Thread by @loopimay

Tisha and Brusha - Inevitable Enemies (A Theory/Analysis 🧵)
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It seems Dandy's World is starting to lean into what many in the fandom have already been exploring: the differences between the cartoon characters and the living toons in Gardenview. Some of the gossip Dandy spills has given some insight into this, specifically Blot and Looey's.

We can discern that toons are seemingly given their personality from the show during creation and set off into the real world without a second thought. Sometimes this means they act differently from their cartoon counterparts because they aren't following a script.

Looey may have low self-esteem in the TV series, but he was living in a scripted world with a pre-determined happy ending there. Whatever happened, he'd always HAVE to make it out okay because it's a children's show.

That's not something they could translate into reality.

This also means that Gardenview could not make artificial relationships. Whether or not toons had chemistry with each other was entirely dependent on them and them alone. Why would anyone be "so glad" Dandy and Astro got along if they were programmed to?

So, what's my point?

I want to focus on what Dandy says about Brusha during his gossip. She and Tisha used to be close, Brusha had a significant change in personality since her introductory episode, and she's now noticeably more ill-tempered. The wording here is important:

"Brusha really has changed since the SHOW debuted her!"

Not Gardenview, the *show.* Brusha was written and planned to be significantly more easygoing than she turned out to be. So, what changed?

She came to life and was given free will.

We know Brusha has problems with her attitude and ego, as seen in her elevator interactions. This may be something that could be resolved quickly in a cartoon episode, but Brusha isn't in a cartoon anymore. She's stuck having to improve organically, which she doesn't.

I believe Brusha became more irritable because she was inclined to double down on herself rather than change. She isn't subtle about it; it's clear that she thinks she's better than most of the toons she talks to, so why would she take their criticism if she isn't scripted to?

We don't know much about what happened between Brusha's debut and now, but she specifically tells Tisha to "get over" the "years" old show, which seems to imply that the cartoon is the biggest (maybe even the only) reason why Tisha tries with Brusha anymore.

On Brusha's end, the only time she seems to want Tisha around is to benefit herself. She doesn't want Tisha looking at her, but she DOES want her to look at all the cool art she holds in such high regard!

Presumably, this was something Tisha did often in the TV series.

The last of the interactions solidifies this show vs reality disconnect. When Brusha compliments her and Tisha's teamwork, Tisha doesn't give her the approval she was looking for, causing her to get upset. In the context of their cartoon origins, this reaction makes more sense.

Brusha carries herself as an independent. She rejects help and perceives herself as better than others. As such, teamwork would be something her character would realistically learn in the show.

When she "learns her lesson," Tisha *should* appreciate it like her cartoon self had.

...But she doesn't, because Brusha isn't owed Tisha's approval anymore.

And we know that the toons' memories are tied to the TV series. So it isn't a case of Brusha's ego assuming Tisha would acknowledge her; it's her remembering the Tisha from the show who always would.

And let's face it: the messy artist and the neat freak do not make for a good combination. We know how Tisha feels about unclean toons and we know how Brusha feels about toons who don't get her art. They're opposites in the most uncomplimentary way possible.

Without a script to keep them in check, they're bound to fight and argue.

I also want to address something I haven't seen anyone else talk about, but I think is integral to understanding Brusha and Tisha's relationship and fallout.

Brusha is the Anti-Shelly. Let me explain:

We've established that Brusha is independent, so much so that she takes offense to Tisha asking if she needs help with something as small as tying her hair back.

Meanwhile, Shelly not only actively seeks Tisha out for help but also shows immense graditude for her efforts.

When Brusha does try to appeal to Tisha's tastes, she points out how well they work together. We know Tisha values teamwork based on how much she tries to reach out for help when it comes to her cleaning.

Who's always encouraging others and being a good teammate? Shelly!

Even their abilities reflect this contrast. Brusha's Artistic Inspiration boosts skill checks, while Shelly's Inspiration boosts extraction speed. They're both tied to machines, but they're most useful to entirely different stat spreads. (They also have very similar names.)

Brusha's ability is best paired with toons that have a high extraction speed and a low skill check. Shelly's ability is best paired with toons that have a low extraction speed and a high skill check.

Guess which one Tisha falls under?

Brusha's ability synergizes poorly with Tisha, while Shelly's pushes her four-star skill check to its full potential.

But it doesn't end with Tisha. Even outside of her, their personalities are extremely opposing.

Brusha is prideful, Shelly is insecure.

Brusha caters her interests around herself, Shelly tries to involve everyone in hers.

Brusha's talents are revered, Shelly's are forgotten.

Brusha is a common, Shelly is a main.

Brusha is tall and slender, Shelly is short and stubby.

Gardenview created two opposing toons and Tisha was expected to be best friends with them both. As well as that could've worked in the show, it just wasn't going to work in the real world.

In the end, Tisha clicked with Shelly, not Brusha.

I decided to call this thread a theory/analysis because we don't know a whole lot about Brusha and Tisha's relationship. Think of this less as me saying anything concrete and more as me trying to piece together something with the details we do have.

Maybe I'm onto something, or maybe I'm wrong about everything! Only time will tell. For now, thank you for reading, and let me know any thoughts you have about Brusha and Tisha's dynamic! Have a lovely day!