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* TheChessmaster
* EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep
* {{Leitmotif}}
* SassyBlackWoman
* WitchDoctor

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\n->'''Voiced By''': Leilani Jones (''The Curse of Monkey Island'', ''Escape from Monkey Island'', ''The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition'', ''Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: [=LeChuck's=] Revenge''); Alison Ewing (''Tales of Monkey Island'')

The resident MsExposition of the series, the woman only known as The Voodoo Lady has appeared in every gameto give Guybrush and the player an overview of what Guybrush will do over the course of the game, though in a vague way that most likely will not make sense to the player the first time around. In ''Secret'' it was completely optional to visit the Voodoo Lady, but in subsequent games it is impossible to proceed unless Guybrush goes to her place to learn what to do. Half the time Guybrush visits to procure some voodoo item he needs to complete a puzzle.

Little is known about her past. She always manages to have a store on one of the islands Guybrush goes to per game, and her knowledge of voodoo lore is very extensive. ''Tales'' revealed some information about her past. In the past she was in a relationship with Coronado De Cava, who went off to find La Esponja Grande for her and disappeared. In "The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood" [=LeChuck=] acusses her of manipulating the events of the entire series, including his own actions, an accusation which she denies. It is unclear if anything [=LeChuck=] says is true, since accusing the Voodoo Lady and getting her thrown in jail furthers his own plans to rule the Caribbean. [[spoiler: At the end though she is shown grinning evilly over [=LeChuck's=] voodoo essence, so it remains to be seen if she is evil.]]
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* TheChessmaster
TheChessmaster: [[spoiler: She may have orchestrated the events of the entire seriesto get her hands on [=LeChuck's=] voodoo essence.]]
* EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep
EveryoneCallsHimBarkeep: Only called the Voodoo Lady be everyone.
* {{Leitmotif}}
{{Leitmotif}}: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M5f3uYsv9I&feature=related Voodoo Lady Theme]]. Present in all games.
* SassyBlackWoman
SassyBlackWoman: Can get like this when Guybrush acts stupid.
* WitchDoctorWitchDoctor: She can create lots of vvoodoo trinkets, but her speciality is voodoo dolls.

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->'''Voiced By''': Earl Boen (''The Curse of Monkey Island'', ''Escape from Monkey Island'', ''Tales of Monkey Island'', ''The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition'', ''Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: [=LeChuck's=] Revenge'')

The BigBad of the series, [=LeChuck=] is obsessed with taking over the Caribbean and marrying Elaine Marley. Before the start of the series [=LeChuck=] went off to find the legendary treasure of Big Whoop in order to impress Elaine. Big Whoop turned out be a portal to Hell that transformed him into a demon capable of summoning the undead to serve as his crew, as well as a a bunch of other powers like flying and shooting fire.

Every game so far has had him try to take over the Caribbean in some way, usually with a type of voodoo weapon. And every time Guybrush Threepwood ahs stopped and killed him. But since he already undead [=LeChuck=] always manages to come back in some form. The only exception to this was in ''[=LeChuck's=] Revenge'' when he was specifically targeting Guybrush.

Despite the more comical aspects of his personality [=LeChuck=] is considered very dangerous by other pirates. He sees Guybrush as he greatest enemy.

[=LeChuck's=] apppearence has changed with each game. In ''Secret'' he appeared as a ghost; in ''Revenge'' he was a zombie; in ''Curse'' he looked like a demon; in ''Escape'' he could change he appearence between the three at will; and in ''Tales'' he alternates between zombie and demon.
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* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: [[spoiler: In ''Tales'', averts BondVillainStupidity for the most part, took advantage of Guybrush's innate puzzle solving abilities, and kills Guybrush quick and to the point when he gets the chance.]]

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* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: [[spoiler: In ''Tales'', ''Tales'' [=LeChuck=] averts BondVillainStupidity for the most part, took advantage of Guybrush's innate puzzle solving abilities, abilities,[[spoiler: and kills Guybrush quick and to the point when he gets the chance.]]



* HeelFaceTurn: In ''Tales''
** [[spoiler:Later revealed as a HeelFaceMole]]

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* HeelFaceTurn: In ''Tales''
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''Tales'', [[spoiler:later revealed as a HeelFaceMole]]



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->'''Voiced By''': Dominic Armato (''The Curse of Monkey Island'', ''Escape From Monkey Island'', ''Tales of Monkey Island'', ''The Secret of Moneky Island: Special Edition'', ''Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: [=LeChuck's=] Revenge'')

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->'''Voiced By''': Dominic Armato (''The Curse of Monkey Island'', ''Escape From from Monkey Island'', ''Tales of Monkey Island'', ''The Secret of Moneky Island: Special Edition'', ''Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: [=LeChuck's=] Revenge'')



