Eric the Midget

Eric Lynch, better known as Eric the Midget, is a member of The Howard Stern Show's Wack Pack. Lynch's small lungs often prevent him from completing a sentence without pausing to take a breath. Lynch suffers from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a disease of the connective tissue, and claims to have outlived every doctor's prediction for his life expectancy. Lynch does not have a stable job in which he receives a regular paycheck; however, because of his condition he receives Supplemental Security Income. Due to a "family condition," his hair has grayed and his hairline appears to be receding. He admitted coloring his hair. He has also revealed that he is a virgin.

On the air, his voice is low-pitched and scratchy-sounding. He speaks slowly and haltingly. His voice lends itself to parody phony phone calls because of this. When he is angry, the pitch and rate go up. In addition, he makes small grunting noises interspersed with his words. Eric's many imitators will affect a gravel voice, low pitch, and nasal tone. He is known for being extremely belligerent and insulting, frequently addressing members of the show with insulting nicknames, such as referring to Stern as "big nose" or "jackass" and Robin Quivers as "cackling bitch" and Artie Lange as "fat ass."