Character Survey of Doom Meme
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
He's average, probably 5'7 and he's rather fit and keeps in active shape.
2. How old is he?
It's unknown, but I like to assume he's in his mid twenties.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
He carries himself well considering he stays really active.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? He's fit, probably keeps himself that way considering he's still in the military, just inactive duty.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
Depends if he is flipping out or not. He can be a klutz at times but he can move stealthily as well and is really fast on his feet.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
...Well I think he's cute. but in seriousness he probably doesn't see himself as anything but average.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Light skin, probably has a few scars under his uniform from the war.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
Greeeen, soft and full even if it's messy a lot of the time. He used to wear a hat over it constantly.
9. What color are his eyes?
Green normally, however if Fliqpy is in control they're yellow.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
11. What are his chief tension centers?
War. Anything related to 'the war' anything that can make him SNAP and flip out.
12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit?
He always wears his military uniform. Always. Not once does he wear anything else.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
They're standard issued but seem to fit alright. He's more than comfortable.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
Never changes his clothes ever.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
Oh man I don't even know but I'll go with briefs.
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
It's normally relaxed and the like. If he's Fliqpy his voice is deeper and at times scratchy.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
Evenly as ever. He tends to stutter or hesitate when he's under pressure.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? American. Nope they talk but we don't hear actual words in his series.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
English, probably some butchered Vietnamese.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
Nope.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
No idea but he probably would have to think his words through first if it was something important.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
He's not someone who'd use slang to talk or-- use high vocabulary. Once again, typical average American.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
I want to say neither. He's not stupid or dumb, but average and can be really really innocent considering his series. Flippy on the other hand is sneaky and sly and continuously forming plots as he goes slaughtering people in rather creative ways.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
He's a think on his feet sort through and through.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? It's hard to say, he tends to react more than think.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
He's probably done the standard high school stuff, but beyond that is unlikely. He was probably drafted into the war at a young age and after coming back from that-- with a payment from the government, going to college isn't really needed.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
He knows a average amount of Kung Fu. He can knit sweaters. He's a good driver! He'd probably be interested in learning more Kung Fu.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
He's a balance of both. Though when he's loosing his hold on his mind he's massively introverted to the point he's trying to kill his evil side.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven? Flippy is a pretty relaxed cheerful guy. But man... if you can label it as a mood swing then fuck yes he has terrible mood swings, though I'd call it personality swings.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Flippy responds as nicely as possible. He enjoys meeting new people and is the sort to easily make friends. He's kinda the type that doesn't have defenses up to people until they wrong him in some way, and even then he reverts to being sad rather than angry or even hold a grudge.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
Depends, Flippy is a reactor. Fliqpy however is the one who acts and makes the first moves, often deadly.
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
Flippy's default response is flight until cornered, ironic for a soldier boy. Fliqpy as expected is a fighter and probably will have been the one to start it.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks? Flippy's character is pretty much a stereotype of Disney (when he has control of himself) he'll probably laugh at anything, even if it's bath room humor or gallows humor, though this is more than likely a forced nervous sort of laugh.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
Oh my where do I start? Flippy suffers from a terrible, terrible case of Post-traumatic-Stress Disorder which was spawned from his days in Vietnam. It is so great that it's developed a separate personality, or even 'entity' within his mind. He views this as a separate person as it seems to view the same of him as they repeatedly attempt to kill each other for dominance over the body within his dreams.
He deals with it as best as he possibly can manage which isn't good at all. Almost anything can trigger him to flip over to 'Fliqpy' his 'ruthless murderous personality'. any sounds that could resemble gun fire (Balloons popping, a car back firing) can cause him to flip out. The glint of a knife, the sound of a plane over head to being tied up in ropes-- all these things and more can cause him to lose his control. When it happens it's rather obvious, Flippy's eyes turn yellow his breathing more burden his voice lower and the fact his teeth are sharp much like a sharks.
He takes pills for it but they don't seem to do a thing. He talks to a therapist every time in the wake of flipping out. He tries various methods of 'relaxing the mind' and usually they don't work the second time he tries them when he feels himself slipping his hold over his own body.
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
The real question is what kind of person is he defined as? He's labeled as a decorated war hero from his time in Vietnam. But I think his more defining moment is when he has a mental war with himself where he does in fact manage to kill his evil side-- however he shortly died after it so as every episode, one gets reset.
