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“	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 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 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 raiding party, by the Sweet Jazz City Police Department.

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

Personality

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.

History

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.

"Redwood Run Arc"

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 merely 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.

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 from Redwood hadn't arrived yet, and so heads towards the tavern, causing Arnold and his fellow Blasters to laugh at the red haired former captain before leaving the scene themselves.

TBA

Non-Canon

TWO-LOWEEN

While working his job at a costume store, as part of his parole, Ramsey teases him about this before Arnold vented about this job. He then had to leave to assist Sylvie to buy a giant bag of Halloween raisins.

Abilities

Epithet: Coupon

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.

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

In-universe, he is Deepwood-raced.^[2]
His hair is a barcode and if you scan it at a grocery store it will get you the secret prize of being thrown out.^[3]
His last name Markdown refers to when a store lowers an item price to clear stocks.
Arnold is Gay.^[2]
- Jello initially did think Arnold was gay. He couldn't guarantee that will come up in the show at first.^[4]
Arnold along with Molly is Jello's favorite characters out of the Epithet Erased cast.^[5]
Jello said that Arnold could print and use his coupons, but they will not save him any money if he opened a store as he had to pay for the merchandise stock.^[6]
If by some miracle Arnold reaches Nova class, then everything is free!^[7]
In the original Anime Campaign, Arnold is a officer of Bliss Ocean and a rival to Bugsly. And his epithet was "Groupon" instead of "Coupon"
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 collectables 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". ^[8]
On Twitter, Jello made a tier list of how well liked in the fandom each character is, placing Arnold in "Mid"^[9]

Gallery

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Bio
Trivia 1
Trivia 2
Infocard to promote Prison of Plastic
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Portraits

Icon used for overhead maps.
Portrait for the character audition packet, drawn by show artist Siv Ryan.
Arnold’s portrait in Anime Campaign

References

[API-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 ^1.6 Arnold Promo Infocard for Prison of Plastic

[:1-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Epithet FaQ

[3] Arnold Trivia 2

[:0-4] ttps://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189562857942/hihi-i-sent-an-ask-about-this-a-little-while-ago

[5] ttps://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189866404677/whos-your-favorite-out-of-the-cast

[6] ttps://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189981026622/could-arnold-open-his-own-store-print-his-own

[7] ttps://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189978781492/really-weird-question-what-would-arnolds-powers

[8] ttps://twitter.com/EpithetErased/status/1598072447743315969

[9] Epithet Erased on Twitter - 12/20/22

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-'''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]].
+'''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 raiding party, 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.
-==Personality==
+== Personality==
-Arnold holds high regard for himself and belittles anyone below his rank, even mistreating his minions to win for 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 also a shopper obsessed with smart dealings and savings of his coupons. But this can be a fatal logical weakness as without his coupons, he panics and whines. Ramsey also managed to psychologically manipulate Arnold by offering him coupons or financial savings.
+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.
-== History ==
+== History==
-=== [[Redwood Run Arc|"Redwood Run Arc"]] ===
+===Past===
-''to be added''
+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]].
-=== Non-Canon ===
+===[[Redwood Run Arc|"Redwood Run Arc"]] ===
+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 merely 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.
-==== [[TWO-LOWEEN]] ====
+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 from Redwood hadn't arrived yet, and so heads towards the tavern, causing Arnold and his fellow Blasters to laugh at the red haired former captain before leaving the scene themselves.
+TBA
+===Non-Canon===
+====[[TWO-LOWEEN]] ====
 While working his job at a costume store, as part of his parole, [[Ramsey Murdoch|Ramsey]] teases him about this before Arnold vented about this job. He then had to leave to assist [[Sylvester Ashling|Sylvie]] to buy a giant bag of Halloween raisins.
-== Abilities ==
+==Abilities==
-=== [[Epithet]]: Coupon ===
+===[[Epithet]]: Coupon===
 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.
-* '''2 for 1:''' When Arnold uses this, it can repeat his ally's last attack.
+*'''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).
+*'''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.
+*'''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==
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 *Arnold is Gay.<ref name=":1">[https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/epithet-faq Epithet FaQ]</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 along with [[Molly Blyndeff|Molly]] is Jello's favorite characters out of the Epithet Erased cast.<ref>https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189866404677/whos-your-favorite-out-of-the-cast</ref>
 *Jello said that Arnold could print and use his coupons, but they will not save him any money if he opened a store as he had to pay for the merchandise stock.<ref>https://jelloapocalypse.tumblr.com/post/189981026622/could-arnold-open-his-own-store-print-his-own</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>
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 *On Twitter, 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>
-== Gallery ==
+==Gallery==
 {{Rewrite}}<gallery>
 Coupon.png|Bio
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 Eey3Yc0XsAADGL7.png|by @_Serinaaa_
 </gallery>
-=== Portraits ===
+===Portraits===
 <gallery>
 Arnold_map_icon.png|Icon used for overhead maps.