Do imaginary friends age? - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Ricky Fieldmouse · 11-19-2006, 12:03 PM

I'm sure we all notice a change in Bloo's voice during season 2. Which came the question: Do IF's age? All the resources of IF's aging is that one flashback in The Trouble with Scribbles and the photo album in The Big Picture, but it didn't look like If's were aging.

kageri · 11-19-2006, 12:08 PM

I don't think they do, personally, or at least not that we can see. Bloo's change in voice is.... something probably involving Craig and Co. wanting it to be higher.

Cassini90125 · 11-19-2006, 12:58 PM

It may depend on the IF; perhaps some show signs of aging while others don't. I cannot, however, picture Mr. Herriman as a cute little baby bunny.

CG · 11-19-2006, 01:51 PM

Phsyically, no, imaginaries don't age. This is evident from Mr. Herriman explaining to Mac and Bloo about the photos, given they don't change their appearance it's a waste of time to take a photo every year.

But aging as in, still celebrating a 'creation' day happens given the whole Arty incident. Even if it was a hoax, I like to believe the imaginaries to at least celebrate the day they were created. So they'd be a certain number or ages, even if there has been no physical change from when they celebrated their 1st birthday to say.. their 75th birthday.

But aging mentally? That's another issue all together. They obviously learn things as they go through the years. What's right, what's wrong, world around them etc. etc.

pitbulllady · 11-19-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Phsyically, no, imaginaries don't age. This is evident from Mr. Herriman explaining to Mac and Bloo about the photos, given they don't change their appearance it's a waste of time to take a photo every year.

But aging as in, still celebrating a 'creation' day happens given the whole Arty incident. Even if it was a hoax, I like to believe the imaginaries to at least celebrate the day they were created. So they'd be a certain number or ages, even if there has been no physical change from when they celebrated their 1st birthday to say.. their 75th birthday.

But aging mentally? That's another issue all together. They obviously learn things as they go through the years. What's right, what's wrong, world around them etc. etc.

I think that their behavior does indeed change, depending on their environments, their experiences, and of course, their mental capacity to begin with. They might very well age internally, though. Many animals do not exhibit any outward signs of aging, but inside, their parts just eventually "wear out", for lack of a better term. There just comes a time when their bodies' capacity to repair themselves internally is no longer able to keep up with the stresses of life. I think, too, in the case of sentient beings like Imaginary Friends, aging can be very much a state of mind, just as it often is with humans. You've probably heard the old saying, "You're as young as you feel", which can be quite true. My mother died at the age of just 46, from complications of emphasema, but due to her long-term depression, she was an old woman by that time, tired of living. In contrast, my great aunt, who lives across the road from me, is 87, and she's more active than I am, and most of the time, FEELS better than I do! It has a lot to do with attitude and spirit, as much as with time.

pitbulllady

Tonya · 11-19-2006, 04:59 PM

Yeah, I too agree with pbl.
And in my opinion, who knows, mabe it also can depend on if the child imagined the friend to be "physically age-able"? I dunno, I'd kinda want my imaginary friend to grow old with me. But that's me. Speaking of the subject, even if some imaginaries don't appear to physically age, I wonder if they can still go through puberty? You don't have to change on the outside to change on the inside you know.

Cassini90125 · 11-19-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonya

Yeah, I too agree with pbl.
And in my opinion, who knows, mabe it also can depend on if the child imagined the friend to be "physically age-able"? I dunno, I'd kinda want my imaginary friend to grow old with me. But that's me. Speaking of the subject, even if some imaginaries don't appear to physically age, I wonder if they can still go through puberty? You don't have to change on the outside to change on the inside you know.

Like aging, it likely varies from IF to IF, and let's be careful with this, okay?

Tonya · 11-19-2006, 05:37 PM

Oh okay, I just always wondered.

Thornwhistle · 11-20-2006, 06:05 PM

That makes me wonder. When Mr. Herriman was imagined by Madame Foster as a young girl,was he already an old rabbit?

Cassini90125 · 11-20-2006, 06:23 PM

I think so; my theory is that he was created as a substitute for her own father, who was absent for one reason or another.

11-19-2006, 12:03 PM	#1
Ricky Fieldmouse Revived Member HELLO THERE. I'M DOCTOR RABBIT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 143	Do imaginary friends age? I'm sure we all notice a change in Bloo's voice during season 2. Which came the question: Do IF's age? All the resources of IF's aging is that one flashback in The Trouble with Scribbles and the photo album in The Big Picture, but it didn't look like If's were aging. __________________

11-19-2006, 12:08 PM	#2
kageri Polkameister FORTY-SEVEN, YES. I MEAN TWO. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,873	I don't think they do, personally, or at least not that we can see. Bloo's change in voice is.... something probably involving Craig and Co. wanting it to be higher. __________________ "(NOTE: these companies are from the country that makes the best video games: JAPAN!)"

11-19-2006, 12:58 PM	#3
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,645	It may depend on the IF; perhaps some show signs of aging while others don't. I cannot, however, picture Mr. Herriman as a cute little baby bunny. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

11-19-2006, 04:59 PM	#6
Tonya Queen of the Spammed I'm just ahead of the current. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the group circle of That 70's Show Posts: 445	Yeah, I too agree with pbl. And in my opinion, who knows, mabe it also can depend on if the child imagined the friend to be "physically age-able"? I dunno, I'd kinda want my imaginary friend to grow old with me. But that's me. Speaking of the subject, even if some imaginaries don't appear to physically age, I wonder if they can still go through puberty? You don't have to change on the outside to change on the inside you know. __________________ My babies -- (well he is number 1, dang it!). He's cool, I mean c'moooooooooooooooon? We ammigo! The every kid. Best female cartoon ever. There should be more of these ladies. Don't underestimate the power of wuv.

11-19-2006, 05:37 PM	#8
Tonya Queen of the Spammed I'm just ahead of the current. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the group circle of That 70's Show Posts: 445	Oh okay, I just always wondered. __________________ My babies -- (well he is number 1, dang it!). He's cool, I mean c'moooooooooooooooon? We ammigo! The every kid. Best female cartoon ever. There should be more of these ladies. Don't underestimate the power of wuv.

11-19-2006, 01:51 PM	#4
CG Foster's Legend BACK FROM THE DEAD?!!? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,120	Phsyically, no, imaginaries don't age. This is evident from Mr. Herriman explaining to Mac and Bloo about the photos, given they don't change their appearance it's a waste of time to take a photo every year. But aging as in, still celebrating a 'creation' day happens given the whole Arty incident. Even if it was a hoax, I like to believe the imaginaries to at least celebrate the day they were created. So they'd be a certain number or ages, even if there has been no physical change from when they celebrated their 1st birthday to say.. their 75th birthday. But aging mentally? That's another issue all together. They obviously learn things as they go through the years. What's right, what's wrong, world around them etc. etc.

11-20-2006, 06:05 PM	#9
Thornwhistle Banned I see you. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 264	That makes me wonder. When Mr. Herriman was imagined by Madame Foster as a young girl,was he already an old rabbit?

11-20-2006, 06:23 PM	#10
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,645	I think so; my theory is that he was created as a substitute for her own father, who was absent for one reason or another. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.