The Dogpatch Boy is a character from the comic strip 'Li'l ABNER' created by Al Capp in 1934. The character's full name is ABNER Yokum, and he is the main protagonist of the strip. ABNER is a naive hillbilly who lives in the fictional town of Dogpatch, USA. He is often portrayed as a lovable but bumbling fool who is always getting into trouble. ABNER is also known for his love of Daisy Mae, a beautiful young woman from the neighboring town of Lower Slobbovia.