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== Personality == | == Personality == | ||
Escargoon is a man of many faults. He can be generally described as a sadist, and particularly relishes in the suffering of [[Kirby (anime)|Kirby]] and his friends. He is also intensely selfish, dishonest, and paranoid, to the point where he hides stashes of jewels in the castle from Dedede's even more selfish eyes. He is also openly egotistical and disrespectful to others, and often speaks sarcastically to them, not even sparing insults for King Dedede. As outlined, a lot of Escargoon's negative personality traits stem directly from his treatment by Dedede, who regularly abuses him both physically and emotionally. | Escargoon is a man of many faults. He can be generally described as a sadist, and particularly relishes in the suffering of [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] and his friends. He is also intensely selfish, dishonest, and paranoid, to the point where he hides stashes of jewels in the castle from Dedede's even more selfish eyes. He is also openly egotistical and disrespectful to others, and often speaks sarcastically to them, not even sparing insults for King Dedede. As outlined, a lot of Escargoon's negative personality traits stem directly from his treatment by Dedede, who regularly abuses him both physically and emotionally. | ||
However, Escargoon does have some positive attributes as well. Though not quite the genius he describes himself as, he is still intelligent, as he is able to invent and operate complex machinery, formulate effective plans, and make advanced mathematical calculations. Every now and then, he also drops the formality and treats Kirby and his friends with decency, though usually only when it serves his interests. Most notably, Escargoon cares deeply for [[Escargoon's mother|his mother]], and would do anything to please her, even if it incurs the wrath of King Dedede. | However, Escargoon does have some positive attributes as well. Though not quite the genius he describes himself as, he is still intelligent, as he is able to invent and operate complex machinery, formulate effective plans, and make advanced mathematical calculations. Every now and then, he also drops the formality and treats Kirby and his friends with decency, though usually only when it serves his interests. Most notably, Escargoon cares deeply for [[Escargoon's mother|his mother]], and would do anything to please her, even if it incurs the wrath of King Dedede. | ||
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Due partly to his status as one of King Dedede's leading court members and partly to his snobbery, Escargoon does not engage much with people outside of [[Castle Dedede]]. Often, Escargoon attempts to use his knowledge of other members of the cast to get what he wants, though this usually ends up backfiring. Escargoon's most notable relationships are as follows: | Due partly to his status as one of King Dedede's leading court members and partly to his snobbery, Escargoon does not engage much with people outside of [[Castle Dedede]]. Often, Escargoon attempts to use his knowledge of other members of the cast to get what he wants, though this usually ends up backfiring. Escargoon's most notable relationships are as follows: | ||
*[[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]] - Escargoon spends most of his time near King Dedede, serving as his primary assistant and the primary target of the king's abusive nature. Whenever Dedede is outraged for any reason, if Escargoon is within range, he is almost certain to be either yelled at, smacked in the head with Dedede's fist, or clobbered by Dedede's hammer. Escargoon is also often the primary subject of King Dedede's pranks, which tend more often than not to cross the line into genuine hurtfulness. Despite this, Escargoon and Dedede also tend to share each-others' successes and joy, and are often seen gloating together when something goes their way. Usually, Escargoon is willing to put up with Dedede's outbursts, but sometimes the king pushes things too far, prompting Escargoon to hatch a revenge plan against him. | *[[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]] - Escargoon spends most of his time near King Dedede, serving as his primary assistant and the primary target of the king's abusive nature. Whenever Dedede is outraged for any reason, if Escargoon is within range, he is almost certain to be either yelled at, smacked in the head with Dedede's fist, or clobbered by Dedede's hammer. Escargoon is also often the primary subject of King Dedede's pranks, which tend more often than not to cross the line into genuine hurtfulness. Despite this, Escargoon and Dedede also tend to share each-others' successes and joy, and are often seen gloating together when something goes their way. Usually, Escargoon is willing to put up with Dedede's outbursts, but sometimes the king pushes things too far, prompting Escargoon to hatch a revenge plan against him. | ||
