Pasadena O'Possum

Pasadena O'Possum is a possum who is a side character in the games.
She was voiced by in (2005), and by in (2019), who also voiced Coco Bandicoot, Tawna Bandicoot, and Nina Cortex.
==Biography==
Pasadena is first seen with Ebenezer Von Clutch and Willie Wumpa Cheeks discussing where to find more racers. A little while later, she introduces herself to the Bandicoots and Team Cortex, stating that she's racing for Von Clutch, and promises to beat Cortex.
Over the course of the game, she tasks Crash Bandicoot with finding a crystal, a starter, and coins in order to buy her cars and get them running. She is also revealed to have a huge crush on Crash, utilising this time to openly flirt with him.
However, despite her strong feelings for Crash, she had briefly believed - along with everyone else - that Crash had stolen the park gems, only for Willie to admit it out of his frustration of their incompetence.
After Crash stopped Willie from escaping, Pasadena - along with Coco and Crunch - confronted Willie, only to witness his destruction to Cortex, making the four grimace in disgust at Willie's now-melted form. They later celebrated after Crash and Crunch sent Team Cortex flying.
Pasadena was devastated when Von Clutch died, but instantly cheered up when Crash shot his black power gem into Von Clutch's open chest and brought him back to life. However, after Crash had accidentally knocked the black power gem out of Von Clutch's chest when patting his back, Pasadena is left shocked along with Coco and Crunch as Crash drives away.
In Nitro-Fueled, Pasadena appears as a playable racer as part of the Neon Circus Grand Prix. She can be unlocked in the game's Pit Stop for 1500 Wumpa Coins.
==Personality==
A native of the , Pasadena is a girl right down to her habits and speech. She proves fiercely loyal to her employer Von Clutch, vowing to win the gems and theme park for him, setting a rivalry towards the other competitors who risk taking it for themselves, particularly Cortex and his minions. She proves good on her word on the race track, where she is a passionate and even aggressive racer.
However, despite her competitive streak, her attitude quickly softens upon speaking to Crash for the first time. It's shown she has a crush on him, stating that he's 'cute' and openly flirting with him. Whenever she asks for favours, he does them willingly but when she states she wants to kiss him or makes a similar suggestion, Crash would seem to get frightened right in front of her, showing he's a little uncomfortable with Pasadena's feelings towards him. However, Crash himself has shown interest in her as he acted like a dog as a sign of him considering her attractive.
Pasadena is a resourceful individual and an expert racer, yet she is shown to be rather uneducated outside vehicular knowledge. She has a rather rowdy and goofy demeanor, though proves slightly more lucid than Crash, as he dumbfounds even her at times. Pasadena is also a good friend of Coco and Crunch. She also seems to have a strong father/daughter relationship with Von Clutch.
==Appearance==
Pasadena has a feminine frame and a rather pointed snout, resembling a mouse or rat. She has light peach fur, a very pale muzzle, a pink nose, and green eyes. She appears to wear pinkish eyeshadow and faint pink lipstick. Her hair is dirty blonde in colour, worn in tightly pulled-back pigtails that stick out of her pink hat, which has a dark pair of goggles on them. She has a long tail, which she can as a .
Pasadena wears a sky blue jacket with dark blue markings and noticeable shoulder pads. Around her neck, she wears a pink scarf/cloth, while her pants match her top. She also has dark gloves and boots, with lighter blue at the toes.
In Nitro-Fueled, Pasadena is now almost as tall as all the members of the Nitro Squad. She has visible fangs (befitting her species), larger eyes, longer and lighter hair, more detailing on her clothes, a longer scarf, and the back of her hat now has a large blue star while her jacket sleeves have bright yellow stars in place of her circles.
==Abilities==
It is said that Pasadena is a champion racer, proving her expert-level driving skill. One of Pasadena's most distinctive characteristics is her long prehensile tail; she can use it to hold items, use it as a whip, or make it act as a small propeller, enabling her to briefly hover.
==Quotes==
===Missions===
*"Oh! Hey, cutie! You ever seen me drivin' on those tracks there? Boy, I tell you, I am the MEANEST thing on the streets. And if you thought that was somethin', wait 'til you see me drivin' this Hog around! Trouble is, I needs me a Power Crystal to get her started. You don't got one, do you?..."
*"Are you feelin' okay there, fuzzy pants? I need a Power Crystal to get this steer jumpin'. You don't got nothin' but gooood LOOKS right now!"
*"Golly, Crash, you feelin' okay? I need a Power Crystal, so get a move on, boy!"
*"You get , Crash? Ya need or somethin'?"
*"Wahoooo! Now them there's the prettiest little Power Crystal I ever SEEN! Thanks a bunch, fuzzy joors! This thing is gonna be the fastest piece o' Texas you ever seen!"
*"Hey there, furry buns! Don't suppose a gentleman like you could help a little lady out?... I'll take that as a 'yes', I suppose... M-my car here seems to be on the fritz. Some no-good-nick stole the starter! If ya find it, bring it back to me, okay?"
