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{{quote|The doctor is OUT!|Dr. Shrunk|{{CF}}}}
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{{Villager Header
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|species= axolotl
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|pers= special
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{{Quote|Thank you! Thank you! Dr. Shrunk is in the house!|Shrunk|{{NL}}}}
 
{{Infobox Special
 
{{Infobox Special
|name= Dr. Shrunk
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| name = Dr. Shrunk
|image= [[File:Shrunk NL.png|200px]]
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| name-sort = Shrunk
|gender= Male
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| titlecolor = #ffb0b0
|species= [[Axolotl]]
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| textcolor = #a90d0a
|service= [[Emotions]]
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| ID = upa
|birthday= [[January|January 2<sup>nd</sup>]]
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| image = Shrunk NLWa.png
|appearances= {{WW}},<br>{{CF}},<br>{{NL}},<br>{{AM}}
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| species = Axolotl
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| gender = Male
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| birthdaymonth = January
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| birthday = 2
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| sign = Capricorn
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| quote = Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid Dr. Shrunk!
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| service = [[Reactions|Emotions]]
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| ja-name = ししょー
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| ko-name = 스승
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| zh-name = 笑匠
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| fr-name = Ciboulot
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| es-name = Dr. Sito
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| it-name = Strizzo
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| de-name = Samselt
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| nl-name = Shrunk
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| ru-name = Шранк
 
}}
 
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'''Dr. Shrunk''' (ししょー, ''Shishō'') is an [[axolotl]] who first appears in {{WW}}, and has appeared in every game since, including {{AM}}. He is a psychologist that can help players get in touch with their emotional side, allowing players to express specific emotions. His name could refer to the word "shrink", which is a psychologist.
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'''Dr. Shrunk''', also known as simply '''Shrunk''', is an [[axolotl]] who first appears in {{WW}}. He appears in all subsequent games except {{PC|short}}, and he also makes a cameo in {{Film}}. He is a comedian who, prior to {{NH|short}}, allows the [[player]] to learn [[Reactions|emotions]] based on his jokes. His name likely refers to ''shrink'', a slang word for a psychologist, relating to his ''Dr.'' title.
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==Characteristics==
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===Appearance===
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Dr. Shrunk is a pink axolotl with six red gills, a red tuft of hair, two front teeth, and what appears to be a unibrow. Beginning in {{NL|short|nolink}}, he also has a mustache.
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===Clothing===
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In {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}, Dr. Shrunk wears a yellow suit jacket with red circles and a blue dress shirt and bowtie, while beginning in {{NL|short|nolink}}, he wears a dark purple suit jacket with a white undershirt and red bowtie. While at home in {{HHD|short|nolink}}, he wears an orange and blue gingham blazer with white sleeves over a black undershirt.
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===Personality===
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Dr. Shrunk is a stand-up comedian whose jokes are poorly received by the villagers who view his performances. He is aware of his reception, mentioning it in some of his jokes in {{NL|short|nolink}}, such as "Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid Dr. Shrunk!". The track "Shrunk's Dream" from the soundtrack CD ''[[Animal Crossing: Your Favourite Songs - Original Soundtrack]]'' implies that Shrunk wishes to have audiences appreciate his jokes; the song is a dream by Shrunk where he tells jokes to an applauding audience before abruptly waking up. Shrunk is usually cheery, though his emotions fluctuate when he is telling jokes.
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In {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{NH|short|nolink}}, Shrunk is revealed to be the author of a book titled ''Dr. Shrunk Explains it All''.
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===Relationships===
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====Family====
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In {{CF|short|nolink}}, Dr. Shrunk reveals that he has a wife and a son in one of his performances. He says that his wife is apathetic toward him and does not enjoy his jokes; this is further evidenced in {{HHD|short}}, where he tells the player "There's a reason she's never around [the house] to meet you." It is implied that she may not have always acted this way towards him, as he mentions her calling him her "funny bunny" and repeats a joke that she told him at one point, also in {{HHD|short|nolink}}. In one of his jokes in {{NL|short|nolink}}, Shrunk reveals that he also has a young daughter.
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====Frillard====
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Shrunk learned his comedy from [[Frillard]], and it is implied that Shrunk admires Frillard and views him as a master of the craft. In {{NL|short|nolink}}, before Shrunk performs a joke that is by Frillard in {{CF|short|nolink}}, he becomes nervous that he will not perform it as well as his teacher.
  
