Duchess
 

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A spoilt and rude imaginary friend. Duchess is hated by many imaginary friends at Foster's. She bosses everyone around which drives Frankie crazy. She never really treats anyone with respect but herself, and she hates Foster's home, even though she stays there. No one really expects for Duchess to get adopted, but she has been adopted before by a rather od family, who didn't mind Duchess's rude comments. But of course in the end she came back to Foster's. No one really thinks she will change, although they keep hoping for her to be adopted. >:(

I like that she's one-dimensional! Like a painting :)

I'm not sure why, but she's one of the best. She looks interesting.

I think she's two-dimensional. But I don't think I've actually seen it. Does it show in "House of Bloo's"?

I can't remember, but if you watch the episode "Partying is such sweet Soriee" you'll see Duchess is indeed 2-D in that episode.

I like this character, and I can't really explain a whole lot as to why. Her character design is unique, as she is physically a two-dimensional character. I still think Duchess of Wails is among my favorite episodes, and I certain hope to see more of Duchess in the future.

I like Duchess, but in moderation. She works well as an in-the-house antagonist, but her griping, whining, and ordering-around of everyone gets a touch old.

However, I DID like seeing HER be miserable for a change in Duchess of Wails.

And her design is awesome... it's very original to have a 2D character in a 2D-meant-to-be-3D cartoon (I said cartoon because I know the 2D in 3D thing has been played to death in shows like Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Space Jam). This kind of makes me wonder, though... (I'm sorry if this has appeared in an episode and I've just forgotten it) since she IS 2D in a world that is meant to be 3D, can she fit through extremely small places like a piece of paper through wooden slats?

Boo Duchess! Boo hiss boo!

(my opinion.)

lol

Don't worry, everyone's got thier own opinion and I respect everyone's. :) But I do agree that Duchess is indeed a creative character, she's literally 2-D in a cartoon. X3 Pluss she looks like she was created by Piccasso. ;)

I heard on Wikipedia that Duchess was created by Frankie when she was little. But I highly doubt it sence Frankie is such a nice person (although she does have a firey temper). It's probibly just a bunch of nonsence.

I'd never beleive anything Wiki has about cartoons.

And besides isn't Duchess supposed to be older then Frankie. Which of course puts that theory right on the scrap heap, if that was the case. :jk:

The Foster's pages on Wikipedia say or have said at one point that Eduardo will die a grisly death, that Bloo is Mac's only friend(not best, only), that Frankie is named after Frank Black of alternative-rock band The Pixies, that Mac's Mom and her IF would show up in "Good Wilt Hunting", etc...

Yeah, I'd say it's just a bunch of nonsense. :D

I like Duchess. Not as a person, of course, but as a character. She's a great villain figure, and I wouldn't mind seeing her given another starring role in the same quality as "Duchess of Wails". I especially like the interactions between her and Frankie.

The opening minute of DOW with Duchess and Frankie arguing was infinitely more funny and entertaining than all twenty-one minutes of the episode that preceded it in premiere airdate.

Dutchess is ugly and is very mean to frankie and the others

thats what EXACTLY what i think of her......plus she smells funny.

Which is exactly why Foster's needs her...every show needs that antagonist, the character everyone loves to hate. While I certainly wouldn't want to see her in large doses, a little bit of Duchess (no "t", consarn it) adds a little bit of conflict that makes the show more interesting. And unlike certain other unpleasant IFs who shall..erm...remain nameless, I don't get a feeling of maliciousness with Duchess. She's a royal pain in the you-know-what, but she can't help it...it's just who she is. >:(

If she did possess that ability, I'm wondering if she'd even use it, considering the fact that she disdains doing any real physical activity and will attempt to find a way to get by without doing it no matter what.

As for the character herself, I like the character a bit. I think she can make an entertaining antagonist, especially when she plays off of Bloo. I still think her interaction with Bloo and Mac in "Dinner is Swerved" made for some of the funniest moments in that episode.

I can see Bloo (and perhaps Mac) trying to connive her into slipping through a narrow opening or under a locked door in order to do/get something for him/them. That would be amusing. ;)

Dag, that would be awesome to see in an episode, just to see the three of them in some kind of situation where they are forced to put aside past differences for only a moment and work together. (And no Duchess of Wails doesn't really count in that respect just for the simple fact that Duchess wasn't exactly a willing participant in Mac and Bloo's scheme in that episode.)

Exactly.

And, don't hate me, but when I first saw Duchess, I flinched a little at the uncanny resemblance between her and myself, in terms of bossing around and high maintenance, and dare I say it... maybe some narcissism. :3 The only reason I don't reach the heights of blatant rudeness like Duchess is because I have to restrain myself to be a likeable and civilized individual. But deep down, yeah, I probably would be a Duchess myself. I was her creator, in fact. ;p

Hey, at least I'm honest with myself, and the truth stings; particularly when someone else points that out to you.

You know it's odd but we haven't seen Duchess for a while. She's not my favorite character mind you, and she's down right ugly as sin, but I think they need to keep her around because she's still a decent reoccurring villain.

