Editing Marzipan

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{{aboutcharacter}} {{foremail|marzipan}}
{{Infobox Main Character|img=NewestMarzipan.png|imgalt="I'm the only girl."|domicile=Marzipan's House|firstappearance=Marshmallow's Last Stand|debut=She Loves Me!|3Dimg=Marzipan 3D variation.PNG|3Dalt=Is that 3D eco-friendly?}}

'''Marzipan''' is [[the only girl]] in [[Free Country, USA]], holding an [[Homestar Runner and Marzipan's Relationship|on-again, off-again romantic relationship]] with [[Homestar Runner]]. A kind yet opinionated woman, Marzipan has a fondness for animals and making music and is passionately vegan and environmentally-conscious.

==Characterization==
Marzipan is typically Homestar's [[Homestar Runner and Marzipan's Relationship|girlfriend]], with this relationship defining her character in early toons. Marzipan frequently breaks up with Homestar, demonstrating her independence, and has even [[Date Nite|dated other characters]] including [[The Cheat]] and [[Bubs]]. Other breakups are inspired by Homestar's unintentional mean streak; he has even been known to show feelings of contempt and resentment toward his girlfriend, as seen in the email [[narrator]] (where he calls her "some type of enormous alien cow") and [[Happy Fireworks]] (where he uses a [[Cardboard Marzipan|cardboard cutout]] to imitate her and then tells "her" to shut up). Luckily for Homestar, she continues to love him dearly, and the two always seem to end up together again.

[[Image:Marzysign.png|thumb|left|"I'm off to the Chinchilla protest."]]
Marzipan is a stereotypical [[TVTropes:Main/GranolaGirl|environmentalist/vegan/nature-lover]] {{--}} as described by [[Strong Bad]]: a "dirty hippie without the dirt."{{ref|2}} She is vegan, particularly enjoying [[tofu]] and other soy products (though in the email [[coloring]] she teaches that "soy is also murder"). She spends much of her time singing and playing her guitar, either solo or as a part of the band [[Cool Tapes]] (performing alongside The Cheat and [[Strong Mad]]). Many of her songs are about happiness and nature. She often makes [[Marzipan's Protest Signs|protest signs]] to express her views on issues of varying and personal interest.

Marzipan has a tendency to anthropomorphize inanimate objects {{--}} for example, she talks to her guitar, [[Carol]], asks [[Strong Sad]] to help resurrect her ficus plant, [[Credenza]], from the dead in [[3 Times Halloween Funjob]], and once names an ordinary sandwich "[[Homestar Jr.]]", proceeding to treat it as though it were a small child. In addition, she has occasionally been fooled by poor imitations of Homestar, such as [[Tofu Homestar]] from [[The Luau]] and [[The Cheat]]'s costume from the email [[do over#Easter Eggs|do over]]. Also, in [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]], she created a potion that could transform Homestar into several different entities, including a strange clone of herself. Upon such instances, Marzipan tends to show more affection to (and quite possibly ''receives'' more positive attention ''from'') these pseudo-Homestars than she does her real boyfriend. It is unclear if this reflects a desire to change or replace her current beloved, although she believes her relationship with Homestar has always been open.{{ref|3}}

Marzipan's status as the only girl in [[Free Country, USA]] has made her the target of quite a few prank messages on her [[Marzipan's Answering Machine|answering machine]] (most of them left by Strong Bad), as well as the unsolicited romantic attentions of several other characters (most notably [[Coach Z]] and [[Bubs]]). Despite all this, she is very kind and is friends with almost everyone (excepting [[The King of Town]] and Strong Bad{{ref|1}}), such as when she helped [[Strong Sad]] make baklava while [[Strong Bad is in Jail Cartoon|Strong Bad was in jail]]; however, she does sometimes think only of herself, most notably when she ignored [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2|seven years' worth of calls]] just to play a prank on Strong Bad. Marzipan often cooperates with other characters on various projects.  For example, The Cheat [[Powered by The Cheat|made a music video]] for her song "[[Oh Yeah Yeah]]". She has appeared in the ''[[Dangeresque (film series)|Dangeresque]]'' series of short films as [[Cutesy Buttons]] and [[Sultry Buttons]], and once attempted to teach Strong Bad how to make an [[lady fan|attractive centerpiece]] out of junk mail and kitty litter.  She has also hosted a [[Fall Float Parade]] with Coach Z and taught a cult-like "[[School|kindergarten]]" class with Homestar, Strong Mad, and [[Homsar]]. In [[DNA Evidence]], it is said that she is allergic to pecans.  She also takes a Toga-Yoga class, which is led by Bubs.

