Groucho

"For a small-town shop owner, Tom Nook is pretty ambitious, grumble!"

- Groucho

Groucho (クロー,) is a cranky bear villager in the. He first appears in, was absent in , but reappears in. His name may come from the word "grouchy," another word used for someone who is "cranky." In real life, a famous Groucho was the middle brother of five, who went on to form The Marx Brothers; another of the brothers' names appears in, Chico the mouse. His Japanese name refers to the color of his fur, black (黒). His initial phrase is a reference towards the fact that many people "grumble", or "mumble angrily" when they are upset.

Appearance
Groucho is a dark, navy blue bear with a moody expression upon his face. He also has some scars just above his eyes, which may also be considered light orange strips of hair. His inner ears and muzzle are beige, and he has a big, black nose.

Personality
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As a cranky villager, Groucho will appear mature compared to other male personality types. This will make him appear serious as well as rude when talking to other villagers, including the player. Despite this, he will learn to confide in the player, considering them his only friend. He will enjoy the usual hobbies - not for competition, but for relaxing and peaceful reasons of calm and tranquility. He will find it difficult to socialize with peppy villagers, who he will appear to dislike, and mention this behind their backs, often planting rumors. He will get along with lazy and snooty villagers, as well as other cranky villagers, who he will share deeper conversations with. He will, on occasion, annoy a normal villager, usually when criticizing something or someone. When he is sick, he will insult the illness.



House
In Animal Crossing, Groucho's house is modern themed. There is a modern sofa and modern table in the center. A baby bear, which relates to his species, a bear. In the North, there is a modern desk, office chair, gold stereo, and samurai suit. There are three golf bags in the bottom-left corner. In the bottom-right corner, there is a batbrella.

He listens to K.K. Metal in his house, and starts out with the Modern Series. His house is quite empty. There are three golf bags all lined up, a gold stereo, the Modern Bed, and the Modern Desk. The wall is the Shanty Wall and the carpet is Old Board Flooring.

His house is relatively unchanged throughout the entire series.