Surfer dude Tanner’s got a sunny disposition but he doesn’t have too many braincells in his head. A shining example of the hyperactive goofballs that frequent Dullsville. Hobbies include partying, riding, and being an all around cool dude.
Tanner’s also something of a prankster in his spare time, mainly toward the few people that actually manage to get on his bad side. His simpleminded attitude abruptly becomes cold, calculating, and vicious when he’s in revenge mode. Tanner likes most things, but the thing he loves the most is the schadenfreude he gets from watching bad people suffer.
Maybe he’s not so sunny under the surface.
Fun Facts
Tanner, despite going through the second most redesigns of the cast, kept most of his defining features intact.
Tanner, unlike every main character from S1 aside from Sylvester, was designed as an adult. He was aged down for RS but was restored to adulthood for ICT.
Tanner’s surname is phonetically similar to a pronunciation of “caramel”.
Tanner wears his hair in a ponytail in ICT proper because his hairstyle prior was a train wreck to get consistently right, especially when the hat comes off.
Tanner ironically doesn’t keep his exact skin tone as a human.
Tanner’s inverted eye colors are meant to evoke the look of sunglasses.
Tanner is the only male Orange type Drewman in Season One.
Tanner sometimes spaces out. Usually while he’s walking. He’ll probably keep walking if he doesn’t realize he’s broken both his legs.
Captions:Hey-TD! Donnie from Cabin 11! Have you found any wildlife, rocks, or have any water samples?
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"Ok first off other Donnie, your outfit is fire. Figured you should probably know that. My Mikey dressed me, and don't I look totally off the chain?" He paused, cringing. "Sorry, still working on my surfer lingo."
He was dressed for the beach, that's for sure. Bright orange, pineapples, woven cords, more orange, it was the perfect obnoxious outfit that you'd see on a Michelangelo... the only thing saying different was a read mask. Although... he was awfully happy for try- being a Raphael.
He sat there, thinking for a moment before addressing the other turtle again. "Dude, I have found so much stuff. There's all these cool plants in the water, and shiny rocks, and oh! Shells. Really pretty shells. I'm starting a collection." He nods, like he's confirming it himself. "Water samples is a no, but I can get you one if you want! Anything to help a fellow turtle!"
I can always help someone who is slaying as much as this Donnie is. Plus, who doesn't like collecting things?
I’m back with more TD as Barbie characters y’all (yes with gender bending involved)
Here’s fem!surfer dudes as the main duo in Barbie and the Diamond Castle, cause who wouldn’t wanna see these two sing songs about friendship and go on an adventure? Sorry was lazy so no shading. Credit to MarcellSalek-26 on deviantart for the rule 63 references
I liked Brody as a racing partner for Geoff. If we couldn’t get Bridgette, I’m glad that we got him instead.
He may have enabled Geoff’s dumber impulses, but he brought a lot of enthusiasm to the team and did well with a lot of the tasks. Compared to Geoff, it felt like he was more expressive with his emotions and cried more than Geoff did on the original show. He even found a romantic interest on the show like Geoff did with Bridgette on the original show, even if the current relationship status with MacArthur is unknown. His star tattoo was cool too; I thought that was a nice touch.
I would definitely enjoy seeing Brody compete again. I don’t know what they could do with him, but I bet it would be a fun time.
the surfer dudes are such a great team. there wasn’t a moment with those two where i wasn’t smiling. they are the sweetest, most wholesome duo in all of total drama history.
i can’t wait to write friendships just like theirs.
Was really interested on the possibility of a nerdy character from her introduction, but I feel like my biggest gripe with her is the whole “my generation” thing, it just feels slightly mean spirited and not realistic for a personality trait. Teens generally don’t like being told that their generation sucks or that they’re all dumb or have their use of technology criticized. The ones that do dislike their generation are those either trying to receive approval from older people or “I was born in the wrong generation” type kids. She’s just, unrelatable.
Axel
Her voice is higher than I expected, I like the survival theme and was surprised we got another zombie conspiracy nut in the cast (so happy we got a Shawn cameo/reference as well!) she really is like a mix of Jo and Eva with a sprinkle of Shawn and I wish we got to see more of her!
Priya
Super interesting to see a contestant raised by TD fans, and her intro was amazing! Baby and toddler Priya! Owen reference! She is 100% going to be an interesting character. I guess there’s also a subversion of a big Desi stereotype with her, she wants to go to med school but her parents want her to enter a more unconventional and unstable field, I don’t know exactly how to feel about this, specially since I’m not desi myself.
Zee
My man!!! I love me a skater/surfer dude and the Jude vibes are impeccable!! He is so chill and just here to vibe. I’ve audibly laughed at multiple of his lines and just love him so much. I also think he’s neat amputee rep, he’s casual about it and was just born that way, but can make fun stories up about it.
Ripper
Am I disappointed by the fart and potty jokes? Yes, but besides that I actually really like his character! An annoying bully who despite his best efforts is a loser. Also if his voice doesn’t fuel the nowen child headcanons out there I don’t know what will.
Damien
A total newbie! Very opposite to Priya in this case and also super interesting character trait for him, I hope both him and Priya can function a bit to show off the POV of both old and new fans alike. He’s also very entertaining :)
Scary girl
Exactly what I expected from her and more! She is very much one dimensional compared to most the rest but I love her! I love wildcards! So excited to see her shenanigans
Bowie
Introducing yourself as the first openly gay contestant is definitely a first impression! I’ve got to say I adore his competitive and scheming nature and you can tell he’s in it to win it, he also has amazing social skills and is overall an icon. I know not everyone will be into the idea of the first openly queer contestant being very stereotypical but I’ve always thought that just as while his sexuality isn’t the center of his personality and there’s at least another queer character that isn’t as stereotypical it’s all good, and by the looks of it that will be the case. Also I know multiple gay dudes that act just as him so I have a bias.
Chase
Did not expect a stunt Youtuber type guy but I definitely should’ve seen it coming, also DRAMA?? Pre established EXES??? I am so interested in seeing how this pans out
Emma
I love her voice first of all and I did not expect her to have been part of the stunt Youtuber group, hope the ex drama isn’t all there is to her character and I really enjoy her friendship with Bowie so far!
MK
Oh I love her, we haven’t seen a character like her before and she has so much potential! A character that knows she’s underestimated and takes advantage of that? Yes please!
Caleb
Pretty much a Justin copy, I can’t really say much about him and we knew how things were going to pan out so I can only hope he’ll make if farther and get more development next season.
Wayne & Raj
Hockey dudes! They’re such jocks and can sense the “makes fun of me lightly for being unathletic but cheers for me when I finally start participating in sports” energy from them so hard, they’re fun guys and feel so much like real teen boys.
Nichelle
An actual TV star! I didn’t see that coming but I love it! Love seeing the little flashbacks to her shows and movies and seeing someone in the show be treated as an actual celebrity, she’s also as far as I’ve seen pretty smart, level headed, and humble for a TV celebrity! So interested in seeing her work!
Julia
The influencer chick! Her intro was amazing and I definitely didn’t expect her to be into healing crystals, feel like she’ll be a very interesting character and I await her interactions with Nichelle.