The Fat Controller
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The Fat Controller is the overweight controller of the Sodor Railways. He is frequently parodied by members and answers to "Sir Topham Hatt". His accent is very mysterious, at least, in the UK and Australia. He appears to speak in a mix of dialects - Cumbrian, Yorkshirian, Lancastrian and Liverpudlian, with a lisp on top. It sounds most peculiar.
Nowadays, Sir Hatt features in most episodes of the TV series, and likes to randomly appear out of nowhere, to inform the engines that they have caused Confusion and Delay. He is married with a mother, grandchildren and pet cat.
Often seen to be eating in office scenes of the TV series, The Fat Controller currently holds the Sodor record for most ice creams eaten in one afternoon. Other favourite foods include kippers, cream buns, candy floss and, of course, fish and chips.
Numerous titles:
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Fat in the Hat
- Tubby
- Fat Tub of Lard
- Fatty
- Fat Slob
- Old Buster-Gut
You get the picture.
It is often assumed that the Fat Controller eats a lot of food. This is a gross misconception. In 'The Fat Controller's Monologues', Sir Topham Hatt explains that his size is merely due to a hereditary glandular problem. This must be taken with a pinch of salt however, as he then says that he eats 12 slices of toast and 15 crumpets a day.
Quotes
"Mah wurd, tha'sh a vewy fahn cashule!" - Toby's Discovery
"Botheration!" - numorous times in Lady Hatt's Birthday Party
"Sheep!?" - Peace & Quiet
"This means I won't I have any toast or crumpets for breakfast!" - Emily's New Route
"Mah mother's gettin' very hungry" - Thomas & The Birthday Picnic