'''(Ex-)[[hottip:*:As of ''[[EscapeFromMonkeyIsland Escape]]'']]Governor Elaine Marley-Threepwood'''

* ActionGirlfriend
** More of an Action Wife now
* DeadpanSnarker: Mainly when voiced by Charity James

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'''(Ex-)[[hottip:*:As !!'''(Ex-)[[hottip:*:As of ''[[EscapeFromMonkeyIsland Escape]]'']]Governor Elaine Marley-Threepwood'''

* ActionGirlfriend
** More
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->'''Voiced By''': Alexandra Boyd (''The Curse
of an Monkey Island'', ''Tales of Monkey Island'', ''The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition'', ''Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: [=LeChuck's=] Revenge''); Charity James (''Escape from MonKey Island'')
The much beloved governor of the Tri-Island Area, specifically Melee Island, Booty Island, and Plunder Island. Elaine Marley first met Guybrush Threepwood when he was working to complete his three pirate trials on Melee Island and it was LoveAtFirstSight. Before that happened though Elaine had rejected the advances of the Pirate [=LeChuck=], who came back and kidnapped her, prompting Guybrush to mount a rescue mission to Monkey Island. His efforts proved pointless, as Elaine had defied the usual DamselInDistress stereotype by escaping and coming up with a plan to destroy [=LeChuck=], which failed.

Since then Elaine has been the center of a LoveTriangle between herself, Guybrush, and [=LeChuck=]. She grew closer to Guybrush while fending off [=LeChuck's=] advances/kidnappings. Elaine and Guybrush eventually got engaged and married in ''Curse'', which did not deter [=LeChuck=] in the slightest. Between Guybrush and Elaine it is obvious that Elaine is the one that wears the pants in the relationship.

At the end of ''Escape'' Elaine renounced her governorship so she could sail around the Caribbean at her leisure with Guybrush.
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* [[ActionGirlfriend
Action Wife now
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* DeadpanSnarker: Mainly when voiced by Charity JamesJames.



* HappilyMarried: To Guybrush.



* LargeHam: Whenever her mind is altered by [[spoiler:being poxed]] or [[spoiler:turned into an undead bride]]

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* LargeHam: Whenever her mind is altered by [[spoiler:being poxed]] or [[spoiler:turned into an undead bride]]bride]] in ''Tales''.



* OfficialCouple: with Guybrush
* TheOtherDarrin: but only for one game, after which the original voice actress returned.

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* OfficialCouple: with Guybrush
* TheOtherDarrin: but But only for one game, after which the original voice actress returned.
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!!'''Guybrush Threepwood'''

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'''Guybrush Threepwood'''

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'''Guybrush !!'''Guybrush Threepwood'''
->'''Voiced By''': Dominic Armato (''The Curse of Monkey Island'', ''Escape From Monkey Island'', ''Tales of Monkey Island'', ''The Secret of Moneky Island: Special Edition'', ''Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: [=LeChuck's=] Revenge'')

The main hero of the ''Monkey Island'' series, Guybrush Threepwood is likable young man who in the first game desperately wanted by to be a pirate. Unfortunately for Guybrush he does not have the general demeanor of a pirate, and has to get by using his quick wits to solve problems. Over his pirating career Guybrush has managed to accomplish several impressive pirating feats, but no one ever gives him credit for anything he does and treat him like a child trying to play pirate.

Guybrush's wanting something are always the main thrust of the series. In the first game he wanted to be a real pirate and impress then save Governor Elaine Marley; in the second game he looked for the legendary treasure of Big Whoop; in the third game he wanted to find a ring to undo a curse on his now fiance Elain; in the fourth game he wanted to find the Ultimate Insult to save the Caribbean; and in ''Tales'' he wante dot find a cure for the Pox of [=LeChuck=].

Nothing much is known about Guybrush before he washed up on Melee Island. ''[=LeChuck's=] Revenge'' heavily implied in the ending that he had a mother and father who disappeared and a brother name Chucky, but that ending has since been retconned as a magic-induced dream, so how much of it is true is questionable. For current family he is HappilyMarried to Elaine Marley.
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* BackFromTheDead
** [[spoiler: ''Four'' types of death-undoing: [[FakingTheDead faked death]], [[GhostPirate ghost]], [[EverythingsDeaderWithZombies zombie]], and clean resurrection.]]

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* BackFromTheDead
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BackFromTheDead In ''Tales'' Guybrush [[spoiler: ''Four'' goes through ''four'' types of death-undoing: [[FakingTheDead faked death]], [[GhostPirate ghost]], [[EverythingsDeaderWithZombies zombie]], and clean resurrection.]]



* DudeWheresMyRespect

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* DudeWheresMyRespectDudeWheresMyRespect: He has a very impressive pirate rap sheet, but no treats him like a pirate worthy of repect.
* HappilyMarried: To Elaine.



