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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
===Reference===
===Reference===
Sammy is likely meant to be a reference to [[wikipedia:Sealo|Sealo the Seal Boy]]. Sealo was known for his seal-like arms, which were caused by a congenital medical condition known as [[wikipedia:phocomelia|phocomelia]].
Sammy is likely named after ''Sammy the Seal'', a book in the "I Can Read" series for beginning readers by American cartoonist and children's book author [[wikipedia:Syd Hoff|Syd Hoff]]. Additionally, he also likely serves as a reference to [[wikipedia:Sealo|Sealo the Seal Boy]]. Sealo was known for his seal-like arms, which were caused by a congenital medical condition known as [[wikipedia:phocomelia|phocomelia]].


==In other languages==
==In other languages==