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Character Asks: Alex
Ooh, this is an interesting one!!
First impression: I actually can't really remember what my first impression of Alex was?? I think it was pretty normal. I thought it was quite nice that Gene found a friend his age to hang out with. And he's voiced by Thomas Middleditch.
Impression now: I like Alex!! I feel as if I'm a bit neutral about him. I do like the friendship he's cultivated with Gene over the years, and I hope they continue to develop him as a character. I'm just hoping that he gets more time to shine and be his own person. That would be great.
Favorite moment: Probably when he dragged Gene outside and they sat in his lil' hideout in the woods, and poor Gene just wanted to go back home. I don't know why, but I found the fact that Alex so intricately planned a hideaway spot for if he ran away so funny?? Though I wish he didn't scare poor Gene so much.
Idea for a story: Maybe Alex can have a whole episode to himself a la The Amazing Rudy to really flesh out his character and make him more interesting. Maybe it can really focus on what his home life is like and his relationship with his parents. Maybe it can even reveal he has an older sibling who's already moved away and he feels as if he's in their shadow or something. It's definitely an idea worth considering!!
Unpopular opinion: Whilst I do think Alex has potential, and I don't want him scrapped as a character entirely, I do understand why @br1ghtestlight said he could've easily been replaced with Peter Pescadero as Gene's guy friend. Those two already have music to bond over. Also, sorry Galex shippers, but I just don't ship Galex that much?? I think it's really cute platonically, but I just haven't been able to get into it romantically.
Favorite relationship: Probably him and Courtney. I don't know why, but I can see Alex and Courtney getting together more than Gene and Alex?? I think it's solely because of their dynamic in Roller? I Hardly Know Her!
Favorite headcanon: I actually have no idea. Does anyone have any good Alex headcanons?? If so, I'd love to hear 'em!!