Badger is an American badger who is a friend of Beaver and Skunk, and uses crutches to get around. Badger is 7 years old.
She is voiced by Ruby Smith-Merovitz from 1997-2002 and Melinda Chrysalis in 2003-2004.
Plot[]
Despite her use of crutches, she is apparently still capable of climbing; she can be seen in the tree fort in the episode "Franklin's Picnic". It hasn't been officially said on the show, but according to the official Nelvana character description of her, Badger has cerebral palsy.
Personality[]
Badger is overly delicate and shy, unable to speak in public. Badger used to be quiet, but not long after, she has started to branch out a little, showing a nurturing side. Badger is innocent-minded at times, but for the most part, she is incredibly sweet, loving, gentle, intelligent, helpful, kind and loves to help others out.
Catchphrases[]
- "I'll help you." (1997 series, a few episodes)
- "Thanks!" (1997 series, a few episodes)
- "Wonderful!" (1997 series, a few episodes)
Trivia[]
- Her final speaking role on the original series was in "Franklin the Photographer".
- Because she uses crutches, it could be possible that Oakwood School is a special needs school.
- Badger can play the cowbell [1], the xylophone [2] and the drum [3].
- Even though Badger is afraid to speak in public, she has an excellent memory and can remember the entire script of a play in order to help those who forget their lines.
- Badger is not part of Franklin’s main group of friends along with Skunk and Raccoon.
- Badger's favorite school subject is art[4].
- Badger is absent from the spinoff series Franklin and Friends, alongside Raccoon.
- She has a baby sister.
- Badger's favorite color is orange, the color of her scarf.
- Fox has a crush on her, but it is unknown if she approves.[5]
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References[]
- ↑ Franklin Goes to School (PowerTouch book)
- ↑ Franklin the Turtle: After School
- ↑ Franklin's Music Lessons (book)
- ↑ Franklin Goes to School (PowerTouch book)
- ↑ "Franklin's Homemade Cookies", where Beaver mentions Fox giving a secret valentine to her