*[[Kirby (anime)|Kirby]] - Escargoon is typically antagonistic against the pink [[Star Warrior]], usually following in King Dedede's lead. Much like Dedede, this animosity towards Kirby is likely due to jealousy, as unlike Escargoon, Kirby is consistently liked by those around him. Unlike Dedede, however, Escargoon is more willing to put this animosity aside and cooperate with Kirby when he sees reason to. In [[Escar-Gone]], he is particularly touched when Kirby is the only person who treats him like anything other than a stranger. | *[[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] - Escargoon is typically antagonistic against the pink [[Star Warrior]], usually following in King Dedede's lead. Much like Dedede, this animosity towards Kirby is likely due to jealousy, as unlike Escargoon, Kirby is consistently liked by those around him. Unlike Dedede, however, Escargoon is more willing to put this animosity aside and cooperate with Kirby when he sees reason to. In [[Escar-Gone]], he is particularly touched when Kirby is the only person who treats him like anything other than a stranger. | ||
*[[Tiff]] - Escargoon holds particular contempt for Tiff, and sees her as a rival intellect to his. He takes every opportunity he can to belittle and bully her, and uses King Dedede as cover to prevent her from retaliating. He takes particular relish whenever he believes he has outsmarted her. Tiff in turn is forced to tolerate him, but she is not afraid to call him out the same way she does King Dedede. Despite this usual animosity, Tiff and Escargoon will sometimes cooperate with each-other to solve a mutual problem, and relate to each-other in their roles as guardians, since Escargoon often has to dote on King Dedede as much as Tiff does on Kirby. | *[[Tiff]] - Escargoon holds particular contempt for Tiff, and sees her as a rival intellect to his. He takes every opportunity he can to belittle and bully her, and uses King Dedede as cover to prevent her from retaliating. He takes particular relish whenever he believes he has outsmarted her. Tiff in turn is forced to tolerate him, but she is not afraid to call him out the same way she does King Dedede. Despite this usual animosity, Tiff and Escargoon will sometimes cooperate with each-other to solve a mutual problem, and relate to each-other in their roles as guardians, since Escargoon often has to dote on King Dedede as much as Tiff does on Kirby. | ||
*[[Tuff]] - Escargoon usually does not pay Tuff much mind. When he does, however, it is usually in the interest of playing to Tuff's selfishness in order to get him to do something for Escargoon, as was the case in the episode [[Escargoon Squad]]. | *[[Tuff]] - Escargoon usually does not pay Tuff much mind. When he does, however, it is usually in the interest of playing to Tuff's selfishness in order to get him to do something for Escargoon, as was the case in the episode [[Escargoon Squad]]. | ||
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*Escargoon appears in one of King Dedede's attacks in the [[Kirby Quest]] mode in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''. | *Escargoon appears in one of King Dedede's attacks in the [[Kirby Quest]] mode in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''. | ||
*Despite being anatomically similar to a snail, Escargoon appears to have an internal skeleton, as evidenced in episodes like [[Abusement Park]] where he can be heard cracking his knuckles. He also has a nose - albeit not visible on his face - which can be seen when it runs in [[Something to Sneeze At]]. This notion is contradicted in [[Shell-Shocked]], where it is implied that Escargoon is an invertebrate like other molluscs. | *Despite being anatomically similar to a snail, Escargoon appears to have an internal skeleton, as evidenced in episodes like [[Abusement Park]] where he can be heard cracking his knuckles. He also has a nose - albeit not visible on his face - which can be seen when it runs in [[Something to Sneeze At]]. This notion is contradicted in [[Shell-Shocked]], where it is implied that Escargoon is an invertebrate like other molluscs. | ||
*Escargoon is one of the five recurring characters who appears in every episode of the main anime series. The other four are [[Kirby (anime)|Kirby]], [[Tiff]], [[Tuff]], and [[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]]. | *Escargoon is one of the five recurring characters who appears in every episode of the main anime series. The other four are [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]], [[Tiff]], [[Tuff]], and [[King Dedede (anime)|King Dedede]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Escargoot.png|Escargoon as he appears to Kirby while overdosed on Gijira Extract | Escargoot.png|Escargoon as he appears to Kirby while overdosed on Gijira Extract | ||
Curio and Escargoon.png|A photo of Escargoon and [[Professor Curio]] appraising a fossil | Curio and Escargoon.png|A photo of Escargoon and [[Professor Curio]] appraising a fossil | ||
E39 Scene 16.png|Escargoon attempts to apologize to [[Kirby (anime)|Kirby]] in the events of [[Escar-Gone]]. | E39 Scene 16.png|Escargoon attempts to apologize to [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] in the events of [[Escar-Gone]]. | ||
E42 Scene 19.png|Escargoon and King Dedede embracing as the world ends in [[Prediction Predicament - Part II]] | E42 Scene 19.png|Escargoon and King Dedede embracing as the world ends in [[Prediction Predicament - Part II]] | ||
King Dedede and Escargoon spying.png|Escargoon and King Dedede often spy on the townsfolk when hatching schemes. | King Dedede and Escargoon spying.png|Escargoon and King Dedede often spy on the townsfolk when hatching schemes. | ||