David Miller

Town maniac✱drunk man✱

terrible father✱

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**David "Dave" Miller** (d. 2023) was an American mortal man. He was the unemployed town drunk and maniac of Hurricane, Utah. His son, Andrew Miller, was killed during the 1985 Missing Children incident and later declared missing.

In November 1987, his identity was stolen by his son's assailant, William Afton, who used it as a pseudonym to secure a position at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. This led to widespread misbelief that Dave had finally found employment, a claim he vehemently denied in later years.

In March 2023, Dave passed away through spontaneous combustion, garnering minimal attention, with only a brief mention in The Hurricane Screamer.

## Biography

### Early life (19XX–1985)

Little is known about David Miller's childhood life. He was born into the Miller family at an unspecified date (before June 26, 1967) and eventually came into possession of the Miller house in Hurricane, Utah, where he resided with an unnamed relative. He has gained notoriety within the city for never having held a job in his life and for his chronic alcoholism, being later dubbed a "local drunk", "bum", "total loser", and, eventually, "the town maniac" due to his drunken escapades.

Around the late 1970's, Dave became a parent, fathering a son named Andrew Miller. The whereabouts (or as a matter of fact, even the existence) of the child's mother remain unknown. Andrew grew up under Dave's harsh upbringing, enduring frequent yelling and being prohibited from locking his bedroom door or visiting an undisclosed location Dave forbade him from running off to, like Andrew often did.

At some point **between** **Fall 1983 and June 1985**, Dave took a train on the Hurricane railroad, where he coincidentally shared a ride with William Afton and Henry Emily.

At some point in **June 1985**, Dave was also banned from the local Carl's Jr.

### Midnight abuse (1985)

During the night between **June 25 and 26, 1985**, presumably after recklessly driving at 200 mph and on the wrong side of the highway, Dave was coming back home from the local Junior's, which he turned away from by the restaurant's bouncer. On his way home, he investigated a mysterious mound in the forest adjacent to both buildings. Upon arriving home, a relative requested that he refrain from being too harsh with Andrew that day, as the boy had experienced a difficult time the day before. Nevertheless, Dave insisted on invading Andrew's privacy and grew aggressive when he discovered the locked door. Desperate to get inside, he decided to get in through the boy's window. As he circled the house, he discovered a set of animatronic footprints alongside Andrew's tracks, indicating that the boy had followed something into the forest and had broken through his own window. Dave concluded that Andrew had once again ventured to the place he had expressly forbidden him from visiting, planning to punish him upon the boy's return. Tragically, Andrew never returned.

Dave did not report his son disappearance for at least a few months. The police seemingly never ended up linking Andrew's vanishing to the recorded footage of two other kids being lured into a backroom of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza by a man in a mascot costume during The 1985 Missing Children Incident, like they had with three others. Dave only came to the authorities to ask where his "loser son" is, seemingly oblivious to the gravity of his disappearance. He openly admitted that he was primarily searching for Andrew because the boy's disappearance tarnished his own image. The missing posters were later created by the police themselves.

### Uselessness and death (1985–2023)

Between **October 31** and **November 7, 1987**, Dave Miller's name was stolen by William Afton, who used it to infiltrate and work anonymously at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza's second location for a week as a night shift security guard, for a week as a night shift security guard, convincingly posing as Dave himself. The concept of Dave obtaining employment for the first time in his life was so astonishing to other Hurricanians that it even made headlines in that week's issue of The Hurricane Screamer. When confronted about this incident later, Dave vehemently denied the allegations of his employment, although the myth of him having once held a job persisted as an enduring urban legend for decades.

David Miller's life came to an end on **March 6, 2023**, when he passed away in a spontaneous combustion. His death once again became front-page news in The Hurricane Screamer, with no one able to provide a positive and truthful testimonial about him, culminating in a simple "Good riddance."

## The Lump™

I knew that when his time would come, The Yellow Guy would hide in the midnight motorist lump and that would be the end of the world as we see it. Whenever he was not in the spirit of wind, he was in the spirit of The Lump. His doctor did not recommend this much midnight motorist in anyone's diet at all. "Oh God! Stop! Think of the world as you know it!" I had said to David. But he did not listen. "Yeah!" he had exclaimed enthusiastically. "I'm ready to change it!"