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
===''[[Animal Crossing: Wild World]]''===
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===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
[[File:Dr. Shrunk.png|left]]
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[[File:Dr. Shrunk WW.png|thumb|left|100px|Artwork of Dr. Shrunk from {{WW}}.]]
In ''Wild World'', Dr. Shrunk will visit town occasionally on a day from Monday through Friday, between 6:00 AM and midnight. Talking to Dr. Shrunk leads to him teaching the player to display a randomly chosen [[emotions]]. In his first visit, the player can learn only one random emotion, but from the second and forward the player can choose one from four random emotions depending on the answer to a series of questions.
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In {{WW}}, Dr. Shrunk visits town once a week on a random weekday between 6 AM and 12 AM. When spoken to, Shrunk tells the player a joke and teaches them an [[Reaction|emotion]] based on it. On his first visit, the [[player]] is unable to choose his emotion, and it is always shyness, but on all subsequent visits, he asks "How has emotional exploration been going?", and if the player chooses "I'm in a slump," four of 29 total responses appear for the player to choose, each corresponding to an emotion.
[[File:Shrunk portait.JPG|right|50px]]
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===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
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[[File:CF Marquee Dr. Shrunk.png|thumb|Dr. Shrunk on-stage at The Marquee in {{CF|nolink}}.]]
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In {{CF}}, Dr. Shrunk performs at [[The Marquee]] in the [[city]]. His shows can be viewed for 800 [[Bell]]s, and before paying, the player can choose which performance to see. During the performance, Dr. Shrunk tells a joke and the player learns a corresponding emotion afterward. Villagers usually view the performances and will complain about the show when spoken to.
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{{Clear|left}}
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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[[File:Shrunk NL.png|thumb|left|100px|Artwork of Dr. Shrunk from {{NL}}.]]
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[[File:NL Dr. Shrunk.png|thumb|right|Dr. Shrunk on-stage at Club LOL in {{NL|nolink}}.]]
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{{See also|Dr. Shrunk/New Leaf jokes|label1=List of Dr. Shrunk jokes in New Leaf}}
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In {{NL}}, Dr. Shrunk appears outside the player's house after [[T&T Mart]] is built, and he asks for six signatures to approve the construction of [[Club LOL]] on [[Main Street]]. Once the club is built, Dr. Shrunk appears in it from 12 PM to 8 PM. He states that he is a retired comedian, but if the player brings him a food item such as fruit, he gets on stage and performs a joke, teaching the player the corresponding emotion. Once the player learns all but one emotion, Shrunk teaches them the "Shrunk Funk Shuffle," which is the dance he does after each performance; he also gives the player a {{I|Dr. Shrunk's jacket|NL|replica of his jacket}}. Shrunk also appears in Club LOL as a host when [[K.K. Slider]] or DJ KK are performing.
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Dr. Shrunk can appear at the bar at [[The Roost]] from 8 AM to 9:30 AM all week, and when he visits during the player's part-time job, his coffee preferences are Mocha beans, a little milk, and two teaspoons of sugar.
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{{Clear|left}}
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===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
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[[File:Autograph Cards NH Pattern 1.png|thumb|128px|Dr. Shrunk's signature, as seen on the autograph cards in {{NH|nolink}}.]]
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Dr. Shrunk was added to {{NH}} in the {{NHVer|2.0|full}}. He can appear at [[The Roost]], and {{I|Shrunk's poster|NH}} can be obtained from [[Nook Shopping]] after inviting him to Photopia via his amiibo.
  
===''[[Animal Crossing: City Folk]]''===
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Along with his poster, there are some references to Shrunk in the game, such as the "Comedian's signature" customization of the {{I|autograph cards|NH}} item containing a drawing of him, as well as dialogue from [[normal]] villagers mentioning his book, ''Dr. Shrunk Explains it All'', as a subject for a book club they intend to go to. Additionally, a sticker of Shrunk can be seen on the back of [[K.K. Slider]]'s guitar, along with a sticker of [[Brewster]].
In ''City Folk'', Dr. Shrunk hosts comedy shows at the [[Marquee]] in the [[City]], which can be viewed after paying the clerk 800 Bells. A possible villager might appear at the show, usually complaining about it. Shrunk will teach the player an emotion afterward. The emotion taught can be chosen while paying the clerk, when the clerk asks the player which show he or she wishes to see.
 
