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<center>{{Quote|Unfortunately for [[Ramsey Murdoch|you]], I’ve exchanged your attack… FOR ONE OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE!|||saidby = '''Arnold Markdown'''|source = "[[All's Well That Ends Well]]"}}</center>
|Unfortunately for [[Ramsey Murdoch|you]], I’ve exchanged your attack… FOR ONE OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE!|||saidby = '''Arnold Markdown'''|source = "[[All's Well That Ends Well]]"}}</center>
 
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|age=30 <ref name="API">[https://twitter.com/EpithetErased/status/1598071609755308032 Arnold Promo Infocard for Prison of Plastic]</ref>
|age=30<ref name="API">[https://twitter.com/EpithetErased/status/1598071609755308032 Arnold Promo Infocard for Prison of Plastic]</ref>
|gender=♂ Male
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|epithet=Coupon
|epithet=Coupon
|stamina=★ (1)
|stamina=★ (1)
|proficiency=★★★ (3)
|proficiency=★★★ (3)
|creativity=★★★ (3)
|creativity=★★★ (3)
|affiliation(s)=[[Banzai Blasters]]<br>[[Bugsy Pugsler]] (Partner)
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*<small>[[Bugsy and Arnold's Banzai Team]]</small>
|occupation(s)=Criminal
|occupation(s)=Criminal
[[Banzai Blasters|Banzai Blaster]] Vice Principal
[[Banzai Blasters|Banzai Blaster]] Vice Principal
|relatives=
|relatives=
|friend(s)=
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|voice_actor=[[Oliver Tull]]
|voice_actor=[[Oliver Tull]]<br><small>(English)</small><br>Rubén Quezada<br><small>(Spanish)</small>
|first_appearance="[[Redwood Run]]"
|first_appearance="[[Redwood Run (Episode)|Redwood Run]]"
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'''Arnold Markdown''' is a frugal and snooty Banzai Vice Principal in the criminal organization known as the [[Banzai Blasters]], who was paired with [[Bugsy Pugsler]] to raid the tiny backwoods town of [[Redwood Run]]. After a brief encounter with detective [[Percival King|Percy King]] and the subsequent retreat of Bugsy, the police officer captured and interrogated him for Bugsy's location. Later, he was fully incarcerated, along with the rest of his Banzai group, by the [[Sweet Jazz Police Department|Sweet Jazz City Police Department]].


'''Arnold Markdown''' is a snooty Banzai Vice Principal in the criminal organization known as the [[Banzai Blasters]], who was paired with [[Bugsy Pugsler]] to raid the small backwoods town of [[Redwood Run]]. After a brief encounter with detective [[Percival King|Percy King]] and the subsequent retreat of Bugsy, he was captured by the police officer and interrogated for Bugsy's location. Later on, he was fully incarcerated, along with the rest of his Banzai Team, by the [[Sweet Jazz Police Department|Sweet Jazz City Police Department]].
Arnold's [[epithet]], '''''Coupon''''', allows him to convert coupon deals into actual status enhancements for his allies.


Arnold's [[epithet]], "Coupon", allows him to convert coupon deals into actual status enhancements for his allies.
==Appearance==
Arnold is an adult man of average height with light brown skin. He has striped white streaks that run through his slicked black hair, resembling a barcode. Arnold also wears rectangular glasses and keeps a pencil perched above his left ear. He wears a green-gray turtleneck sweater underneath his yellow [[Banzai Blasters|Banzai Blaster]] outfit. The outfit has yellow diamond-shaped shoulder pads and a zipper running down the chest, with the Banzai Blaster logo as its slider. As a Banzai Vice Principal, Arnold wears the associated white "cartoon" gloves and a green-gray fanny pack around his waist. He also wears white boots similar to those seen on all Banzai Blasters.


== Appearance ==
He is 5'8"<ref name="API" /> and his black and white striped hair is natural.
Arnold, while not appearing to be, is an adult man of average height with light brown skin. He has striped white streaks that run through his slicked black hair. He also wears rectangular glasses and keeps a pencil perched above his left ear. He wears a green gray turtleneck sweater underneath his yellow [[Banzai Blasters|Banzai Blaster]] outfit. The outfit itself has yellow diamond-shaped shoulder pads and a zipper running down the chest, the Banzai Blaster logo as its slider.  As a Banzai Vice Principal, Arnold wears the associated white "cartoon" gloves and a green gray fanny pack around his waist. He also wears white boots similar to those seen on all Banzai Blasters.


==Personality==
==Personality==
Arnold holds high regard for himself and belittles anyone below his rank, even mistreating his minions due to their undying loyalty.
Arnold holds high regard for himself and belittles anyone below his rank, even mistreating his minions due to their undying loyalty.


He is a shopper obsessed with smart dealings and savings of his coupons. But, this can be a fatal logical weakness. Without his coupons, he panics and whines. [[Ramsey Murdoch]] also managed to psychologically manipulate Arnold by offering him coupons or financial savings.
He is a shopper obsessed with savvy dealings and savings of his coupons. But, this can be a fatal logical weakness. Without his coupons, he panics and whines. [[Ramsey Murdoch]] also psychologically manipulated Arnold by offering him coupons or financial savings.