Dave and I had searched for 3 years before we found the mysterious mound. We were forced to reset our progress time and time again. Often Dave would take detours from our objective, getting booze from the local Carl's Jr. At some points I tried to convince him that it was it, there was no more lump. But per Dave's own words, "Dave W. A. Miller never gives up. Except for the times Dave W. A. Miller gives up." But, after much struggle, we finally found it. Right after we attempted to start recording the efforts, ironically enough. On a grassless field in the middle of the forest, in the corner it stood proudly, in all its lumpy glory. When we saw it, Dave immediately became delirious. He proclaimed that The Lump was now the house of that Emily fellow. That he was Dave Miller William Afton Andrew Miller's dad Schmidt from Stitchlinegames, from the FNaF movie coming that July. That some Eleanor would come to "the games" and that she was very dangerous and powerful. That The Lump was "The Blob". He called out to Ferdinand, to tell some Scott guy The Lump was the lore he needed. "This is what I use my power for now." He had told me. "This is not power! This is madness!" I tried to tell him, but to no avail. He said he was actually Burntrap, citing his iconic stance. I did not understand him.

It was the first time he had said "It's lumpin' time." before going to his car, which he later said was The Lump, transformed He finally returned home, probably to beat up his son, Andrew Michael, as usual. And, to this day, it still is… Lumpin' time.

## Physical description

Dave was a tall human male, characterized by his disproportionately long arms and legs compared to his shorter torso. He possessed broad shoulders, a slim waist, a pronounced chest, a long straight neck, and an oval-shaped round head, which appeared smoother than that of most other individuals. His arms exhibited a greater width in the upper area, indicating more developed biceps compared to his forearms.

While walking, his hands swung behind him, suggesting potentially frail wrists.

Most of his clothing remained unseen, although his legs, wider around the feet than the hips, suggested the possibility of loose sweatpants. His feet also appeared notably rounder than those of most other individuals, possibly indicating the use of flat-topped shoes.

In the series, he was depicted as a mustard-yellow technicolor silhouette, primarily  - Tussock, but occasionally  - Buddha Gold and  - Corn Harvest. Unlike most other technicolor characters, Dave had no visible facial features whatsoever, devoid of a mouth, eyes, nose, or wrinkles. It's important to note that this portrayal differed from his in-universe appearance and was solely the artistic representation within the story.

## Personality and traits

Dave was an extremely lazy and slothful man. He never had a job in his life and appeared to be against the very concept of it, judging by his profuse denial when accused of having one. No one in Hurricane seemed to be aware of him ever accomplishing anything besides the myth of his past job at Freddy's, the latter being listed as the only valuable thing he had ever done in his entire life. The only thing he seemingly cared about was alcohol.

In addition to that, he was also shown to be brutish, abrasive, and borderline abusive. He yelled at Andrew, banged on his doors, and threatened him under his breath after assuming the boy had run off on his own. He was highly irritable and quick to rage, with actions as simple as locking one's bedroom door or ignoring his rules driving him to the point of yelling, banging on the door, and even trying to get in from the window outside. He did show to be consequential, at least when it came to punishing others. Frequent use of possessive language also implied a strong desire for control and dominance within his own household.

At the same time, he appeared to be rather prideful and to possess a sizable ego, caring more about whether other people in the community thought badly of him than about the safety of his family, as shown by his concern with Andrew's disappearance being primarily placed on the loss of a child in his care making him look bad. This was rather ironic, seeing as most of the city already thought rather low of him, with his death not being treated as a big loss when mentioned in the news.

This lack of concern about his family's safety extended to him being extremely reckless. Assuming the main gameplay of Midnight Motorist reflected what he did before going to JR's, he was willing to drive on the wrong side of the road at 200 mph. He also did something at JR's, which caused him to be banned from attending the joint.

### Speech and mannerisms

Dave's communication style was direct, brutish, and often blunt. He didn't seem to mince words or use subtlety in his interactions. His word choices were very to-the-point, using short, firm sentences to convey his messages, with few adjectives or unrelated comparisons. His tone was primarily aggressive and entitled. He frequently employed possessive language like "my house." His speech occasionally contained grammatical mistakes, such as dropping the definite article "the" before "outside" and omitting the subject "he" before "ran off."

Although his voice is never heard, his speech is represented with the  - Buddha Gold color. Color theory poses that yellow-green is often linked to feelings of freshness, youth, and growth. The dirtier, darker and more washed up looking shade of buddha gold may then imply a washed up version of these, with his voice naturally sounding youthful or energetic, but the tone and physical tall of his lifestyle altering it to be deep, raspy, tired and generally unpleasant to the ear.

Dave's posture and body language were consistently crooked, with his legs and arms perpetually bent, and his spine hunched over in a manner highly reminiscent of kyphosis. When walking, he swung his hands loosely, relinquishing wrist motor functions for the most part, and dragged his feet along the ground. He was also appears to have been left handed.

### Intelligence

Dave's intelligence can be characterized as significantly limited. Throughout his life, he displayed a distinct lack of intellectual curiosity or ambition. His notable aversion to work and chronic alcoholism suggested a disinterest in personal development or acquiring new skills. His actions, such as invading his son's privacy and engaging in reckless behaviors, reflected poor judgment and an inability to make rational decisions, especially in the context of parenting. His hostility towards even minor things being done in a way he does not condone additionally implies a lack of adaptability, with his unwillingness to get a job showing a severe lack of emotional maturity.