* IdiotHero

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* IdiotHeroIdiotHero: He's sort of clownish, but people tend to underestimate him.



* MyNameIsNotDurwood
* OurHeroIsDead: late in ''Tales''.
* OfficialCouple: with Elaine
* ParentalAbandonment

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* MyNameIsNotDurwood
MyNameIsNotDurwood: People get the name "Guybrush" wrong a lot.
* OurHeroIsDead: late Late in ''Tales''.
* OfficialCouple: with Elaine
* ParentalAbandonment
ParentalAbandonment: His parents allegedly disappeared a long time ago and he does not know where they went.



* TheTrickster

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* TheTricksterTheTrickster: How he defeats his stronger and tougher opponents.



* YouFightLikeACow

'''(Ex-)[[hottip:*:As of ''[[EscapeFromMonkeyIsland Escape]]'']]Governor Elaine Marley'''

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* YouFightLikeACow

YouFightLikeACow: A master at it.

'''(Ex-)[[hottip:*:As of ''[[EscapeFromMonkeyIsland Escape]]'']]Governor Elaine Marley'''
Marley-Threepwood'''
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* HookHand: Gets a pretty useful one in episode 2 of ''Tales'', after Morgan cuts off his poxed left hand.


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* [[MyNameIsInigoMontoya My Name Is Guybrush Threepwood!]] PrepareToDie!: He says before challenging pirates in [[YouFightLikeACow Insult Swordfighting]] in ''Secret''.
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** For some, it was his sadistic delight in torturing Guybrush in the climax of the second game.
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* {{Tsundere}}
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* TookALevelInJerkass: In ''[=LeChuck=]'s Revenge'' he is noticeably more egotistical and meaner than in ''Secret'', though this can be [[JustifiedTrope justified]] by him being proud of his previous defeat of [=LeChuck=] and trying to act more like a real pirate.

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* TookALevelInJerkass: In ''[=LeChuck=]'s Revenge'' he is noticeably more egotistical and meaner than in ''Secret'', though this can be [[JustifiedTrope justified]] by him being proud of his previous defeat of [=LeChuck=] and trying to act more like a real pirate.pirate. This leads to Elaine breaking up with him prior to the game.
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* TookALevelInJerkass: In ''[=LeChuck=]'s Revenge'' he is noticeably more egotistical and meaner than in ''Secret'', though this can be [[JustifiedTrope justified]] by him being proud of his previous defeat of [=LeChuck=] and trying to act more like a real pirate.
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'''The [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot Ghost Zombie Demon Statue]] [[NoodleIncident Walrus]] [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot Pirate]] [=LeChuck=]'''

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'''The [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot Ghost Zombie Demon Statue]] [[NoodleIncident Walrus]] [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot Pirate]] [=LeChuck=]'''
[=G.P. LeChuck=]'''
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* IdiotHero



* IdiotHero
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!!'''Main Characters'''

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!!'''Other Characters'''

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'''Largo Lagrande'''

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'''Largo Lagrande'''
[=LaGrande=]'''

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* HeroKiller: [[spoiler:Also in ''Tales'']]



* [=~Honest John's Dealership~=]

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'''Marquis [=DeSinge=]'''

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'''Marquis [=DeSinge=]'''
De Singe'''



'''Coronado [=DeCava=]'''

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'''Coronado [=DeCava=]'''
De Cava'''
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* ShoutOut: Her first name is a reference to the {{ELAINE}} line from ''TheGraduate''.

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* ShoutOut: Her first name is a reference to the {{ELAINE}} line from ''TheGraduate''. Guybrush even has the chance to say it.
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* MoralEventHorizon: He actually has many to his name, apparently, but, [[spoiler: murdering Guybrush in ''TalesOfMonkeyIsland'' after pretending to be on his side for four episodes]] is considered his most heinous and evil action.
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* ShoutOut: Her first name is a reference to the {{ELAINE}} line from ''TheGraduate''.
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* [[spoiler: BackFromTheDead]]

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* [[spoiler: BackFromTheDead]]BackFromTheDead



* [[spoiler: OurHeroIsDead]]: late in ''Tales''.

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* [[spoiler: OurHeroIsDead]]: OurHeroIsDead: late in ''Tales''.



* [[spoiler:GuileHero]]: As of episode 5 in ''Tales''

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* [[spoiler:GuileHero]]: GuileHero: As of episode 5 in ''Tales''



* [[spoiler: DangerouslyGenreSavvy: In ''Tales'', averts BondVillainStupidity for the most part, took advantage of Guybrush's innate puzzle solving abilities, and kills Guybrush quick and to the point when he gets the chance.]]