*"What the Joe-Bob-Billy-Tanner are you doing back here? I'm stuck like a trailer in a park if you don't help me out."
*"Crash, you've been nippin' at the again or somethin'? What are you doin' back here without that starter?"
*"Oh just git along little doggie! This is ri-darn-diculous having you come back like this!"
*"Howdy there, Crash! Gimme a kiss, I want me some bandi-cooties! Oh, calm down! Hey, maybe you can help me out here. I got this here new machine that I'd like to use to whoop these Cortex fellers, but I plumb ran out of money. Von Clutch ain't paid us since his chest-thingie got stolen. Bring me a heap of coins so I can buy the parts I need and we'll put some boot to some butt!"
*"Uh, Crash, you OK? Havin' some head troubles there? Ohh, why are the cute ones always so dumb? I'll try this again: this... isn't... enough! Thanks for the help, but come back when you've got what I need, OK?"
*"Wow, Crash, you must really three heads short of a herd today or somethin'. Go wrangle up those coins for me like I asked."
*"Crash, what's the big idea? You've got to stop coming back here like a dog lookin' for chow. I ain't no chuck wagon! Go on, git!"
*"Well golly, Crash, you sure are a sweet pickle, now I've got once again a chance to beat those sneaky Cortexers maybe I should give a little up close reward."
===Talking to Crash===
*"Howdy, Crash, then there's some tight pants you got."
*"Why, Crash Bandicoot? Sneaking up on a girl to get you in trouble?"
*"Greetings, fellow racer! Is there something I can help you with?"
*"Hey Crash, I don't want to start picking out curse or nothing, but I think you're a cutie."
*"Crash Bandicoot! How is it we keep running into each other?"
*"My name's Pasadena O'Possum and I'm the best darn racer this part of everywhere."
*"Crash, when I win the park back for old Von Clutch, you can stay here and be my pit crew."
*"I tell you, Crash, that Cortex feller gives me the willies, how'd you hook up with him anyhow?"
*"Crash, did you see that N. Gin dude? Somebody better tell him there's a live rocket in his head."
*"Howdy, Crash, you look like you got to go potty. Want me to show you where the outhouse is?"
===Attacked by Crash===
*"Oh, you just get me excited!"
*"Ah! Er, you got some bite in you."
*"Ooh, you're too rough for me."
*"I will be revengified for that."
*"Ah! Park security!"
*"Stop whuppin' me."
*"I've been punked by a dork!"
*"Ow! Quit breakifyin' me!"
*"I thought you were a good guy!"
*"Hey!"
*"Ow! Right in the pancreas!"
*"I'm gonna brand your tail feathers for that."
*"Ow! Right in the duodenum!"
===Starting from standstill===
*"Look, ma! No hands!"
*"Adios, mi amigo!"
*"Hmmm, smells like victory!"
*"Yeehaw! Outta my way!"
*"This here's a fangle contraption for sure."
*"Yeehaw! Ride 'em hard!
*"Two plus two equals... um... cornbread?"
*"I am possum, hear me roar!"
*"Whoo-whee-ee! Ehe.
*"I peeled that like a banana!"
*"Smells like campfire!"
*"This is what I'm talkin about."
*"Put the pedal to the metal!"
*"Smells like victory! Ya-hooooo-ooo!"
*"Whoo-heeee!"
===Breaking trackside target===
*"Hoowheee-eee! Another piraz for me!"
*"I cracked that sucker wide open!"
*"Umm... Coco did it?"
*"It's fun to break things. Sometimes."
*"Hi-yah!!"
*"That split open like a melon!"
*"Crack that walnut!"
*"Awwww. It broke."
*"I just love presents."
*"More craftmanship if you ask me.
*"That would make swell firewood."
*"Adios, little box."
===Brushing against opponent===
*"Oh, yeah? Two can play at that game, boy!"
*"Wh-wh-wh-wh-what happened? Did I black out?"
*"Y'all a buncha crazies!"
*"Hoowhee! I slapped him upside his gizzard!"
*"Ow, my head!"
*"That rattled my brainme!"
*"I know I shouldn't like that, but I do!"
*"Yeehaw! Let's do that again!"
*"Didn't think I hit that hard, did ya?"
*"Whoa! That threw me for a loop!"
*"Ouchie, that smarts!"
*"See what you made me do?!"
*"Hit me so hard, I forgot my birthday!"
*"Hey, chicken knees! Two can play at this game!"
===Brushing against wall===
*"Huh. Well, at least it's paid off."
*"Well, nothin' a lil' bacon fat can't fix."
*"Just spray some Cheeze Whiz down there, it'll be alright."
*"It's okay, just slap some Miracle Whip on it!"
*"Hold together, honey. We's gotta ways to go!"
*"Looks like I had a little too much hoo-ich on, I figure."
*"I must be balled up or somethin'!"
