Rat Fink is a fictional character from the world of custom car culture and hot rod cartoons. Created by Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth, Rat Fink is depicted as a grotesque, green, rat-like creature with a penchant for wild and wacky antics. He embodies the rebellious spirit of the 1960s hot rod community, often seen driving souped-up cars or engaged in mischievous activities. Rat Fink has become an iconic symbol, representing the counterculture of the time. His role in the series is that of an antihero, challenging traditional norms and embracing the unconventional.