  
===''[[Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]''===
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There is a Reaction for the "Shrunk Funk Shuffle," but it goes unused.
In ''New Leaf'', Dr. Shrunk owns [[Club LOL]], which is built after the player obtains signatures from six villagers, after Dr. Shrunk asks them to do so. He states he is retired as a comedian, but if the player brings him a piece of [[fruit]], he will get on stage and perform a joke, teaching the player an emotion. When teaching the player an emotion taught by [[Frillard]] in the last game, Shrunk will act nervous and say that he is worried about not delivering the joke as well as "He" (Frillard) did.
 
  
Players can learn 40 emotions, and unlike in previous games, players can use all of them without having to stick with one.
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===In {{aF|short|nolink}}===
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Dr. Shrunk appears as a visitor in the [[Board Game]] mode of {{aF}}. If a player lands on a special-event space while he is visiting, he chooses a joke at random out of four—three dice and one "special schtick"—and tells it to the player. If he chooses a joke about the die number, he gives the player a move card with a matching die value. If he chooses to do his "special schtick," he gives the player a random non-move card.
  
===''[[Dōbutsu no Mori (film)|Animal Crossing: The Movie]]''===
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===In {{Film|nolink}}===
Dr. Shrunk has a very minor role in the movie. He can be seen with [[Lyle]] in the audience at the fireworks show.
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[[File:Film Shrunk & Lyle.png|thumb|left|Dr. Shrunk and Lyle in {{Film|nolink}}.]]
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Dr. Shrunk makes a cameo in {{Film}}, sitting next to [[Lyle]] in the audience at the [[Fireworks Show|Fireworks Festival]].
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{{Clear}}
  
== Other appearances ==
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==Other appearances==
=== ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ===
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===In {{SSBB|nolink}}===
 
{{TrophyInfo
 
{{TrophyInfo
 
|number=276
 
|number=276
 
|name=Dr. Shrunk
 
|name=Dr. Shrunk
|image=[[File:Dr. Shrunk Trophy Brawl.png|100px]]
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|image=Dr. Shrunk Trophy Brawl.png
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|image-size=100px
 
|description=A traveling therapist and part-time comedian who helps people learn to show their emotions. He'll share jokes from his comedy routine--he's got a million of 'em, folks--as a way to teach people how to display reactions like anger, laughter, and the like.
 
|description=A traveling therapist and part-time comedian who helps people learn to show their emotions. He'll share jokes from his comedy routine--he's got a million of 'em, folks--as a way to teach people how to display reactions like anger, laughter, and the like.
 
