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All I ever hear is how great of a leader you are. God, it's so annoying.
—Jimmy


For mobile users, see: Jimmy/Gallery

Jimmy is the main protagonist of Mouthwashing. As the co-pilot of the Tulpar, he was in charge of navigation and taking the captain's mantle in the event of an emergency.

Appearance

Jimmy is a thin adult male with straight brown hair neatly parted in the middle. He possesses brown eyes, a stubble that encircles his cheeks, and noticeable wrinkles. His uniform comprises a Pony Express jumpsuit, a white long-sleeved T-shirt beneath, and black sneakers.

Personality

Jimmy is portrayed as experiencing a modicum of guilt for some of his actions, whilst also exhibiting intentional manipulativeness and spitefulness. It has been mentioned that he encountered difficulties with life on Earth and likely sought a sense of control, hence his comfort in the role of co-pilot. Nevertheless, he perceived himself as "climbing the ladder" while Curly was "already at the top." Following the crash, he endeavours to assume responsibility yet fails to acknowledge that his actions precipitated the crew's predicament. He frequently repeats the words of others without comprehending their meaning, applying them to himself to justify his behaviour. Consequently, he serves as an unreliable narrator.

Jimmy harbours envy towards Curly's pre-crash position as captain, desiring an equivalent degree of power, whilst failing to appreciate the numerous responsibilities and duties incumbent upon a captain. He exhibits impulsive behaviour, exemplified by causing the crash of the *Tulpar*, and immediately experiences regret upon discovering that his sexual assault had resulted in Anya's pregnancy, leaving Curly grievously injured and incapacitated as captain. He deceitfully accuses Curly of causing the crash. In his role as captain, he swiftly becomes overwhelmed and reproaches other crew members, particularly Anya, when she requests his assistance with Curly's painkillers. Ultimately, he concludes that he is unfit to be captain and that Curly should have retained his position.

Jimmy also takes advantage of all the crew members in particular ways. He manipulates Daisuke into climbing into the damaged vent by telling him that Swansea would be proud of him, despite Swansea's warnings. When Daisuke was injured, Jimmy tried to use the mouthwash as a disinfectant, despite Anya's warning that it would be ineffective. Jimmy berates Swansea for euthanising Daisuke, although he was in extreme pain and would not have been able to survive the wounds.

Jimmy often quickly jumps to conclusions, assuming the worst in others. He yelled at Curly during his birthday party for wanting to leave everyone behind, or when Swansea euthanized Daisuke. He also projects his own traits and insecurities on others, such as when he assumed Swansea wanted to keep the only working cryostasis pod for himself. Anya herself never appears in his hallucinations, but the baby that he conceived in her is often treated as a mistake. Daisuke is shown in his hallucinations in the form of a flower, while he often saw himself as defending or hiding from Swansea.

He also chose not to take the Pony Express mandated psychological evaluations seriously, stating that he experiences sexual attraction to cartoon horses. In Anya's words, Jimmy thinks that they are unnecessary.

History

Biography

Jimmy was described by Curly as having "struggled back on Earth." Acting upon Curly's suggestion, Jimmy commenced his employment with Pony Express,[1] and had been in their service for several years prior to the crash. Potentially as a result of nepotism, Jimmy ascended the ranks but perpetually felt inferior to Curly, ultimately fostering resentment. Prior to the crash, it is indirectly suggested that Jimmy raped and impregnated Anya.

Mouthwashing

Under the pressure of losing his job and having to deal with raping Anya and her pregnancy, Jimmy attempted to commit murder-suicide by crashing the Tulpar into an upcoming asteroid. Curly entered the cockpit right before the impact, rendering himself severely injured. With Curly disabled, Jimmy declared himself the new captain and wrongfully blamed Curly for the accident. He spent the next several months attempting to fix his mistakes and administering painkillers to Curly. After the crew ran out of food, the crew could only consume the ethanol-based mouthwash they were transporting. Eventually, Anya was driven to suicide by Jimmy, Daisuke sustained severe injuries trying to save her, and Swansea was shot by Jimmy. Despite all of this, Jimmy displayed no noticeable remorse and felt as if he could fix his mistakes.

Jimmy amputated Curly's leg with a knife and forcibly fed it to him. In a last attempt to fix everything, Jimmy placed Curly in the remaining cryostasis pod, claiming that "[He]... fixed it" by committing suicide.

Relationships

Curly

Jimmy harbours both profound hatred and admiration for Curly. His resentment is evident when he accuses Curly of disposing of his crew upon the announcement that Pony Express had ceased operations. Jimmy feels as though he is merely a temporary amusement for Curly, who will abandon him once a more suitable opportunity arises, as symbolised in his nightmare of himself and Curly consuming a cake.