==History==
==History==
===Past===
===Past===
Arnold joined the criminal organization known as the [[Banzai Blasters]], and was eventually promoted to the rank of Vice Principal. Sometime afterwards, he and fellow Vice Principal [[Bugsy Pugsler]] were assigned to raid the small rundown town of [[Redwood Run (Town)|Redwood Run]].
Arnold was born in [[Sweet Jazz City]], [[Taiga Country]].<ref name=":02">[https://twitter.com/EpithetErased/status/1582879890579152896?s=20 Epithet Erased on Twitter - October 19, 2022]</ref> He joined the criminal organization known as the [[Banzai Blasters]], and was eventually promoted to the rank of Vice Principal. Sometime afterward, he and fellow Vice Principal [[Bugsy Pugsler]] were assigned to raid the small rundown town of [[Redwood Run]].<ref name="EP5">[[Epithet Erased]] | [[Redwood Run (Episode)|EP5 - Redwood Run]]</ref>


===[[Redwood Run Arc|"Western Arc"]]===
===[[Western Arc]]===
[[File:Arnold vs Giovanni.png|left|thumb|210x210px|Arnold attempts to grab the [[Arsene Amulet]] from [[Giovanni Potage]]]]
[[File:Arnold vs Giovanni.png|left|thumb|210x210px|Arnold attempts to grab the [[Arsene Amulet]] from [[Giovanni Potage]]]]
During the raid, Arnold and [[Bugsy Pugsler]] encounter [[Giovanni Potage]], who had just left the [[Redwood Run Police Station]] in hopes of turning in the [[Arsene Amulet]] to the Banzai Baron. The two belittle Giovanni sheerly because of his rank, before they notice the amulet in his hands. Bugsy reveals their ranks to the captain and Arnold orders Giovanni to hand them the amulet. Giovanni complains that he had earned the amulet fair and square, reinforcing they couldn't just take their minion's hard work. However, Arnold responds that minions are tools, deeply upsetting the captain. Bugsy then taunts Giovanni, asking where his minions are, while the two crowd their banzai team around him. The distinct lack of Potage's lackeys makes Arnold state that they are simply the better villains, before he orders the Blasters to attack Giovanni.  
During the raid, Arnold and [[Bugsy Pugsler]] encountered [[Giovanni Potage]], who had just left the [[Redwood Run Police Station]] to turn in the [[Arsene Amulet]] to the Banzai Baron. When they noticed the amulet in his hands, the two began to belittle Giovanni sheerly because of his rank. Arnold ordered Giovanni to hand it over to them. Reasonably upset, Giovanni complained that he had earned the amulet fair and square, afterward reinforcing they couldn't just take their minion's hard work. Arnold then responded that minions are tools, which deeply upset the captain. After Bugsy taunted Giovanni over where his minions were, the two crowded their Banzai Team around him. Seeing the distinct lack of Potage's lackeys, Arnold stated that they were simply the better villains before he ordered the Blasters to attack Giovanni.<ref name="EP5" />
[[File:Arnold & Bugsy Gaffawing.png|thumb|Arnold and [[Bugsy]] laugh at their chance at a promotion|210x210px]]
[[File:Arnold & Bugsy Gaffawing.png|thumb|Arnold and Bugsy laugh at their chance at a promotion|210x210px]]
After a thorough beating of Giovanni, Arnold complements Bugsy on the stolen necklace around the other vice principal's neck, and the two laugh in the wake of a possible promotion. Suddenly, Giovanni interrupts their guffaws, saying that the two weren't villains, but jerks. Arnold stares down at the captain, explaining that cheating and other selfish behaviors is simply how people of note move up the ranks and why idiots stay minions. Giovanni, at his breaking point, angrily announces his resignation from the [[Banzai Blasters]] in contempt to Arnold. Unfortunately, he forgets that his ride out of Redwood hadn't arrived yet, and so heads towards the [[Howdy Morning's Tavern|tavern]], causing Arnold and his fellow Blasters to laugh at the red haired former captain before leaving the scene themselves.
After thoroughly beating Giovanni, Arnold complemented Bugsy on the stolen necklace around his neck. The two laughed in the wake of a possible promotion. Suddenly, Giovanni interrupted their guffawing by saying that the two weren't villains but jerks. Arnold stared at the captain, explaining that cheating and other selfish behaviors were how people of note moved up the ranks and why idiots stayed minions. In contempt of Arnold, Giovanni angrily announced his resignation from the [[Banzai Blasters]]. As he turned to leave, he remembered that his ride had not arrived yet. Ashamedly, he headed towards the [[Howdy Morning's Tavern|tavern]], causing Arnold and his fellow Blasters to laugh at the red-haired former captain before they left the scene themselves.<ref name="EP5" />
[[File:Enter The Vice Principals.png|left|thumb|210x210px|Arnold and [[Bugsy Pugsler|Bugsy]] enter [[Howdy Morning|Howdy's]] [[Howdy Morning's Tavern|tavern]]]]
[[File:Enter The Vice Principals.png|left|thumb|210x210px|Arnold and Bugsy enter Howdy's tavern]]
Later, Arnold and Bugsy enter the tavern themselves to find [[Percival King]] surrounded by their Banzai Blasters after a failed attempt to arrest Giovanni. After Bugsy briefly attempts to imitate the detective, Arnold tries to intimate her as well, saying she was completely surrounded and outnumbered. However, Percy pays no mind to the threats and gains the upper hand of the situation, erecting a wizard tower that could magnetically stop the Banzai Blasters' bullets. Arnold cockily states that she is still outnumbered and barks an order for his Blasters to clobber her, the Blasters then charging at her.  
Later, Arnold and Bugsy entered the tavern and found [[Percival King]], who had failed to arrest Giovanni, surrounded by their Banzai Blasters. After Bugsy briefly attempted to intimidate the detective, Arnold also tried to intimate her, saying she was surrounded and outnumbered. However, Percy paid no mind to their threats. She constructed a wizard tower to stop the Banzai Blasters' bullets magnetically. Arnold then cockily stated that she was still outnumbered and barked an order for his Blasters to attack her, the Blasters charging at her in response.<ref name="EP6">[[Epithet Erased]] | [[All's Well That Ends Well|EP6 - All's Well That Ends Well]]</ref>


