Comic Costello is a reference to the famous American comedian Lou Costello, who was one half of the comedy duo Abbott and Costello. He was known for his slapstick humor and his signature catchphrase 'Hey Abbott!' Lou Costello was born in Paterson, New Jersey in 1906 and began performing in vaudeville in the 1920s. He went on to become one of the most popular comedians of the 1940s and 1950s, starring in several films and television shows. His partnership with Bud Abbott was one of the most successful comedy teams in history.