Dave Miller's intelligence, or lack thereof, was marked by a lack of ambition, adaptability, and practical reasoning, making him a character primarily driven by impulse and immediate gratification rather than thoughtful consideration or problem-solving abilities.

### Views and beliefs

One of Dave's most fundamental political views appeared to be his strong anti-work stance. Not only did he refuse to get a job, but he outright rejected any association with the time when William stole his name and worked. He demonstrated a desire to contribute nothing to society and simply wanted to be allowed to waste time on drinking without economic responsibilities. Furthermore, he displayed a clear disregard for child protective laws, as evidenced by his abusive behavior towards his son. His lack of concern for driving laws and his resistance to restrictions on his actions, especially regarding alcohol intake, further underscored his anti-authoritarian tendencies. All of these behaviors and beliefs suggest that Dave leaned towards a left-leaning libertarian political orientation.

Dave's philosophy can be best described as a form of 'Self-Indulgent Apathy,' which amalgamates elements of egoism, hedonism, and apathy towards societal responsibilities. He prioritized his own desires above all else, exhibiting a profound sense of pride and self-centeredness. His primary focus lay on worldly pleasures, often at the expense of other responsibilities, such as work or caring for his child.

## Relationships and reputation

### Family

#### Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller is David's only (known) son. Their familial relationship was marked by neglect, harsh treatment, and a lack of emotional connection. Throughout Andrew's childhood, Dave displayed little interest in his son's well-being, often neglecting his parental responsibilities. His chronic alcoholism and volatile temperament made their home environment turbulent and hostile. Dave's frequent yelling, threats, and refusal to let Andrew lock his bedroom door painted a bleak picture of their interactions.

Despite being his father, Dave showed little concern for Andrew's safety or well-being. When Andrew ran off and broke through a window to escape, Dave's initial reaction was anger and frustration, as he threatened the boy under his breath. As the days passed and it became evident that Andrew was missing, Dave did not report his son's disappearance to the police, displaying a striking lack of concern for his well-being. This neglectful behavior mirrored Dave's overall apathetic approach to parenthood.

Their turbulent relationship left a lasting impact on Andrew, even in his afterlife, with a grudge towards his father that he still holds to this day.

#### Unnamed relative

The Unnamed Miller family member is a relative of David's, with an unspecified familiar connection. His or her brief interaction reveals that the relative seemed aware of the strained atmosphere in the household, as he or she advised Dave to leave Andrew alone for the night, noting that the boy had a rough day. Despite the tumultuous events unfolding in the house that night, the relative's response to Dave's behavior, including his yelling, banging, and circling of the house, was one of indifference, continuously watching the TV throughout the whole mess. This lack of reaction implies that he or she may have grown accustomed to Dave's erratic actions and temperamental outbursts.

The relative's relationship with Dave raises numerous questions, including his or her connection to the Miller family, his or her role in the household, and whether he or she shares ownership or financial responsibilities for the home. While his or her identity remains undisclosed and his or her presence minimal, their nonchalant response to the events of that late night paints a picture of a passive observer in the turbulent Miller household.

### Acquaintances

#### Carl's Jr. employee

Carl's Jr. employee was a cashier and bouncer at the local Carl's Jr, located close to Dave's house. Their brief encounter in June 1985 offers a glimpse into Dave's contentious relationship with the community. As he arrived at the venue, he was immediately intercepted by the employee, who served as both a cashier and bouncer of the establishment. The employee firmly reminded Dave that he was not welcome at JR's, asserting that he couldn't be there and asked Dave not to make the situation violent. This curt exchange suggests that Dave's presence at JR's is unwelcome, and he is likely known for causing disruptions or disturbances at the establishment. The employee's no-nonsense attitude implied that he was accustomed to dealing with Dave's confrontations, emphasizing the need to maintain order and security at the venue.

While the specifics of their relationship and past interactions remain undisclosed, this brief exchange underscores Dave's reputation as a problematic patron at JR's, further contributing to his negative public image within the community.

### Public image

Dave's public image in Hurricane, Utah, was marred by a multitude of negative descriptors that reflected a deep-seated disdain within the community. He was commonly labeled as the "local drunk," a "bum," and a "total loser." These derogatory terms not only characterized his troubled relationship with alcohol but also underscored the community's perception of his overall character.

