Thaddeus T. Thaddeus

*"Ah, hello everyone! It's so great to have so many productive minds here today! I'm Thaddeus T. Thaddeus! And I welcome you all to the broadcasting centre of TheDailyREDACTED.net!"*
―Thaddeus T. Thaddeus[src]
**Thaddeus Thompson**, professionally known as **Thaddeus T. Thaddeus**, is the show host of the controversial news program, *TheDailyREDACTED.net*. Pursuing his childhood dream to become a successful news reporter, Thaddeus headquartered his business in TheDailyREDACTED.net Studios, observing the broadcasting centre's operations with Dexter Hoffman and June Nguyen by his side.

When the Australian Government threatened to shut down his business due to 'poor management', Thaddeus participated in the National News Day event, hoping to get people visiting the studio to work for him, in order to prevent it from being closed. Unfortunately, the event was interrupted by Haven Strode, whose violence towards Sweddie Swock led the Emerald Crate of Ultrimax to be activated, causing it to unleash its powers and destroy the studio in the process. Though the studio remained wrecked and ruined, Thaddeus hired Bethany Brant to work as an Intern, and subsequentially fired Strode as a result of his stupidity.

## Origins

### Costume Pieces

* Grey Hair Wig
* Pop Boy Glasses
* Adventurer Skin
* Nathan Drake Scarf (Light Green Sticker)
* Surreal Suit and Tie
* Space Pilot Gloves (Light Green Sticker)
* Ryan Clayton Trousers (Black Sticker)
* Sack-In-Black Shoes

## History

### Childhood

*"Since I was a young lad, I always had dreams of becoming a successful news reporter. I would come home from school every day and turn on the TV, tuning to the 6pm program to see what the world had to throw at me. From there, I began documenting all sorts of activities happening in my school inside a journal. Unfortunately, I would be constantly bullied for pointing my non-existent nose into the lives of other people. But of course, that didn't stop me from pursuing my dream. And so I later became one of the heads of my college paper."*
―Thaddeus T. Thaddeus[src]

Thaddeus T. Thaddeus was born to a mother and father in Craftington City. Since his childhood, Thaddeus would come home from school every day and turn on the TV to watch the news at 6pm, curious to see what was happening in the world. One day, Thaddeus thought of the possibility that he could become a news reporter himself, with his parents later going on to support him.

This led Thaddeus to begin observing the lives of other students in his school, documenting their activities inside a journal. Unfortunately, this led Thaddeus to be constantly bullied by other students, who disliked him intervening with their lives. Two bullies who didn't approve of Thaddeus poking into their lives sought to confront him. Punching Thaddeus to the ground, the two kids laughed at him and left him behind. Thaddeus started to break down and cry, before trudging off.

Though he was constantly bullied, Thaddeus refused to let his dream go, prompting him to continue with his life, hoping to achieve his goal. Sometime later, Thaddeus reached his college years, where he became one of the head staff of the college's newspaper, and was given his own office to work in. Graduating, Thaddeus soon met and befriended Dexter Hoffman and June Nguyen. Both Thaddeus and Dexter joined together to create *TheDailyREDACTED.net*, Thaddeus' news program. Settling themselves within TheDailyREDACTED.net Studios, the two filmed a video to Thaddeus' parents so they could see his accomplishments. Growing close with Dexter, Thaddeus would call him 'Dexterhoff', but Dexter became displeased with this nickname. Thaddeus later compromised with Dexter to have him take over the business once he either retired or died.

### Observing Strode and Swock

Thaddeus T. Thaddeus hired Haven Strode to be a journalist for *TheDailyREDACTED.net*. Several years later, Thaddeus hired Sweddie Swock to be a journalist for the business too. Unfortunately, because of Swock's presence within the business, Strode became concerned he would be replaced, as Swock proved himself to be more useful and trustworthy to Thaddeus. This led Strode to become jealous with Swock, beginning their rivalry. Though Thaddeus gave Strode multiple chances to redeem himself, the fear of being replaced stuck with Strode for many years, to the point he simply refused to make peace with his self-proclaimed rival.

