Ookla the Mok

Ookla the Mok is a character in the Ruby-Spears cartoon "Thundarr the Barbarian", created by Steve Gerber. Ookla is a humanoid, lion-like creature with yellow, pupil-less eyes and fangs. He is unable to communicate with words, and the range of his vocal repertoire consists primarily of the sound "Argh." It is obvious, however, that Ookla has personality; he has been shown to be brave, compassionate and emphatic, although not very bright. Ookla bears a more-than-passing resemblance to the Wookiee characters of Star Wars fame, or that of a Bigfoot. A further correlation between the typical Wookiee and Ookla was found in Ookla's choice of weapon; he used a bow, much as Chewbacca was fond of brandishing his bowcaster. For transport, Ookla rode a vaguely reptilian, quasi-insectoid animal called an "Equort," a rough analogue to Thundarr and Princess Ariel's horses. Interestingly enough, a hexapod simulacrum of the Equorts is seen as Samurai Jack's steed in that program's premiere movie.

The origin of his name is derived from the creator's relationship with the college UCLA, which became the character's name- Ookla.

The 2005 Homestar Runner Halloween Special featured the Poopsmith dressed as Ookla.