Dave's refusal to hold any form of employment became a defining aspect of his public image. His conspicuous absence from the workforce earned him the dubious distinction of being the "town man who never worked." His seemingly unrelenting resistance to pursuing gainful employment contributed significantly to his notoriety within the community. When the false Dave, who had stolen his name, secured a legitimate job, it elicited considerable surprise and attention, indicating the extent to which Dave's joblessness had defined his public persona.

Tragically, even in death, Dave failed to find redemption in the eyes of his fellow residents. The news of his demise was met with a lack of sympathy, exemplified by the terse newspaper headline declaring "good riddance." This poignant phrase highlighted the stark reality that Dave's presence had garnered little respect or admiration throughout his life.

## Paranormal powers and skill

Dave Miller, a mere mortal man, possessed no supernatural abilities or extraordinary powers. His existence is defined by his human fragility and flawed character. Dave's most notable attributes include an uncanny ability to withstand high levels of alcohol, a reckless aptitude for driving under the influence, and an unfortunate propensity for high irritability. However, it's important to emphasize that these traits are grounded in the realm of human limitations. In a battle of powers and capabilities, Dave Miller's significance remains limited to his human vulnerabilities, rendering him an unremarkable combatant in comparison to paranormal beings with magical powers or the formidable machinery with high scientific technology.

### Abilities

* **Car driving:** Dave possessed an unusual and reckless proficiency in operating motor vehicles, notably displayed in his capacity to navigate a car under hazardous conditions. Despite his persistent inebriation and disregard for legal and safety standards, Dave exhibited a stunning aptitude for maintaining control over a vehicle, even when intoxicated. His most remarkable feat involved navigating a car at staggering speeds of up to 200 miles per hour while driving on the wrong side of the highway, miraculously managing to avoid causing any lethal accidents during that perilous episode, a testament to his erratic yet strangely effective driving skills.
* **Alcohol tolerance:** Dave was known for his astonishing ability to endure prodigious quantities of alcohol. His tolerance for alcoholic beverages reached staggering levels, allowing him to consume copious amounts without succumbing to immediate incapacitation. Despite his habitual alcoholism and excessive drinking habits, Dave displayed an uncanny resilience to the adverse effects of intoxication. This remarkable ability enabled him to maintain a degree of functional consciousness even after consuming substantial quantities of alcohol, a feat that few could replicate without severe consequences. Dave's capacity to withstand the deleterious impacts of alcohol remained a perplexing facet of his character, contributing to his infamous reputation as a local drunkard and imbiber.

#### Optional equipment

* **Car:** Dave mastered the dangerous use of his vehicle. The car, a big metal construct capable of reaching up yo 200 miles per hour was capable of elevating him to Subsonic speeds and Street level attack potency.

### Weaknesses

* **Alcoholism:** Probably Dave's most glaring weakness, His relentless dependence on alcohol was a profound vulnerability that shaped his character and daily existence. Dave's insatiable thirst for alcoholic beverages led to a chronic and severe addiction that overshadowed all other aspects of his life. This relentless pursuit of alcohol took precedence over personal responsibilities, including his ability to provide for his family or establish a stable work history. His addiction caused profound harm to his relationships, particularly with his son, Andrew, who suffered under the weight of Dave's alcohol-fueled behavior. The debilitating consequences of his alcoholism were further compounded by a stubborn refusal to seek help or acknowledge the severity of his condition.
* **Low intellect:** One of Dave's most glaring weaknesses was his consistently low intellect. He displayed a distinct lack of cognitive prowess and intellectual capacity throughout his life. This deficiency manifested in various aspects of his behavior, from his inability to secure employment or pursue personal development to his difficulty comprehending the consequences of his actions. Dave's low intellect often led to poor decision-making and a limited understanding of complex issues. His inability to grasp the implications of his choices and the broader world around him contributed to his perpetual state of dependence on alcohol and his recurrent clashes with the law. His intellectual shortcomings were evident in his limited vocabulary, blunt communication style, and an overall failure to adapt to changing circumstances, painting a vivid portrait of a man fundamentally hindered by his cognitive limitations.
* **High irritability:** Dave's temper flared easily and without warning, transforming even the most mundane situations into potential powder kegs. Dave's inability to manage his irritability often led to explosive outbursts, characterized by fits of rage and aggression. Triggers for his irascibility ranged from minor inconveniences, such as a locked bedroom door or a disregard for his rules, to larger concerns like his son's actions. This chronic irritability not only strained his personal relationships but also contributed to his negative reputation within the community. Dave's inability to maintain emotional composure proved to be a significant impediment to his interactions with others, frequently exacerbating conflicts and further isolating him from those around him.

## Possessions

Dave Miller's financial status was consistently dire. Throughout his life, he showed no signs of gainful employment, and the source of the household's finances remained undisclosed. His chronic alcoholism likely strained any potential resources, leaving his financial situation unclear. Nevertheless, he was able to own and maintain his family's house in a relatively livable state, with electricity and working television. The community had little insight into his financial background, and the true nature of his resources remained a mystery, including specific details of who paid the bills, including taxes, which were inherently dubious.