Marzipan has been mistaken for a baseball bat, a bell, and especially a [[Marzipan Being Compared to a Broom|broom]]; in the email [[long pants]], she claims that she is not a broom, much to Homestar's surprise. Though she is often mistaken for such distinctly shaped objects, Strong Bad refers to Marzipan as "{{w|human}}" in [[retirement]].

==Character Design and Conception==
{{seealso|Marzipan Evolution}}
[[File:Sketchbook_Two.PNG|thumb|Early designs for Marzipan, [[Sketchbook (museum)|described in retrospect as]] "way too human."]]

'''Marzipan''' is [[The Only Girl|the only female character]] among the [[Characters#Main Characters|main cast]] of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] (much of the supporting cast is male as well). She is voiced by [[Missy Palmer]], who also writes the lyrics for Marzipan's songs;{{ref|4}} Marzipan is one of the few characters not voiced by [[Matt Chapman]].

Marzipan was first drawn by [[Mike Chapman]] and named by [[Craig Zobel]].{{ref|5}} She first appeared, unnamed, in the crowd of [[Marshmallow's Last Stand]]. The interactive game [[She Loves Me!]] gave her a name and established her romantic relationship with Homestar Runner. Initially conceived solely as Homestar's girlfriend, Marzipan [[Wired News Radio Interview - 23 Jun 2003|has since developed as a more independent character]]. Much of her later characterization was drawn from Missy, with occasional [[Interviews and Public Appearances|interviews]] remarking how the character had come to act like her voice actress.

An [[old Characters page]], now in the [[museum]], said [[the King of Town]] was Marzipan's father. This concept was {{w|Retroactive continuity|quickly abandoned}}, with [[The Brothers Chaps]] later [[Club Aquatica Interview - 29 Oct 2003|clarifying that]] it was an idea they had "toyed around with briefly" early in the site's development before rejecting. The rejected idea has occasionally been alluded to in-character, with Marzipan [[Wonkavision Magazine Interview#Marzipan|referring to it as a "false allegation"]] and the King of Town [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2#Message 25|expressing confusion after reading about it online]].

Missy appears in-character as Marzipan on multiple [[strongbad_email.exe]] [[DVD Commentary Speakers|DVD commentaries]]. In several commentaries, such as [[marzipan]] and [[date]], she indicates that the [[Toons]] are simply a show that the characters are acting out rather than their real lives; later commentaries like [[montage]] no longer include this conceit.

===Appearance===
[[Image:Marzycouchslouch.png|thumb|Marzipan relaxes]]
Marzipan has a tall, oblong head that extends to a body covered in a purple dress embellished with white trim and gold buttons. Her skin is a shiny, pinkish tone, and her eyes consist of two black circles of [[Mismatched Eyes|differing sizes]]. Her mouth typically is held in a slight smile, occasionally appearing as a larger 'U' shape more frequently in older toons. She wears her bright blonde hair in a ponytail, tied with a purple hair band matching her dress. Like several other characters, she [[Lack of Visible Arms|does not have arms]]; she is still able to pick up and manipulate objects, such as playing the guitar. Marzipan is of average height, standing somewhat shorter than Homestar.

====Body Shape====
{{seealso|Marzipan Being Compared to a Broom}}
[[File:Marzipan as Lola.png|thumb|left|96px|A bell[e]]]
Marzipan's lower body is almost always covered by a dress or similar garment, leaving little indication of the shape of her body. Her wide dress combined with narrow head/neck often lead to Marzipan being humorously compared to a broom.

[[Halloween costumes]] worn in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats Costumes|The House That Gave Sucky Treats]] and [[Doomy Tales of the Macabre Costumes|Doomy Tales of the Macabre]] indicate that her body is shaped like a bell, essentially the same shape as her dress. In [[A Decemberween Mackerel]], Marzipan leaves a single, wide trail through the snow rather than visible footsteps.

By contrast, Marzipan is often seen sitting{{ref|6}} in a pose that suggests a minimal lower-body shape, again reminiscent of a broom or mop. In [[Kick-A-Ball]], she reveals a large combat boot from under her dress {{--}} not revealing any limbs or lower body when doing so.

