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Denzel Crocker | Fairly Oddparents| Unreserved 1/2

[crackpotcrocker]

Player
Name: Bluespikey
Personal Journal: bluespikey
E-mail: slushyfrosty[at]gmail[dot]com
AIM/MSN: N/A
Timezone: CST
Current Characters in Route: N/A

Character
Name: Denzel 'Crackpot' Crocker
Series: Fairly Oddparents
Timeline: Right after the events of Presto Change-O (Season 5, Episode 29)

Canon Resource Links:
First, let's explore the first thirty years of Crocker's life.
The Secret Origin of Denzel Crocker

Then this happens, ten years after the above time wise in canon.

Transparents

Shortly followed by this...
InformationStupor Highway

Then this...

Abra Catastrophe

Of course, there are other episodes Crocker is in but these are the most substantial episodes to his character. As well as, the episodes below.

Outside of having had ruled the universe, Denzel has also helped Timmy Turner his moral enemy on two occasions in the episode, No Substitute for Crazy and The Future Lost.

It's also shown in A Wishful Life that if Timmy hadn't time traveled to Crocker's past and goofed everything up, Crocker would be non crazy fairy obsessed adult or rather like all the other adults in the Fairly Oddparents world. Also, Denzel's personality would be closer to that of his child self before the mind wiping. It should be noted that A Wishful Life is an alternate universe and nothing to else to do with this app expect reinforce The Secret Origin of Denzel Crocker.

Fairly Oddparents Wiki

Personality:
If one was to look up the word 'Crackpot' in the dictionary, you'd find a picture of Denzel Crocker. Like other Crackpots or cranks, Denzel thinks outside the box and holds to his own beliefs. Such as saying that fairies can make 2+2 = Fish or defy science with their magic, which in the case of the Fairly Odd world this is true. However, since magic isn't believed in by other people (who don't have fairies) Denzel is made a laughing stock by everyone in Dimmsdale and in the world because of this. Which unfortunately, Crocker does live up to his nickname of 'Crackpot' with his many quirks and bizarre rambles. However, the bizarre rambles are always hit hammer on the nail. The resentment and mockery Crocker gets on a daily bases from his environment because of his belief that magic and fairies are actually real (for over 20 years) is what causes the bitterness and revenge towards humanity.

The man's self esteem is also worn (as March 15th, 1982 breaks Crocker).
Denzel won't pick a fight on purpose with an adult but does enjoy destroying children's self esteem (particularly Timmy Turner) and teaching them 'the lessons of life'. After all life is unfair because Crocker's own life sucks (to the point to where it's funny) Denzel has a very pessimistic outlook on life. Bottom line, Crocker attains joy and glee from being a jerk to children.

Crocker however can be a rather annoying person to be around with considering his random spasms (mainly of Fairy Godparents) and quick mood swings (of insanity to depression in less than a minute) [link here]

Even though Crocker is a teacher, social interactions and him leave something to be desired. The man is very socially awkward.

Despite all of this the man is very persistent. Considering he's been seeking those fairies for five seasons and over 20 years canon time wise.

His intelligence varies depending on where in canon he's from. Early on in Fairly Oddparents, Crocker is a super hacker and meta (a character who somehow knows the plot) however in the later seasons (season 6 to current), this all disappears.

Strengths/Weaknesses:

Strengths:

Illogical thinking
Super Hacker; See Information Stupor Highway (above)
Mechanical Engineering;
As Crocker can create gizmos that manipulate, control and capture that crazy Fairy Godparent magic. Making him a formidable enemy for Timmy Turner.
Persistence
Loyally;
His ex girlfriend Geraldine Waxelplax leaves Denzel on March 15th, 1982, Denzel still confesses his love to her on random. (Remember Geraldine left Crocker for being a psychotic moron.)

Weakness:

Illogical thinking
Lack of common sense
Social interactions;
Due to the fact Crocker tolerates interacting with his class and is alone the rest of the times the man doesn't know to per say socially interact. Not to mention stalking Timmy Turner which is very anti social behavior.
Subborn
Lack of trusting;
After all his mother is never around in his childhood and Crocker's father completely abandons Denzel and Geraldine leaves Crocker.
Temper and Spasms
Obession with fairies;
Which usually causes the spasms.
Blind as a Bat without his Glasses
High Strong
Power Lust; why do you think he goes after those fairies?

Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Rocket Grunt
Starter: Growlithe
Password: Ginger Snaps

Samples
First Person Sample:
[A man who appears to have rather greasy hair, large glasses and an overbite is shown in the video screen. He is also clutching a large butterfly net in one hand and a strange regular device in the other. The back of the device reads on it, Fairy Godparents Exist. At the moment this man appears rather confused on his surrounds. Which considering where this man comes from is cause for alarm as his eyes dart around.]

Huh? Strange place. Advanced technology. [Crocker notices the PokeGear.] There can only be one logical explaination for this - FAIRY GODPARENTS!

[Growlithe appears eyeing Denzel.] Mmmm, strange dog. Come here. I could never resist the unconditional of you scamps.

[The Pokemon decides after sniffing Crocker in inappropriate places like most animals do to rip Crocker's heart printed boxers out from beneath his pants. At least the pants stayed on]

GAH! [Denzel's face is flushed with embarrassment.] Give those back!

Denzel Crocker | Fairly Oddparents| Unreserved 2/2

[crackpotcrocker]

Third Person Sample:

Many months have passed since Crocker's arrival to this place. The man has become obsessive about capturing these Pokemon. After all, as strange as they where and weren’t those fairies. These Pokemon did possess a magical power of sorts. Something Denzel wants to understand and control.
Having elemental creatures at your command does equal power after all. Perhaps, not that limitless Fairy Godparent power that exists in Crocker's universe... Or does it?

Licking his crooked teeth sinisterly, power is something Crocker couldn't get enough of and these rumors of these so called Legendary Pokemon has found while researching, sound promising...

"If I can understand how their powers work. So, that I, Mr. Denzel Crocker could figure out more practical means of trapping these Pokemon without the use of having to pit my own Pokemon against another! And then to drain the Legendary Pokemon power as my own!"

The man throws his head back into what forms into a deranged laughter,
"They call me mad! AND I AM! And I'll move up and I wouldn't have to take anyone's orders expect my own!"

Growlithe stares up at his master and noticing the stare Denzel snaps out of his insanity for a moment, "Not that I'd ever do that to you." Crocker states sincerely. After all, dogs, even fire dogs love you unconditionally. Human beings on the other hand are another story.

Crocker groans for a moment as he thinks of Geraldine. Team Rocket is like the family the man never had. However, the man felt like he was treated like the baby brother by his fellow 'family.' Which were causing resentful feelings towards his fellow Rockets.

The one way this place wasn't different from the universe Crocker comes from, is that once again Crocker will need to show them all of what he's capable of and not be stepped on like some doormat... Like those scientists back in his universe refusing to believe in the possibilities of magic.
Crocker's lips snarl as the man slowly strokes his Growlithe, "We'll show them. We'll show ALL OF THEM! FAIRIES! I mean - POKEMON!"

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We're sorry, but we are unable to accept your application at this time. The application given was very shallow and while it referenced numerous traits, it didn't go into detail on many of them, nor did it deeply describe why he behaves as he does. A few of the references, such as mentioning the date of Crocker breaking, comes with no description and feels like an isolated fact. The strengths and weaknesses section have some lists in each category that would need further explanation. Both samples held a very weak expression of his voice, as well. Please feel free to reapply as many times as you like.