Kahn Souphanousinphone
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Kahn Souphanousinphone is a fictional character on the animated series King of the Hill, voiced by Toby Huss. He and his family (wife Minh and daughter Connie) are next-door neighbors to the Hills. Kahn works in the Information Technology industry.
An immigrant from Laos, Kahn represents the new American trying to blend into the melting pot of Arlen, Texas. Like many immigrants, Kahn is preoccupied with achieving "the American dream". In his case, this means succeeding financially, having his daughter excel academically, and keeping up with the Joneses (or the Hills, as the case may be). Because of this, Kahn tends to brag about his material posessions and to put down his neighbors, calling them names like "hillbilly" and "redneck". He also has an affinity for 80's pop music.
Kahn's greatest fear is that his daughter might marry Bobby Hill and make him family with Hank. In his heart, he likes and respects Hank Hill, and he is aware that Hank is in many ways his equal. However, this just makes Kahn resent him even more. Similarly, Hank's efforts to tolerate and understand his neighbor reflect the greater struggles of America to welcome and live with its immigrant population.
Quotes
Kahn: Hey, hillbillys! Look at my new SUV! This baby so huge if I crash into your puny pickup, you get flat like pancake.
(Tries to park in garage, garage does not have enough clearance)
Hank: Where ya gonna keep it, smart guy? It doesn't even fit in your garage.
Kahn: Maybe I keep garage in SUV! Ha! Ha ha ha! -- kiss my ass!