### Preparing National News Day

*"Ugh, stupid children mocking me with their stupidly short-attention span. Believing they can mess with me because I'm a 60-year old four-eyed, depressed, old man who has to walk every day to the same stupid building in this stupidly rich city, every single stupid day to report on my stupid news-"*
―Thaddeus T. Thaddeus[src]

Thaddeus T. Thaddeus was contacted by the Australian Government, who weren't pleased with his business' status. Thaddeus was told that if he failed to get more people to work for *TheDailyREDACTED.net* before a certain deadline, then the Government would shut down the business due to 'poor management'. Seeing an opportunity in the upcoming National News Day event, Thaddeus decided to have his business participate, hoping to get people visiting TheDailyREDACTED.net Studios to work for him. One the day of the event, Thaddeus returned to the studio. While trudging towards Dexter Hoffman and June Nguyen, Thaddeus mumbled to himself about some stupid children who were mocking him because of his old age.

Upon seeing his friends in front of him, Thaddeus coughed and began to pretend he didn't say anything. Dexter jokingly told Thaddeus that they didn't hear a thing, but Thaddeus could tell Dexter was being sarcastic, telling him to stop under the pseudonym of 'Dexterhoff'. Dexter reminded Thaddeus of how much he hated that nickname, but Thaddeus told Dexter he was just messing with him. Thaddeus then revealed to Dexter and June that it was National News Day, and that their goal was to hire more people who were seeking job opportunities in the news industry. Dexter showcased to Thaddeus the Emerald Crate of Ultrimax, which he mentioned to have discovered buried underground. Dexter told Thaddeus that he wanted to give the Emerald Crate to him, but Thaddeus informed Dexter to put it aside so they could prioritize the event.

### Greeting the Visitors

*"Yeah, no crap, Sherlock! We all know who you are! I see you on TV every 6pm!"
"Hey! Now, you better watch your tone if you're gonna be working for me, young man!"*
―Thaddeus T. Thaddeus and Bill Vestwell[src]

Thaddeus T. Thaddeus was present when the National News Day guests visited TheDailyREDACTED.net Studios. Joined by Dexter Hoffman, Thaddeus greeted the visitors, satisfied to see lots of people having actually attended. Thaddeus introduced himself to the visitors, but was interrupted by Bill Vestwell, who claimed that he already knew who he was because he saw him on TV every 6pm. Upset, Thaddeus begged Vestwell to watch his tone if he was going to be working for him. Returning to his cheerful mood, Thaddeus began to tell the guests his story regarding how *TheDailyREDACTED.net* came to be.

Thaddeus mentioned how he had dreamt of becoming a successful news reporter since his childhood, prompting him to intervene with other people's lives in order to document their activities inside his journal. Though he was bullied, Thaddeus mentioned that it didn't stop him from pursuing his dream. Thaddeus continued his story, briefly mentioning of the time he met Dexter and June Nguyen, until he was suddenly interrupted by Cameron Mann, who got tired with Thaddeus' overly-long backstory. Unamused, Thaddeus questioned who Cameron was supposed to be, leading Cameron to introduce himself to Thaddeus as a freelance news reporter from Boston, USA.

### Strode's Madness

*"I've given you many chances to redeem yourself. I gave you so many chances for you to become the true nice person I know you can be. But the problem is, you keep refusing to make peace with Swock."
"You wouldn't understand how I feel, Thaddeus! Because you're your own boss! You don't have to worry about BEING REPLACED."*
―Thaddeus T. Thaddeus and Haven Strode[src]

Thaddeus was then interrupted by Haven Strode. Strode tried manipulating Thaddeus into believing that hiring newcomers was a waste of time, as he claimed that because they were inexperienced, they could potentially slow down the business. Unfortunately, Thaddeus realized that Strode was just trying to prevent himself from being replaced. Seeing through Strode's lies, Thaddeus mentioned to him that he gave Strode plenty of chances to redeem himself, but the problem was, he kept refusing to make peace with Sweddie Swock. Strode got upset, believing Thaddeus couldn't relate to him because he was his own boss, and therefore didn't have to worry about being replaced. Though Thaddeus mentioned he would be replaced by Dexter Hoffman once he died, Strode remained unimpressed.