14. What does he fear?
Hurting others. He hates his problem and hates himself because of it. He doesn't like himself because of this even if he wears a smile on twenty-four seven.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
He wants to be cured of his PTSD. Besides that he seems to live day to day.
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?
Well it's hard to say if anyone is aware of his PTSD besides himself. He would like people to not know about it if only because he fears they'd avoid him and he'd end up lonely.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
Unknown, we never see them and he never brings it up. But it's probably a typical family.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
Unknown but I just figure he doesn't.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
None that are ever mentioned or seen.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
Well he cares deeply for anyone he considers a friend and tends to go all out to help them if they need it.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
He doesn't seem to really have a 'best friend' but he does hang out with Flaky, a girl Porcupine more often than others but there's never any hints of anything but friendship.
6. Does he have other close friends?
Um not really, most are all on the same level with him, which is pretty high up here in itself.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
Friends are sooo easy to make for Flippy with his happy personality.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
Maybe friends considering we hear nothing of his family. He's probably moved from where he was born.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
Single, probably forever.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
Nope.
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
Never stated but he miiiight have a tiny crush on Flaky.
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?
Well it's rather simplistic, someone he likes is basically all that it really takes.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any? Nope no spawn of any sort. He probably does want kids one day, coming from his stereotypical door next door outlook.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
Nope. then again the Raccoon brothers, Lifty and Shifty miiight be if only because they tried to rob him once, Fliqpy dealt with them.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale? He's probably straight. Typical American soldier boy and all though he doesn't show any romantic interest in any gender. He's seemingly treats everyone the same. I think I'd put him at a level 2 on the scale.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?
Oh my. Don't ask him, he will flush up terribly and sputter and the like. He's kinda a derp like that. Sex isn't important to him-- mostly well he's probably a big derp virgin.
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
None that he's aware of, he's rather innocent in mind when it comes to such things. Bedroom habits? ....Does having night terrors which cause him to tear up his room count?
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?
No idea as his birthday is never stated. Even if an episode is dedicated to his birthday.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? He doesn't seem very Religious, like there's no known religion he shows any acknowledgment in. He's spiritual only on the sense of finding 'zen' and only to calm himself down.
3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it? Of course, Flippy wants to do the right thing like a stereotypical nice boy next door type would. He feels incredible guilt when killing others. However when he's Fliqpy he has no morals whatsoever.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
Flippy is really tolerant of others and might show curiosity. But Fliqpy, well, he wouldn't listen.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
He probably does have something against Koreans. Considering he fought them. Keep in mind though Koreans were Blue furred Tigers in his world so he's probs not going to see anyone who's human as 'Korean' if they are.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
He's well off, seriously, being paid by the government and taking up odd jobs here and there he's not like celebrity rich by he's .... well he is rich.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
He's pretty well liked among those in his town, even if he has PTSD and happens to kill all of them at some point--- they don't seem to hold it against him... or well remember it occurred. He's often invited out and just about everyone in town attended his surprise birthday party (all of which were killed).
3. Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others? He owns a rather large house filled with very expensive things, from trophies and war medals to antiques and various war collectibles-- even a suit of armor. It's a very cozy abode.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
Movies, various high class things, you should see his gigantic flat screen TV at home. In no way does he hold back on what he buys.
5. What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else? Flippy works for the Military and I tend to assume he some how still does considering he wears his uniform still and his house itself resembles something you might see on a army base. In the past, during the Vietnam war he was a terrible soldier, really, really, terrible. He was a klutz and had the bad habit of accidentally killing his fellow squad members. 'These days' it's apparent in his world times are of peace and he's often doing other odd jobs for the town he lives in. Flippy is proud of his country and probably wouldn't look for any other MAIN job, even if his job is the cause for his PTSD.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
Flippy spends most of his free time with friends. He goes to the movies, volunteers for the fair and generally is very outgoing.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
Flippy tries his best to eat three times a day at the exact same time trying to keep to a schedule. He makes his own meals usually but he isn't necessarily good at cooking. He does at times go out to eat with friends though. He also avoids peanuts because of a allergy he has.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Green.
2. Smell? Gun smoke.
3. Time of day? Morning.
4. Season? Fall.
5. Book? Unknown.
6. Music? Unknown.
7. Place? America
8. Substance? Milk / Blood (on two occasions he's partaken of)
9. Plant? Unknown.
10. Animal? Bear for obvious reasons.