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Context

Hoodie (sometimes written "Hoody") is an iconic character from the Marble Hornets mythology, a horror ARG (alternate reality game) series broadcast on YouTube between 2009 and 2014. He is one of the two most famous "proxies" associated with The Operator universe (an alternative version of Slender Man), alongside his partner Masky. The character gets his nickname from his distinctive clothing: a yellow hoodie that covers his face.

Origin of the character: Hoodie is the fan-given nickname for a mysterious hooded figure appearing from Entry #39 of Marble Hornets onward. Created by THAC (Troy Wagner, Joseph DeLage, and Tim Sutton), the character was designed as an ambiguous antagonist with unclear, never-fully-resolved motivations.

Important distinction: Contrary to what much of the creepypasta fandom believes, Hoodie is not a proxy of Slender Man in his original work. Marble Hornets uses a distinct entity called The Operator, and the series never includes the term "proxy". The series' creators explicitly stated they do not use any elements of the Slender Man mythos created outside their work. It is in fanfiction and derivative works that Hoodie was integrated into the "Slender Mansion" alongside characters like Jeff the Killer, Ticci Toby, and Eyeless Jack.

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Biography

Civilian identity: Hoodie is the alias of Brian Thomas (sometimes spelled Bryan), an ordinary young man who was once a student and friend of Alex Kralie, the protagonist of Marble Hornets.

Before the transformation: Brian appears in the early tapes of the series as a participant in Alex's student film project, "Marble Hornets". He is described as a normal boy, sometimes annoyed by Alex's attitude, but with no particular issues.

The founding incident: The encounter with The Operator (the series' supernatural entity) changes everything. In Entry #51, Brian is filming a scene in a burned building when he is attacked by The Operator. After fleeing inside the building, he stumbles upon Tim (future Masky), who is coughing in a corner. When Brian turns around, The Operator is behind him. The tape cuts, then resumes: Brian is dragged off-screen by a figure believed to be Alex, while another figure (or the same) picks up the camera and abandons him. It is never clearly established whether Brian died at that moment, went into a coma, or was simply transformed.

The birth of Hoodie: Following this incident, Brian develops a second personality — or rather, a new identity. Under the hood and mask, he becomes Hoodie, a silent, stealthy individual with unpredictable behavior. He seems to have a mission: to thwart Alex's plans, protect (or manipulate) Jay — the series' investigator — and monitor Tim.

His main actions in the series:

Espionage and manipulation: Hoodie first appears in Entry #39, watching Jay sleep in his car. He appears in many entries, often at the edge of the frame, leaving clues or cryptic messages.

The attack on Alex: In Entry #45, Hoodie helps Masky subdue Alex. Together, they attack him and try to kill him before The Operator intervenes.

Stealing medication: Hoodie regularly consumes pills (likely to control symptoms related to his condition). He is seen stealing pill bottles from Alex and from Tim.

Ambiguous help to Jay: In Entry #78, Hoodie finds Jay injured on the ground, places a knife next to him along with his camera, and leaves. The message "Last chance" accompanies this gesture, suggesting Hoodie has an interest in Jay's survival.

The final confrontation: In Entry #83, Tim — suffering from a violent coughing fit — pursues Hoodie. The confrontation culminates in an abandoned building. Hanging from a window, Hoodie loses his grip before Tim's eyes and falls from the second floor. He dies instantly. Tim searches his body and finds a tape (which will reveal Hoodie's identity) and medication.

Post-mortem revelation: In Entry #84, the tape found on Hoodie's body shows auditions for Marble Hornets. Brian is seen wearing the same hoodie as Hoodie, confirming his identity.

Brian's fate after death: In the Marble Hornets comic adaptation, Brian's spirit survives in an altered form. He wanders in "The Ark", an infinite void-like dimension where The Operator's victims reside. He encounters other imprisoned spirits and eventually merges with them into a collective consciousness.

Estimated age: In the creepypasta fandom, Hoodie is typically depicted as a teenager or young adult (between 15 and 26 years old depending on the version).

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