|obtain=Random
 
|obtain=Random
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}}
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{{StickerInfo
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|number = 526
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|name = Dr. Shrunk
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|image = Dr. Shrunk SSBB Sticker.png
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|effect = Carry Fan
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|fighters = All fighters
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}}
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===In {{SSB4|3dswiiu|nolink}}===
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{{TrophyInfo
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|name=Dr. Shrunk
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|number=624 (3DS)
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|number2=556 (Wii U)
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|image=Dr. Shrunk SSB4 Trophy (Wii U).png
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|image-size=100px
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|description='''NTSC-U''': Dr. Shrunk definitely has a...unique look about him. As the owner of Club LOL, a new entertainment venue, he isn't shy about taking the stage. It's too bad his jokes don't always fly. If you want a taste of his humor, take him some treats before the show starts!<br><br> '''PAL''': Dr. Shrunk used to be a comedian, and he looks the part. He doesn't do just any old jokes, though – he does Reaction Jokes, which are, erm...even funnier! Visit Club LOL before it opens and give him a yummy present to get a dose of comedy, Shrunk style.
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|obtain=Random
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}}
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===In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
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====Spirits====
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{{SpiritInfo
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|number=855
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|name=Dr. Shrunk
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|image=Shrunk NL.png
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|category=Support Spirit
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|class=★★
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|cost=1
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|ability=Falling Immunity
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|acquisition1=Battle via Spirit Board
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|acquisition2=Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
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|battle-enemy1=Luigi
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|b1-enemyvariant=Pink
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|battle-type=Shield
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|battle-power=4100
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|battle-stage=Town and City
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|battle-rules1=Item: Bananas
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|battle-conditions1=Timed battle (1:00)
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|battle-conditions2=The enemy loves to taunt
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|battle-music=Tour - Animal Crossing: New Leaf
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}}
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==Villager information==
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===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
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{{NLSpecialCharacterInfo
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|name = Shrunk
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|nameplate = Shrunk
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|quote = Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid <span style="color:#e19200">Dr. Shrunk</span>!
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|birthday-month = January
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|birthday = 2
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|sign = Capricorn
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|gender = Male
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|species = Axolotl
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|pic-version = 1.4
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|coffeetype = Mocha
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|milk = A little bit
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|sugar = Two spoonfuls
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}}
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===In {{HHD|short|nolink}}===
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{{HHDVillagerInfo
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|special-character = yes
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|name = Shrunk
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|image = Shrunk HHD Character Icon.png
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|example = Shrunk HHD Request.png
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|umbrella = modern umbrella
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|request = I'll leave it up to you!
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|items = None
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|song = K.K. Reggae
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|quote = Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid <span style="color:#e19200">Dr. Shrunk</span>!
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|furn1 = silver mic
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|furn2 = K.K. Reggae
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|furn3 = Shrunk's pic
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|cloth1 = Dr. Shrunk's jacket
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|cloth2 = modern umbrella
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|start-house = Shrunk
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}}
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===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
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{{NHSpecialCharacterInfo
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|name = Shrunk
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|nameplate = Shrunk
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|engb-name = Shrunk
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|ja-name = ししょー
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|ja-name-r = Shishō
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|fr-name = Ciboulot
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|frq-name = Ciboulot
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|de-name = Samselt
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|ko-name = 스승
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|ko-name-r = Seuseung
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|it-name = Strizzo
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|nl-name = Shrunk
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|zh-name = 笑匠
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|zh-name-r = Xiào Jiàng
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|zht-name = 笑匠
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|es-name = Dr. Sito
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|esl-name = Dr. Sito
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|ru-name = Шранк
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|ru-name-r = Shrank
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|species = Axolotl
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|gender = Male
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|quote = Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid <span style="color:#e19200">Dr. Shrunk</span>!
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|birthday-month = January
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|birthday = 2
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|sign = Capricorn
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|umbrella-hhp = kabuki umbrella
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|default-phone = Blue
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|final-phone = Traditional 2 - Fabric 10
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|hobby = Music
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|book = Music
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|version-added = 2.0
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}}
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====In {{HHP|short|nolink}}====
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{{HHPVillagerInfo
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|name = Shrunk
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|special-character = yes
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|request = Vacation-Home Concept
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|furn1 = Shrunk's photo
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|f1-var = Natural wood
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|furn2 = Shrunk's poster
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Personality==
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==Card profiles==
In his spare time, Dr. Shrunk is a comedian, which leads to him telling jokes often. He is usually cheery, but because of his role in the game, his emotions fluctuate whilst he tells stories. He is a forgiving character, even cheerily explaining who he is if the player forgets. The character can be seen as ambitious, as in ''City Folk'' he realizes his dream of becoming a professional comedian and works at the Marquee.
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===amiibo cards===
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{{A-card
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| number = 111
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| name = Shrunk
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| front = 111 Shrunk amiibo card NA.png
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| dice = 4
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| hand = Scissors
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| type = Special
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| sign = Capricorn
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| bday = January 2
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| prevcard = Leila
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| prevnumb =110
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| prevtype = Special
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| nextcard = Don Resetti
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| nextnumb = 112
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| nexttype = Special
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}}
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{{A-card
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| number = 312
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| name = Shrunk
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| front = 312 Shrunk amiibo card NA.png
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| dice = 2
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| hand = Rock
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| type = Special
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| sign = Capricorn
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| bday = January 2
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| prevcard = Lottie
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| prevnumb = 311
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| prevtype = Special
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| nextcard = Pavé
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| nextnumb = 313
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| nexttype = Special
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}}
  
It is hinted at several times that he has a wife, and it appears she treats him fairly badly due to his bad jokes. In {{NL}}, Shrunk states he also has a son and a young daughter.
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==Gallery==
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{{Gallery||Renders}}
  
==Service==
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==Trivia==
{{main|Emotions}}
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*Dr. Shrunk shares his [[birthday]] with [[Poncho]].
Dr. Shrunk's role in all games to date is to teach the player various [[emotions]]. Once learned, the emotions can be accessed at anytime, which is done so in the chat interface. Emotions have no effect on non-player characters, although they are useful and amusing when playing online with other players. In earlier games the player can only have up to four emotions at a time. If another one is desired, the player will have to select the one they want to replace with the new one and Shrunk will "shrink" the old emotion. In ''New Leaf'', however, the player can choose from any emotion they learn.
 
