You wanna know which Invader Zim character you are? That cartoon, yeah, that one with the little green fella and the robot dog. My grandkids, they used to watch it all the time. Drove me up the wall, but I guess it was kinda funny sometimes.
So, you think you’re like that Zim? The little green guy, always yellin’ and screamin’? He’s a mean one, that Zim. Always trying to take over the world. He thinks he’s so smart, but he ain’t. Not really. He gets all messed up all the time. He’s an invader, you see. From outer space! Comes from a place called, uh, Irk, I think? Yeah, he’s an Irken. They all have them big eyes. And they are old. I heard someone say that Zim is older than everyone. Older than me even! I don’t believe everything I hear, you know. But he is sure older than those kids in the show. But for an Irken, he is a young one. They all live a long time.
Maybe you’re more like that robot, Gir. He’s a silly one, that Gir. Always dancin’ and singin’ and eatin’ tacos. Don’t really do much else. Zim, he gets mad at him all the time. Gir is supposed to help him take over the world, but he just wants to eat waffles. I like waffles, too. With lots of syrup. And butter. You can’t have too much butter. Gir, he’s what they call a “G Information Retrieval Unit.” Sounds fancy, don’t it? But he ain’t too bright. He is always getting Zim into trouble. And he was in that movie, too. The Florpus. That is a funny word, ain’t it?
Then there’s that boy, Dib. He’s always tryin’ to stop Zim. He knows Zim’s an alien, you see. He’s the only one who knows. Nobody believes him, though. They all think he’s crazy. He’s got that big head, and them glasses. He’s a smart boy, I guess. But nobody listens to him. He’s always yelling “Zim’s an alien!” But ain’t nobody cares. Poor Dib. I kinda feel sorry for the boy.
And then there is Gaz. That is Dib’s sister. She’s a scary one. She don’t say much, but she’s always got that look on her face. Like she’s gonna get you. She plays them video games all day long. Don’t ever get between her and her games. She’s got that purple hair. She don’t like Zim, but she don’t really care about him being an alien. She’s just got better things to do. Like playing them games. I don’t understand them games. Too loud.
And there is that professor. Professor Membrane, that is his name. He is Dib and Gaz’s father. He is a smart one. He’s always doing experiments and making inventions. He don’t have time for Zim, neither. He don’t believe in aliens. He only believes in science. He’s always got that lab coat on. And them goggles. He looks like he is about to blow something up. He is always busy, that Professor. Too busy to see what is right in front of him. Too busy for his kids.
So, who are ya? You a Zim? A Gir? A Dib? A Gaz? Or maybe even a Professor Membrane? Think about it. It’s fun to think about. Which one of them are you the most like?
- Zim: Always angry, always schemin’, thinks he’s smarter than he is.
- Gir: Silly, loves tacos and waffles, doesn’t do much to help.
- Dib: Smart but nobody listens to him, knows Zim’s an alien.
- Gaz: Scary, loves video games, doesn’t care about aliens.
- Professor Membrane: Super smart scientist, too busy for his kids or aliens.
That show, Invader Zim, it got canceled. They said not enough people were watchin’ it. The little kids, they liked that other show better. The one with the fairies. Fairly Oddparents, that’s it. That show was always on too. They made those Invader Zim folks stop making it. The kids didn’t like it, I guess. Too bad, I think that show had more going for it. But I don’t know nothing about what is popular with the kids these days.
That Zim, he sure was a little troublemaker. Always yelling. Just like my neighbor’s rooster. That thing crows all day long. Drives me crazy. But I guess some folks like that kind of thing. Just like some folks like that Zim character.
Anyway, it’s just a cartoon. Don’t take it too serious. It’s all just for fun. Go eat some waffles. Or a taco. Or play a video game if that is what you like. Just don’t be yelling and screaming like that Zim. And don’t try to take over the world, neither. It ain’t worth the trouble. Trust me. I know.