After a brief brawl, [[Howdy Morning]] eventually enters the fight and shoots his soup shotgun at Arnold. Arnold stares at the soup heading for his face, confused, before Bugsy pushes him out of the way and eats it. As the Banzai Blasters hide under tables to cover themselves from Bugsy's ability, the vice principal then uses his epithet to shoot an ice blast at Percy's wizard tower, destroying it. After Bugsy briefly explains his powers, Arnold then uses his epithet to give the other vice principal a '2 for 1' deal. This allows Bugsy to fire another ice blast, this one freezing Percy's arm. Arnold brags about his powers before the townies previously occupying the bar flee. Arnold asks Bugsy if they should go after them, but the overweight principal keeps their attention on Percy.  
After a brief brawl, [[Howdy Morning]] entered the fight and shot his soup shotgun at Arnold. Arnold stared at the soup heading for his face, confused. Bugsy then pushed him out of the way and ate it. Seeing this, the Banzai Blasters hid under tables to cover themselves from Bugsy's upcoming use of his ability. The vice principal then used his epithet to shoot an ice blast at Percy's wizard tower, destroying it. After Bugsy briefly explained his powers, Arnold used his epithet to give the other vice principal a '2 for 1' deal. The coupon allowed Bugsy to fire another ice blast, freezing Percy's arm. Arnold bragged about his powers before the townies previously occupying the bar fled. Arnold then asked Bugsy if they should go after them, but the overweight principal kept their attention on Percy.<ref name="EP6" /> 
[[File:EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE.png|left|thumb|Arnold exchanges [[Ramsey Murdoch|Ramsey's]] attack for one of equal or lesser value|210x210px]]
[[File:EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE.png|left|thumb|Arnold exchanges [[Ramsey Murdoch|Ramsey's]] attack for one of equal or lesser value|210x210px]]
As the two make their way from the front of the tavern to the police officer, [[Ramsey Murdoch]] stands between them and threatens them with his box of crayons. Arnold taunts the artist before Bugsy pushes Ramsey out of their way. They continue their march when Ramsey throws his crayons at Bugsy, actually harming him. Arnold then uses his epithet to exchange Ramsey's attack for one of equal or lesser value, subsequently healing Bugsy. Arnold is then stammered after Bugsy consumes the crayons and coughs up a pile of rubber ducks. Arnold is even more confused after Bugsy eats another shot of Howdy's soup shotgun, only for it to burn his mouth. Giovanni then reveals himself, pushes Bugsy over, and taunts the Blasters, causing Arnold to stutter even further. However, after Giovanni mocks him and attempts to recruit his Blasters, Arnold tries to regain control of the situation and flips through his coupons, seeing if any could be applicable on his minions. Giovanni simply spills soup onto them, briefly stopping Arnold.
As the two made their way from the front of the tavern to the police officer, [[Ramsey Murdoch]] stood between them and threatened them with his box of crayons. Arnold taunted the artist before Bugsy pushed Ramsey out of their way. They continued their march when Ramsey threw his crayons at Bugsy, harming him. Arnold then used his epithet to exchange Ramsey's attack for one of equal or lesser value, consequentially healing Bugsy. Bugsy then consumed the crayons and coughed up a pile of rubber ducks, causing Arnold to stammer. Arnold was even more confused after Bugsy ate another shot of Howdy's soup shotgun, only for it to burn his mouth. Giovanni then revealed himself, pushed Bugsy over, and taunted the Blasters, causing Arnold to stutter even further. Giovanni mocked the vice principal and attempted to recruit his Blasters. Arnold tried to regain control of the situation, flipping through his coupons to see if they could apply to any of his minions. Annoyed, Giovanni spilled soup onto them, briefly stopping Arnold.<ref name="EP6" /> 
[[File:NOW THEYRE WORTHLESS.png|thumb|[[Ramsey Murdoch]] turns Arnold's coupons to gold|210x210px]]
[[File:NOW THEYRE WORTHLESS.png|thumb|Ramsey Murdoch turns Arnold's coupons to gold|210x210px]]
Arnold checks up on Bugsy, who irately tells him to continue the fight. Arnold then barks at the Blasters to get out from under the tables, calling them cowards. He tries to rally them by again bragging about his epithet's abilities, only to realize he had used most of his useful coupons. As he worryingly looks through his catalogue, Ramsey then turns his coupons to gold, completely defeating Arnold. Bugsy, reading the room, then selfishly retreats, causing Arnold to throw insults at him as he leaves the tavern. Arnold is then held at sword point while the rest of the Blasters follow Bugsy. The vice principal tries to escape himself, but Ramsey merely trips him.
Erratic, Arnold checked up on Bugsy, who irately told him to continue the fight. Arnold then barked at the Blasters to get out from under the tables, calling them cowards. He tried to rally them by again bragging about his epithet's abilities, only to realize he had used most of his beneficial coupons early on. Seeing a worried Arnold looking through his catalog, Ramsey nonchalantly turned his coupons to gold, utterly defeating Arnold. Bugsy, reading the room, then selfishly retreated, causing Arnold to throw insults at him as he left the tavern. Suddenly, Arnold was held at sword point while the remaining Blasters followed Bugsy. The vice principal tried to escape himself, but Ramsey merely tripped him.<ref name="EP6" /> 
[[File:Cuffed Arnold.png|left|thumb|210x210px|Arnold is apprehended by [[Percival King]] and [[Ramsey Murdoch]]]]
[[File:Cuffed Arnold.png|left|thumb|210x210px|Arnold is apprehended by Percival King and Ramsey Murdoch]]
While down, Percy cuffs Arnold and asks where Bugsy would have ran off too. Despite Bugsy's betrayal, Arnold stays loyal, telling her nothing. However, Ramsey convinces Howdy to tell him one of the tavern's meal deals. Arnold, just thinking of the savings, almost immediately gives up Bugsy and tells the two that he and the other vice principal planned leaving Redwood via the train station. He then beckons Howdy to hand him his deal, to which the old man complies. Percy and Murdoch then give chase, keeping Arnold under surveillance of Howdy. However, the explicit command from Percy to keep Arnold in his sight leads Howdy to go to grab his shotgun, as being blind meant he would never see Arnold. Arnold gulps in terror as he does so.
While down, Percy cuffed Arnold and asked where Bugsy would have gone. Despite Bugsy's betrayal, Arnold stayed loyal, telling her nothing. However, Ramsey convinced Howdy to promote one of the tavern's meal deals. Arnold, entranced by the thoughts of savings, then gave up Bugsy and told the two that he and the other vice principal planned to leave Redwood via the train station. He then beckoned Howdy to hand him his deal, to which the bartender complied. Percy and Murdoch then gave chase, keeping Arnold under the surveillance of Howdy and explicitly ordering him to keep Arnold in his sigh. However, once the two left the tavern, Howdy grabbed his shotgun, reasoning that being blind meant he couldn't see Arnold. Arnold gulped in terror as the bartender did so.<ref name="EP6" /> 