  
 
==Names in other languages==
 
==Names in other languages==
 
{{Foreignname
 
{{Foreignname
|Fra=Ciboulot
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|ja=ししょー
|FraM=Head
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|ja-r=Shishō
|Ita=Dr. Strizzo
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|ja-m=Mentor
|ItaM=Comes from the verb "strizzare", which means "to squeeze"
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|fr=Ciboulot
|Spa=Dr. Sito
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|fr-m=[[wiktionary:ciboulot|''ciboulot'']], "noggin"
|SpaM=Spanish pun meaning Little doctor  
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|it=Dr. Strizzo
|Ger=Dr. Samselt
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|it-m=[[wiktionary:strizzacervelli|''strizzacervelli'']], "shrink" or "head-shrinker"
|GerM=-
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|es=Dr. Sito
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|es-m=From ''doctorcito'', "little doctor"
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|de=Dr. Samselt
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|de-m=Possibly from [[wiktionary:seltsam|''seltsam'']], "strange"
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|de-interwiki=samselt
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|ko=스승
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|ko-r=Seuseung
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|ko-m=[[wiktionary:%EC%8A%A4%EC%8A%B9|스승]], "teacher"
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|zh=笑匠
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|zh-r=Xiào Jiàng
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|zh-m=Laughter
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|ru=Шранк
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|ru-r=Shrank
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|ru-m=Same as English name
 
}}
 
}}
  
{{Special Species}}
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{{Navbox Special characters}}
{{Axolotl}}
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{{Film Navbox}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Shrunk}}
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[[Category:Male characters]]
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[[Category:Axolotls]]
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[[Category:New characters in Wild World]]
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[[Category:Wild World characters]]
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[[Category:Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori characters]]
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[[Category:City Folk characters]]
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[[Category:New Leaf characters]]
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[[Category:Happy Home Designer characters]]
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[[Category:amiibo Festival characters]]
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[[Category:New Horizons characters]]
  
[[Category:Animal Crossing: Wild World characters]]
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[[de:charaktere/samselt]]
[[Category:Animal Crossing: City Folk characters]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing: New Leaf characters]]
 
[[Category:Male characters]]
 
[[Category:New characters in Animal Crossing: Wild World]]
 
[[Category:Animal Crossing: The Movie characters]]
 

Latest revision as of 13:33, April 2, 2024

"Thank you! Thank you! Dr. Shrunk is in the house!"
— Shrunk, Animal Crossing: New Leaf
SpecialSpeciesIconSilhouette.png Dr. Shrunk upa
Artwork of Dr. Shrunk
Species Gender
Axolotl Male
Birthday January 2nd Capricorn
Favorite saying "Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid Dr. Shrunk!"
Role Emotions
Main appearances

Other appearances
Name in other languages
 ししょー
 스승
 Strizzo
 Samselt
 笑匠
 Ciboulot
 Dr. Sito
 Shrunk
 笑匠
 Ciboulot
 Dr. Sito
 Шранк

Dr. Shrunk, also known as simply Shrunk, is an axolotl who first appears in Animal Crossing: Wild World. He appears in all subsequent games except Pocket Camp, and he also makes a cameo in 🎬 Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori. He is a comedian who, prior to New Horizons, allows the player to learn emotions based on his jokes. His name likely refers to shrink, a slang word for a psychologist, relating to his Dr. title.

Characteristics[edit]

Appearance[edit]

Dr. Shrunk is a pink axolotl with six red gills, a red tuft of hair, two front teeth, and what appears to be a unibrow. Beginning in New Leaf, he also has a mustache.

Clothing[edit]

In Wild World and City Folk, Dr. Shrunk wears a yellow suit jacket with red circles and a blue dress shirt and bowtie, while beginning in New Leaf, he wears a dark purple suit jacket with a white undershirt and red bowtie. While at home in Happy Home Designer, he wears an orange and blue gingham blazer with white sleeves over a black undershirt.

Personality[edit]

Dr. Shrunk is a stand-up comedian whose jokes are poorly received by the villagers who view his performances. He is aware of his reception, mentioning it in some of his jokes in New Leaf, such as "Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid Dr. Shrunk!". The track "Shrunk's Dream" from the soundtrack CD Animal Crossing: Your Favourite Songs - Original Soundtrack implies that Shrunk wishes to have audiences appreciate his jokes; the song is a dream by Shrunk where he tells jokes to an applauding audience before abruptly waking up. Shrunk is usually cheery, though his emotions fluctuate when he is telling jokes.

