"But it's for the best, sprout. When you get to my age, cake just means dypepsia!"

— Tortimer, Animal Crossing: City Folk

Mayor Tortimer
Gender	Male
Species	Tortoise
Service	Mayor
Appearance(s)	Animal Forest +, Animal Crossing, Animal Forest e+, Animal Crossing: Wild World, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Animal Crossing: The Movie

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 is a pun, a mix of the word "tortoise" and the name "Mortimer." He laughs like "heh heh hoorf." He wasn't in the original Animal Forest. In general, Tortimer can be heard complaining about an itch in the center of his back beneath his shell.

He seems to have a large ego about himself, according to Animal Crossing: The Movie, 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. Sometimes cranky villagers will reveal a secret that Tortimers' shell is fake. It is unknown that he will reappear in Animal Crossing (3DS).

Role in EventsEdit

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+.

HistoryEdit

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.

It is unknown in Animal Crossing 3DS if Tortimer makes an apperence since the Player will be the Mayor with an "eager secretery" Often, lazy villagers or normal can be heard complaining about how they donated to Boondox and then heard him saying, he was to have steak for dinner.

TheoryEdit

CornimerEdit

Tortimer is often associated with Cornimer, who only appears in the Acorn Festival and replaces Tortimer for this event. Mainly because Cornimer's name is similar to "Tortimer". 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. His throphy description further supports the theory.

Super Smash Bros. Trophy InformationEdit

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.

GalleryEdit

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

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

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

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TriviaEdit

• In Animal Crossing: City Folk, Tortimer can be pushed without becoming angry at the player.
• In Animal Forest + 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.
• Tortimer appears to be able to stay awake all day and night until the day is over or the event is over. He can stay up very late. That may be why he sleeps on his desk in the daytime.
• 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.
• If one were to use hacks to get behind Tortimer's desk and talked to him, he would say something from when you first moved into the town. It is unknown why this happens.