Hours later, Arnold is led by a [[Sweet Jazz Police Department|Sweet Jazz City police officer]] into the back of a cruiser, and sent to prison.
Hours later, Arnold was led into the back of a cruiser by a [[Sweet Jazz Police Department|Sweet Jazz City police officer]] and sent to prison.<ref>[[Epithet Erased]] | [[Winner Take All|EP7 - Winner Take All]]</ref>


===Non-Canon===
===Non-Canon===
====[[TWO-LOWEEN]]====
====[[TWO-LOWEEN]]====
As part of his parole, Arnold works as the cashier for a costume store. [[Ramsey Murdoch]] teases him about the role before Arnold vents about his job, complaining that customers don't care about their wallet whatsoever. He continues, ranting on about customers not using any coupons or using the savings at the bottom of their receipts. Arnold then leaves to assist [[Sylvester Ashling]] in buying a giant bag of Halloween raisins.
As part of his parole after his arrest in [[Redwood Run]], Arnold worked as the cashier for a costume store. While shopping for a costume, [[Ramsey Murdoch]] teased him about the role before Arnold vented about his job, complaining that customers don't care about their wallets whatsoever. He continued, ranting on about customers not using any coupons or using the savings at the bottom of their receipts. Arnold then left to assist [[Sylvester Ashling]] in buying a giant bag of Halloween raisins.<ref>[[TWO-LOWEEN]]</ref>


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
===[[Epithet]]: Coupon===
Arnold carries many coupons that he can use to enhance his allies in various ways magically. However, tampering with the barcodes in any way renders the coupons useless, this includes turning them into gold.<ref name="EP6" />
*'''2 for 1:''' When Arnold uses this, it can repeat his ally's last attack.<ref name="EP6" />
*'''Heal Up:''' When Arnold uses this, it can heal for the same amount of damage that his allies gain (or less).<ref name="EP6" />
*'''Strength Up:''' When Arnold uses this, it can give his allies the power of five men. But, it will only work if four or more people attack simultaneously.<ref name="EP6" />


===[[Epithet]]: Coupon===
==Equipment==
Arnold carries a large number of coupons that he can use to magically enhance his allies in various ways (it's never confirmed if Arnold can use his Epithet on himself). His coupons can, however, be rendered useless if their barcodes are tampered with in any way.
*'''[[Banzai Vice Principal Uniform]]''': The cosmetics he has chosen is a scarf and a fanny pack to hold the coupons from his epithet.
*'''2 for 1:''' When Arnold uses this, it can repeat his ally's last attack.
*'''Heal Up:''' When Arnold uses this, it can heal for the same amount of damage that his allies gain (or less).
*'''Strength Up:''' When Arnold uses this, it can make his allies have the power of five men. But, it will only work if four or more people attack at the same time.


