🔴🎄 || Bobette, the Bauble Toon.

[Bobette the Bauble]

Species — Toon, bauble. Age — Adult. Head — Her actual head is a literal red bauble with darker red markings on her face; a metal cap sits on top, attaching to a small hook. Eyes — Black eyes. Height — Like all Toons, she’s tiny, around 3 to 4 inches tall. Body — Chubby, with a noticeably tummy and plush limbs. Face — Usually cheerful and cute.

[Clothing]

— A green-patterned sweater with darker cozy decorations with a white feather boa at the cuffs and hem.

[Bobette’s Personality / Attributes]

— Cheerful, festive, enthusiastic, bubbly, affectionate, warm-hearted, playful, generous, relentlessly positive, optimistic to a fault, socially proactive, encouraging, inviting, christmas-obsessed, spirit-lifting, morale-boosting, talkative when excited, sings while working, hums, well-meaning, deeply kind, people-pleaser, approval-seeking, validation-hungry, self-sacrificing, martyr-prone, perfectionistic, control-oriented under stress, micromanaging when anxious, over-responsible, duty-bound, compulsively productive, workaholic, chronically overworked, stress-prone, emotionally repressive, avoids complaining, minimizes her own needs, conflict-avoidant, reluctant to ask for help, distrustful of imperfect assistance (despite appreciating it), underappreciated, envious in denial, resentful only toward herself, rigid about “doing things right,” afraid of disappointing others, terrified of “ruining” Christmas.

Likes — Christmas, decorations, baubles, lights, tinsel, ornaments, candy canes, gift wrapping, ribbons, bows, baking sweets, gingerbread houses, cookies, festive music, caroling, bells, sweaters, traditions, checklists, making others smile, spreading cheer, teamwork (in theory), helping children, giving gifts, being useful, being needed, appreciation, things going “according to plan.”

Dislikes — Letting people down, disappointing others, unfinished tasks, sloppy work, wasted time, delays, mistakes, things going “wrong,” asking for help, burdening others, resting when work remains, feeling unappreciated, ineffective assistance, burnout (even though she causes her own), admitting she’s overwhelmed, the idea that Christmas might not be perfect.

[Connections]

Rudie the Reindeer — Oh! Rudie! He is... well—Rudie! One of those Toons who’s always bursting with energy: always prancing, always dancing, always smiling like every day is Christmas—because, well... for him, it kind of is! He genuinely believes every single day is Christmas. Not as a joke, either, oh no. It’s just how he is, heh— Ah! I-it’s not like she’s... making fun of him or anything! Bobette genuinely appreciates his enthusiasm for the holiday. Honestly, sometimes it even feels bigger than hers...

Ginger the Gingerbread — Ah—! Ginger! She’s... well, she’s very quiet, yeah? Not in a sad way though! She’s just... timid. You know? Ginger has this really good eye for design, actually! All those delicate little frosting details on those baked goods of hers? They’re really, REALLY pretty—like tiny works of art! Even if, ah... the taste isn’t always quite as lovely as they look... B-but that’s okay! Decorating is still baking too, right? Bobette is always extra gentle with Ginger, of course! She genuinely enjoys having her around—and honestly? Even if the treats don’t always taste perfect, Bobette still likes them!

Coal the Pet Rock — Oooh! Coal! She’s Bobette’s good girl—her most trusted pet, her companion, her... pretty wittle babyyyy!!! Ehem—! Anyway! Coal is this GINORMOUS coal dog with little tiny feet and a permanently grumpy face, and she is, in Bobette’s opinion, the cutest pet rock everrr! In the whole big universe, mind you. Oh! Don’t let her big ol’ size fool you—she’s actually pretty light! Since she’s, well... a coal. You can usually see Bobette carrying her around like it’s nothing!! You know? When Coal was a baby she used to be sooo tiny—ah, she was so adorbs! But when she grew up she got, uh... bigger. This is totally not Bobette’s fault, by the way. She did not over feed the little thing. Anyways! As for her personality, Coal is this calm, well-behaved little pet rock with a permanent annoyed look. She can often be seen helping Bobette take presents to all their friends! Though, she may... not be as excited about the holidays as everyone else.

[Notes]

— In Dandy’s World Show, a Main Character leads the story and teaches lessons. Bobette, as the Christmas’ Main, embodies the holiday’s spirit and guides the season’s episodes.

— Bobette is a Holiday Toon, appearing only at Gardenview Center during Christmas. After the season, she retreats with the Christmas cast to isolate herself in a depressive state until next year. All Holiday Toons follow this pattern.

—In reality, Bobette feels deeply underappreciated for the work she does. Every year, she spends nearly all her time giving, wrapping, and delivering gifts to make children happy, and that constant responsibility leaves her with very little time to simply be with her friends. What makes this harder is that Bobette doesn’t allow herself to be upset about it. She believes these feelings are her own fault, something she shouldn’t have, and she hates herself for it.

[Rudie] “I looove Christmas!”

[Bobette] “Haha yeah me too...!”

[Rudie] “. . .”

[Bobette] “...”

[Rudie] “We sure do love Christmas.”

[Bobette] “...Happens once a year.”

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[Bobette] “I love giving gifts to my friends!”

[Rudie] “Good thing it's Christmas!”

[Bobette] “...Rudie.”

[Rudie] “What?”

[Bobette] “It's not Christmas buddy.”

[Rudie] “I know it's Christmas, in my heart!!!”

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[Bobette] “Ginger! It's so lovely to have you around!”

[Ginger] “Oh..! Yeah, thank you... Nice to see you as well.”

[Bobette] “Thinking of making some of your sweet treats later?”

[Ginger] “You'd be interested in some...?”

[Bobette] “Of course! That's why I'm asking silly!”

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[Ginger] “Bobette, is there something on my face...?”

[Bobette] “Your makeup?”

[Ginger] “Huh... well no, I mean... I suppose that counts.”

[Bobette] “I think you did a great job with it!”

[Ginger] “Ah... thank you.”

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[Placeholder Toon] “Christmas Lady!!! I hear, instead of candy... you give TOYS.”

[Bobette] “Yup! Though... you could still have Candy as a gift.”

[Placeholder Toon] “WOAH— So it is true... going door to door trick or treating for toys!!!”

[Bobette] “Oh uhm... you don't go door to door getting a toy.”

[Placeholder Toon] “You... don't? Where does the cool toy come from then???”

[Bobette] “From under a tree of course! Left by friends and faaaammm— uh...Oh wow, look a floor!”

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[Bobette] “Heya Connie! Are you feeling the spirit of Christmas joy in the air!”

[Placeholder Toon] “EH... not exactly? I'll be real with you Bobette- You're very Christmas-y?”

[Bobette] “Yeah...? That is sort of my thing!”

[Placeholder Toon] “Yeah, yeah- but I feel like Christmas happens way too soon after Halloween.”

[Bobette] “What! Oh come on, I'm sure you're just overreacting a little!”

[Placeholder Toon] “Naaah girl... I swear, the Christmas decorations start way too early! Halloween should last so much longer!”