*"It's okay, honey. It hurts me more than you."
*"Now that just ain't right."
*"I'm tellin' on you!"
*"My poor baby! Did that hurt?"
*"I got some surance."
*"Ouchie!"
*"Hey, this ain't a monster truck rally, that's Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!"
===Destroying an opponent===
*"I told you not to get in my way!"
*"There's more where that came from!"
*"I'll do that to the next claim jumper too!"
*"Ohh, I'm dreadfully sorry about that. Hehe..."
*"Where do I send the flowers?"
*"Better you than me!"
*"That felt purty darn good!"
*"Don't mess with the possum girl!"
*"I said, this is a big girl race!"
*"Playing with fire can hurt ya!"
*"-gasp- Oh, that just HAD to sting!"
*"I feel for ya! I really I do!"
*"He sure got a spanking!"
*"Swallow two of these and call me in the morning!"
===Destroyed by opponent===
*"Well, that's a low down dirty shame."
*"I don't think I have enough coupons for this."
*"I swear, it wasn't me, officer!"
*"Shucks! What am I gonna do with this heap now?"
*"Anybody wanna trade cars?"
*"I knew I should've gotten a job at Dollywood instead!"
*"This game su-ucks!"
*"Well, she was a loyal horse."
*"I'll just be up here a little while, okay?"
*"I think I'm gonna cry."
*"Anybody got a broom?"
*"It was gonna happen sooner or later."
===Flying through air===
*"Alright! Is there a movie on this flight?"
*"Sweet! First possum in space!"
*"Big aiiiirr! I'm footloose and fancy free!"
*"'Scuse me while I touch the sky!"
*"Hot dog!"
*"Ride 'em cowgirl!"
*"I'm stuck inside a cloud!"
*"I'm flyin' through the air with the greatest of ease!"
*"I should do this more often!"
*"Alley-ooooooooo!"
*"Just like that cow went over the moon!"
===Carrying an item===
*"There you are, you little darlin'."
*"Lasso'd a good one here."
*"I'll save that one for a rainy day."
*"Just what I always wanted!"
*"I'll store that in my pouch."
*"I's rustled up somethin' daw'n good here."
*"Hey, mister sparkle sparkle, how bout a kiss?"
*"I'll save that for the winter."
*"That's a funny thing to find lyin' on the road."
*"Naughty little devil! Get in my pocket!"
*"Whoo-wee, now there's somethin' fancy!"
*"Woohoo! Prettier than a steer in summer time!"
*"Now who put you there anyway?"
*"I wonder how much I can get for this at the pawn shop."
===Declashing===
*"In the game of checkers, you gotta lose a few pawns."
*"You're just another target now."
*"Tough luck, friend. You've worned out your welcome."
*"You're old like AM radio!"
===Ran over park drone===
*"Hmm... I can scrape 'im up later an' make some pie!"
*"I knew I shouldn't have taken off that cow catcher!"
*"Sorry! Send a bill!
*"I know I shouldn't laugh, but... BAHAHAHAHA!"
*"-gasp- Somebody clean that up."
===Won a race===
*"Haha! Thanks for the free hairbob, cutie!"
*"I just know you weren't aimin' at me!"
*"You're all blow, ain't ya?"
*"Get back in my line to fire you, varmint!"
*"Haha! Go fish, liver breath!"
*"Aww, I know you ain't that bad!"
*"Whew! That was tighter than two pigs in a blanket!"
*"That hurt you more than me."
*"You're gonna have to do better than that."
*"I'm just too darn good!"
==Trivia==
*Her name comes from the city in and a city in .
*She made a cameo in the now-defunct mobile games and .
*She is the second character shown to be romantically interested in Crash, with the first being Tawna.
*She is not very intelligent; in one of her speaking lines, she says "Two plus two equals... um... ?".
*Her clashed weapon is the Spinning Tornado Lightning. Coincidentally, Coco's weapon also controls lightning.
*Like Crash, she doesn't understand Willie's riddles despite working with him. This is proven when they both shrug after Willie proves that he stole the gems.
*She likes running down drones, referring to them as hogs after she runs them over, and at the start of the race, may say "This will be a hog-killing good time!"
*She seems to be based on Penelope Pitstop, an animated character most famous for her roles in and .
*She breaks the 4th wall by saying that the game sucks, but when she does, the line in particular is an exact carry-over of one of Homer Simpson's quotes from the game , also developed by .
*Despite flirting with Crash and being seen next to Crunch throughout the game, Pasadena seems to be most like Coco; they share the same type of weapon, they agreed on the Wumpa Whip Trails, Pasadena found it nice when Coco returned the deed of the park, and they smiled at each other after Crash destroyed Cortex's airship. There is also a strong possibility that Coco knows about Pasadena's crush on Crash.
==External Links==
*Mission quotes
==Licensing==
This article contains content derived from the "Pasadena O'Possum" and "Quotes" articles on Bandipedia, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
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