Dr. Goof

### Occupation

CEO of Doof Labs, Inc. (formerly), Incarcerated at ADX Florence (formerly), scientist

## Appearances

### Appears in

Dream in Tynoterland, Eraptus: Orb of Ascension

### Debut

Dream in Tynoterland

**Doctor D.C.A. Goof**, *National Medal of Science, Secretary of Energy’s Appreciation Award, Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching* is an American-Canadian scientist born in 1957 who is credited for many revolutionary inventions, such as the Ball Sack Chain. He is descended from a long line of Irish farmers.

## Biography

Dr. D.C.A. Goof was born in 1957 to Gerald Goof (1935-1987) and Mrs. Goof, née Jackson (1938-). His passion for science and technology began at a very young age. His parents were both academics, and they encouraged him to explore his interests in science and mathematics. By the time he was in high school, he was already a recognized prodigy in his community.

Despite his intelligence, D.C.A. Goof struggled with social skills and fitting in with his peers. This led to him becoming somewhat of a loner, spending most of his free time working on various inventions and experiments. At the age of 14, he made his first invention, the Anti-Gravity Machine, which unfortunately failed and caused chaos at a local science fair.

The failure of his Anti-Gravity Machine had a profound impact on D.C.A. Goof, causing him to become even more isolated and withdrawn. He dedicated himself fully to his studies and research, eventually earning a STEM doctorate from MIT at the age of 21.

After graduation, D.C.A. Goof founded Goof Labs, Inc. with the money he earned from his previous inventions. He also got married around this time, and soon after his first child, a son, was born. With his new company and family, D.C.A. Goof was at the peak of his career, and his reputation as a brilliant scientist began to grow.

However, despite his successes, D.C.A. Goof still struggled with feelings of inadequacy and a sense of isolation from those around him. He continued to pour all of his time and energy into his work, neglecting his family and social life.

As time went on, D.C.A. Goof's obsession with science and technology began to take a dark turn. He started experimenting with increasingly dangerous and unethical methods, often crossing ethical boundaries and endangering the lives of those around him. He and his friend Stanley Hu were like Bonnie and Clyde; Stanley Hu would sweet talk investors into giving money, and Dr. Goof used his genius to make the inventions.

Eventually, his research and inventions became so controversial that he was kicked out of the National Science Board. This was a turning point for D.C.A. Goof, as he became even more isolated and bitter towards the world around him.

The final straw came when his wife left him in 2003, taking their children with her. This event caused D.C.A. Goof to spiral even further into madness, leading to the creation of the Ball Sack Chain in 2004, his most infamous invention. This invention marked the descent into full-blown insanity, leading him to become the villainous Dr. Goof that we know today.

During the events of Dream in Tynoterland 1 month after the creation of the Ball Sack Chain in 2004, Dr. Doof became fixated on his latest invention, the Dimensional Travel Device. He had become convinced that he could use it to take over the world, and was willing to do whatever it took to make that happen. This led him to clash with the Tynoter family and their allies, who were determined to stop him.

Despite his brilliance, Dr. Doof's obsession with the Dimensional Travel Device caused him to make several critical errors in judgment. He underestimated the determination and resourcefulness of his opponents, and failed to account for the unforeseen consequences of his actions.

Ultimately, Dr. Doof's quest for power proved to be his downfall. He was defeated by the Tynoter family, and was subsequently arrested and sentenced to life in prison. The once-brilliant scientist was left to ponder the consequences of his actions, and the path that had led him down a road to ruin.

Looking back on his life, Dr. Doof realized that his obsession with science had blinded him to the important things in life - love, family, and friendship. He vowed to make amends for his past mistakes, and to use his knowledge and expertise for the betterment of humanity. Whether he was truly capable of redemption, however, remained to be seen.