* **Car**: This eggplant-purple vehicle of unspecified brand served as Dave's primary mode of locomotion. He used it frequently, often seen driving at high speeds while under the influence of alcohol. He came home in it during the night of Andrew's disappearance.
* **House**: Nestled in Hurricane, Utah, the Miller house was a modest residence painted in a calming blue hue, topped with a distinctive red roof. This small dwelling comprised at least two rooms, including a cozy living room with an armchair and a television, as well as Andrew's unseen bedroom. Despite Dave's erratic lifestyle, the house managed to maintain a relatively good condition, with a notable exception being the broken window, an unintended consequence of the night when Andrew disappeared. On the right side of the house were three trash cans, a visual indicator of Dave's less-than-prompt disposal of family garbage.

## Criminal record

### List of crimes

* Pattern of **Public alcohol consumption** (Class C misdemeanor ) – Frequently consumed alcohol in public and caused enough disorder to be publically named a maniac.
* **Reckless driving** (Second-degree felony) – Drove down the highway on the wrong side of the street at 200 mph, endangering a high number of people.
* Pattern of **Child neglect** (Third-degree felony) – Neglected proper care for his son for 6+ years.
* Pattern of **Verbal child abuse** (Third-degree felony) – Frequently yelled at his son and showed physical aggression on furniture for 6+ years.
* Attempted **Intrusion upon seclusion** (Misdemeanor) – Attempted to break into his son's room after finding locked door.

*Note: Physical child abuse not proven. Incident at JR's unspecified, and thus cannot be judged.*

### Due punishment

* **Imprisonment:** Up to 21 years without possibility of parole.
* **Monetary liability:** Fine of up to $113,250.

## Etymology

### David Miller

* **David** (/ˈdeɪvɪd/; shortened to **Dave** (/deɪv/)) – a male given name derived from Hebrew *דָּוִד*, the name of an important biblical figure King David, name meaning "beloved one". derived from the root *dôwd* (דּוֹד), which originally meant "to boil", but survives in Biblical Hebrew only in the figurative usage "to love"; specifically, it is a term for an uncle or figuratively, a lover/beloved. Its other diminutive forms in English include *Davey*, *Davi* and *Daveth*, with the female forms being *Davina*, *Davinia*, and *Davida*. The name doesn't seem to have much to do with Dave himself, likely more connected to the man who had stolen it in 1987 — William Afton (see: Dave Miller on Names and aliases of William Afton).
* **Miller** (American: /ˈmɪlər/, British: /ˈmɪlə/) – an occupational surname of English, German, Irish or Scottish origin, common in the United States, deriving from the bloodline's forefathers working as millers. The surname may also be translated from many cognate surnames from other European languages, such as *Mueller*, *Müller*, *Mühler*, *Moller*, *Möller*, *Møller*, *Myller*, or *Milleiir*. It may connect to Hurricane's past, as a steel mill important to its city's economy appears prominently in *Into the Pit* and is mentioned in *He Told Me Everything*, with the town (despite featuring a school named "Westbrook High") being widely speculated to be Hurricane.

### Nicknames

* **Town Drunk** (/taʊn drʌŋk/) – an English insult-epithet, commonly used informally to characterize an individual notorious for excessive alcohol consumption and disruptive behavior within the local community. Given to Dave by The Hurricane Screamer.
* **Local Bum** (American: /ˈloʊkəl bʌm/, British: /ˈləʊkəl bʌm/) **and Total Loser** (American: /ˈtoʊtl ˈluːzər/, British: /ˈtəʊtl ˈluːzə/) – a set of English insult-epithets, commonly used informally to characterize an individual notorious for for his or her perceived lack of ambition, financial stability, or social standing within the local community. Given to Dave by Hurricane Police Department.
* **Town maniac** (/taʊn ˈmeɪniæk/) – an English insult-epithet, commonly used informally to characterize an individual notorious for eccentric or erratic behavior, often to the detriment of the local community. Given to Dave by The Hurricane Screamer.
* **Drunk man** (/drʌŋk mæn/) – an English insult-epithet, commonly used informally to characterize an individual as persistent and excessive consumer of alcohol. Given to Dave by the ooftroop.
* **Terrible father** (American: /ˈtɛrəbl ˈfɑðər/, British: /ˈtɛrəbl ˈfɑːðə/) – an English insult-epithet, commonly used informally to characterize an individual as a parent with significant shortcomings in caregiving, guidance, or support for his or her children. Given to Dave by the ooftroop.

