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Tony the Talking Clock Overview

May 11, 2025

Tony the Talking Clock

General Overview

  • Tony the Talking Clock, often referred to simply as Tony, serves as the main antagonist in "Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 2 - TIME" and a minor antagonist in "Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 6".
  • He often appears in the pilot and TV series, where he hangs on the main character's wall and has a small speaking role in the episode "Transport".
  • Voiced by Baker Terry.

Design

  • Tony is a wall clock with a navy-blue face, scarlet red arrows (resembling a moustache), and yellow clock lines.
  • Features include a darker blue rim, arms, and legs, a yellow bowtie with red stripes, white gloves, and yellow and red shoes.
  • Has long slim limbs and wears a top hat and carries a brown cane in the Victorian era.
  • Appearance slightly changes in the 6th episode with a thicker moustache and longer eyebrows.

Personality

  • Tony enjoys teaching about the importance of time, often dictating how characters should spend their time.
  • Interrupts and insults characters who question him, leading to distress such as causing the Yellow Guy's ears to bleed with loud beeping.
  • Enthusiastic about the future despite contradictory statements about its existence.
  • Exhibits narcissism and egotism, showing minimal respect for others and revealing a sadistic side.

Villainous Acts

"Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 2"

  • Interrupting the puppets' show, forcing baths, demolishing a house of cards.
  • Teaching contradictory concepts about time and ignoring their questions.
  • Causes pain through high-pitched sounds and induces rapid aging.

"Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 6"

  • Participating in torture of the Yellow Guy alongside future teachers.

Appearances

Web Series

  • Main role in "Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 2 - TIME".
  • Cameos and references in episodes 3, 4, and 6.

TV Series

  • Appears in episodes like "Wakey Wakey", "Jobs", "Death", "Friendship", "Transport", and "Electricity".
  • Cameos, references, and silent appearances.

Other Media

  • Cameos in "Kurzgesagt" and "TheOdd1sOut" web series.

Trivia

  • Control over time, able to age or de-age characters, and manipulate electronic devices.
  • Possible inspiration from Emu's World.
  • Known for pronouncing "pizza" as "pizzer". This has become a fan meme.

Behind the Scenes

  • Could be based on a clock from Emu's World.

Death

  • Dies between "Transport" and "Electricity"; cause of death unknown.