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Waldo Plubley

A man whose name is a source of social awkwardness.

minor

Also known as Waldo

First appearance: the baker s dozen

Waldo Plubley shows up with force in A Touch of Realism. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A hypochondriac guest whose rigid sleep routine is shattered by Bertie's antics; later feigns a headache to avoid the game.
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In A Touch of Realism: A hypochondriac guest whose rigid sleep routine is shattered by Bertie's antics; later feigns a headache to avoid the game. Later, in The Feast of Nemesis: Mentioned as a target for a…

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BVBertie van TahnLSLena StrudwardenMPMrs. Peter Pig…VDVera DurmotCSClovis SangrailWPWaldo Plubley

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Secret worship and social repercussions
  • Socially overwhelmed characters
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Waldo Plubley in the baker s dozen