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antgirl1 · 09-16-2007, 10:24 AM

How do Imaginary Friends continue to exist?

Asking this question is like how cats and dogs can continue to exist. ANY species, including imaginaries, are independent life-forms, but however, will never become extinct, unless the human species does. If that were so, imaginaries could possibly continue their existence, but only reproductive friends could make offspring to keep the race alive. And reproductive friends are rare to come by, as most are created by little children and therefore the children do not know this sort of thing yet.

Why do Imaginary Friends look and act the way they do?

Some imaginaries are like this because they are created to be, but sometimes the opposite works out too. A third option is just a random happening. This is the very same example as a human being - you never know what kind of personality, tastes, favorite/least favorites he/she's going to have, regardless of the parents.

Can Imaginary Friends change?

As imaginaries live, they can "mature", which will spring up new, possible interests, a change in personality, but appearance stays the same until elderly years.

Does Frankie enjoy her job and does she like Mr. Herriman?

Yes on both counts. Frankie seems to love her job, despite other peer's opinions. And yes, deep inside, Frankie likes Herriman (as a friend) and shows that she does care about him.

Can Imaginary Friends die and can they age?

Again; yes on both accounts. If imaginaries can get hurt and feel pain (physically or otherwise) they most likely can die, too. But they are, like I stated before, independent life-forms, a creator's death does not kill the imaginary in the process; whether or not they continue life after that point ids their own choice.

They can age, yes, but it's subtle until elder years. Over time, body systems/structure will weaken, maybe brake down, by age. But, maybe imaginaries' life span is longer than a human, and will take a longer time for aging to occur.

What human traits do Imaginary Friends have?

Almost all of them, actually. They have to eat, sleep, use the bathroom, breathe to stay alive, have internal organs/bones/muscles/tissue//blood/etc, they can become intelligent, they can mature, they can age, they can get sick, they have emotions, few can reproduce by themselves (needing two parents to do so), they have interests and can choose what they enjoy over other things, they can fall in love (with another imaginary, or even a human), they can die, (having nothing to do with a creator's possible death), pretty much anything a human can/need to do, an imaginary could do it too.

09-16-2007, 10:24 AM	#3
antgirl1 Baja Blast my Beloved Rapo or Rachel is fine! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,781	How do Imaginary Friends continue to exist? Asking this question is like how cats and dogs can continue to exist. ANY species, including imaginaries, are independent life-forms, but however, will never become extinct, unless the human species does. If that were so, imaginaries could possibly continue their existence, but only reproductive friends could make offspring to keep the race alive. And reproductive friends are rare to come by, as most are created by little children and therefore the children do not know this sort of thing yet. Why do Imaginary Friends look and act the way they do? Some imaginaries are like this because they are created to be, but sometimes the opposite works out too. A third option is just a random happening. This is the very same example as a human being - you never know what kind of personality, tastes, favorite/least favorites he/she's going to have, regardless of the parents. Can Imaginary Friends change? As imaginaries live, they can "mature", which will spring up new, possible interests, a change in personality, but appearance stays the same until elderly years. Does Frankie enjoy her job and does she like Mr. Herriman? Yes on both counts. Frankie seems to love her job, despite other peer's opinions. And yes, deep inside, Frankie likes Herriman (as a friend) and shows that she does care about him. Can Imaginary Friends die and can they age? Again; yes on both accounts. If imaginaries can get hurt and feel pain (physically or otherwise) they most likely can die, too. But they are, like I stated before, independent life-forms, a creator's death does not kill the imaginary in the process; whether or not they continue life after that point ids their own choice. They can age, yes, but it's subtle until elder years. Over time, body systems/structure will weaken, maybe brake down, by age. But, maybe imaginaries' life span is longer than a human, and will take a longer time for aging to occur. What human traits do Imaginary Friends have? Almost all of them, actually. They have to eat, sleep, use the bathroom, breathe to stay alive, have internal organs/bones/muscles/tissue//blood/etc, they can become intelligent, they can mature, they can age, they can get sick, they have emotions, few can reproduce by themselves (needing two parents to do so), they have interests and can choose what they enjoy over other things, they can fall in love (with another imaginary, or even a human), they can die, (having nothing to do with a creator's possible death), pretty much anything a human can/need to do, an imaginary could do it too.