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<center>{{Quote | <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> | ||
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|epithet=Coupon | |epithet=Coupon | ||
|stamina=★ (1) | |stamina=★ (1) | ||
|proficiency=★★★ (3) | |proficiency=★★★ (3) | ||
|creativity=★★★ (3) | |creativity=★★★ (3) | ||
|affiliation(s)=[[ | |affiliation(s)={{BB}} | ||
*<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)= | |friend(s)= | ||
|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]]" | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''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's [[epithet]], '''''Coupon''''', allows him to convert coupon deals into actual status enhancements for his allies. | ||
Arnold | ==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. | |||
= | He is 5'8"<ref name="API" /> and his black and white striped hair is natural. | ||
== 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 | 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 afterward, he and fellow Vice Principal [[Bugsy Pugsler]] were assigned to raid the small rundown town of [[ | 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> | ||
=== [[ | ===[[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]] encountered [[Giovanni Potage]], who had just left the [[Redwood Run Police Station]] to turn in the [[Arsene Amulet]] to the Banzai Baron. | 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 | [[File:Arnold & Bugsy Gaffawing.png|thumb|Arnold and Bugsy laugh at their chance at a promotion|210x210px]] | ||
After | 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 | [[File:Enter The Vice Principals.png|left|thumb|210x210px|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 | 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]] 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=" | 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 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=" | 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| | [[File:NOW THEYRE WORTHLESS.png|thumb|Ramsey Murdoch turns Arnold's coupons to gold|210x210px]] | ||
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, | 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 | [[File:Cuffed Arnold.png|left|thumb|210x210px|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 | 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 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> | 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 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> | 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" /> | |||
== | ==Equipment== | ||
*'''[[Banzai Vice Principal Uniform]]''': The cosmetics he has chosen is a scarf and a fanny pack to hold the coupons from his epithet. | |||
*''' | |||
== 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" /> | ||
*Arnold is gay.<ref name=":1">[https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/epithet-faq Epithet FaQ]</ref> | |||
**[[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 | *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 | *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 | *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> | |||
* | |||
*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 | *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 - | |||
===Adaption from ''[[Anime Campaign]]''=== | |||
*On Twitter, Jello made a tier list of [https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Stardew_Valley_Wiki Stardew Valley] spouses | *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> | |||
== Gallery == | ===Fanworks=== | ||
=== Bio & Trivia === | *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== | |||
===Bio & Trivia=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Coupon.png|Bio | Coupon.png|Bio | ||
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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 === | |||
===Promotional Art=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Bugsy and Arnold Promo Art.jpg | Bugsy and Arnold Promo Art.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Screenshots === | |||
==== "[[Redwood Run]]" ==== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
===="[[Redwood Run (Episode)|Redwood Run]]"==== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Bugsy and Arnold.png | Bugsy and Arnold.png | ||
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Arnold & Bugsy Gaffawing.png | Arnold & Bugsy Gaffawing.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==== "[[All's Well That Ends Well]]" ==== | |||
===="[[All's Well That Ends Well]]"==== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Enter The Vice Principals.png | Enter The Vice Principals.png | ||
Bugsy | Bugsy Further Breaks the Door.png | ||
Bugsy | Arnold.png | ||
Bugsy.png | |||
Ramsey Punctures Bugsy.png | |||
EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE.png | EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE.png | ||
Bugsy Coughing Up Rubber Ducks (1).jpg | |||
Bugsy Coughing Up Rubber Ducks (2).jpg | |||
Cuffed Arnold.png | Cuffed Arnold.png | ||
You Stop That.png | |||
Ramsey Winking.jpg | |||
Still Blind!.png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==== Cropped Screenshots ==== | |||
====[[Great at Cowboy]]==== | |||
=====Outro===== | |||
======Cropped Screenshots====== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Wanted poster of arnold.png|A wanted poster of Arnold from the background of [[Great at Cowboy|"Great at Cowboy"]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Portraits === | |||
===Portraits=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Arnold_map_icon.png|Icon used for overhead maps. | Arnold_map_icon.png|Icon used for overhead maps. | ||
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ArnoldAnimeCampaignPortrait.png|Arnold’s portrait in [[Anime Campaign]] | ArnoldAnimeCampaignPortrait.png|Arnold’s portrait in [[Anime Campaign]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Sprites === | |||
===Sprites=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
ArnoldHighRes.png | ArnoldHighRes.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Concept Art=== | ===Concept Art=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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Redwood Run Cast Concept Art.jpg | Redwood Run Cast Concept Art.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Other === | |||
===Other=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
EE S1 Teas.jpg|Fanmade teas sent to [[Brendan Blaber|Jello]] | EE S1 Teas.jpg|Fanmade teas sent to [[Brendan Blaber|Jello]] | ||
I could feed the ducks.jpg | |||
What game they play thingy.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Characters]] | |||
[[Category:Adults]] | |||
[[Category:Male]] | [[Category:Male]] | ||
[[Category:Inscribed Characters]] | [[Category:Inscribed Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Banzai Blasters Members]] | [[Category:Banzai Blasters Members]] | ||
[[Category:Epithet Erased Characters]] | [[Category:Epithet Erased Characters]] | ||
[[Category:Season 1 Characters]] | [[Category:Season 1 Characters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:27, 17 December 2024
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Unfortunately for you, I’ve exchanged your attack… FOR ONE OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE! |
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| —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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
- Banzai Vice Principal Uniform: The cosmetics he has chosen is a scarf and a fanny pack to hold the coupons from his epithet.
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]
- In the original Anime Campaign, Arnold is an officer of Bliss Ocean and a rival to Bugsy. Additionally, his epithet was "Groupon" instead of "Coupon."[14]
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]
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Bio
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Trivia 1
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Trivia 2
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Updated infocard to promote Prison of Plastic
Promotional Art[edit | edit source]
Screenshots[edit | edit source]
"Redwood Run"[edit | edit source]
"All's Well That Ends Well"[edit | edit source]
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Great at Cowboy[edit | edit source]
Outro[edit | edit source]
Cropped Screenshots[edit | edit source]
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A wanted poster of Arnold from the background of "Great at Cowboy".
Portraits[edit | edit source]
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Icon used for overhead maps.
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Portrait for the character audition packet, drawn by show artist Siv Ryan.
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Arnold’s portrait in Anime Campaign
Sprites[edit | edit source]
Concept Art[edit | edit source]
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Other[edit | edit source]
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Fanmade teas sent to Jello
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Arnold Promo Infocard for Prison of Plastic
- ↑ Epithet Erased on Twitter - October 19, 2022
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Epithet Erased | EP5 - Redwood Run
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Epithet Erased | EP7 - Winner Take All
- ↑ TWO-LOWEEN
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Epithet FaQ
- ↑ Ask:Hihi!! I sent an ask about this a little while ago... - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 8, 2019
- ↑ Ask:Who's your favorite out of the cast? - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 25, 2019
- ↑ Ask:Could Arnold open his own store, print his own... - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 31, 2019
- ↑ Ask:Really weird question: what would Arnold's powers... - JelloApocalypse on Tumblr - December 31, 2019
- ↑ Epithet Erased QnA Stream (feat. The Epithet Cast) (1:05:32-1:05:52)
- ↑ Epithet Erased on Twitter - November 30, 2022
- ↑ Anime Campaign EP1 - (Official Upload)
- ↑ Epithet Erased on Twitter - December 20, 2022
- ↑ Epithet Erased Character Stardew Spouses - December 13, 2022 - Epithet Erased on Twitter
- ↑ Epithet Erased on Twitter - March 22, 2020