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* [[spoiler: DangerouslyGenreSavvy: [[spoiler: In ''Tales'', averts BondVillainStupidity for the most part, took advantage of Guybrush's innate puzzle solving abilities, and kills Guybrush quick and to the point when he gets the chance.]]



* [[spoiler:LukeIAmYourFather]]: in ''Escape''

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* [[spoiler:LukeIAmYourFather]]: LukeIAmYourFather: in ''Escape''



* [[spoiler:HealingFactor]]
* [[spoiler:HoistByHisOwnPetard]]
* [[spoiler:KilledOffForReal]]

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* [[spoiler:HealingFactor]]
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* [[spoiler:SoYouWantToLiveForever]]

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* [[spoiler:CuteGhostGirl]]
* [[spoiler: RedemptionEqualsDeath]]

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* [[spoiler: DangerouslyGenreSavvy: In ''Tales'', averts BondVillainStupidity for the most part, took advantage of Guybrush's innate puzzle solving abilities, and kills Guybrush quick and to the point when he gets the chance.]]




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* VillainDecay: His threat level dwindled quite a bit. [[spoiler: ''Tales'' reverses it, completely.]]
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* DistressedDamsel (Mostly subverted, she is shown to be perfectly able to take care of herself on many occasions)
* [[spoiler:GuileHero]] (As of episode 5 in ''Tales'')

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* DistressedDamsel (Mostly DistressedDamsel: Mostly subverted, she is shown to be perfectly able to take care of herself on many occasions)
occasions.
* [[spoiler:GuileHero]] (As [[spoiler:GuileHero]]: As of episode 5 in ''Tales'')''Tales''



* TakenForGranite (Gold, actually, in ''Curse'')

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* TakenForGranite (Gold, TakenForGranite: Gold, actually, in ''Curse'')''Curse''



* HeelFaceTurn (In ''Tales'')

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* HeelFaceTurn (In ''Tales'')HeelFaceTurn: In ''Tales''



* JokerImmunity (Hence the lengthy title)

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* JokerImmunity (Hence JokerImmunity: Hence the lengthy title)title



* MilkingTheGiantCow (Although it seems to be more of a tic than a way of emphasizing)
* UnmovingPlaid (It's so iconic that even in the 3d games, the animators went ''out of their way'' to get his jacket to maintain an UnmovingPlaid pattern.)

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* MilkingTheGiantCow (Although MilkingTheGiantCow: Although it seems to be more of a tic than a way of emphasizing)
emphasizing.
* UnmovingPlaid (It's UnmovingPlaid: It's so iconic that even in the 3d games, the animators went ''out of their way'' to get his jacket to maintain an UnmovingPlaid pattern.)



* PintSizedPowerHouse: As Bloodnose. The only way for Guybrush to beat him is to talk him down

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* PintSizedPowerHouse: As Bloodnose. The only way for Guybrush to beat him is to talk him downdown.



* BreakingTheFourthWall (Who does he keep talking to? What people watching?)

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* BreakingTheFourthWall (Who BreakingTheFourthWall: Who does he keep talking to? What people watching?)watching?



* [[spoiler:LukeIAmYourFather]] (in ''Escape'')

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* [[spoiler:LukeIAmYourFather]] (in ''Escape'')[[spoiler:LukeIAmYourFather]]: in ''Escape''



* FrenchJerk ([[spoiler:Subverted, kind of/maybe. Despite his name, accent, mannerisms, constant use of French language phrases, and backstory of having worked in the court of King Louis, he never claims to be French and denies it when the topic comes up.]])

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* FrenchJerk ([[spoiler:Subverted, FrenchJerk: [[spoiler:Subverted, kind of/maybe. Despite his name, accent, mannerisms, constant use of French language phrases, and backstory of having worked in the court of King Louis, he never claims to be French and even flat-out denies it when the topic comes up.]])]]



* LevelGrinding (His preferred method of puzzle solving.)

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* LevelGrinding (His LevelGrinding: His preferred method of puzzle solving.)



* AmbiguouslyGay (Both in his attention to Guybrush, and in a far more literal sense in that [[spoiler: the person he ends up with is of indeterminate gender, making whether he is gay truly ambiguous, even to him!]]

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* AmbiguouslyGay (Both AmbiguouslyGay: Both in his attention to Guybrush, and in a far more literal sense in that [[spoiler: the person he ends up with is of indeterminate gender, making whether he is gay truly ambiguous, even to him!]]
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* BackFromTheDead

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* UnmovingPlaid

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* UnmovingPlaidUnmovingPlaid (It's so iconic that even in the 3d games, the animators went ''out of their way'' to get his jacket to maintain an UnmovingPlaid pattern.)
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* TakenForGranite (Gold, actually)

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* TakenForGranite (Gold, actually)actually, in ''Curse'')

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