== Trivia==
==Trivia==
===General===
*His hair is a barcode. Scanning it at a grocery store will get you the secret prize of being thrown out.<ref name="EP6" />
*In-universe, he is [[Deepwood Country|Deepwood]]-raced.<ref name=":1" />
*In-universe, he is [[Deepwood Country|Deepwood]]-raced.<ref name=":1" />
* His hair is a barcode. If you scan it at a grocery store, it will get you the secret prize of being thrown out.<ref>[[:File:Arnold 2.png|Arnold Trivia 2]]</ref>
*Arnold is gay.<ref name=":1">[https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/epithet-faq Epithet FaQ]</ref>
*His last name, Markdown, refers to when a store lowers an item price to clear stocks.
**[[Brendan Blaber]] was initially unsure, and couldn't guarantee that it would first come up in the show.<ref name=":0">[https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189562857942/hihi-i-sent-an-ask-about-this-a-little-while-ago Ask:Hihi!! I sent an ask about this a little while ago... - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 8, 2019]</ref>
*Arnold is Gay.<ref name=":1">[https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/epithet-faq Epithet FaQ]</ref>  
*Arnold and [[Molly Blyndeff]] are Jello's favorite characters from the Epithet Erased cast.<ref>[https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189866404677/whos-your-favorite-out-of-the-cast Ask:Who's your favorite out of the cast? - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 25, 2019]</ref>
**[[Brendan Blaber|Jello]] initially did think Arnold was gay. He couldn't guarantee that will come up in the show at first.<ref name=":0">https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189562857942/hihi-i-sent-an-ask-about-this-a-little-while-ago</ref>
*Arnold could print and use his coupons. But, they would not save him any money if he opened a store as he would have to pay for the merchandise stock.<ref>[https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189981026622/could-arnold-open-his-own-store-print-his-own Ask:Could Arnold open his own store, print his own... - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 31, 2019]</ref>
* Arnold, along with [[Molly Blyndeff|Molly]], is Jello's favorite character out of the Epithet Erased cast.<ref>https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189866404677/whos-your-favorite-out-of-the-cast</ref>
*If, by some miracle, Arnold reaches Nova class, then everything is free!<ref>[https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189978781492/really-weird-question-what-would-arnolds-powers Ask:Really weird question: what would Arnold's powers... - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 31, 2019]</ref>
* Arnold could print and use his coupons. But, they would not save him any money if he opened a store as he would have to pay for the merchandise stock.<ref>https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189981026622/could-arnold-open-his-own-store-print-his-own</ref>
*If [[Bugsy Pugsler]] and Arnold had succeeded in delivering the Amulet to Banzai upper management and gotten promoted, only Arnold would have moved up a rank.<ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/videos/546115933 Epithet Erased QnA Stream (feat. The Epithet Cast) (1:05:32-1:05:52)]</ref>
*If, by some miracle, Arnold reaches Nova class, then everything is free!<ref>https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189978781492/really-weird-question-what-would-arnolds-powers</ref>
*In the original [[Anime Campaign|''Anime Campaign'']], Arnold is an officer of [[Bliss Ocean]] and a rival to [[Bugsy Pugsler|Bugsy]]. Additionally, his epithet was "Groupon" instead of "Coupon."
*His height is 5'8"<ref name="API" />
*His height is 5'8"<ref name="API" />
*His birthday is January 1.<ref name="API" /> This makes him a Capricorn.
*His birthday is January 1.<ref name="API" /> This makes him a Capricorn.
* His favorite animal is the skunk.<ref name="API" />
*His favorite animal is the skunk.<ref name="API" />
*His favorite food is free samples.<ref name="API" />
*His favorite food is free samples.<ref name="API" />
* His likes are birdwatching and small collectables like coins & stamps.<ref name="API" />
*His likes are birdwatching and small collectibles like coins & stamps.<ref name="API" />
*On Twitter, [[Brendan Blaber|Jello]] said, "Arnold seems like the kind of person who's room is covered top to bottom with painstakingly organized collectibles and he spends most of his time waiting on internet auctions to snipe more of them at low prices."<ref name="API" />
*On Twitter, [[Brendan Blaber|Jello]] said, "Arnold seems like the kind of person who's room is covered top to bottom with painstakingly organized collectibles and he spends most of his time waiting on internet auctions to snipe more of them at low prices."<ref name="API" />
*On Twitter, [[Brendan Blaber|Jello]] joked, "In his old age Arnold will be visited by three ghosts who will tell him to stop being such a cheapskate and instead of listening to them he'll ask if he can exchange them for better ghosts of equal or lesser value." <ref>https://twitter.com/EpithetErased/status/1598072447743315969</ref>
*On Twitter, [[Brendan Blaber|Jello]] joked, "In his old age Arnold will be visited by three ghosts who will tell him to stop being such a cheapskate and instead of listening to them he'll ask if he can exchange them for better ghosts of equal or lesser value." <ref>[https://twitter.com/EpithetErased/status/1598072447743315969 Epithet Erased on Twitter - November 30, 2022]</ref>
*On Twitter, [[Brendan Blaber|Jello]] made a tier list of how well liked in the fandom each character is, placing Arnold in "Mid."<ref>[https://twitter.com/EpithetErased/status/1603935872428040192 Epithet Erased on Twitter - 12/20/22]</ref>
 
===Adaption from ''[[Anime Campaign]]''===
*In the original [[Anime Campaign|''Anime Campaign'']], Arnold is an officer of [[Bliss Ocean]] and a rival to [[Bugsy Pugsler|Bugsy]]. Additionally, his epithet was "Groupon" instead of "Coupon."<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK0V6dS5gBo Anime Campaign EP1 - (Official Upload)]</ref>
 
===Design===
*His last name, Markdown, refers to when a store lowers an item price to clear stocks.
 
