Profesor Jirafales

Jirafales was an iconic fictional character from the legendary Mexican television comedy series El Chavo del Ocho, played by the towering Mexican actor and comedian Rubén Aguirre. Character OverviewThe Teacher: He is the primary school teacher for the children living in the vecindad (neighborhood). His last name is a playful pun on jirafa (giraffe), referencing his very tall 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) frame. Romance with Doña Florinda: He is famously and deeply in love with Doña Florinda, one of the neighborhood residents. Their interactions always involve formal courtesy, flowers, and being invited in for a cup of "coffee." Famous Catchphrases: He is best remembered for his exasperated yelling of "¡Ta, ta, ta, ta!" when his mischievous students (like Chavo, Quico, and La Chilindrina) pushed him to his absolute limit.