In the original Reddit post, the bully was depicted as a boy (Shitgut), but we always envisioned the villain as a girl. Perhaps this is due to personal experiences we won't detail here, or maybe because female villains are our weakness (Bea’s nickname is “Villano,” which means villain in Spanish).
The Witch
Thus, The Witch was born—the class bully and tormentor. She is a ruthless and cruel girl who enjoys preying on the weaker ones, reveling in the fear and respect she commands—a true toxic leader. It’s easy to think of someone who fits this profile. The Witch appears strong and invulnerable but hides a dark backstory of a broken family, revealed through her notebook.
Monobrow and Bleach Blonde
Next, we have the henchmen: Monobrow and Bleach Blonde. Every self-respecting villain needs intellectually inferior but loyal henchmen, ready to obey their boss's every command. They were perfect for starring in the epilogues of each level, where they strum their guitars and share what happened after The Witch found the pineapple. With innocent humor, they sing the moral of each prank, still tinged with a hint of ill humor.
Brutus
The Witch’s aggressive dog, is another key character. Named after the infamous assassin of Julius Caesar, Brutus has a bad temper and bites before he barks. His only weakness is his love for chasing balls—he’ll pursue one to infinity and beyond.
Gomez, the robot
Then there’s Gomez, the programmable, remote-controlled, dancing robot. It’s always handy to have a robot for sneaking into houses and leaving mysterious packages. We rescued Gomez from our game DELETE AFTER READING because of our longstanding devotion to retro tin robots.
Pineapple
The pineapples themselves are also characters, always ready to give The Witch a hard time and always dressed for the occasion. They probably have the largest collection of glasses in the entire fruit store.
The notebook
The notebook, though not a human character, plays a crucial role in the story. Through its annotations, we gain deeper insights into all the characters, particularly La Bruja. It also reveals details about the house where she lives, her family, her likes and dislikes, her fears, and everything she has done to you.
You
Finally, there's you. Yes, you. In Pineapple, you are the protagonist, and the story is told in the first person. This naturally raises the issue of gender representation. Almost by accident, we found a solution: hiding the protagonist’s face under a typical fruit sticker. We could have pixelated it or used an emoji, but the stickers felt like a better idea. This way, it doesn’t matter if you’re a boy, a girl, or non-binary—the sticker helps ensure you don’t feel alienated from the character.