Alternate versions of Marzipan have varying depictions of limbs. [[Old-Timey Marzipan]] has a skeleton with five "leg" bones, [[Marzi-Mei]] has human-like arms and legs (with the later [[Stinkoman 20X6]] redesign covering all limbs in a baggy jumpsuit), and [[Mysfit-steries Character Variations|the ''Mysfit-steries'' variation]] of Marzipan has legs and feet but no arms.

{{Character Video Transcript}}

== Fun Facts ==
[[Image:grinning marzipan.png|thumb|Yes, she does have [[teeth]].]]
*The term {{w|marzipan}} describes a confectionery consisting primarily of ground almonds and sugar that derives its characteristic flavor from bitter almonds.
*The character page title is a reference to Marzipan's song "Oh yeah yeah" from the email [[marzipan]].
*[[DNA Evidence|According to]] Strong Bad, Marzipan is allergic to pecans.
*Marzipan has a cousin named [[Debra]] whom Strong Bad [[Happy Dethemberween|considers "hot"]].
**Marzipan also has a sister, according to Homestar in [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 17.2]].
*As revealed in [[Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 15.2]], she has apparently had [[Questionable Services|questionable surgery]] to have her nose removed.
*In [[A Death Defying Decemberween]], Homestar refers to Marzipan's mother as "Mrs. Marzipan", and implies that she is frequently divorced.  Marzipan says her latest stepfather is named Seth and works in a "philosophy department", presumably at a university.
*Strong Bad says that Marzipan has a "considerable resistance to death" in [[origins]] after being super-glued to Homsar and left for dead.

== Relationships ==
:''Main article: [[Character Relationships]]''
*[[Homestar Runner and Marzipan's Relationship]]
*[[Strong Bad and Marzipan's Relationship]]
*[[Marzipan and The Cheat's Relationship]]
*[[Marzipan and Strong Sad's Relationship]]
*[[Strong Mad and Marzipan's Relationship]]
*[[Marzipan and Coach Z's Relationship]]
*[[Marzipan and Bubs's Relationship]]
*[[Marzipan and The King of Town's Relationship]]
*[[Marzipan and Homsar's Relationship]]

== Variations ==
[[File:Marzipan in highschool.png|thumb|96px|Scampers!]]
*[[Old-Timey Marzipan]] ([[Old-Timey]])
*[[Marzi-Mei]] ([[20X6]])
*[[Cutesy Buttons|Cutesy]] and [[Sultry Buttons]] ([[Dangeresque (film series)|Dangeresque]])
*[[Cardboard Marzipan]]
*Marzipan Alien Cow ([[narrator]])
*[[Teenage Marzipan]] ([[high school]])
*[[Trading Cards|Marzi-PANCAKE]] ([[trading cards]])
*[[M.Z. Pan]] ([[Xeriouxly Forxe]])
*[[Yonder Website Character Variations#Character 5|Character 5]] ([[Characters from Yonder Website|Yonder Website]])

