
|JapM=Pack
|JapM=From「パクパク」(''pakupaku'', Japanese onomatopoeia for flapping one's mouth open and closed)
|Chi=帕克
|ChiR=Pàkè
|ChiM=Transliteration of the Japanese name
|Dut=Gulz
|DutM=From ''gulzig'' ("gluttonous")
|Fre=Boulo T
|FreM=Pun of ''boulotter'' ("to guzzle")
|Ger=Mampf T.
|GerM=Pun of ''Mampft'' ("munches")
|Ita=Ghiottoad
|ItaM=From ''ghiotto'' ("gluttonous") and "Toad"
|Kor=팩
|KorR=Paek
|KorM=From the Japanese name
|Spa=T. Nedor
|Spa=T. Nedor
|SpaM=Pun of ''tenedor'' (fork)}}
|SpaM=Pun of ''tenedor'' ("fork")
 
}}
== Trivia ==
*Heff T. is similar to [[Gourmet Guy]] from ''[[Paper Mario]]'', as they both share an extreme fondness of food.
*Somehow, Heff T. is seen twice outside of his own cabin, even though he said he could not get out.


==References==
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Heff T.
Heff T.png
Sprite from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Species Toad
First appearance Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004)
Latest appearance Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) (2024)
“Oh, I get it! Food gets stolen and you blame the chubby guy! NOT NICE!!!”
Heff T., Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Heff T. is a large, gluttonous Toad who practically lives in Cabin 003 of the Excess Express in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Heff T.'s name is a pun on the word "hefty".

History[edit]

Heff T. is one of the passengers on the Excess Express while Mario and his partners are traveling to Poshley Heights. He decided to take the train after reading about Chef Shimi's famous cooking. The drawer of the bedside table in his cabin is filled several gourmet-food magazines, including one devoted to the food on the train. Shimi is on the cover of the magazine with a smile that's "just blinding".

During the trip, several mysteries arise, including someone stealing Shimi's pot of stew. Mario follows a trail of stains to Heff T.'s cabin (003), though the foodie denies that he stole the stew. Heff T. resents the accusation, saying it was unfair to blame him for missing food simply because of his large size (although he no longer explicitly states this in the remake[1]). However, a search of his cabin reveals that he did, in fact, steal the stew and even licked the pot clean. He then confesses his crime to Mario and Pennington, explaining that he could not resist Shimi's excellent cooking. When Shimi learns his motive, the chef is delighted that someone liked his cooking so much he would actually steal it to eat it all himself. On the second day, Heff T. expresses regret for stealing the stew, saying he had a "bad, chowdery nightmare", but he and Shimi became friends due to their mutual love of food.

When Heff T. hears that a ghost, later revealed to be Ghost T., is on the train, he begins cowering. He is glad when the train stops at Riverside Station the following day so that he can get some fresh air and build up an appetite for dinner. Once travel resumes, he expresses disappointment about this being his final night to enjoy Shimi's cooking. This later leads to him deciding to stay on the train.

At the start of the third day, Heff T., along with the other passengers and staff, goes missing, being absorbed into a hoard of Smorgs that attacks the train. Mario eventually defeats the Smorgs, causing them to blow away in the wind. After the incident, Heff T. and Ghost T. are the only passengers who remain on the Excess Express for the remainder of the game, with Heff T. immediately purchasing a return ticket to enjoy the train's food once again.

Despite previously disembarking at Riverside Station, he has grown too large to fit through the door of his cabin to exit due to eating so much of Chef Shimi's food. He continues enjoying the luxurious food, which is apparently brought to him via room service. Although he enjoys the train's delicious food, he does show some desire to resume life outside the cabin.

In the original game's end credits parade, Heff T.'s silhouette can be seen with the Poshley Heights characters. In the remake, he, Chef Shimi, the Excess Express waitress, Toodles, Zip Toad, and the businessman follow behind Pennington as he investigates the stage. This is until Ghost T. appears and spooks at them, resulting in them all fleeing in horror as Ghost T. ascends into a bright light.

Tattle[edit]

  • "That's Heff T., the gourmet Toad. You think he goes more for quality or quantity? Yeah, he's definitely here for the food, not for the ride. It takes all sorts!" (GCN)
  • "That's Heff T., the gourmet Toad. There isn't an entree out there he can't lick...literally! He's here for the train ride AND the excellent food. He's got travel all figured out... I'm taking notes." (Switch)

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese パック[2]
Pakku
From「パクパク」(pakupaku, Japanese onomatopoeia for flapping one's mouth open and closed)
Chinese 帕克[?]
Pàkè
Transliteration of the Japanese name
Dutch Gulz[?] From gulzig ("gluttonous")
French Boulo T[?] Pun of boulotter ("to guzzle")
German Mampf T.[?] Pun of Mampft ("munches")
Italian Ghiottoad[?] From ghiotto ("gluttonous") and "Toad"
Korean [?]
Paek
From the Japanese name
Spanish T. Nedor[?] Pun of tenedor ("fork")

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nearly all dialogue referring to body weight in the original was rewritten in the remake. This includes Heff T.'s dialogue about being confronted about stealing the stew. His original response, "Oh, I get it! Food gets stolen and you blame the chubby guy! NOT NICE!!!", was changed to "Oh, I get it! Food gets stolen and you blame ME right away with no evidence! NOT NICE!".
  2. ^ Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door From Japanese to English. The Mushroom Kingdom. Retrieved June 30, 2015.