## Speculation

* It is likely that Dave might be left-handed, as he uses his left hand to make the dismissive gesture in the scrapped version of Andrew's missing poster.
* It is a common belief held by the community that the unknown Miller family member may be Dave's wife and Andrew's mother.
* The reason for Dave being banned from Carl's Jr. is often believed to be him getting violent after getting drunk at the location.
* With unknown relative's words and Dave's tone when talking about Andrew in *Midnight Motorist*, it is highly implied he may have been abusive, perhaps even beating Andrew.
* It is a commonly believed theory that Kelsey from The New Kid is a manifestation of Andrew pretending to be someone else. Kelsey's unnamed father is said to be a contractor, possibly a detached mockery of his real father's perpetual joblessness.
	+ Kelsey also mentions that his parents run a farm house, this possibly being how the real Millers paid their rent, a member of the family running the place/getting a cut of the money it made.
	+ Kelsey also mentions having an older sister, possibly suggesting Dave may have had other children before Andrew.

## Alternate versions

### Multiversal variants

#### Objective & true timeline

In the Objective & True Five Nights at Freddy's Timeline, an alternate version of Dave Miller appears, although not named as such. This alternate persona is none other than William Afton himself. On a rainy Tuesday night, June 25, 1985, William, feeling hungry, stopped at a local McDonald's to order some food. Wearing a yellow raincoat to shield himself from the heavy rain, he ordered a double cheeseburger and a Large Coca-Cola. During this moment, he realized that Henry still owed him $5. Disheartened and a broken man, he returned to his car, eventually resuming his child-murdering activities, leaving the yellow raincoat behind.

#### The trilogy

While Dave Miller does not make a direct appearance in this continuity, a character bearing the same name exists. In the mid-90's, William infiltrated the now-abandoned Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, assuming the identity of a security guard under the pseudonym of Dave Miller. This alias is used predominantly throughout the narrative, with characters like Charlotte, John, Jessica, Carlton, Marla, Lamar, and Jason being unaware of his true identity. As the mystery unravels, Charlie eventually pieces together Dave's true nature just before their final confrontation and his ultimate demise.

Despite the main group of protagonists discovering his true identity by the end of *The Silver Eyes*, they occasionally refer to him as Dave in *The Twisted Ones*. However, he firmly rejects both of his human names in favor of Springtrap. The name resurfaces one last time in *The Fourth Closet*, during a conversation between Jessica and the "undead" William. William reveals that, much like the name itself, the persona of Dave was merely a character he assumed to mislead anyone seeking him, finding it distasteful in his eyes.

An alternate epithet version, Dave the Guard, is occasionally used interchangeably with Dave Miller. The full name David is never explicitly used.

While not explicitly stated, it is presumed that he may have appropriated this name from an actual trilogy version of Dave, similar to his counterpart in the game universe.

## Behind the laughter

Dave Miller is a minor character, primarily employed to enrich the backstories of other key characters, notably Andrew and William. He also serves as a reference to non-canon stories (The Silver Eyes) and provides a fun cameo for dedicated fans. His primary appearance occurs during The 1985 Missing Children Incident segment in Part 1's Act II, where his character serves as a narrative device to elucidate Midnight Motorist as part of Andrew's backstory. He reappears in Act IV, albeit only in photo form, where his name is stolen by William, referencing his pseudonym from The Silver Eyes. Beyond these pivotal moments, Dave's appearances are typically brief cameos, rewarding observant fans with additional layers to the background of a, at that point, rather unimportant characters, those being his brief appearance on a train in Part 1's Act I–II transition and his death obituary at the end of Part 2's Act II.

In his first and at this time only appearance in the original *Five Nights at Freddy's*, Dave played a mysterious role as the protagonist of a hidden lore minigame in Midnight Motorist, the true significance of which remains a subject of ongoing debate and speculation to this day. Though I'm told Dittophobia might put it to rest? IDK though, book leaks have not been trustworthy in the past, so I ain't including it here until I read it myself. It stinks how this is how we find out about these cool things anyways. Like, seriously, why does Fredcord enable that? Who hurt them? Why must Entom be such a jerk? He already killed Afton with his initial MimicTrap theory, when will this modern Niche have enough? I hate that so much, holy gosh darn giggidy dang. **Note to self: remove that last part before moving to full article**.

### Development history

#### Creation

Very little is known about the process that led to the creation of the original Yellow Guy in *Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator*. With Mr. Cawthon never having publicly acknowledged him, and his identity outside of the *Undeniably Canon timeline* still being hotly debated, the origins of this character remain shrouded in mystery. Most of his defining characteristics, including his implied alcoholism, reckless driving, and hostile relationship with his son, were already established at this stage.

