Francisco Franco
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in August 2026.
publication date: Monday, August 17, 2026 (part of August 2026)
category: 
Government
clue: Despite the hopes of Francophiles everywhere, this Spaniard stubbornly remains dead.
explanation: Franco was a military general turned dictator who became Spain's head of state from 1939 to 1975. After Franco finally died following weeks of media speculation about his clinging to life, Saturday Night Live began to make the recurring hit joke, "Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead." more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky
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