I think her voice suits her perfectly and it's one of the really great "evil" traits about her that I find so suiting for her character. After seeing Little Lincoln and the Space Nutboogies take over the house, Duchess could probably do the same.

Since Little Lincoln sold all the imaginary friends in "Emancipation Complication" (except for Bloo and Herriman), he must of sold Duchess to someone as well. I wonder who would have bought her since hardly anyone took her for free! I also wonder how long before whoever bought her would want their money back!

Yeah, I never thought of that!

...I think the Foster's crew killed her. xD

i think she thinks she should be treated better than she is even if she is treated like a Queen

I'll second the call for more Duchess. She has good potential to be an awesome character, and yes, I think she can't help being such a......word I don't think I can say on this forum. Think about it, she has to have been freindly to at least ONE person, right? The girl (I'm assuming girl) who created her. I actually think they should cover her backstory this season. Inquiring minds want to know! Otherwise, the paper's'll just be filled with stories about Bloo!

I'd say that the closest Duchess has come to being friendly toward anybody else within the series was in ‘the Big Picture’, when she sets out to make Eduardo more photogenic. Naturally, she had entirely her own interests in mind, and used the scenario as a springboard to say some pretty darn hurtful things about Coco, but I found it refreshing nonetheless to see her more constructive side in action, whilst keeping her completely in character, and I’ll always hold the episode in high regard for it.

Yeah, I really like Duchess. She’s probably my third favourite of the major IFs, after Wilt and Coco. Her character design is simply awesome (I’m not averse to a little comical grotesquery - if I were, I wouldn’t take my daily bulletins from a Twisted Whiskers calendar), and her snooty, acerbic demeanour is always good for laughs. I’d also be curious to learn a little about the kid who created her, and what kind of relationship they had. I don't recall seeing Duchess at the reunion in the GWH, which makes me wonder if they're still on speaking terms.

Nowadays, whenever I hear the song “Duchess” by Genesis, I have her evil-looking gaze and dainty little swagger bouncing around inside my head. I’d probably make a music video if I had the time, the patience and the expertise. But alas, I don’t. >:(

Yeah, I'd like to know a bit roe about where she came from too. As is, she's a bit a of two-dimensional character.


*runs from the HORRIBLE pun*

Sorry! I couldn't resist. :D

Well, I think Duchess is a really funny personality. Without her, the show would be way more boring. I know she's mean to practically everyone, but I think every show, cartoon, videogame, whatever, needs a character that's like that. It bruises up the show, and I hope there's a bit of Duchess in S5 (or S6?)! ;)

I'd like to know a bit about where all the friends cam from. It would make them more understandable about how they act and everything.

I Don't like Duchess but i guess every show needs somebody like her. But she is funny, i'll give her that!

I love Duchess! She is one of my favorite characters. I actually think she is a pretty (if you will) IF. Theres just something about her that makes me happy to see her on screen. I also like how she is flat or whatever. Its neat to see her turn. XD

Yeah, that's the thing: She looks a bit groutesque when you first see her, but her appearance kinda grows on you. Now I can see that she really IS a work of art. (and of course, a peice of work.>:( )

I'll say this, but I want to see a bit more Duchess in the 5th season. I'm sure we'll catch her at least once. "Duchess of Wails" was one of my overall favorite episodes.

That's one of my favorite episodes, too!:) >:(


Anyways, I think Duchess is kinda funny. I want to see her in upcoming episodes, too. I think it's hilarious how she's literally 2-D!!! hahahaha! I wonder who her creator was...

Count me in among those who wonder what kind of kid envisioned Duchess and her paper-thin Cubist self. Speaking of paper-thin, it would be hilarious if the Paper Mario series also had that sort of a character.

I'm really curious as to who created Duchess as well. The one thing I love about her is that she's paper-thin.

I'd like to know what her age is. I've always assumed she's one of the older IF's in the house, but how old is she really? Is she somewhere near Mr. Herriman's age, or despite her appearance is she actually much younger?

Well, Duchess was there with Herriman, and Uncle Pockets in the first annual photo, but that doesn't really help determine her age. If I had to take a guess on the matter, she's probably around the same age as Herriman.

I'm not the first to suggest this, but she could be older still...

Kind of curious, but how tall is Duchess? She towers over Eduardo.

Duchess is obviously based on the works of artist Pablo Picasso from his "Classisist/Synthetic Cubism/Surrealist" period, from the late 1920's through WWII, so she would have probably been created, probably in Europe, sometimes within that time frame, or shortly afterwards. Her accent is definately Eastern European. I've had this theory that she and her creator were separated by the invading Nazi troops, and perhaps she witnessed quite a few horrors, which could account for her nastiness. It's a defense mechanism borne of bitterness.

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I'd love to see Duchess and Poker guy (Jack of Spades from Adoptcalypse) get together for some serious 2-D romance.

Ah hahahaha! Yeah, because they're both paper thin. Poker Buddy so much so he could be slid right under the door. Duchess though does seem to have some depth to her though. Maybe like origami or something? Hmm, I dunno, she just always did have that weird structure to her, but it's hard to imagine how exactly that is.