The Yokum Boy is a character from the comic strip Li'l ABNER, created by cartoonist Al Capp in 1934. The Yokum Boy is ABNER Yokum, the main protagonist of the comic strip. ABNER is a naive hillbilly who lives in the fictional town of Dogpatch, USA. He is known for his good-natured nature and his love of Daisy Mae, his girlfriend. ABNER is often portrayed as a lovable oaf who is easily manipulated by the other characters in the comic strip.