===Tier Lists===
*On Twitter, [[Brendan Blaber|Jello]] made a tier list of how well-liked in the fandom each character is, placing Arnold in "Mid."<ref>[https://twitter.com/EpithetErased/status/1603935872428040192 Epithet Erased on Twitter - December 20, 2022]</ref>
*On Twitter, Jello made a tier list of [https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Stardew_Valley_Wiki Stardew Valley] spouses; Arnold was paired with [https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Abigail Abigale] as "Arnold marries Abby because her dad runs the store, he wants to set it up so he can inherit the family business and makes TEN! TENS OF DOLLARS!."<ref>[https://twitter.com/EpithetErased/status/1602837006723137536 Epithet Erased Character Stardew Spouses - December 13, 2022 - Epithet Erased on Twitter]</ref>
 
===Fanworks===
*On Twitter, Jello revealed he was sent a set of teas inspired by characters from [[Season 1|Epithet Erased]]. Arnold, along with [[Bugsy Pugsler|Bugsy]], were used on a tin of lemon balm tea titled "Bugsy and Arnold ."It had the caption "E.V.I.L. Every Villain is Lemon (balm)".<ref>[https://twitter.com/EpithetErased/status/1241818221474430980 Epithet Erased on Twitter - March 22, 2020]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Promotional Art===
<gallery>
Bugsy and Arnold Promo Art.jpg
</gallery>
===Bio & Trivia===
===Bio & Trivia===
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Arnold Promo Infocard.png|Updated infocard to promote [[Prison of Plastic]]
Arnold Promo Infocard.png|Updated infocard to promote [[Prison of Plastic]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Promotional Art===
<gallery>
Bugsy and Arnold Promo Art.jpg
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
===Screenshots===
====[[Redwood Run]]====
===="[[Redwood Run (Episode)|Redwood Run]]"====
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====[[Great at Cowboy]]====
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===Other===
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Latest revision as of 14:27, 17 December 2024

“

Unfortunately for you, I’ve exchanged your attack… FOR ONE OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE!

”
—Arnold Markdown, "All's Well That Ends Well"

Arnold Markdown is a frugal and snooty Banzai Vice Principal in the criminal organization known as the Banzai Blasters, who was paired with Bugsy Pugsler to raid the tiny backwoods town of Redwood Run. After a brief encounter with detective Percy King and the subsequent retreat of Bugsy, the police officer captured and interrogated him for Bugsy's location. Later, he was fully incarcerated, along with the rest of his Banzai group, by the Sweet Jazz City Police Department.

Arnold's epithet, Coupon, allows him to convert coupon deals into actual status enhancements for his allies.

Appearance[edit | edit source]

Arnold is an adult man of average height with light brown skin. He has striped white streaks that run through his slicked black hair, resembling a barcode. Arnold also wears rectangular glasses and keeps a pencil perched above his left ear. He wears a green-gray turtleneck sweater underneath his yellow Banzai Blaster outfit. The outfit has yellow diamond-shaped shoulder pads and a zipper running down the chest, with the Banzai Blaster logo as its slider. As a Banzai Vice Principal, Arnold wears the associated white "cartoon" gloves and a green-gray fanny pack around his waist. He also wears white boots similar to those seen on all Banzai Blasters.

He is 5'8"[1] and his black and white striped hair is natural.

Personality[edit | edit source]

Arnold holds high regard for himself and belittles anyone below his rank, even mistreating his minions due to their undying loyalty.

He is a shopper obsessed with savvy dealings and savings of his coupons. But, this can be a fatal logical weakness. Without his coupons, he panics and whines. Ramsey Murdoch also psychologically manipulated Arnold by offering him coupons or financial savings.

History[edit | edit source]

Past[edit | edit source]

Arnold was born in Sweet Jazz City, Taiga Country.[2] He joined the criminal organization known as the Banzai Blasters, and was eventually promoted to the rank of Vice Principal. Sometime afterward, he and fellow Vice Principal Bugsy Pugsler were assigned to raid the small rundown town of Redwood Run.[3]

Western Arc[edit | edit source]

Arnold attempts to grab the Arsene Amulet from Giovanni Potage

During the raid, Arnold and Bugsy Pugsler encountered Giovanni Potage, who had just left the Redwood Run Police Station to turn in the Arsene Amulet to the Banzai Baron. When they noticed the amulet in his hands, the two began to belittle Giovanni sheerly because of his rank. Arnold ordered Giovanni to hand it over to them. Reasonably upset, Giovanni complained that he had earned the amulet fair and square, afterward reinforcing they couldn't just take their minion's hard work. Arnold then responded that minions are tools, which deeply upset the captain. After Bugsy taunted Giovanni over where his minions were, the two crowded their Banzai Team around him. Seeing the distinct lack of Potage's lackeys, Arnold stated that they were simply the better villains before he ordered the Blasters to attack Giovanni.[3]

