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Mood Bumper, 2020
🕑 Added 2024-04-26 21:00:04 +0000 UTCCome have fun with us, Bumper! The water's great~
"Ehh... No, thanks, bro. I'm not great in water, and... 'sides, bathing suits are just not my thing!"
Though he might act all brave and badass nowadays, he was bullied a lot as a kid, and as a teenager. Part of him trying to be a racer is sort of a way to show the people who stepped on him that he's worthy of praise. (Now, if only the world of adults weren't paved with crushed dreams...)
A certain cynical redhead might say, "It's cruel to tell people to keep chasing their dreams... You're just raising false hopes." Another certain redhead might say, "Go for it, kiddo! Where there's a will, there's a way!"
... So, who should he believe? If neither, what would YOU tell him?
Comments
HolloNut
Even if he's not a great swimmer, he can just pull his pants over his knees and walk a little! A little splashing never hurt anyone.
Tsarin
Oh man, poor guy. I get where he's coming from, but I hope we can help him feel more comfy. And to be honest, swimming with a tshirt on can be perfectly fine if it makes him feel more comfy! I like thinking of Conker and Drumstick as redheads, as I'm guessing those were the two you meant!
HolloNut
Bumper lives with his parents, but he basically has most of the basement all to himself, including half of the garage. He doesn't invite people over, so I guess he can be himself all he likes!
JBSEM99
So Bumper has self-esteem issues. He struggles to be himself, especially around others, out of fear of being judged. I've sort of envisioned him living alone (but not necessarily lonely) where he can be himself 24/7.
