Oh, the gaps in my knowledge of popular culture are probably large enough to fly an Enterprise or three through. But feel free to mock away.
But seriously, of course I know who Flipper is. It's that dolphin from that show, who enjoys jumping over people's legs.

You sure you're not thinking of the dolphin from Seaquest?

 
				 
 
		
 
 
		 
	 
 
		 
	 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		