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113: 52:, Stern biographer Richard Mintzer has labeled them a key part of the show. Members tend to be unusual in some way: being blatantly racist, mentally disabled, having a comical appearance, voice or ability, or some combination thereof. As of 2023, twenty-two living individuals are designated "Wack Packers" (along with a number of deceased). Not every regular guest on or caller to the show is considered a member, nor are any of the 331:
The following individuals were at one time considered Wack Pack members. However, since 2015, they were excluded by Stern and his staff from the Wack Pack for reasons including their ability to hold a job and function in society, while still having a funny or unusual personality.
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Through their appearances on the radio show, some Wack Packers have gained notoriety for personal appearances around the country and occasionally, played roles in films and television programs.
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lists early members of the Wack Pack, including Irene the Leather Weather Lady, who is essentially the first Wack Packer, having met Stern in May 1980 when he was broadcasting from
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Bobo (Steve Bowe). Bobo lost his name temporarily and was known as Steve from Florida. In June 2017, Bobo endured a humiliating act to win his name back on the show.
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The following individuals were determined to be Wack Pack members either by Stern and his staff or by other sources prior to their death:
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Mariann from Brooklyn (Mariann Tepedino), considered the #1 super fan and den mother to the Wack Pack.
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On February 24, 2015, Stern and crew voted on an "official" list of Wack Pack members.
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is the name given to an assortment of personalities heard throughout the history of
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Cliff Palate (Lynn Zimmermann, also known as Lispy Lynn to North Texas listeners)
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Assortment of personalities heard throughout the history of The Howard Stern Show
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The following individuals are official Howard Stern Show Wack Pack members:
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John the Stutterer (not to be confused with former staff member and former
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Gary the Conqueror (Gary Loudermilk, previously known as Gary the Retard)
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Hanzi (Imran Khan) (permanently banned from show, April 2016)
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Elegant Elliot Offen (permanently banned from show, 2006)
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Bigfoot (Mark Shaw, Jr., not to be confused with actor
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