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Thing T. Thing, often referred to as just Thing, is a fictional character in The Addams Family series. The Addamses call it “Thing” because it is something that cannot be identified, being originally an unseen creature in the original cartoons. Starting with the live-action television series, it was settled to be a disembodied hand. It is known as “Mãozinha” (Little Hand) in Brazil, “Cosa” (Thing) in Spain, “Dedos” (Fingers) in Hispanic America, “Mano” (Hand) in Italy, “La Chose” (the Thing) in French-speaking countries, “eiskaltes Händchen” (icecold little hand) in German-speaking countries, “Rąsia” (Small hand) in Polish, and “Izé” (Whatchamacallit, Thingamajig) in Hungarian.

“The Thing is often observed watching the family through the balustrades of the balcony over the living room. We don’t know quite who or what he is, but, whatever, he’s the soul of good nature—at least, he grins perpetually and may occasionally whimper.” — Charles Addams

Thing was usually a right hand, but [Ted] Cassidy sometimes played him as left, simply to see if anyone would notice. Thing is credited as “Itself” at the end of each episode.

The first appearance of Thing is this strip published 6 August 1938. It is also the first appearance of Morticia, and Lurch.