Paper is one of the three main characters seen in the original Nickelodeon series "Rock Paper Scissors".

== Appearance == Paper is 18 years old, stands at approximately 5'9" (175 cm), and weighs around 25 lbs (11.3 kg).

As his name implies, Paper resembles a rolled-up piece of pale yellow notebook paper, with blue horizontal lines running around his cylindrical body and a red line near the top. He has a small, curly fringe of "hair" drawn just above the red line, emphasizing his animated, hand-drawn look. He wears thin, round glasses—though they're non-prescription, as he only wears them to appear more intelligent. Like many characters in the show, Paper has thin, black stick arms and no visible legs, instead bouncing or floating as he moves.

== Personality == Though not particularly bright, Paper considers himself the brains of the trio and constantly seeks ways to stand out. He's eager to seem intelligent, sophisticated, or special—often declaring himself an “inventor,” despite being mediocre at it. This desire to impress others leads him to fabricate elaborate lies, especially around characters he admires, such as his neighbor and crush, Pencil.

Entire episodes focus on Paper either maintaining or unraveling the consequences of his falsehoods. He often uses a needlessly complex vocabulary or references Latin to boost his image, even if he doesn’t fully understand what he’s saying. Despite the front he puts up, Paper is deeply insecure and constantly tries to live up to an ideal of himself that doesn’t quite match reality.

He’s often described by Rock and Scissors as uptight or a “stick in the mud,” but Paper does occasionally let loose—especially when it comes to pranking, though these stunts tend to backfire (as in the episode “Glitter Bomb,” where he sends Rock a glitter-filled letter that sends him into a rage).

Paper tends to equate being “correct” with being “smart,” which influences many of his moral decisions. Ironically, despite trying to hold others to high standards, he frequently breaks his own rules. He even admits to being a hypocrite in the show’s premiere episode, Birthday Police. Beneath his pretentious exterior, Paper is well-meaning and genuinely cares about his friends—even if he doesn’t always show it the right way.

== Trivia ==

• Paper has only removed his glasses in one episode.
• His glasses are purely aesthetic and non-prescription.
• He occasionally dresses in a feminine or exaggerated manner for comedic effect, such as wearing mascara, a dress, or even a bikini-style “iron swimsuit.”
• He can fold himself up completely, as seen in “TV Time” and “The Wind.”
• He does not watch SpongeBob SquarePants, a rarity in the Nickelodeon universe.
• He finds fart jokes beneath him and considers them lowbrow humor.
• He has a close sibling named Sandpaper, with whom he shares a brotherly bond.
• He maintains a love-hate dynamic with Scissors but ultimately cares about both him and Rock.
• He harbors a crush on his neighbor Pencil, which often influences his attempts at appearing smarter or more refined.