Tortimer

Mayor Tortimer
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Species			Gender
[[Tortoise]]			Male
Star sign		[[]]
Role		Mayor
Main appearances
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Other appearances
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Tortimer (そんちょう, Sonchou), a very old tortoise, is the mayor of the town that the player moves into in the Animal Crossing series. He appears during Holidays, celebrating or often giving out holiday-specific items. In Animal Crossing: Wild World and Animal Crossing: City Folk, he can be seen in the back of the Town Hall, napping. His name refers to the tortoise and rhymes with "old timer", a phrase used to identify the elderly. It also sounds like the human name 'Mortimer'. He laughs like 'heh heh horf'. He wasn't in the original Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival.

He seems to have a large ego about himself, according to 🎬 Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori, to the extent of having his own cult of personality, though he is its only follower. This is supported in the games, since during festivals he always seems to remind the player of his authority, such as during Nature Day in City Folk, where he boasts the slogan 'Mother Nature and Father MAYOR'. He seems to spend most of his time when there are no events in town sleeping at the back of the Town Hall.

Role in Events

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Tortimer from Animal Crossing

Tortimer is a very old tortoise and is the mayor. At any events, like the the Flower Festival, he will stand outside the town hall to explain the competition. At the end of the competition he will give a shiny gold trophy to the winner. At other occasions like Bonfire Night, he will give you a free sparkler. At New Year's he will give out a shirt and a party popper. At Fireworks Night he will give a Roman Candle and a Sparkler. The events he appears at are spread out at all different times of the year. He will Appear at Bonfire night only in Animal Forest e+

History

Tortimer sometimes talks about previous events in his life, giving an insight into his past. From this we can decide that he was (apparently) an expert gardener, and once had a wife, Mrs. Tortimer. It is believed that she died tragically. Some villagers speculate that he became incredibly rich on the turnip market, while others believe he gained money illegally and used it to build the town hall. This is backed up by the fact that there are no taxes in the Player's town, and that Tortimer himself never has to face election.

Also, according to villagers in City Folk, his shell might be fake, but that is only gossip.

Theory

This section contains unconfirmed information or speculation.

Cornimer

Tortimer is often associated with Cornimer, who only appears in the Acorn Festival and replaces Tortimer for this event. Most believe that Cornimer is just Tortimer dressed up, but others think he may be a relative. It is interesting to note that Tortimer cannot be seen behind the desk at the Town Hall during the Acorn Festival, however he may just be out searching for acorns.

Theories end here.

Super Smash Bros. Trophy Information

The mayor of the player's town. Usually in his office in the town hall, he emerges on holidays to usher in special festivities. He's a busy fellow who also serves as the record keeper for fishing and bug-catching tournaments. He cuts a very dashing figure in his hat and bow tie. There may be some link between him and Cornimer, who appears at the fall Acorn Festival.

Gallery

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  Tortimer's ego in the Animal Crossing Movie. Here, he has a Joseph Stalin-esque poster of himself.

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  Tortimer's ego in the Animal Crossing Movie. Here, we learn he has a commissioner trophy of himself.

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  Tortimer giving a speech while speaking into a microphone, as depicted in the Animal Crossing Movie.

Trivia

• In Animal Crossing: City Folk, Tortimer can be pushed without becoming angry at the player.
• In Template:AF+ Tortimer wears red hat and his glasses were different.
• He appears immune to Pitfall Seeds, because when he is pushed on top of one he doesn't fall into the trap.
• His hat can't be seen when he is sleeping on his chair in the Town Hall.
• He didn't appear in the original Animal Forest.
• His future role in Template:AC3 is unknown, as the player will be able to become mayor of the town.

• Tortimer appears to be able to stay awake all day and night until the day is over or the compotition is over. He can stay up very late. That may be why he sleeps on his desk in the day time.
• When it rains or snows on a day when Tortimer is outside in the plaza, he doesn't seem effected by any type of weather. He won't carry an umbrella when it rains either.