Frankie

[Cassini90125]

We wouldn't ask that of you. Just don't ask us to stop hating him.

[Voxxyn]

Originally Posted by kaytea

she also happens to be one of the rare female characters I like caus normely I depise female characters

I actually agree with this very much. I usually dislike female characters in modern fiction because, quite frankly, most of them are overblown stereotypes. You have your damsels in distress, your holier-than-thou "I'M GONNA EAT YOU ALIVE" superwomen, your spoiled brats, your smug know-it-alls, your vapid "OMG I LIEK SEAN BUT HE'S GOING OUT WITH AMANDA WAAH MAH LIFE IS OVER T_T" teenage girls, your incredibly vain and snotty "cool" girls, your blatant attempts at pandering to horny males, etc.

Frankie is none of these, and that's why I adore her. She's very genuine and pure.

[Medikor]

They certainly hit the mark with Frankie. I don't know how they did it, but she is such a unique and original character. Maybe it's because she's "nothing special" in the sence that she's so real.
Normally, I feel that stereotypes are important for roles, but Frankie just manages to avoid being any one stereotype, like Voxxyn said. She's a great character because of this. I guess the less is more aproach had something to do with it.

[Mr. Marshmallow]

I think the thing that makes Frankie most special is actually her simplicity. Frankie is a care giver, a loving, caring, and very relatable iconic young woman who has a temper. That's a pretty tame sounding personality. But that is by no means a bad thing, it makes her very direct and clear.

It takes a creative and open mind (like fans for example) to truly appreciate something that not everyone can see. Frankie isn't appreciated as much as she should be, most of us know that, and it's that very thing that makes her so special, that we can really see who she is regardless of side character titles.

Frankie is simple and sweet, she's a very loveable person and I think that's why it's so easy to like her. She doesn't try to prove anything or act Tomb raider style macho annoying and egotistical to prove something to males, she is who she is and she is a very kind and caring person.

I think also Grey Delise's way of performing some of Frankie's lines really sell that sweet image. I mean she sounded REALLY sincere when Frankie sounded worried about Coco's fake illness during "Bus the two of us". Or how she just said "Guys this isn't cool" about Bloo breaking the bust in "Busted".

You really could tell how she is and who she is from the way Grey delieverd those lines, and it's hard to notice those little things to be able to decipher characters through them. Or at least that's what I think. Frankie isn't complex, what you see is what you get and that's good old fashioned sweetness.

And that is exactly what i want from her, because that's what makes her so dam loveable!

[kageri]

Originally Posted by Mr. Marshmallow

I mean she sounded REALLY sincere when Frankie sounded worried about Coco's fake illness during "Bus the two of us".

I know right?! It made me "awwwww" out loud.

Also, I agree about her simplicity. Frankie's not one-dimensional, but she has no hidden motives. She's so honest; she just is what she is and knows how to be herself.

[Cassini90125]

Originally Posted by kageri

she just is what she is and knows how to be herself.

Which is a good example for all of us to follow.

[Medikor]

I just rewatched "Setting a presadent" again today. You can really tell how good of an acter Grey Delisle is with the performance she do'es in the third act of the show. Good stuff.

[Amritama]

Frankie is one of my favorite human characters in the series. For one, she doesn't fall under a cookie-cutter stereotype and shows a wide spectrum of emotions. She also has a well-developed personality and certainly acts her age. Well, I'd say she acts more mature for her age, because most of the 21 year olds I've met at campus are pretty immature.

Sure, she has a rather prominent temper and flaws that can stick out like a sore thumb, but she also has good traits that make her a great caregiver for the imaginary friends at Foster. She's an affectionate, hardworking, sincere, and caring person deep down, and these parts of her personality outshine her flaws. I mean, if she didn't care about Foster's and the imaginary friends living there, why is she still there anyhow? She's a smart and independent girl, so I believe her love and dedication for tending to Foster's imaginary friends keeps her where she is.

Overall, Frankie is a character with a likable and realistic personality, which is rare in many types of entertainment, animated or not.

[Voxxyn]

Originally Posted by kageri

Frankie's not one-dimensional, but she has no hidden motives. She's so honest; she just is what she is and knows how to be herself.

Which reminds me of another female character stereotype that pisses me off: the coldhearted "femme fatale" who deceives and manipulates her way to the top, who is nonetheless "irresistable" only because she's supposedly "sexy".

I'm especially glad that Frankie isn't one of those. Her honesty and sincerity is just wonderful.

[Medikor]

Amen!