=== [[Halloween Costumes]] ===
*Jeannie (from ''{{w|I Dream of Jeannie}}'') in [[Homestarloween Party]]
*{{w|Joey Ramone}} (of the [[Ramones]]) in [[The House That Gave Sucky Treats]]
*{{w|Lisa Lopes|Left Eye Lopes}} (of {{w|TLC (group)|TLC}}) in [[Pumpkin Carve-nival]]
*The {{w|Log Lady}} (from ''[[Twin Peaks]]'') in [[3 Times Halloween Funjob]]
*{{w|Willie Nelson}} in [[Halloween Fairstival]]
*{{w|Beaker (Muppet)|Beaker}} (of [[The Muppets]]) in [[Halloween Potion-ma-jig]]
*{{w|Frida Kahlo}} in [[Happy Hallow-day]]
*{{w|Prince (musician)|Prince}} in [[Jibblies 2]]
*{{w|Stevie Ray Vaughan}} in [[Most in the Graveyard]]
*Lola (from ''{{w|Run Lola Run}}'') in [[Doomy Tales of the Macabre]]
*Cindy Lou Who (from ''{{w|How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (TV special)|How the Grinch Stole Christmas!}}'') in [[Which Ween Costumes?]]
*{{w|Anton Chigurh}} (from ''{{w|No Country for Old Men}}'') in [[Halloween Safety]] (featured in the [[Sketchbook 2014#SK-2014-10-30|Sketchbook]] and [[Quote of the Week#QW-2014-10-30|Quote of the Week]])
*[[Tom Servo]] (from ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'') in [[I Killed Pom Pom]]
*{{w|Captain EO}} in [[The House That Gave Sucky Tricks]]
*Margot Tenenbaum (from ''{{w|The Royal Tenenbaums}}'') in [[Later That Night...]]
*Joanna from Chotchkie's (from ''[[Office Space]]'') in [[Haunted Photo Booth]]
*{{w|J Mascis}} (of {{w|Dinosaur Jr.}}) in [[Mr. Poofers Must Die]]
*Maetel (from ''{{w|Galaxy Express 999}}'') in [[The Homestar Runner Enters The Spooky Woods]]
*[[Wikipedia:Captain Planet and the Planeteers|Captain Planet]] in [[Halloween Hijinks]]
*Trixie the Giraffe-Neck Girl (from ''[[Sam & Max]] {{w|Sam & Max Hit the Road|Hit the Road}}'') in [[Halloween Hide & Seek]]
*[[The Beatles|John Lennon]] (as seen in ''{{w|Yellow Submarine (film)|Yellow Submarine}}'') in [[2022 Costume Pack Now Available]]
*Penny (from ''[[Wikipedia:Pee-wee's Playhouse|Pee-wee's Playhouse]]'') in [[The Show: Ween Edition]]

==Sources==
# {{note|1}} Email [[marzipan]]
# {{note|2}} [[Yearbook Character Page#Marzipan|Marzipan's Yearbook Character Page]]
# {{note|3}} [[Date Nite]]
# {{note|4}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20180303130845/http://retrocrush.com/archive2/homestar/ "An Interview With Homestar Runner Creators, The Chapman Brothers"], ''[[retroCRUSH Interview|retroCRUSH]]'', 2001
# {{note|5}} [https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/craig-zobel-film-production "Craig Zobel, Film Production"], ''Gothamist'', Jun 4 2004
# {{note|6}} For instance, in [[secret recipes]], [[date]], [[secret identity]] and [[keep cool]]

==Quotes of the Week==
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*{{qotw|"Call it, friendo!"|QotW Exclusive|Mirror:marzi_friendo.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"That's so crazy!!! I'VE always wanted to see Ira Glass and Ira Flatow wrestle too!!"|[[Date Nite]]|mirror:marzi_iras.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"I'm pretty sure that's just Strong Mad absconding with Bob's conces-- Bob's...that's just Strong Mad absconding with Bubs' constesh-- constession stand."|[[Fall Float Parade]] blooper|Mirror:marzy_bobs.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Jibblie jibblie jibblie jibblie. Does that sound frantic?"|[[Jibblies 2]] outtake|Mirror:marzi_frantic.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"There was this little worm and I brought him inside because he seemed like he would fit into a little jar. And I gave him the name of Fat Albert."|Extended clip from [[Homestarloween Party]]|Mirror:marzy_worm.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Word Booty!"|[[looking old]]|Mirror:marzy_booty.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Want some bread and butter pickles. Ooo-ahh! Give me that bread and butter pickle, bread and butter pickle. You are."|Fuller version of song from [[Happy Hallow-day]]|Mirror:marzy_dub.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Oh yes, folks, there's no better way to be brutally honest with someone than to construct a hate float and put it in a televised parade."|[[Fall Float Parade]] outtake|Mirror:marzy_hatefloat.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"We are the [[Cool Tapes]]. We make some phat papes. Doley-O, doley-o, doley-o.(x3) ''{[[Strong Mad]]: DOLEY-O! [[The Cheat]]: (The Cheat noises)}'' Stop creepin' at me."|QotW exclusive|Mirror:doley-o.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"Hey! Watch those hands David Coppafeel!"|[[senior prom]] outtake|Mirror:marzy_copafeel.mp3}}
*{{qotw|The [[Cool Tapes]] song|[[Cool Things]]|Mirror:marzy_cooltapes.mp3}}
*{{qotw|"I'm the only girl"|[[Who Said What Now?]]}}
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==See Also==
*[[Marzipan Evolution]]
*[[Marzipan Other Costumes|Other Costumes]]
*[[Nicknames#Marzipan|Nicknames]]

== External Links ==
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