Arnold and Bugsy laugh at their chance at a promotion

After thoroughly beating Giovanni, Arnold complemented Bugsy on the stolen necklace around his neck. The two laughed in the wake of a possible promotion. Suddenly, Giovanni interrupted their guffawing by saying that the two weren't villains but jerks. Arnold stared at the captain, explaining that cheating and other selfish behaviors were how people of note moved up the ranks and why idiots stayed minions. In contempt of Arnold, Giovanni angrily announced his resignation from the Banzai Blasters. As he turned to leave, he remembered that his ride had not arrived yet. Ashamedly, he headed towards the tavern, causing Arnold and his fellow Blasters to laugh at the red-haired former captain before they left the scene themselves.[3]

Arnold and Bugsy enter Howdy's tavern

Later, Arnold and Bugsy entered the tavern and found Percival King, who had failed to arrest Giovanni, surrounded by their Banzai Blasters. After Bugsy briefly attempted to intimidate the detective, Arnold also tried to intimate her, saying she was surrounded and outnumbered. However, Percy paid no mind to their threats. She constructed a wizard tower to stop the Banzai Blasters' bullets magnetically. Arnold then cockily stated that she was still outnumbered and barked an order for his Blasters to attack her, the Blasters charging at her in response.[4]

After a brief brawl, Howdy Morning entered the fight and shot his soup shotgun at Arnold. Arnold stared at the soup heading for his face, confused. Bugsy then pushed him out of the way and ate it. Seeing this, the Banzai Blasters hid under tables to cover themselves from Bugsy's upcoming use of his ability. The vice principal then used his epithet to shoot an ice blast at Percy's wizard tower, destroying it. After Bugsy briefly explained his powers, Arnold used his epithet to give the other vice principal a '2 for 1' deal. The coupon allowed Bugsy to fire another ice blast, freezing Percy's arm. Arnold bragged about his powers before the townies previously occupying the bar fled. Arnold then asked Bugsy if they should go after them, but the overweight principal kept their attention on Percy.[4]

Arnold exchanges Ramsey's attack for one of equal or lesser value

As the two made their way from the front of the tavern to the police officer, Ramsey Murdoch stood between them and threatened them with his box of crayons. Arnold taunted the artist before Bugsy pushed Ramsey out of their way. They continued their march when Ramsey threw his crayons at Bugsy, harming him. Arnold then used his epithet to exchange Ramsey's attack for one of equal or lesser value, consequentially healing Bugsy. Bugsy then consumed the crayons and coughed up a pile of rubber ducks, causing Arnold to stammer. Arnold was even more confused after Bugsy ate another shot of Howdy's soup shotgun, only for it to burn his mouth. Giovanni then revealed himself, pushed Bugsy over, and taunted the Blasters, causing Arnold to stutter even further. Giovanni mocked the vice principal and attempted to recruit his Blasters. Arnold tried to regain control of the situation, flipping through his coupons to see if they could apply to any of his minions. Annoyed, Giovanni spilled soup onto them, briefly stopping Arnold.[4]

Ramsey Murdoch turns Arnold's coupons to gold

Erratic, Arnold checked up on Bugsy, who irately told him to continue the fight. Arnold then barked at the Blasters to get out from under the tables, calling them cowards. He tried to rally them by again bragging about his epithet's abilities, only to realize he had used most of his beneficial coupons early on. Seeing a worried Arnold looking through his catalog, Ramsey nonchalantly turned his coupons to gold, utterly defeating Arnold. Bugsy, reading the room, then selfishly retreated, causing Arnold to throw insults at him as he left the tavern. Suddenly, Arnold was held at sword point while the remaining Blasters followed Bugsy. The vice principal tried to escape himself, but Ramsey merely tripped him.[4]

Arnold is apprehended by Percival King and Ramsey Murdoch

While down, Percy cuffed Arnold and asked where Bugsy would have gone. Despite Bugsy's betrayal, Arnold stayed loyal, telling her nothing. However, Ramsey convinced Howdy to promote one of the tavern's meal deals. Arnold, entranced by the thoughts of savings, then gave up Bugsy and told the two that he and the other vice principal planned to leave Redwood via the train station. He then beckoned Howdy to hand him his deal, to which the bartender complied. Percy and Murdoch then gave chase, keeping Arnold under the surveillance of Howdy and explicitly ordering him to keep Arnold in his sigh. However, once the two left the tavern, Howdy grabbed his shotgun, reasoning that being blind meant he couldn't see Arnold. Arnold gulped in terror as the bartender did so.[4]

Hours later, Arnold was led into the back of a cruiser by a Sweet Jazz City police officer and sent to prison.[5]

Non-Canon[edit | edit source]

TWO-LOWEEN[edit | edit source]

As part of his parole after his arrest in Redwood Run, Arnold worked as the cashier for a costume store. While shopping for a costume, Ramsey Murdoch teased him about the role before Arnold vented about his job, complaining that customers don't care about their wallets whatsoever. He continued, ranting on about customers not using any coupons or using the savings at the bottom of their receipts. Arnold then left to assist Sylvester Ashling in buying a giant bag of Halloween raisins.[6]

Abilities[edit | edit source]