#### Adaptation

As of early 2022, the prevailing consensus regarding The Yellow Man's identity was him being William Afton. When developing the *Objective & True timeline*, this perspective was also adopted by the ooftroop, explaining the difference in design as William donning a yellow raincoat. The original *Midnight Motorist* minigame was explained as an attempt to provide insight into William's murder motives, showing that he lacked the $5 required to pay for his McDonald's order — an amount that Henry had owed him. However, this explanation failed to connect with *Midnight Motorist*'s central secrets, such as the Miller house and the mysterious mound.

When writing the Undeniably Canon reboot of the original video, the ooftroop decided to add Andrew from *Fazbear Frights* into the Missing Children Incident, as a reference to the StitchLineGames theory, a theory suggesting that the *Stithwraith Stingers* epilogues and all short stories connected to them are part of the game timeline, justifying it by the idea of a random seventh dead child being added to the established count of six well after the number was thoroughly established was funny and believable enough to be included and treated as if it were common knowledge. It also allowed for the inclusion of a variation upon GoldenDuo, a theory stating that Golden Freddy is haunted by two spirits. As ??? Afton refused to be made part of the Yellow Bear, saying he has "better things to do", GoldenBoth (The 1983 Bite Victim × Cassidy) became out of question, making room for GoldenShare (Cassidy × Andrew).

The decision to incorporate him into the narrative was ultimately made by applying the MidnightAndrew theory, which posits that the runaway son of the Yellow Man is, in fact, Andrew, lured to his death by William. As a result, it became clear that the character of Objective & True William needed to be divided into two distinct entities. One version remained a generalized representation of William as the psychotic Purple Man, the center of the story, continuing his role as the creator of robot businesses and murderer of innocent toddlers. The other instance of him, from the rainy night, was made with focus on purely the Midnight Motorist's protagonist, a troublesome and inebriated Yellow Man.

This division offered a convenient opportunity to pay homage to the novel trilogy, christening the previously unnamed character as Dave Miller, setting the stage for William to later steal his identity as an alias.

#### Evolution

Dave has remained a consistent character throughout the span of the miniseries, undergoing no changes to his core characteristics. All his traits established in Part 1 reemerge in the short Part 2 cameo, with no implication of him ever growing as a person, or even showing interest in doing so.

#### Scrapped content

Very little scrapped content related to Dave has been made public.

* In the original storyboard featuring Andrew's missing poster, the poster itself was planned to look different.
	+ Instead of "WHERE IS MY LOSER SON – Local Bum and Total Loser DAVE MILLER says his kid ran off and has not been seen since. He thinks it would probably be a good idea to have him return home. He doesn't care that much but it would look bad on him to lose a child," the text read, "Loser dad looses loser kid. Dave Milller"
	+ Dave's photo was intended to be in color.
	+ Instead of a head view, the photo was shown in a head-to-waist view.
	+ Dave had his left arm in a casual dismissive arm pose, with the upper arm angled downwards, the forearm facing upwards, and the hand held in a loose wrist position, palm pointing downwards, similar to the T-Rex arm pose."

### Reception

While not as prominent as major characters, Dave's presence in the series garnered generally positive feedback. Although he may not have reached fan-favorite status, he received considerable acclaim for the imaginative interpretation of his minigame.

#### Dayshift at Freddy's misconception

Many viewers of the miniseries have mistakenly assumed that Dave Miller's name is a reference to the *Dayshift at Freddy's* (*DSaF*) fangame series created by DirectDogman — a popular fan series which prominently featured its alternative universe variant of William Afton, who primarily went by Dave Miller throughout most of its story. However, this assumption is not accurate. Due to the internet's general illiteracy and aversion to non-visual entertainment, many fans of the *Five Nights at Freddy's* franchise are unaware that both parodies drew inspiration from *The Silver Eyes* novel. In the novel, Dave Miller was a pseudonym that William Afton (named as such for the first time in history) used for a significant portion of the plot.

Doggo, having been a proper FNaF theorist back in the day, drew a lot of inspiration from the novel, the original *DSaF* game having been released even before *Sister Location*. By proxy, Dave is not even the character's real name, as revealed later in the story, him was born William Afton and only adopting the alias as a pseudonym later in life, just like in the novel and Undeniably Canon timeline. In *DSaF*, the name is taken from David, the deceased son of William's surrogate father figure, Henry Miller, rather than from a town drunk.

Due to *Dayshift at Freddy's*'s popularity, it has become the main piece of media people often associate with the name, resulting in the misunderstanding.

### Trivia

* Dave is the only technicolor character to change shade in every appearance.

### Appearances

Dave appears in both episodes of the miniseries thus far, albeit posthumously in the second, and in only one canon game.

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## Gallery

Dave sitting in a train.Dave standing far away.Dave drunk walking.Dave's mugshot from Andrew's missing poster.

