Born on "Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs," Pinky and The Brain are two laboratory mice with what Shakespeare would have termed "vaulting ambition which o'er leaps itself." They are cage mates that have teamed up in their common pursuit of taking over the world -- if they can only get out of the lab. No matter how hard they try, success always seems to elude them.

Pinky is a gangling guy with funny teeth and an optimistic outlook. He's boisterous and energetic with a staccato laugh and an inane imagination. Pinky's speech is littered with odd exclamations -- "Egad!" "Narf!" "Clong!" "Ppoit" "Splonk!" "Zort!" -- kind of emotional sound effects. He is extremely optimistic and would probably be a victim of spontaneous combustion if he didn't have The Brain to bring him back to earth.

The Brain, on the other hand, has an oversized forehead to fit his oversized cerebellum, pursed mouth, shrouded eyes, and speaks in a somber whispered monotone. He often speaks so quietly, in fact, Pinky must lean in close, his hand cupped to his ear in order to hear The Brain's latest scheme. (It's funny how the audience has no problem hearing The Brain.) The Brain has super intelligence, has the gift of understatement and knows that he would accomplish nothing without the enthusiasm of his loyal companion, Pinky.

Yes, Pinky and The Brain are a dynamic team that are virtually inseparable!