Following Curly's permanent injury from the crash, Jimmy torments him by forcefully administering painkillers and subjecting him to physical abuse. His behaviour towards Curly is both cruel and possibly falsely paternalistic, as Jimmy believes he is doing his utmost to care for Curly and refuses to end his life. Curly features prominently in several dream sequences, often symbolising the unattainable perfection James seeks, as illustrated by hallucinations of Curly's eye observing him. Ultimately, Jimmy experiences a breakdown, pleading for Curly's forgiveness, which culminates in Jimmy rescuing Curly.

Anya

Jimmy does not respect Anya. He disregards her qualifications and often mocks her with demeaning and sexual comments. Subtext also reveals that he raped her, resulting in her later pregnancy. She acts submissive and is easily startled by Jimmy, revealing her ongoing fear of him to Curly. She feared Jimmy to the extent of hiding the only firearm on board from him. From Jimmy's dream sequences, it is implied that he did not feel guilt for her death or raping her but was concerned only about her pregnancy.

Daisuke

Jimmy sees Daisuke as a child whose life lacks struggle, thanks to his parents. Despite this, Jimmy is still amicable with him. However, Jimmy takes advantage of his naïveté and manipulates his emotions to make him spike Swansea's drink and climb in the vents, with the latter resulting in a severe injury. Despite his role in it, Jimmy tries to "save" Daisuke. When Swansea euthanises Daisuke, Jimmy gets enraged and blames him for Daisuke's death.

Swansea

Post-crash, Swansea openly mocks and chides Jimmy, such as calling him "Capitano," "Jimbo," and other similar nicknames, it is clear that he does not see him as a leader and looks down on him. This opinion grows stronger when Jimmy uses isopropyl (their only disinfectant on board) to spike his cocktail and manipulates Daisuke into crawling through the vents.

Like Curly, Swansea can be seen as similar to Jimmy. However, instead of being consumed by his past, he made an active decision to improve his life and become better. It is addressed in his last speech, where he openly mocks and points out Jimmy's failed and hypocritical attempts to fix everything. Meanwhile, Swansea openly admits his past mistakes and failing Daisuke.

Trivia

  • A "jimmy" is a tool to circumvent a lock, often used by thieves, which indicates someone who may forcefully take a position or role belonging to someone else, symbolizing his superseding role as the de facto captain.
  • His appearance may have been inspired by Chris McLean from the Total Drama series, as they have very similar clothes, facial hair, and face (mostly chin) build.
  • A drawing of Jimmy called 'Yimpy' was drawn by Daisuke and can be found on the wall in the medical office. It is a drawing of his face close up on a sticky note.
    • Looking at the sticky note for ten seconds unlocks an achievement.
  • Jimmy's line about cartoon horses wasn't intended to reference Bronies. It was directed at Polle, and the development team didn't make the connection until Mouthwashing was released.[2]
  • Jimmy's favorite Pokémon is Mega Rayquaza.[2]
  • Jimmy was named after Lana Del Rey's song "A&W".[2]
    • Parts of the song discuss rape culture and explicitly mention the name 'Jimmy'.
  • Early in development, the player was meant to question whether they were playing as Jimmy or Curly more, but that quickly became more frustrating and confusing than compelling. Because of that, this idea was disregarded.[3]
  • Jimmy was a difficult character to design because he was meant to remain an "everyman" to a degree while still having enough of a strong visual character concept to fit in with the rest of the cast.[3]
  • One year, Jimmy and the rest of Curly's friends on Earth made Curly a birthday cake out of chocolate and caramel whey protein powder, which collapsed under its weight and tasted like a chalkboard. It became one of Curly's fondest birthday memories.[3]
  • Jimmy broke the Polle statue in the lounge. Swansea, drunk off of mouthwash, thought it was hilarious.
  • When asked about what hobbies the crew members have, it is stated that Jimmy is only into weightlifting like Curly is, because "Hobbies are for people who can afford them."
  • His real name might be James, seeing as Jimmy is usually a nickname for James or Jimena.

External links

References

  1. How Fish Is Made [Extra Content]
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 [Organ] (06.09.2024). MOUTHWASHING Q&A: PART I. OVER 4K REVIEWS!! (English) (text). Steam. Retrieved on October 28, 2024.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 [Organ] (01.01.2024). MOUTHWASHING Q&A: PART II (Scrapped ideas, what ifs, Jaxson, and Worba.) (English) (text). Steam. Retrieved on November 1, 2024.
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