Epithet: Coupon[edit | edit source]

Arnold carries many coupons that he can use to enhance his allies in various ways magically. However, tampering with the barcodes in any way renders the coupons useless, this includes turning them into gold.[4]

  • 2 for 1: When Arnold uses this, it can repeat his ally's last attack.[4]
  • Heal Up: When Arnold uses this, it can heal for the same amount of damage that his allies gain (or less).[4]
  • Strength Up: When Arnold uses this, it can give his allies the power of five men. But, it will only work if four or more people attack simultaneously.[4]

Equipment[edit | edit source]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

General[edit | edit source]

  • His hair is a barcode. Scanning it at a grocery store will get you the secret prize of being thrown out.[4]
  • In-universe, he is Deepwood-raced.[7]
  • Arnold is gay.[7]
    • Brendan Blaber was initially unsure, and couldn't guarantee that it would first come up in the show.[8]
  • Arnold and Molly Blyndeff are Jello's favorite characters from the Epithet Erased cast.[9]
  • Arnold could print and use his coupons. But, they would not save him any money if he opened a store as he would have to pay for the merchandise stock.[10]
  • If, by some miracle, Arnold reaches Nova class, then everything is free![11]
  • If Bugsy Pugsler and Arnold had succeeded in delivering the Amulet to Banzai upper management and gotten promoted, only Arnold would have moved up a rank.[12]
  • His height is 5'8"[1]
  • His birthday is January 1.[1] This makes him a Capricorn.
  • His favorite animal is the skunk.[1]
  • His favorite food is free samples.[1]
  • His likes are birdwatching and small collectibles like coins & stamps.[1]
  • On Twitter, Jello said, "Arnold seems like the kind of person who's room is covered top to bottom with painstakingly organized collectibles and he spends most of his time waiting on internet auctions to snipe more of them at low prices."[1]
  • On Twitter, Jello joked, "In his old age Arnold will be visited by three ghosts who will tell him to stop being such a cheapskate and instead of listening to them he'll ask if he can exchange them for better ghosts of equal or lesser value." [13]

Adaption from Anime Campaign[edit | edit source]

Design[edit | edit source]

  • His last name, Markdown, refers to when a store lowers an item price to clear stocks.

Tier Lists[edit | edit source]

  • On Twitter, Jello made a tier list of how well-liked in the fandom each character is, placing Arnold in "Mid."[15]
  • On Twitter, Jello made a tier list of Stardew Valley spouses; Arnold was paired with Abigale as "Arnold marries Abby because her dad runs the store, he wants to set it up so he can inherit the family business and makes TEN! TENS OF DOLLARS!."[16]

Fanworks[edit | edit source]

  • On Twitter, Jello revealed he was sent a set of teas inspired by characters from Epithet Erased. Arnold, along with Bugsy, were used on a tin of lemon balm tea titled "Bugsy and Arnold ."It had the caption "E.V.I.L. Every Villain is Lemon (balm)".[17]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Bio & Trivia[edit | edit source]

Promotional Art[edit | edit source]

Screenshots[edit | edit source]

"Redwood Run"[edit | edit source]

"All's Well That Ends Well"[edit | edit source]

Great at Cowboy[edit | edit source]

Outro[edit | edit source]
Cropped Screenshots[edit | edit source]

Portraits[edit | edit source]

  • Icon used for overhead maps.

    Icon used for overhead maps.

  • Portrait for the character audition packet, drawn by show artist Siv Ryan.

    Portrait for the character audition packet, drawn by show artist Siv Ryan.

  • Arnold’s portrait in Anime Campaign

    Arnold’s portrait in Anime Campaign

Sprites[edit | edit source]

Concept Art[edit | edit source]

  • by @_Serinaaa_

    by @_Serinaaa_

  • by @_Serinaaa_

    by @_Serinaaa_

  • by @_Serinaaa_

    by @_Serinaaa_

  • by @_Serinaaa_

    by @_Serinaaa_

Other[edit | edit source]

  • Fanmade teas sent to Jello

    Fanmade teas sent to Jello

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Arnold Promo Infocard for Prison of Plastic
  2. ↑ Epithet Erased on Twitter - October 19, 2022
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Epithet Erased | EP5 - Redwood Run
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 Epithet Erased | EP6 - All's Well That Ends Well
  5. ↑ Epithet Erased | EP7 - Winner Take All
  6. ↑ TWO-LOWEEN
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Epithet FaQ
  8. ↑ Ask:Hihi!! I sent an ask about this a little while ago... - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 8, 2019
  9. ↑ Ask:Who's your favorite out of the cast? - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 25, 2019
  10. ↑ Ask:Could Arnold open his own store, print his own... - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 31, 2019
  11. ↑ Ask:Really weird question: what would Arnold's powers... - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 31, 2019
  12. ↑ Epithet Erased QnA Stream (feat. The Epithet Cast) (1:05:32-1:05:52)
  13. ↑ Epithet Erased on Twitter - November 30, 2022
  14. ↑ Anime Campaign EP1 - (Official Upload)
  15. ↑ Epithet Erased on Twitter - December 20, 2022
  16. ↑ Epithet Erased Character Stardew Spouses - December 13, 2022 - Epithet Erased on Twitter
  17. ↑ Epithet Erased on Twitter - March 22, 2020
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