DogDay - Poppy Playtime, Post-Drama

APPEARANCE: The Bigger Body version of DogDay used to take on a ragged, monstrous appearance. Completely bisected at the waist, all that remained of DogDay is a thin dilapidated torso stained with blood and held together with a tan leather belt, likely to keep the remains of his innards from falling out. Nowadays, DogDay has his legs back (visibly stitched on at the waist), and is doing much better! He's looking a little less thin, his body is complete, and his fur has been washed. He has large black stitches connecting both arms to his body which end in two massive human-like hands. He possesses large black sockets with no discernable eyes, and a large gaping mouth with no semblance of teeth. His ears, tail, hands, feet, and a spot over his left eye are all carrot-orange, while the rest of his body is lined with tangerine-colored fur. His stomach and lower jaw (surrounding his mouth and round black nose) are sunny yellow. A long zipper line runs down the front of his torso, from neck to groin. The zipper itself is connected to a yellow ball with ten triangular orange sunrays surrounding it. DogDay stands at 12 feet tall and weighs 343 pounds, with a goal weight of around 450 pounds.

PERSONALITY: According to his official description, "DogDay is the sunny, strong, and determined leader of our critters! Each trusts him to find the bright side in any situation, and to have a friendly word of encouragement should they feel down. He'll always keep his friends going, no matter what." This is partially true, however, there's more nuance to it than that. The Bigger Body version of DogDay is known for his defiance against CatNap and The Prototype, but this was not always the case. More in the history section. Since the Reformation began, CatNap and DogDay have reconciled, and DogDay clearly holds the former near and dear to his heart, despite his past actions. Although wary of Ollie, DogDay logically understands that The Prototype is no more. Nowadays, DogDay is... not quite the sunny leader the other Smiling Critters (and watchers of the original Smiling Critters cartoon) seem to remember. He tries his best to be sunny and optimistic, but he has deep-rooted depression that makes it extremely difficult for him to fake positivity sometimes. DogDay is rarely truly joyful anymore, but he does often find amusement, contentment, and even happiness in his life. DogDay is not particularly cuddly, and finds physical touch slightly jarring unless he specifically asks for it. He will hug, and he'll even cuddle, but it takes a pretty awful day to get him to the point of wanting physical affection. If someone else wants a hug, he's comfortable giving them one, as long as they ask first, but if he's asking for one himself, he is in a very rough spot. DogDay tries to play with the other Smiling Critters, and other toys, but he just... can't. He is very weak from his resurrection, constantly tired, fatigued, and often unable to walk. He finds great frustration in a sedentary life, no matter how much his friends try to make him feel better about it. Though, as mentioned, there are things that make him happy. He's developed a love for painting, often doing so with CraftyCorn. He loves to sunbathe too—who would have ever guessed? He quite enjoys the sound and smell of rain, but despises getting wet, so he likes to observe from inside. In the midst of all his trauma, nightmares, PTSD, and crippling depression, DogDay has even found some favorite things! His favorite person/toy, CraftyCorn. His favorite snack, peanut butter. His favorite season, fall. His favorite color, purple. His favorite smell, pasta. Even his favorite flowers, dandelions, goldenrod, and violets.

HISTORY AND TRAUMA: DogDay's plush toy was initially launched alongside the other Smiling Critters in 1989. In the toy line's cartoon show, DogDay would be depicted as a leading figure who made attempts to uplift the mood to any situation, even frightening ones. Originally, he was rather loyal to The Prototype, similar to CatNap, until he rebelled against them alongside the other Bigger Bodies Smiling Critters and other experiments. He began to express faith in The Prototype's opposition, Poppy Playtime, believing her capable of resolving the situation, though it's unclear if he was aware of her... convoluted plans. Initially, DogDay seems to hold CatNap in low regard following his turn against The Prototype, dehumanizing his former ally by calling him "that thing." These feelings were justified, as it was indeed CatNap that tore off DogDay's legs, hiding them somewhere for safekeeping. CatNap also chained him to a wall in a prison... so, DogDay's right to be a bit grumpy about that. His feelings on The Prototype are more vague, and filtered through CatNap's actions in his idol's name, though it's clear he isn't fond of his former leader. Soon after meeting "Poppy's Angel," more commonly known as Butch Tiller (the leader of The Reformation), DogDay was found and killed by the small-scale Smiling Critters plush experiments, the Ruined Critters. They flooded the inside of his body, ate his innards, and controlled his body in an attempt to catch—and possibly kill and eat—Butch Tiller. At the beginning of the Reformation, DogDay was resurrected by Ollie (don't ask how, he won't spill), and given his legs back by CatNap. This simple act was enough for DogDay to entirely forgive CatNap, which... on DogDay's part, is entirely naïve. But it worked out!

CURRENT STATE: Very very weak. Being resurrected is a process the body does not take lightly. Even months later, DogDay is still fatigued and shaking off the rigor mortis an related post-mortem consequences. Despite this, and his crippling depression that seems to remain no matter how much hope he is given, DogDay does his best to be a rock, an anchor, and a beacon of light. Just as he's made to be.

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