Getting tired of Strode's sour behaviour, Thaddeus urged him to leave the room, otherwise he would fire him. Dexter didn't like the sound of this, as *TheDailyREDACTED.net* was already down one person and that they didn't have to lose another one. Swock then interrupted the conversation, prompting Strode to go berserk. Strode began to punch Swock, causing a fight to break out between the two. Thaddeus and Dexter observed the fight with the National News Day visitors, who kept their distance. Cameron Mann started to broadcast the madness, but Thaddeus stopped him. Thaddeus then observed Strode as he punched Swock towards the Emerald Crate of Ultrimax, causing it to be activated. Thaddeus watched in confusion as the Emerald Crate began rotating in midair, shooting green lightning across TheDailyREDACTED.net Studios. Most of the studio visitors evacuated, while Thaddeus took cover just before the Emerald Crate exploded.

### Destruction of TheDailyREDACTED.net Studios

*"Oh my goodness, my studio... you... you were still young! I remember when you were given to me and Dex after the city's network greenlit our news program... I remember that day me and Dex filmed a video for my parents... So they could see my accomplishments! And now... you're wrecked! Ruined! And because of some STUPID journalist!"*
―Thaddeus T. Thaddeus[src]

Thaddeus returned to TheDailyREDACTED.net Studios, upset to see that the studio had been completely wrecked and ruined as a result of the Emerald Crate of Ultrimax's destruction. Cameron Mann began reporting that the madness that had occurred was over, but Thaddeus slapped him to the ground, begging Cameron to shut up. Thaddeus mourned over his studio's destruction, before turning towards Strode, who he blamed for messing things up. Realizing that he was unsuccessful with getting the studio visitors to join *TheDailyREDACTED.net*, Thaddeus became concerned that the business would be shut down for good. Much to Thaddeus' surprise however, he discovered that there was still another visitor left in the building, Bethany Brant.

Seeing Bethany surrounded by broken debris, Thaddeus worried over the girl, but Bethany claimed she was okay. Thaddeus then asked Bethany if she would like to work for *TheDailyREDACTED.net* as an Intern, to which Bethany accepted. Thaddeus then turned back towards Strode, who became upset that his plan had failed. Unimpressed with Strode, Thaddeus considered him to be irredeemable, and had him fired as a result of his madness. Strode protested against his firing, claiming that he was essential to helping Thaddeus' business, but Thaddeus told Strode that he could help the business by making sure the door didn't hit him on the way out. Cameron then reported on Strode's massive loss, but upon interviewing him, Strode threatened to beat Cameron up. Thaddeus then urged Strode to leave, causing him to disappear. Dexter Hoffman became disappointed with Thaddeus' decision to let Strode go, saying that because of that, they now needed to find someone to replace him. Cameron begged Thaddeus to hire him in Strode's place, but Thaddeus denied Cameron's request.

## Relationships

* Unnamed Mother †

Allies* *TheDailyREDACTED.net* - Subordinates
	+ Dexter Hoffman - Best Friend
	+ June Nguyen - Best Friend
	+ Bethany Brant
* Sweddie Swock - Former Employee
* National News Day Visitors
	+ Travis
	+ Elaine
	+ Jennifer
	+ Haven Strode - Situational Enemy
* Bill Vestwell - Situational Enemy
* Cameron Mann - Fan
* Project VIRUS - News Report

## References

1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 *TheDailyREDACTED.net Remastered*