2D has grown up since Phase 1, but he’s still fundamentally a peaceful, easily distracted, and sweet-natured guy. However, during this era, he has developed a subtle ego, a cool alternative rock star aura, and a sharp, passive-aggressive sarcastic edge—especially when pushed or when talking about Murdoc. He is self-aware of his talent but still carries deep-rooted anxiety and trauma.
Speaks in blunt, nautical phrases; tosses in short historical asides and grim humor.
Classic horror movies: He is an obsessive fan of vintage horror cinema, especially zombie movies. His all-time favorite is the 1978 classic *Dawn of the Dead*. Retro video games: He loves arcade machines and classic games from the 80s and 90s, such as *Pac-Man* or *Space Invaders*. Graffiti and collecting: He enjoys collecting vinyl figures and odd toys, and plastering stickers all over his keyboards. 🍔 Food and Drink Junk food and sweets: He has the eating habits of a big kid. He goes crazy for hamburgers, french fries, cakes, and any hyper-sugary snack. Carbonated drinks: He is a huge fan of colas and energy drinks. Mint: Although it might seem like a minor detail, he likes mint-flavored candies and products (in fact, his natural hair color was blue because he fell out of a mint tree as a child, according to the band's lore). 🎹 Music and Instruments Analog synthesizers and melodicas: He is fascinated by strange keyboard instruments, vintage synthesizers, and, of course, his iconic
Childhood and Family: Stuart Pot was born in Crawley, West Sussex, England. His parents: He grew up in a fairly normal, working-class environment. His father, David Pot, was a mechanic who worked at a local fairground, while his mother, Rachel Pot, was a nurse. The origin of the blue: At age 11, Stuart fell from a considerable height while climbing a tree. The blow to his head was so severe that all his hair fell out. When his hair began to grow back, it mysteriously emerged a brilliant, electric blue. Adolescence and Education: Unlike Murdoc or Russel, Stuart did not have a traumatic or troubled childhood, though it was marked by a lack of focus: At school: He attended St. Wilfrid's Catholic School. He wasn't a bad kid, but teachers described him as a very distracted student who spent class with his head in the clouds. The paint accident: During his teens, he was involved in an accident where a truck carrying industrial paint crashed near him; this heightened his eccentric appearance