## Notes and references

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Stated to be a man (adult) in 1985[α].
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 ooftroop; Hydatiid (December 24, 2022). *An Undeniably Canon Five Nights at Freddy's Timeline (Part 2)* – 17:55. (watch). "Town maniac "Dave Miller" has finally spontaneously combusted. He got a job once and profusely denied it afterwards. Good riddance."
3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 the ooftroop; Hydatiid (July 30, 2022). *An Undeniably Canon Five Nights at Freddy's Timeline (Part 1)* – 12:28. (watch). "Meanwhile, a drunk man named Dave Miller had just been turned away from Juniors and drove home. He was a terrible father and insisted on invading his son's privacy for the heinous act of the boy… locking his door. The boy, who's name was Andrew, broke his window and left the house."
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 the ooftroop; Hydatiid (July 30, 2022). *An Undeniably Canon Five Nights at Freddy's Timeline (Part 1)* – 18:22. (watch). "Local Bum and Total Loser DAVE MILLER says his kid ran off and has not been seen since. He thinks it would probably be a good idea to have him return home. He doesn't care that much but it would look bad on him to lose a child."
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Cawthon, Scott (December 4, 2017). *Five Nights at Freddy's 6: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator* – Midnight Motorist.
6. ↑ the ooftroop; Hydatiid (December 24, 2022). *An Undeniably Canon Five Nights at Freddy's Timeline (Part 2)*. (watch).
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 PixelPietro. *Uma Timeline de Five Nights at Freddy's Inegavelmente Canônica (Parte 1)* – 12:28. (watch). "Enquanto isso um homem bêbado chamado David Miller tinha acabado de ser Bob's e foi para casa."
8. ↑ Cawthon, Scott (December 4, 2017). *Five Nights at Freddy's 6: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator* – Midnight Motorist – Later that night. "This is my house."
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 the ooftroop; Hydatiid (July 30, 2022). *An Undeniably Canon Five Nights at Freddy's Timeline (Part 1)* – 8:13. (watch).
10. ↑ Cawthon, Scott (December 4, 2017). *Five Nights at Freddy's 6: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator* – Midnight Motorist – Later that night. "Come on, you know you can't be here. Don't make this more difficult than it has to be."
11. ↑ Cawthon, Scott (August 8, 2014). *Five Nights at Freddy's* – Secret Hurricane Screamer news clippings. "Two local children were reportedly lured into a back room during the late hours of operation at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza on the night of June 26th."
12. ↑ Cawthon, Scott (December 4, 2017). *Five Nights at Freddy's 6: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator* – Midnight Motorist.
13. ↑ Cawthon, Scott (December 4, 2017). *Five Nights at Freddy's 6: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator* – Midnight Motorist – Later that night. "Leave him alone tonight. He had a rough day."
14. ↑ Cawthon, Scott (December 4, 2017). *Five Nights at Freddy's 6: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator* – Midnight Motorist – Later that night. "I told you not to close your door." "OPEN THE DOOR!"
15. ↑ Cawthon, Scott (December 4, 2017). *Five Nights at Freddy's 6: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator* – Midnight Motorist – Later that night. "Ran off to that place again. He will be sorry when he gets back."
16. ↑ Cawthon, Scott (August 8, 2014). *Five Nights at Freddy's* – Secret Hurricane Screamer news clippings. "Five children are now linked to the incident at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where a man dressed as a cartoon mascot lured them into a back room."
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 the ooftroop; Hydatiid (July 30, 2022). *An Undeniably Canon Five Nights at Freddy's Timeline (Part 1)* – 18:16. (watch). "[…] after ruffling through old newspapers about his murders to see if he liked any of the parents' names, [William] stole the name Dave Miller and applied for a job as a night guard at [Freddy Fazbear's Pizza (Location #2)]."
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 the ooftroop; Hydatiid (July 30, 2022). *An Undeniably Canon Five Nights at Freddy's Timeline (Part 1)* – 19:55. (watch). "IN OTHER NEWS: Town drunk "Dave Miller" reportedly gets a job for the first time ever."
19. ↑ the ooftroop; EvieBunny (March 20, 2023). *the lump*.
20. ↑ the ooftroop (September 24, 2022). *Behind the Scenes - An Undeniably Canon FNaF Timeline (Part 1)* – 8:37. (watch). "Loser dad looses loser kid. Dave Miller."
21. ↑ the ooftroop (September 24, 2022). *Behind the Scenes - An Undeniably Canon FNaF Timeline (Part 1)* – 11:46. (watch). "A lot of people thought this was a Dayshift at Freddy’s reference. It was not. The name Dave came from the novels first."
22. ↑ Dave sprite #1, Dave sprite #2, Dave sprite #3.