In New Leaf and New Horizons, Shrunk is revealed to be the author of a book titled Dr. Shrunk Explains it All.

Relationships[edit]

Family[edit]

In City Folk, Dr. Shrunk reveals that he has a wife and a son in one of his performances. He says that his wife is apathetic toward him and does not enjoy his jokes; this is further evidenced in Happy Home Designer, where he tells the player "There's a reason she's never around [the house] to meet you." It is implied that she may not have always acted this way towards him, as he mentions her calling him her "funny bunny" and repeats a joke that she told him at one point, also in Happy Home Designer. In one of his jokes in New Leaf, Shrunk reveals that he also has a young daughter.

Frillard[edit]

Shrunk learned his comedy from Frillard, and it is implied that Shrunk admires Frillard and views him as a master of the craft. In New Leaf, before Shrunk performs a joke that is by Frillard in City Folk, he becomes nervous that he will not perform it as well as his teacher.

Appearances[edit]

In Wild World[edit]

Artwork of Dr. Shrunk from Animal Crossing: Wild World.

In Animal Crossing: Wild World, Dr. Shrunk visits town once a week on a random weekday between 6 AM and 12 AM. When spoken to, Shrunk tells the player a joke and teaches them an emotion based on it. On his first visit, the player is unable to choose his emotion, and it is always shyness, but on all subsequent visits, he asks "How has emotional exploration been going?", and if the player chooses "I'm in a slump," four of 29 total responses appear for the player to choose, each corresponding to an emotion.

In City Folk[edit]

Dr. Shrunk on-stage at The Marquee in Animal Crossing: City Folk.

In Animal Crossing: City Folk, Dr. Shrunk performs at The Marquee in the city. His shows can be viewed for 800 Bells, and before paying, the player can choose which performance to see. During the performance, Dr. Shrunk tells a joke and the player learns a corresponding emotion afterward. Villagers usually view the performances and will complain about the show when spoken to.

In New Leaf[edit]

Artwork of Dr. Shrunk from Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
Dr. Shrunk on-stage at Club LOL in Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
See also: List of Dr. Shrunk jokes in New Leaf

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Dr. Shrunk appears outside the player's house after T&T Mart is built, and he asks for six signatures to approve the construction of Club LOL on Main Street. Once the club is built, Dr. Shrunk appears in it from 12 PM to 8 PM. He states that he is a retired comedian, but if the player brings him a food item such as fruit, he gets on stage and performs a joke, teaching the player the corresponding emotion. Once the player learns all but one emotion, Shrunk teaches them the "Shrunk Funk Shuffle," which is the dance he does after each performance; he also gives the player a replica of his jacket. Shrunk also appears in Club LOL as a host when K.K. Slider or DJ KK are performing.

Dr. Shrunk can appear at the bar at The Roost from 8 AM to 9:30 AM all week, and when he visits during the player's part-time job, his coffee preferences are Mocha beans, a little milk, and two teaspoons of sugar.

In New Horizons[edit]

Dr. Shrunk's signature, as seen on the autograph cards in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Dr. Shrunk was added to Animal Crossing: New Horizons in the 2.0 Free Update. He can appear at The Roost, and Shrunk's poster can be obtained from Nook Shopping after inviting him to Photopia via his amiibo.

Along with his poster, there are some references to Shrunk in the game, such as the "Comedian's signature" customization of the autograph cards item containing a drawing of him, as well as dialogue from normal villagers mentioning his book, Dr. Shrunk Explains it All, as a subject for a book club they intend to go to. Additionally, a sticker of Shrunk can be seen on the back of K.K. Slider's guitar, along with a sticker of Brewster.

There is a Reaction for the "Shrunk Funk Shuffle," but it goes unused.

In amiibo Festival[edit]

Dr. Shrunk appears as a visitor in the Board Game mode of Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival. If a player lands on a special-event space while he is visiting, he chooses a joke at random out of four—three dice and one "special schtick"—and tells it to the player. If he chooses a joke about the die number, he gives the player a move card with a matching die value. If he chooses to do his "special schtick," he gives the player a random non-move card.

In Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori[edit]

Dr. Shrunk and Lyle in Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori.

