| “ | Zim: It looks kind of... not good. Purple: Yes! ...Well, that's what the enemy will think. Get it? Zim: I see... Very good! It even fooled me! I am honored to be trusted with such advanced technology. |
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| ~ Zim and Almighty Tallest Purple discussing GIR after being given to Zim. |
| “ | You are no commander! You are a threat to the mission! Your methods are stupid! Your progress has been stupid! Your intelligence is stupid! For the sake of the mission, you must be terminated!! | „ |
| ~ GIR in the process of overthrowing Zim. |
GIR is the deuteragonist (secondary antagonist) of the 2001-2006 television series Invader Zim and the secondary antagonist of the 2019 Netflix film Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus. He is the lackey of Zim who, due to being powered by literal garbage, is far from competent at his job. Despite this, GIR sticks by Zim, occasionally trying to help his master, but often acts as more of a detriment to Zim's attempts at world domination.
He was voiced by Rosearik Rikki Simons.
Appearance[]
GIR is a robot with bright blue eyes that bug out of his head, a capsule-like head with a flat top and an antenna sticking out from its center, and a cylindrical gray body. A light blue hatch is on his stomach, his tongue is long and jagged, two balls connect his thin tube arms to the rest of his body, and his legs are disembodied cones. When in duty mode, the blue segments on GIR's body glow red.
When disguised as a dog, GIR wears a green suit with notable cross-eyes, with his limbs becoming black and two ears propping up as his tongue sticks out. A seam goes down his face and a large zipper can be seen on his chest.
Personality[]
In contrast to Zim, who is driven by a desire to conquer Earth, GIR does not harbor any hatred or dislike towards anyone. Instead, he often spouts nonsense and engages in playful behavior when given orders by Zim. GIR is designed to follow the orders of his master. However, GIR is widely known for being unstable, unpredictable, and often doing whatever he wants, despite Zim's attempts to control him. GIR's personality can be described as naive, chaotic, and frankly idiotic. He frequently displays himself as a nuisance to his master and is prone to outbursts. GIR's low intelligence can be both an inconvenience and a help to Zim in different situations.
However, despite his usual antics, GIR does have occasional moments of clarity. While he may cause chaos and problems, he has also shown instances of awareness and notable competence. He demonstrates the ability to think critically and question the wisdom of certain actions. In "Walk for Your Lives," GIR contemplates whether making an explosion go faster would have negative consequences. And in "Bad, Bad Rubber Piggy," he questions the decision to send a machine into the past to destroy Dib.
Periodically, GIR enters a state known as "Duty Mode." This mode is triggered when Zim gives him an order, and it is characterized by GIR's teal parts and eyes flashing red, his voice changing to a harsh, deep, and rough tone, and his behavior becoming alert and obedient. During Duty Mode, GIR follows orders diligently, salutes, and responds with a respectful "Yes, sir!".
Here, GIR enters a more bloodlusted state and becomes far more competent and responsive, displaying a lust for knowledge. He is willing to do whatever is necessary to carry out the mission, even if it means killing his own master if he perceives him as a threat to the mission. He views Zim's intellect and skills as hindrances to the mission and sees him as "stupid". GIR has also demonstrated the ability to drain human minds and acquire a vast amount of knowledge about the world, including information about notable individuals such as Professor Membrane, who is portrayed as a supergenius These methods and plans were quickly devised by GIR to successfully take over the world, something that Zim has been failing to achieve on his own. However, these moments of complete functionality are mostly short-lived, and GIR quickly reverts back to his gleeful and hyperactive self.
It is worth noting that GIR's intermittent lucidity is likely beneficial for Zim. If GIR were fully aware all the time, he would realize that Zim poses a threat to their mission to conquer Earth and might eliminate him. Therefore, GIR's unpredictable and whimsical nature serves as a safeguard for Zim.
Biography[]
GIR was created from scrap parts by the Almighty Tallest and given to Zim as his robotic companion. Unlike a regular SIR Unit, GIR has a energetic and excitable personality, displaying mental disability. He is happy-go-lucky, enthusiastic, and extremely hyperactive. GIR has a tendency to eat just about anything, regardless of whether it is edible or not.
Although GIR is one of the main characters in Invader Zim, he only played a main role in three episodes. In other episodes, he either played a secondary role or appeared as a cameo. It is worth noting that there was a cancelled episode in which GIR would have played another major role.
In Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus, GIR creates a song for Zim to manipulate children across the world into holding hands with their Peace Day bracelets, which causes the earth to teleport in line with the Irken Armada's path of conquest. After which he assists Zim in taking the planet over as they wait for the Tallest to arrive.
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Trivia[]
- During the series, an image of GIR in his duty mode covered in blood was hidden within still frames of a handful of episodes by the series' crew. Allegedly, the image was added as a jab against Nickelodeon for not allowing a scene where GIR was covered in blood.
- SIR, the type of robot that GIR is, is actually an acronym for "Standard Information Retrieval". Due to the difference in GIR's name, many have assumed that GIR stands for "Garbage Information Retrieval" due to his defectiveness and him being powered by trash found in the Almighty Tallests' pockets.
- Allegedly, the "G" does not actually mean anything, with GIR himself stating that he does not know its meaning in his introduction.
External Links[]
- GIR on the Invader Zim Wiki
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