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GhostWolf

The Woke Specter

GhostWolf drifts through the Duckiverse like a politically correct poltergeist, forever hovering at the edge of every debate. He self-appoints as the voice of performative virtue, often inserting himself into conversations with unsolicited corrections and passive-aggressive hashtags. GhostWolf can smell “problematic phrasing” from three timelines away, and will appear just long enough to scold before dissolving into vapor when real responsibility approaches. While his intentions may have once been noble, years of self-righteous posturing have left him more meme than mentor — but even his critics admit, he’s accidentally hilarious.

Catchphrases:

  • "Actually, I find that problematic."

  • "Please read the handbook."

_Cartoon-style small dog (Pomeranian or similar fluffy dog breed) wearing a simple white g

GhostWolf (he/they, depending on vibe)

Class:  Spirit of Safe Opinions / Virtue Paladin
Origin Story (Bio):

GhostWolf first materialized during a campus diversity seminar when someone used the phrase “spirit animal” and the room collectively gasped. A wisp in a Patagonia vest, he is said to be summoned whenever someone says, “Not to play devil’s advocate, but…” He floats through the realms gently correcting people, quoting Wikipedia out of context, and reminding everyone to stay hydrated and emotionally validated.

He wasn’t always like this. Once a wild trickster of moonlit forests, GhostWolf took a cultural sensitivity workshop, skimmed a blog post about problematic tropes, and never fully reformed—he just got softer. Now, he speaks in hashtags and passive-aggressive Slack messages. He doesn’t haunt; he workshops. He doesn’t snarl; he encourages “open dialogue, within reason.”

Still, beneath the sanctimony lies a genuine desire for harmony. GhostWolf believes peace is possible if everyone just calms down and fills out the proper consent forms. He’s well-meaning. He’s anxious. And if you listen carefully, you’ll hear him whisper into the void:

"Hey, I just want to make sure we’re all aligned on tone here…”

🎯 Likes:

  • Mediation circles
     

  • Easing tension with gluten-free s’mores
     

  • Tweeting “we need to do better”
     

  • Ritualistic use of the phrase “holding space”
     

  • Being retweeted by mildly famous authors

🚫 Dislikes:

  • Spicy discourse
     

  • Stux
     

  • Sudden decisions
     

  • Any event without a feedback form
     

  • Getting called “mid” (still doesn’t know what it means)

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Signature Moves:

 

👻 Cancel Swipe – Erases conversations mid-thread with performative outrage that derails the topic entirely.

 

📱 Virtue Signal Burst – Floods the space with carefully curated hashtags, overwhelming nuance with appearances.

👻 GhostWolf's Favorites:

  • 🎵 Favorite Song:
    “This Is Me” – from The Greatest Showman
    Screamed into the void while wearing noise-canceling headphones and journaling about reclaiming power.

  • 🎬 Favorite Film:
    “Don’t Look Up” (2021)
    Because no one listened and they tried to warn you and also Meryl Streep’s outfits were 🔥.

  • 📖 Favorite Book: The 2023 Deloitte Guide to Inclusive Excellence
    (He references it constantly but has clearly only skimmed the introduction.) He leaves this book on his desk angled just right during Zoom calls. He passive-aggressively quotes it during office debates. He genuinely believes quoting corporate guidelines is emotional vulnerability.

  • He once scheduled a “safe space dialogue” because someone brought actual donuts instead of the gluten-free, allergen-conscious option.

  • Favorite Food: Ethically sourced, cruelty-free air

  • Bonus Detail:

​Claims to be fruitarian but secretly eats McNuggets in his Prius.

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