Dr. Shrunk makes a cameo in 🎬 Gekijōban Doubutsu no Mori, sitting next to Lyle in the audience at the Fireworks Festival.

Other appearances[edit]

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

#276

Dr. Shrunk

Dr. Shrunk

Description A traveling therapist and part-time comedian who helps people learn to show their emotions. He'll share jokes from his comedy routine--he's got a million of 'em, folks--as a way to teach people how to display reactions like anger, laughter, and the like.
Acquisition Random
#526

Dr. Shrunk
Dr. Shrunk

Effect Fighters
Carry Fan All fighters

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

#624 (3DS)
#556 (Wii U)

Dr. Shrunk

Dr. Shrunk

Description NTSC-U: Dr. Shrunk definitely has a...unique look about him. As the owner of Club LOL, a new entertainment venue, he isn't shy about taking the stage. It's too bad his jokes don't always fly. If you want a taste of his humor, take him some treats before the show starts!

PAL: Dr. Shrunk used to be a comedian, and he looks the part. He doesn't do just any old jokes, though – he does Reaction Jokes, which are, erm...even funnier! Visit Club LOL before it opens and give him a yummy present to get a dose of comedy, Shrunk style.
Acquisition Random


In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirits[edit]

#855

Dr. Shrunk
Dr. Shrunk

Category Class Slot cost
Support Spirit Advanced (★★) 1 (⬢)
Ability Falling Immunity
Acquisition
  • Battle via Spirit Board
  • Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G
  • Battle information
    Enemy fighter Pink Luigi
    Type Shield
    Power 4,100
    Stage Town and City
    Rules Item: Bananas
    Conditions
  • Timed battle (1:00)
  • The enemy loves to taunt
  • Music Tour - Animal Crossing: New Leaf

    Villager information[edit]

    In New Leaf[edit]

    Dr. Shrunk
    Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid Dr. Shrunk!

    Dr. Shrunk

    Shrunk
    Birthday Gender Species
    January 2 Capricorn Male Axolotl
    Pic version added Welcome amiibo update
    Coffee preferences
    Type of beans Mocha
    Amount of milk A little bit
    Amount of sugar Two spoonfuls

    In Happy Home Designer[edit]

    Shrunk
    Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid Dr. Shrunk!

    Shrunk's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Shrunk's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Shrunk
    Birthday Gender Species
    January 2 Capricorn Male Axolotl
    Umbrella Modern Umbrella HHD Icon.png Modern umbrella
    House request
    Client's vision I'll leave it up to you!
    Favorite song  K.K. Reggae
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Silver mic
  •  K.K. Reggae
  •  Shrunk's pic
  • Clothing:
  •  Dr. Shrunk's jacket
  •  Modern umbrella
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Shrunk's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In New Horizons[edit]

    Dr. Shrunk
    Why did the chicken cross the road? To avoid Dr. Shrunk!

    Dr. Shrunk

    Shrunk
    Birthday Gender Species
    January 2 Capricorn Male Axolotl
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (Blue) NH Model.png  Blue
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Traditional 2 - Fabric 10) NH Model.png  Traditional 2 - Fabric 10
    Happy Home Paradise traits
    Umbrella Kabuki Umbrella NH Icon.png Kabuki umbrella
    Hobby Music
    Book Music Book NH Icon.png Music

    In Happy Home Paradise[edit]

    Shrunk
    Client's vision Vacation-Home Concept
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:

    Card profiles[edit]

    amiibo cards[edit]

    111 Shrunk amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #111 Shrunk - Series 2
    Star sign: Capricorn
    Birthday: January 2
    Dice value: 4
    Hand sign: Scissors

    312 Shrunk amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #312 Shrunk - Series 4
    Star sign: Capricorn
    Birthday: January 2
    Dice value: 2
    Hand sign: Rock

    Gallery[edit]

    Trivia[edit]

    Names in other languages[edit]

    Japanese ししょー
    Shishō
    Mentor

    Korean 스승
    Seuseung
    스승, "teacher"

    Simplified Chinese 笑匠
    Xiào Jiàng
    Laughter

    Russian Шранк
    Shrank
    Same as English name

    German Dr. Samselt Possibly from seltsam, "strange"

    European Spanish Dr. Sito From doctorcito, "little doctor"

    European French Ciboulot ciboulot, "noggin"

    Italian Dr. Strizzo strizzacervelli, "shrink" or "head-shrinker"